Amazon.com Product Description

Step up to some serious power and svelte portability with the Audiovox SMT5600. At just 4.24 inches high and 1.82 inches wide, it's the world's smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone. In addition to making calls, the SMT5600 lets you do things you'd typically need a PC to do, like email, text messaging, instant messaging and web browsing-- all from one integrated phone. What's more, the unit's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. This Smartphone also ups the ante for mobile music and video lovers with Windows Media Player 10.

The SMT5600's Web browser is fully HTML compatible. Browse your favorite sites with ease.

The "Today Screen" keeps tabs on all your important functions, tasks, and applications.

Design
The large 2.2-inch, 176 x 220 screen dominates the front of the device. The SMT5600's controls maximize available space on the small unit. A four-way selection button allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface. Up/down keys are located on the left side of the unit for quick menu navigation. A mini-SD card slot is housed in the battery compartment, underneath the unit's lithium-ion battery. The rear of the phone sports a VGA camera with video capture capability. A power key and infrared port are housed on the top of the unit, while a universal charger/data port and headphone jack are present on the bottom.

Calling Features
The SMT5600 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone's Bluetooth connectivity means that your favorite Bluetooth headset is fully compatible.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The SMT5600 is designed as a complete solution for people who want to bring their office with them. The unit comes packed with pocket versions of Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger. Pocket Outlook features integrated calendar and email functions, as well as a contacts list that is cleverly integrated with the phone's dialing functions. Microsoft's ActiveSync software keeps the device synced with all of your PC's Outlook information (via Bluetooth, USB, or IR connection). Users who want Internet connectivity on the road with their laptop or PDA can select an AT&T Mobile Internet package and tap the SMT5600's wireless modem capabilities.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the MPx200 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a to-do list, and an alarm clock. T9 predictive text entry technology is also included.

Imaging and Entertainment
In addition to a VGA still camera, the SMT5600 is capable of recording video clips to its built-in 64 MB of memory. Memory can be upgraded to 256 MB via the mini-SD card slot. The inclusion of Windows Media 10 on the SMT5600 opens up a whole range of possibilities for this phone. Use the phone as an MP3 player. Discover and purchase more tunes via the Windows Mobile music store. Sync the device with Windows Media Player 10 on your PC to download last night's TV shows so you can watch them whenever you want. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile game downloads. It ships with Jawbreaker and Solitaire.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox SMT5600 weighs 3.58 ounces and measures 4.24 x 1.82 x 0.69 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 140 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Audiovox SMT5600, applications CD, stereo headset, travel charger, standard lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• World's smallest Windows Mobile Smartphone
• Call, email, text message or instant message - all from one integrated phone
• Email, contacts and calendar sync seamlessly with your PC
• Built-In CMOS VGA Camera with Camcorder
• Built-In Bluetooth and Speakerphone

Reviews (60)

Great Phone - Small, light, and versatile
I've had this phone for about two weeks now.

OK, I'm no phone guru.Previously, I've owned one phone - a Samsung flip-phone for four+ years.That was a great phone, but the hinges on the flip cover had started to break after so many years, and quite a few falls too I might add.

But, I can say the AudioVox is a great phone.Put it this way, three employees at the Cingular (ex-AT&T) store where I got it ALSO have one - so that's an endorsment from peope who ought to know what's good.

It's very small, very light and very cool!

It has:

- Microsoft "Smartphone" operating system.
- Camera - with tons of settings to alter the image
- Video Camera - ditto on the settings
- Ability to store 1GB of files (music, movies, whatever) on a Mini SD cards
- Bluetooth
- Infrared
- Ability to have e-mail PUSHED to the device - like a Blackberry -- but the "unlimited data" plan from Cingular is only $25 / month -- which is cheaper tan for a Blackberry.
- It took all my Outlook Contacts easily.Synching is a cinch!
- Outlook Calendar appointments can be entered on the phone or synched -- and when ytou are in aan Appointment, the phone automatically goes into "meeting mode" (vibrates, instead of ringing).Cool!
- You can surf the net
- Messenger
- Voice recorder
- Games
- Pocket MSN
- Explorer
- Windows media player 10 - which allows me to listen to tunes on my way to work (remember the 1GB of storage you can have?)
- tri-band that will work in Western Europe also!

The phone is a power miser considering what it's got going on. I charge battery every 2-3 days.When I just use it as a phone, I don't need to charge for 4 days.Right when I got the phone I went online and found a longer lasting battery that the standard one delivered -- but it's so economical on power, I don't think I'll need it!

Anyway, if you're looking to replace the phone you have, you might want to check out the AUDIOVOX SMT 5600.I paid $199 but I just saw it offered for free on a site that sells phones and services.

I switched from Sprint to Cingular, beacuse for my work I need a carrier that offers phones I can use both in the US and in Europe (and not a separate loner or rented phone) -- And I think only Cingular carries this little guy.

AUDIOVOX SMT 5600 - a feature-rich little phone!

The best phone available.
The combination of intelligent features, bluetooth, video/audio and Windows Media Player 10 make this the best phone and certainly the best SmartPhone available.With the addition of a 512 MB MiniSD card the phone will hold 34 hours of video.

The only complaints are the rocker button is difficult to click.

Best Phone ever had
Iam yet to test more functions on the phone. Big screen and more features. Video quality is good.

It rocks in everyway
This phone is really a look into the next gen convergence devices you will be seeing in the months to come. Speaker is loud, camera quality is good, gprs is strong, ATT reception in houston is as bad as most people say it is. The only (im being really picky) thing missing is a querty keyboard. However it is well compensated by the great nokia style (maybe even better) T9 typing.

Its really that good but....
Let me first tell you that i have researched this phone high and low..

Yes, it is really as good as cheap as it sounds! It has everything....Camera, Bluetooth, IR, USB, Windows Mobile 2003....one GREAT advantage over its strong competitor Mpx 200 is...the miniSD goes in the back which to me is an advantage...who wants a memory card sticking out from the side > Mpx 220

frankly, theres nothing out at there at this price with so many features but let me tell you to keep the following things in mind which collectively made me return the phone.

1. This is a tri-band (forget what all the websites claim that this is quad-band, its not)
2. The phone is great but it is cheap plastic...within 3 days just moving it in and out of pockets scratched the screen with 3-4 scratches..i am very careful not to throw it around or slide it across surfaces but it is very susceptible to getting scratches
3. Im not sure why people complain about this but yes..it has an average quality 640x480 camera, to me this is an emergency snap device, not a carl zeiss quality camera
4. This is a problem with Windows Mobile, not this phone but ofcourse you have to live with the OS in the phone...the more apps you're running ..the slower the phone becomes since they're still in the memory...you have to constantly go to task manager and close them to free memory..just closing an app while using it DOES not close it...it just minimizes it
5. Finally, i absolutely hated the idea of putting in my calendar every day by pressing keys 3 times till i got my letter..if your PRIMARY purpose is data/email, you CANNOT live without a keyboard on the phone...

So far...i still have not found a sub $200 keyboard phone with comparable features of this phone...the hunt goes on :) ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with AT&T cell phone service, the Audiovox PPC 4100 Pocket PC phone is Audiovox's first GSM PDA phone. It features a 400 MHz XScale processor for top-flight speed, as well as a speakerphone, infrared capabilities, an SD card slot, MP3 player, and the all the Pocket Microsoft software you'd expect from a PDA, including Pocket Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Windows Media Player. All this is displayed on a very large 240 x 320 pixel, 65k color LCD screen.

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the 4100 features a touch screen and stylus for easy navigation to a variety of handy features, including speakerphone, a dedicated voice mail button, voice mail indicator, volume select/display, and signal strength indicator. You'll also get polyphonic ring tones, call restriction capability, a headphone jack, and more.

Messaging and Internet
When you want to get online, GPRS Class 10 functionality provides uninterrupted and very quick data transmission and seamless nationwide coverage. Navigation and connectivity is made even easier via the built in Pocket Internet Explorer browsing software. The 4100 also provides MMS text messaging and MSN Messenger capabilities.

Organizer
The real backbone of the 4100 is its PDA/organizer capabilities, which include a fully loaded package with Pocket Outlook, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Transcriber, Pocket Word, Media Player 9, and Pocket Excel, as well as Terminal Services Client, Note Taker, Voice Recorder, Active Sync, and a standard calculator, calendar, and alarm reminder system. You can sync up your organizer data with your PC wirelessly via the infrared connection , using the included Microsoft ActiveSync software.

Fun and Games
For fun, the 4100 comes with an MP3 player with which you can download music from innumerable providers on the Web or directly from your computer's hard drive. You'll also get Microsoft Pictures editing software, and the games Solitaire and Jawbreaker.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox PPC4100 weighs 6.16 oz. and measures 4.29 x 2.69 x 8.5 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at 255 minutes minimum digital talk time, and 104 hours minimum digital standby time. It runs on GSM 800/1800/1900 MHz, using the Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs 2003 Phone Edition platform.

What's in the box
Audiovox PPC 4100 PDA phone, desktop cradle, and software ... Read more

Features

• Tri-band GSM Pocket PC device equipped with Microsoft Windows® Mobile 2003 software
• Built-in phone functionality and a sophisticated application processor to support your demanding communication needs
• Seamless nationwide coverage as well as GPRS Class 10 functionality for quicker data transmission
• Powerful software - Pocket Outlook, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Transcriber, Pocket Word, Media Player 9, Pocket Excel, Pictures, Terminal Services Client, Note Taker, Voice Recorder, Active Sync, Calculator, Solitaire Game, Jawbreaker Game
• Includes Desktop Cradle, Pocket PC Phone and software

Reviews (14)

I would NOT buy this phone again
I purchased the Audiovox PPC4100 a couple of months ago to replace my older Pocket PC phone.I am an experienced user of Pocket PC's both the PDA and Phone Edition.I used the unit in the brief time in which I was able, as my primary communications device during business travel.In other words I really use this, it is not an attractive toy to impress others.

0.The unit broke after 7 months of use.

1.This platform is unstable, unable to work reliably with the latest version of Pocket PC phone edition.
2.The earbud plug is nonstandard and none of your other earbuds will work with this unit.
3.The included earbud sound is weak and hard to hear.
4.The unit does not offer Bluetooth as an alternative
5.The stylus began slipping out of its holster after 3 weeks of use and fell out all the time
6.The battery lasted unit about 2:00 each day when on travel, and sometimes the "battery low" warning would come on at 10:00 am but then run all the rest of the day fine.
7.I had to reboot the unit about 5 - 6 times per day after a couple of months.Then it started rebooting spontaneously.
8.Then it hard rebooted and I lost all my programs an
9. The charge cradle is bulky and you cannot travel with it and travel accessories cost a fortune (to much to pay for an 8 month use life)
10.the unit is precariously balanced in the massive charge cradle and falls out of the charge cradle with the slightest touch.It fell out as I moved it slightly one day and it knocked my coffee onto my computer keyboard and cost me a brand new keyboard.
11.AT&T and Cingular ran as far away from this device as they could.So here I am left with an Audiovox warranty repair, which is useless.That's like having a warranty on your heart...you just gotta wait 6 weeks while we get around to fixing it....yeah right...that's NOT customer support.That's faking it.

Take AT&T and Cingular's defacto advice and run away from this unit as far as you can.

this is bad
I can't order this phone because the service plans or no good and if you call for help all you get is a run around. The plan for $39 is $85 and you can't change it. This is a trap and make you paid more. I wanted this phone but i can't get it because of the service plan.

Audiovox has terrible customer and technical support
Beware of Audiovox support. They are rude and are very stingy when it comes to the warranty. The charged me for repairs even though I had the phone only three months. The screen is good and the applications are wonderful but the phone is fragile.

Best phone ever made: It has ALL
Have been a regular pocket pc user for last few years. Carrying a pocket pc with a cell phone always made it troublesome for me and thus was looking for a phone which has both the capabilities. And I must say that I have found one !

Audiovox PPC 4100 is the phone of choice. After reading through the reviews, I thought that this phone is not worth buying and has its own hardware problems..but still went to buy this phone and I must say that this was my best decision.

Firstly, I liked the phone size. It is a very sleek phone (of course with Pocket PC capability) and thus fits into the shirt pocket very easily without popping out of the pocket. Screen size is big enough for reading emails, contacts, calander and notes. It is not bulky as my Pocket PC 3600.

Some of the features that I liked about this phone are:

1. Silent mode and ringtone mode
2. Pocket Internet Explorer
3. SD Card
4. Wireless connectivity (Infrared)
5. Stereo headsets

Product manual on the websites said that phone comes with only one stylus..but it came with 2 (which was kind of cool).

Adding a 1GB SD card makes this phone even a substitute for an IPOD (Though this phone may not hold 10,000 songs as IPOD but this is a PHONE...).

This phone is so convenient for use that one can check all emails (I can even connect to my office email server) and thus one can be connected even while travelling.

Amazon.com has $200 rebate on original price of $349.00 which makes this cool tool cost only $149 which is far less for a Pocket PC phone compared to i700 or HP phones. The phone is a tri band GSM phone and thus can be used anywhere in the world.

Phone comes with wonderful Microsoft Mobile OS 2003 which has very nice features. And if you are already a Pocket PC user, you will love this phone.

Business or personal..PPC 4100 suits all needs !

Works fine as phone & PDA
Two and a half months of use and I've been pretty happy.

Works fine when used as a regular phone (i.e. up to your ear) and the PDA features are very quick to operate, due to the very fast processor.I also really like it's small size, smaller than other PocketPC Phones I've seen out there.It's easily pocketable in a shirt or pants pocket.

Phone reception has been better than average, even internationally.Jotting down a note or opening a file while on the phone is a seamless operation.The PPC4100 comes with a lot of storage capacity and great screen.I've used it to watch videos and listen to music.

On the minus side, I wish it had a louder ring and louder volume in speakerphone mode.Also, I wish it had built in bluetooth and WiFi.But, for the price, it's an excellent value.

I'm very happy to not have to carry my phone AND separate PDA, anymore! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With support for Virgin Mobile's "VirginXL" wireless content services, a VGA camera with flash, dual displays and a speakerphone, the 8910 Flasher V7 is a great mobile companion. Get the most out of your Virgin Mobile service with this powerful phone.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a 128 x 160 TFT color display with 65,000 colors. The rear of the flip-up cover houses a camera that can snap shots at 640 x 480 resolution, also known as VGA resolution. There's also a small 95 x 64 secondary black and white LCD display on the back of the cover that displays incoming call information, network signal strength and more. Most camera features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while data and charging ports are housed on the unit's bottom edge.

Calling Features
The Flasher V7 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect. The phone comes with built-in Virgin Mobile "superphonic" ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Superphonic ringtones feature real music tracks and more are available via Virgin Mobile's VirginXL service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear and voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. There's also a built-in address book that can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses.

Messaging and Internet
The Flasher V7 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's enhanced wireless content service, VirginXL. Use the pay-per-use service to download superphonic ringtones, animations and voices from MTV, Comedy central and the hottest recording artists. Get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your Flasher V7 towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title. There's even a "Rescue Rings" service to help get you out of sticky dating or other personal situations. The list of cool content features goes on and on.

The Flasher V7 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock. A voice memo feature lets you record clips up to 60 seconds in length.

Imaging and Entertainment
The Flasher V7's VGA camera makes it easier than ever to snap good pictures and share them with friends via picture messaging. The camera features a built-in flash for getting great shots in low-light situations. The phone boasts custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. More graphics, wallpapers and screensavers are available from the VirginXL service. One game, a demo version of Snood, is included with the phone, and a big selection of additional games can be downloaded from the VirginXL service.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox 8910 Flasher V7 weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 3.9 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.17 hours of digital talk time, and up to 140 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Audiovox 8910 Flasher V7 handset, AC charger, lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Make some noise with this Camera Phone
• Full-color screen
• Opens with a flip
• Superphonic (Real Music) Ringtones
• Two-way speakerphone

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Compatible with VirginMobile cell phone service, the Kyocera Slider V5 is the first ever *MTV- branded wireless phone. *MTV (notice the asterisks) is a new wireless outlet for MTV-style stuff that's designed specifically for your phone--such as ring tones, alerts, games, video voting, news, and more. *MTV is accessible right from the Slider's top level menu, so whether you want to hear "Right Thurr" by Chingy, or "Take it Off" by the Donnas when your phone rings, it's all there for you.

The Slider gets its name from its snappy keypad-protection system. When the phone is closed, only the screen and navigation buttons are accessible. To make a call, you just slide the outside case up with your thumb to reveal the keypad underneath. The Slider sports a 65,000 color, 128x128 pixel display, much of which is customizable, including its background screens, backlight, and wallpaper. You can also adjust speaker and button volume. For getting online, the Slider provides a WAP browser, plus EMS text and picture messaging with predictive text input.

The phone operates in CDMA 800 / 1900 mode, and features one-touch and voice-activated dialing, a speakerphone, 15 built-in MIDI ring tones, polyphonic ring tone capability, and vibrate alert. The Slider's phone book holds 200 listings, and, for talking in crowded indoor or outdoor environments, the Slider also comes with Smart Sound software, which can automatically adjust the volume of a call based on the surrounding noise level. There's even an emergency GPS feature that lets 911 operators know your phone's position.

For your personal organization, the Slider includes a scheduler, calculator, alarm clock, and a stopwatch. For fun, you'll get 4 pre-loaded games: Tetris, Brick Attack, Race 21, and Doodler. The Slider's *MTV connection also lets you download familiar-yet-unfamiliar sounding games such as "Rock, Paper, Shizzle (sic)", "Fangram", and the potentially interesting "Yearbook Trivia". Additionally, VirginMobile service provides access to VirginXtras: which means even more downloadable tones, movies, and fun stuff.

The Kyocera Slider V5 includes a Lithium Ion battery good for about 4 hours of talk time and 4 days standby time, and a charger. It weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.4 x 1.9 x 0.9 inches. ... Read more

Features

• No prepaid minutes included. Comes with charger.
• Unique sliding design - phone slides open with the push of a thumb
• Full-color screen
• Downloadable, polyphonic ringtones and vibrate alert
• 2-way text messaging, 1-touch and voice dialing

Reviews (162)

It fell apart
When I first got this phone I thought that it was pretty good.Although I had previously used verizon's freeup and virgin mobile was more expensive.The phone though, had a very diappointing not so clear screen.The ringer to the phone could be louder and you never even notice when it vibrates. The keys to the phone are not risen so it can be hard to dial. The color schemes, wallpapers, and screen savers are all pretty lame and you lack a choice.They all promote MTV and who wants an MTV background?After having this phone for around a year, the back part where the battery is attached fell off and would not reattach.I never even mistreated this phone in any way and I just opened my purse one day to find it that way.As a result the phone never stayed together in the right manner so it would automatically turn itself off over and over again.I would not suggest that anyone by this phone.It is so not worth the money.It's also on clearance on virgin mobile's website...I wonder why.

Virgin Mobile Rules Pay As You Go!
I <3 my slider not only because its lightweight and compact, has a full color screen, and works perfectly in places where friends phone wont. I also love it because of the awsome VM extras, and not having to pay a set monthly charge, you can pay as little as 20$ every 90 days, unlike other service providers, Tmobile coming up with the most inexpence monthly bill i've seen @ 20$ a month for 500 minutes. The most you'll pay with VM is 20$ for every 500minutes and thats IF you only talk for 10 minutes of each day. After the first ten its only 0.10 a minute, alot less than most others.
Dare to be diffrent. Be a paygoist instead. ;-D
Go here for more info on VM & what it has to offer>>http://www.virginmobileinsiders.com/insiders/index.html?fuseaction=tools.invlink&u=notasingletear&linkID=20

Slider V5 se 47
I love my virgin mobile v5 phone. its small, compact, and best of all it slides instead of flips. I've had no problems with it at all, the text messaging is great, the games are great. I really like tetris. and *mtv and virgin xtras are espescially useful because you can get ringtones for your phone from your phone. you can also add airtime to your account right from your phone! overall, if your thinking about getting this, you should. A+

Hot phone
this phone has many great features like quick open, color wallpapers, poly. ringtones,*mtv ringtones and games,text messeges and much more if you want to get a phone you should get this one!

THE BEST PHONE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i just bought the new "slider" phone not to long ago. it is the best phone i ever had, it has awsome ring tones, and the whole MTV thing i think is really cool. i also think it cool because the color screen is really big 4 such a small phone. now all my friends want to go out and but this phone.

THANK YOU VIRGIN MOBILE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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The T68i has the same slick features as its predecessor (the T68)--most notably Bluetooth technology and GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) for mobile Internet connectivity. However, this upgraded version offers more memory and is the first phone to support MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), allowing you to send images, animation, and sound clips in your messages. The advanced T68i also maintains the revolutionary PC-like 256-color graphic interface, making it easy to program most settings without even glancing at the manual.

Weighing in at about 4 ounces, the compact Ericsson T68i is substantially built and sports a sleek silver-on-gray exterior. A volume button on the phone’s side allows for adjustments, even during conversations. The keypad design has enough space between buttons to prevent misdialing, and the large screen enhances the color display. Rather than up-down buttons for scrolling through menus, the T68i has a joystick that allows both vertical and horizontal scrolling. After a short adjustment period to the joystick, we found it easier to use than directional buttons. We had to consult the manual to learn that pressing the top of the joystick gets you to the amazing desktop menu that this phone is famous for; however, once at the main menu, navigation is highly intuitive and users can access every feature via one of the nine icons: phone book, messages, calls, fun and games, settings, Web services, organizer, connect, and shortcuts. All subsequent menus are text-based and the seven-line screen makes it easy to read your options.

After the initial four hours of charging, the phone powered up in about five seconds and we could immediately start making calls and adjusting our settings. We chose a groovy daisy background as our screen saver, although uploading a digital photo is also possible. We tested the vibrating alert, which worked wonderfully. We also set "What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?" as our ringer alert, one of 17 different prerecorded melodies.

Next, we programmed several numbers into the T68i’s phone book, which can hold a whopping 510 contacts. Rather than having to list one person several times for each of his phone numbers, the T68i let us create one record that lists home, work, and mobile numbers for that contact. This is a simple improvement, but it’s so handy it made us wish that all cell phones offered this feature. Additionally, the upgraded T68i offers the capability to upload a photo of each contact into his or her record so you can see a picture of who’s calling rather than just a name. The voice-dialing feature is much improved since the T68, which was a bit finicky on recognizing and accepting our prerecorded commands. The T68i presented no problems when dialing via voice commands.

The gem that puts this phone in a class by itself, though, is Bluetooth wireless connectivity, enabling users to link to the Internet and exchange information among other mobile phones, mobile computers, and handheld devices that use the technology. The T68i also uses GPRS, which offers the fastest Internet connection and data transfer currently available and allows users to simultaneously make calls and receive e-mail messages. Users must first set up a phone subscription that supports data transmission, and they will be able to send text messages, multimedia messages (via MMS), and e-mail to individuals or group lists. Bluetooth also synchs up your to-do lists and daily, weekly, or monthly schedules on the T68i with your PC calendar.

We were able to locate favorite Web sites and look up search terms on the Internet fairly quickly on the T68i. The seven-line screen gets a little more information into view than the former five-line screen on the T68 does. However, we still would prefer to save our surfing for the PC or laptop whenever possible.

The calling and messaging features on the T68i make it an ideal business tool for users who log a lot of travel time. Besides all the aforementioned diversions on this phone, the T68i also includes eight basic games for play during long flights or boring meetings.--Cristina Vaamonde

Pros:

• Bluetooth wireless connectivity for data exchange with PC and other mobile devices
• MMS messaging enables you to send and receive animation, images, and sound clips
• GPRS for high-speed and constant Internet connection
• Intuitive 256-color graphic icon desktop
• Multidirectional joystick for easy menu navigation
• Phone book allows multiple numbers for each contact under one entry
• Can upload photo for each contact to display on screen during incoming call

Cons:

• Surfing Internet is tedious on five-line screen

How We Tested Battery Talk/Standby Time

When reading our reviews, you should view the test results of mobile-phonebattery talk time and standby time as relative information only. Many variables,including carrier signal strength at your location, signal consistency(including incoming and outgoing calls), display and ringer settings, andbattery charging methods and history, will affect performance. When handsetmanufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time and standby-time ratings,they usually include disclaimers about variable performance and often refer tothe times they publish as maximum times. Some quote expected battery liferanges, and in this case you're probably safe to assume you'll experience atleast the minimum rated range. Note that manufacturers of dual-mode digital andanalog handsets publish battery-life rates for both digital and analog modes, asanalog mode consumes much more power than digital mode.

Our Tests: We tested digital-mode talk and standby times with each phone.Prior to each test, we fully charged the phone's battery according to themanufacturer's directions. To test digital-phone talk time, we turned the phoneon, established a digital carrier signal, dialed a number in our test lab, and,when the call rang through, took the receiving phone's handset off the hook.When all went well, we didn't do anything else except record the time when thephone died. In a couple of cases, the phones lost the signal and dropped thecalls. If we were right there and could redial, we did so immediately andcontinued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the test, recharged thebattery, and started the test over. Assuming consistent carrier-signal strength,this test should represent best-case talk time. And it's worth noting thatseveral phones' talk-time performance significantly exceeded the manufacturers'ratings.

To test digital-phone standby time, we turned the phone on, established acarrier signal, and left the phone in standby mode. We checked the phone everyfew hours (for what was often days on end) until the phone finally cut out.Since no outgoing or incoming calls occurred during testing and because thephone was not moved, this method should represent best-case standby time, againassuming consistent carrier signal strength.

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Features

• GPRS connection for quick Internet access
• Bluetooth connectivity for wireless data transfer between other Bluetooth devices
• Color display with customizable screen savers
• Easy operation and menu navigation with joystick
• Includes battery, rapid charger, and handsfree headset

Reviews (1)

Good but can be Better
This phone is good :
Good Points:
very high volume
voice dialing
pocket size
High quality signal
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slow
small battery
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Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition phone features a real, Intel StrongARM Processor for the PDA software, as well as a speakerphone, infrared capabilities, an SD card slot, and all the Microsoft Pocket PC software you expect from a PDA, including Pocket Outlook, Word, Excel, IE, and more, and it's all displayed on a very large 240 x 320 pixel, 4,096 color LCD screen.

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, this Pocket PC features a touch screen and stylus for easy navigation to a variety of handy features, including call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, vibrating ring, differential ring, voice mail button, voice mail indicator, volume select/display, signal strength indicator, a phone book capacity of 250 entries, and more.

Messaging and Internet
When you want to get online, this Pocket PC works seamlessly with both GSM and CDMA networks, for uninterrupted and very quick data transmission, and it's made even easier via the built-in Pocket Internet Explorer browsing software. This Pocket PC also provides Pocket Outlook e-mail, MMS text messaging, and MSN Messenger capabilities.

Organizer
The real backbone of this Pocket PC is its PDA/organizer capabilities, which include a fully loaded package with Pocket Outlook, MSN Messenger, Pocket Internet Explorer, Transcriber, Pocket Word, Media Player 9, and Pocket Excel, as well as , Terminal Services Client, Note Taker, Voice Recorder, Active Sync, Transcriber, Terminal Services Client, and a standard calculator, calendar, and alarm reminder system. You can sync up your organizer data with your PC wirelessly via the infrared connection , using the included Microsoft ActiveSync software.

Fun and Games
For fun, this Pocket PC comes a variety of Microsoft digital entertainment software, including Windows Media Player for Pocket PC Phone Edition, which lets you play your favorite MP3 and WMA files, and with support for desktop Plus! Digital Media Experience, you can also play PhotoStories and download digital video and audio clips from Sync'N Go. You can also download and edit digital photos, create slide shows, and even send digital photos via e-mail or SMS with Microsoft Pictures. And that's not to mention everything else you can download from the Web with the Pocket PC's powerful browser.

Vital Statistics
This T-Mobile Pocket PC weighs 5.2 oz. and measures 4.3 x 2.7 x 0.7 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at 210 minutes minimum digital talk time, and 150 hours minimum digital standby time. It runs on the Windows Mobile for Pocket PCs 2003 Phone Edition platform.

What's in the box
T-Mobile Pocket PC 2003 Phone Edition, stylus, hands-free ear piece, user documentation ... Read more

Features

• With the Pocket PC Phone Edition from T-Mobile you can achieve the next level of productivity
• A combined phone and organizer, it includes pocket versions of Microsoft Word and Excel, an Internet browser, the Windows Media Player and Instant Messaging.
• It all runs using the only nationwide GPRS network, by T-Mobile, where you get more.
• Features the Intel Strong ARM processor and 32MB of RAM
• Includes cradle, PDA and software

Reviews (5)

POCKET PC PHONE SUCKS
This unit is a total waste of time.Do not throw away your money - get a Treo 600 instead.Here are the issues I have with this device.

Syncing - You receive MS ActiveSync with this unit - but it really dosen't sync worth a crap.It created duplicates of everything (appointments, contacts,etc.)not to mention you have to do a soft reset when syncing between two different computers (I had to find that on a users group).I had to get Intellisync just to get it to barely function the way I needed it to.

Memory - They state it comes with 32 MB which is good until you realize that the OS takes a huge chunk of that and all the apps for the unit are also memory hogs.

Size - This unit is huge by todays standards.When wearing it on my belt from the included case, it feels like it is going to pull my pants down.

Headset - The only available headset is the one that comes with it.It has two earbuds (for the media player) with a mic.When using it as a headset for phone calls you have to either put both earbuds in or leave one dangling down the front of your shirt or wrapped around your neck.Hey I am a computer geek, just don't want it advertised.

The only "good" points are the MMC/SD card slot and the Media Player. Other than that the unit is worthless.

I travel for a living and started with a Visor Prism with the Phone Module, next was a Treo 270, then was basically "forced" to use this unit.

I have an order in for the TREO 600.Several of my friends and coworkers have them and they are awesome!

Really Good Phone for professionals
First of all, I agree with the other reviewers, which aided my decision to buy this phone.If you're a person that does a lot of business and makes 20+ calls a day, then you should look at Nextel or something else. This phone is for someone that needs an organizer and tool, with occasional phone usage.

There are a lot of phones coming out that can be used as a toy- Well this is a toy that can be used as a phone- and I LOVE IT! I bought a palm pilot first, but always left it at home. I had enought to carry my phone and wallet, I had no place for the palm pilot. Now I always have my info with me- my address book, phone book, and contact list are 1 list now! And even that is sync-ed up with my PC at home.

The only downsides are the need for $20 internet service (instead I just use a private ISP through the cell phone line if I need to use the net- it just uses my minutes), and the bulk of the phone, but it came with a belt clip + holster that allows you to wear it on your belt (not very sexy).

But like I said, if you're the type that uses the phone for work on locations outside of buildings, get a Nextel for the ease of use and durability. But if you work in a building and want an all in one solution, this is a neat little gadget and a cool phone.

I've had this PDA Phone for over a year...
..and I'm hooked.First of all, you should realize that if you're going to own a phone like this, you get a PDA which also doubles as a phone.It's first and foremost a PDA.So, if you just have to have the tiniest device possible, don't want to spend hardly any money on the device, and don't want to spend any time learning how to use it, then this phone is NOT for you.

But, if you're like me, this PDA phone (XDA) is perfect!Besides serving as a phone, I also use this device extensively to read offline web pages (using AvantGo - free), to read ebooks (using the free µBook from www.gowerpoint.com and Microsoft Reader), play games (free and otherwise), and I even use a portable Targus Universal Wireless keyboard (Model # PA870U) to type up notes & journal entries using Microsoft Word which then synchronizes back to my computer.You will probably also like WisBar Advance from www.lakeridgesoftware.com which does a number of other useful things for you (like program control, skins, etc.)

Besides the portable keyboard, I also recommend that owners of this phone immediately obtain a hard case like the OX-0313 at www.styluscentral.com.My phone has survived a few drops, but it has some small dents from dropping it before I had the case.Since I got the case, it has sustained no more damage, despite a few more drops.A friend of mine used to carry his phone (same model) without any case and it met its end after only one drop on concrete.

One last thing you'll want to buy with this phone is an extra SD memory card.That actually is essential, as the internal memory of the PDA itself will fill up quite quickly once you start loading µBook, games, ebooks, etc.I use a 64 MB card and have mostly filled that up.I would recommend starting with a 128 MB card.That may seem too big at first, but you'll quickly use up the space.

You should know that I have NOT used the phone with the T-Mobile internet service so I can't vouch for the quality of that service.As far as standard phone functions go, the phone has done OK.Like many phones, you won't be able to use it in buildings and some locations, depending on antenna, etc. but it has been decent where I live (Minneapolis, MN area).

In short, this has been a great phone for me.I have almost completely stopped lugging around a laptop since I got this phone as it does everything for me that I used the laptop for.Obviously, this won't do everything a regular computer does, but it does everything I need, and more.If you already use a computer daily and would like to carry some of that functionality around with you without lugging around a laptop, this phone is probably ideal for you.

Anyone with questions or comments can email me at VincePlatt AT yahoo.com.
-Vince

Great phone
It works like an angel for me. Great reception and great usefulness. I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a new PDA phone. I had a palmone before and this is 100 times better than. Also quite rugged too. I dropped 2 times and still works like a new. The screan and reception is mind blowing.

It sucks!
The reception is horrible.The internet is so slow.It sucks.T-Mobile shouldnt even have it on the market.Dont buy it or you will be sorry.The reception is so bad, you cant even use under normal circumstances.I really love the idea of having all this information at your fingertips and only having one phone, but it just doesnt work.Sorry, learn from me.Dont buy it!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the Sony-Ericsson T637 features superior gaming controls, Bluetooth wireless data transfer, a digital camera, and more, all displayed on a bright, 65,536 color, 128 x 160 pixel TFT screen.

Calling Features
Key calling features include voice dialing, picture phonebook, contacts, call list, vibrate mode, ringer profiles, and more.

Messaging and Internet
Using the WAP Internet browser, you can take advantage of EMS and MMS to send, receive and edit pictures, text and other graphic messages on your phone or a compatible PC. You can also check e-mail, sports scores, local weather, and more, using high speed GPRS data services. You only pay for data sent, not total airtime, so costs can stay low.

Organizer
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator, and an alarm clock.

Camera, Fun, and Games
For your picture-taking pleasure, the T637's digital still camera features CIF resolution (288 x 352 pixels), and 2 MB of shared memory to store your pictures (up to 60 large pictures will fit total). You can send pictures to friends, or save them as picture ID thumbnails in your 500-entry phonebook.

The T637's five-way "rocker" joystick gives a real gaming feel to its controls. The phone comes with a variety of games, and since it sports both Java and Mophun gaming platform compatibility, there are tons of compatible games available on the Web for download as well. There's also a very cool-seeming, built-in 4-track polyphonic ring tone composer. You can even record your own voice and use it as a ring signal.

Vital Statistics
The T637 weighs 3.35 oz. and measures 4.02 x 1.73 x 0.75 inches. It runs on tri-band GSM 800/1800/1900 service for worldwide range and clarity.

In the Box
Sony Ericsson T637 Phone, 770mAh Lithium Polymer battery, standard charger, headset

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Features

• Small and nimble with a super-bright 4K-color display.
• Intuitive screen menus make using the T237 just as easy as you want it to be.
• It has multimedia messaging, e-mail, real music polyphonic ringtones and the possibility to download games from the Web to your phone.
• A 5-way navigation key, clear color screen and intuitive menus complete a superior mobile experience
• Includes phone and travel charger.

Reviews (4)

awsome!!!
This phone is the greatest! It has a good solid structure with a very good reception. I would recommend this phone to someone that has never had a cell phone. It has basically all the things a flip phone has except the flip and the supertones for the ring.

Solid cell phone with lots of modern featuers, great value
I got my T237 for 7-Eleven's Speak Out Wireless prepaid service.I use it as a backup cell phone.

Cool features:

- Very small and light, 2.8 oz. with battery, all-plastic yet feels solid

- Looks cute

- Very good voice clarity: loud & clear through the earpiece

- Strong reception capability

- Great battery life (assuming you don't trigger the backlight on a lot)

- Speakerphone, always a welcome bonus feature

- Built-in ringtone composer

- Polyphonic ringtones that are pretty loud

- A car racing game included

- In-ear headset included in package

- Easy user interface for the most part

Cold features:

- Keys are small and stiff

- Screen is low resolution at 101x80 pixels and supports only 4096 colors

- Phonebook management is a pain in the butt (but this is true of all GSM phones due to use of SIM card)

- Only two games included

Cingular is deceptive!
My review is on Cingular.I bought a phone w/service and was told I could return for full refund and only charged for any air time used.THEY LIE.THE PHONE DID NOT WORK IN MY AREA AND I CANCELLED THE NEXT DAY.THEY ARE CHARGING ME FOR ACTIVATION even though it never worked in my area.If you are uncertain you will keep the phone and service, DON'T BUY from Cingular.Amazon will also do nothing to reimburse.

Good phone for a good value
Pros: light, stays charged for a long time, has speaker phone, a lot of features like voice dialing, 4 people conferencing, web access, etc. Uses smart card. From what I could judge the sound quality is good too. I bought the phone for its price and prepared to get a primitive model. But I got much more.

Cons: the buttons are really inconvenient and difficult to press. The ringtones are strange. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Early Adopters Pick:March 2003One of the most-feature packed cell phones in the world, the P800 integrates a slick PDA, digital camera, MP3 player, and a MPEG-4 video player into an elegant package.

Sony Ericsson’s long-awaited smartphone is here and there’s no question that the P800 lives up to its pre-release hype. The body is a little clunky for using the phone features, but the bulk can be excused when you consider that the P800 integrates a tri-band GSM phone, Symbian-based PDA, digital camera, MP3 audio player, and MPEG-4 video player into one handheld unit—and does it very well.

At first glance, the P800 appears to have a small screen and few features besides dialing and viewing your call list. However, flip down the translucent blue plastic keypad and a full 40-by-61-millimeter screen with a loaded menu is revealed. The buttons on the flip-down keypad are tiny and difficult to fully depress so we recommend accessing the phone features from the touchscreen with the stylus. This makes dialing on the run more inconvenient, but the touchscreen functionality is much more polished and impressive. For those who prefer to only use the touchscreen, the flip is detachable. A trim panel included with the phone replaces the flip for a clean appearance. Accessing the your contacts is easily facilitated with the jog dial, keeping all your phone numbers quickly at hand.

The P800’s integrated digital camera is simple to use—just aim the CommuniCam at your subject and press the Cam button on the right side of the phone to release the shutter. Photos can be assigned to a contact in the phone book; doing so will enable picture caller id for incoming calls. Images can also be sent to friends’ email addresses or phones that are equipped to handle images. In our tests, e-mailing an image to our laptop was instantaneous. This smartphone’s 12 MB of internal memory can store about 100 photos at the best quality level (640 x 480) and double that for lesser quality photos. An additional 16 MB removable Memory Stick Duo ups the ante, providing additional storage space for more pictures, data, and applications. Max resolution on the CommuniCam is 0.3 megapixels, and it lacks a built-in flash. However, it’s great for taking spur of the moment shots or close up images. In comparing images taken with the P800 against those taken on competing camera phones, we found them to be a bit more grainy and with slightly less color saturation.

MP3s were easy to load onto the P800 and transfer speed was a few minutes per file—about what we’d expect. We tested the volume on an MP3 of Fred Eaglesmith’s Carmelita while driving on a noisy highway and found that this phone can really crank the tunes. The sound is pretty sharp when using the phone’s built-in speaker, but a little muddied when listening through the included headphones. A pre-loaded video clip showcases the wide range of motion and sound that the P800 can handle. We were impressed with the crispness of a child’s laugh and the boom of an announcer’s voice on a movie trailer. The fast movements in the video clip are easy to follow but, similar to the issue with photos, the picture lacks vivid color on the 12-bit display and is a bit fuzzy.

The PDA functions of the P800 are integrated very nicely. The P800 comes with a docking station to sync up information with a desktop computer, or you can use either the built-in IR or Bluetooth connection. Resting the phone in the docking station took a bit of practice, as the phone rocks back into position. There is a convenient notch to store the stylus in as well. The calendar, task list, and jotter are easy to populate using the excellent handwriting recognition tool, or a virtual keyboard as an alternative. We were able to write notes and schedule appointments pretty quickly with both. Installation of the included software suite was straightforward and successfully synched information between the phone and our laptop. The PC Suite software only works with Windows 2000, Me, and XP so Windows 98 users will want to wait for an update before purchasing this smartphone.

The P800 has a multi-functional browser that allows Internet access and supports e-mail and MMS. A button on the right side of the phone gets you right to the browser and while connection time is not swift it’s comparable to that of competing phones. There are four games included with the phone: Chess, Solitaire, Men In Black 2:Alien Pursuit, and Stunt Run. The first two are basically what you would expect, and the second two are pretty capable Java-based shooting and driving games. The large touchscreen lends itself very well to this application, and many more games & applications are available for download via the Internet. Additional P800 goodies include support for animated screensavers, 10 preloaded wallpaper images, and 16 rich polyphonic ring tones.

This phone is designed to appeal to the business set, but the ideal owner for this phone will be an early adopter with a craving for the latest elegant innovations in smartphones.

--Cristina Vaamonde

Pros:

• Seamless integration of phone, digital camera, PDA, MP3 and video player
• Tri-band GSM band for worldwide use
• Crisp sound on MP3 player
• 12 MB storage space plus removable 16 MB Memory Stick Duo
• Intuitive layout and responsive touchscreen

Cons:

• Keypad buttons difficult to depress
• PC Suite software not compatible with Windows 98

How We Tested Battery Talk/Standby Time

When reading our reviews, you should view the test results of mobile-phonebattery talk time and standby time as relative information only. Many variables,including carrier signal strength at your location, signal consistency(including incoming and outgoing calls), display and ringer settings, andbattery charging methods and history, will affect performance. When handsetmanufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time and standby-time ratings,they usually include disclaimers about variable performance and often refer tothe times they publish as maximum times. Some quote expected battery liferanges, and in this case you're probably safe to assume you'll experience atleast the minimum rated range. Note that manufacturers of dual-mode digital andanalog handsets publish battery-life rates for both digital and analog modes, asanalog mode consumes much more power than digital mode.

Our Tests: We tested digital-mode talk and standby times with each phone.Prior to each test, we fully charged the phone's battery according to themanufacturer's directions. To test digital-phone talk time, we turned the phoneon, established a digital carrier signal, dialed a number in our test lab, and,when the call rang through, took the receiving phone's handset off the hook.When all went well, we didn't do anything else except record the time when thephone died. In a couple of cases, the phones lost the signal and dropped thecalls. If we were right there and could redial, we did so immediately andcontinued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the test, recharged thebattery, and started the test over. Assuming consistent carrier-signal strength,this test should represent best-case talk time. And it's worth noting thatseveral phones' talk-time performance significantly exceeded the manufacturers'ratings.

To test digital-phone standby time, we turned the phone on, established acarrier signal, and left the phone in standby mode. We checked the phone everyfew hours (for what was often days on end) until the phone finally cut out.Since no outgoing or incoming calls occurred during testing and because thephone was not moved, this method should represent best-case standby time, againassuming consistent carrier signal strength.

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Features

• World's first seamless integration of a wireless phone, PDA, MP3 player, and digital camera
• Touch-sensitive display handles over 4,000 colors and makes it easy to navigate applications, phonebook entries, music files and more
• Download and playback MP3 audio files and MP4 video clips
• PDA functions synchronize with your PC, storing contacts, events, reminders, and tasks
• Integrated Bluetooth connectivity for data transmission to other Bluetooth devices

Reviews (11)

Good phone, average PDA

I have had this phone for about a year and a half.I bought it because I didnt want to carry a phone and pda in my pocket.The phone is good, as good as any other phone.With a handsfree, the volume is excellent but without the handsfree, not so great.Reception wise, its good but not as good as most Nokia phones. I know a friend who lives in a remote area who has trouble with it but doesnt have trouble with the Nokia phones.

The best part about the phone is the ability to write on the screen - better than the Palm pilot series - i have got so used to writing on the phone that i can write almost at normal speed.I just use my fingernails to write in fact.

The cover of the phone is problematic - the buttons on the phone numbers are hard and not so easy to press.the cover rests on the sides of the phone by two little knobs that jut out - these have broken off twice - the cover then doesnt work because the buttons are no longer aligned with the touchscreen - i know a friend of mine had the same problem.

The camera is easy to use but Im not sure who wants to have a camera with this kind of resolution - its good for kicks and if your somewhere and absolutely have to capture something and dont have a regular camera handy. For the business user, cell phone companies should drop the camera from the phones.

The syncing with outlook is a major problem - when i synced it, all 2000 odd email addresses on my outlook loaded here - though i have bought extra storage, the phone takes about 5 minutes to load if its switched off and put on again.

I have not figured out the email and Im not sure I want to install it if the address book syncing is any indication - i would love to have a blackberry type facility with new emails coming into the gadget automatically but im worried that if i sync the emails, several thousand emails will land into the phone and jam the thing.

I enjoy the writing on the screen bit and the pda functions - i can have a huge address book and can dial or message out from the contacts folder.

the sms facility is wonderful - I can store over 5000 messages whereas with most regular cellphones, its about 30 or so.

Overall, if (a) you want to have a phone cum PDA; (b) are not interested in accessing email the way it works with blackberry; (c) want to write on the screen rather than use miniscule keypads; then this phone is worth it.I would rather however look at Sony Ericson's later offerings and see if they provide the blackberry facility.

The phone is great but T-mobile service area is lacking
I have had this phone for roughly 1 year. I find the phone to be a very good phone and a average PDA. I enjoy many of the phone features such as bluetooth which works well with the jabba bt headset and outlook synchro. The ring associations with contacts I love and I also use it to retrieve smtp email. All of which work flawlessly if I am in a Tmobile area.

I highly recommend this phone or the upgraded P900

What a phone!
It almost has it all. I like the cam, PDA, the browser, MP3 player with the unlimitted storage space thanks to the Duo Stick. When I finish palying with all the toys that this phone has, I simply download more fun things from the different vendors, like a video capturing software, TV remote control, unlimitted games, etc. The only 2 weaknesses in this phone are the price and the key pad, but it's detachable.

Good mobile Phone
p800 is a good mobile phone,but service is poor.

Good Phone...Poor Service
Since I travel to Europe often, I purchased this so I can swap SIM cards between countries. It works great in the UK, Iceland and Germany but T-Mobile's coverage in the Hampton Roads, VA is still in its infancy.I've also noted in other parts of the US that I travel, coverage is less than desirable. I think T-Mobile needs to spend more money on towers and less on advertisements.I'd have to give the phone 5 stars, and T-Mobile only one star. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Motorola MPx200 combines the power of the desktop with Windows Mobile and the "always at hand" convenience and quality of the Motorola mobile phone to make life simpler, smarter and more synchronized for the mobile professional. The The MPx200 features mobile versions of all the essential Microsoft applications you depend on, including Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player, and MSN messenger.What's more, the unit's software is designed to sync seamlessly with email, contacts and calendar information on your PC. When coupled with a AT&T data plan, the MPx200 is a powerful companion.

Design
The MPx200 follows the traditional clamshell form factor, although unlike many clamshell designs, it has an internal antenna. The large, 176 x 220 screen with 65,000 colors dominates inside of the cover. A smaller black and white LCD screen, which displays incoming calls, current time, battery life, signal strength and other information is located on the outside of the cover. A five-way selection button allows you to navigate and control the Windows Mobile interface and there is also a jog dial on the left side of the device for easy access to basic controls. In addition to a headset jack, an SD/MMC memory expansion card slot is housed on the right side of the unit. It allows for up to a gigabyte of additional memory capacity. The power key and infrared port are housed on the left side of the unit, while a universal charger/USB data port is present on the bottom.

Calling Features
The MPx200 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Vibrate modes and custom polyphonic ringtones can also be set to your preferences so you know who is calling without having to look at the LCD. The included Pocket Outlook software features a contacts list that is cleverly integrated with the phone's dialing functions.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The MPx200 is designed as a complete solution for people who want to bring their office with them. The unit comes packed with pocket versions of Outlook, Internet Explorer and MSN Messenger. In addition to keeping track of contacts, Pocket Outlook features integrated calendar and email functions. Microsoft's ActiveSync software keeps the device synced with all of your PC's Outlook information (via USB or IR connection). Users who want Internet connectivity on the road with their laptop or PDA can select an AT&T Mobile Internet package and tap the MPx200's wireless modem capabilities.

You can use the MPx200's built in Internet Explorer browser for AT&T mMode downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's mMode service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get sports scores, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the MPx200 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a to-do list, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The inclusion of Windows Media on the MPx200 means that you can use the handset as an MP3 player. The amount of music you can store is only limited by the unit's memory (up to 1 GB using the expansion card slot), and the included stereo headset is designed for music listening. For gamers, the phone supports Java-based and Windows Mobile game downloads.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola MPx200 weighs 4.16 ounces and measures 3.50 x 1.88 x 1.06 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.25 hours of digital talk time, and up to 104 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Motorola MPx200 handset, lithium-ion battery, desktop charger, mini-USB data cable, stereo headset, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• The Motorola MPx200 Smartphone does it all by combining all the functionality you need into a single, pocket-size package
• Windows Mobile software brings the familiar Windows experience to the palm of your hand
• You can synchronize everything with your desktop PC -- automatically -- with a USB connection, or over the air
• Functionality allows you to download music, games, video clips, and ring tones
• Watch videos, news clips, and film trailers anywhere you go

Reviews (187)

MPx200 SMARTphone
this is one of the better phones i have used. With the email intergrated into the everyday options of the phone, life is that much easier. its so easy i now have a use for the calendar (i didnt use it before because if i wasnt at my computer it was useless.) now i take it with me. its great.

...and it's a flip phone.
I have owned many phones throughout all of the years that I have been dealing with cellular networks. However, I can definitely say that the Motorola MPx200 is one of originality, intelligence, and productivity. The ONLY folder fold phone that actually has a working version of Windows Mobile on it is definitely nothing short of genius and engineering expertise. I can positively say that this is one of the best and most useful phones available now.

Before anything about the inner workings of the phone can be reviewed, the first thing that is best to review is the one selling point that all buyers will look at first: it's immense beauty. Buffered hardened plastic with a neo-modern blue trimming and a perfectly-sized exterior LCD screen make the perfect combination for beauty at its zenith. There have been many beautiful clamshell/folder fold phones produced that can be considered BEAUTIFUL (RAZR, 8390, etc.), however for a one-of-a-kind phone like this one, it's exterior should not be overlooked.

When one opens the phone (with a satisfying click sound accompanying that), one is welcomed by the casual HelloMoto flower design that is on most Motorola phones now. However, what one wouldn't expect is the Windows Mobile boot screen to show up. After the system has loaded, one is presented with a clean-cut interface that is screaming mobile productivity. The possibilities are endless with the included Windows Mobile OS (which, by the way, can be upgraded to Windows Mobile 2003 if you search hard enough). It can synchronize with Outlook seamlessly. It can send SMS, MMS (in Europe or Asia), and regular e-mail. It can even access HTML web sites with its Pocket Internet Explorer (with much ease, if I may add). It can play all types of video and music files (with the right software), and it can obtain streaming media.

However, what makes its productivity even better is its compatibility. No special bells or whistles are needed for this phone to work. It charges and connects using a Mini-USB cable, which is included in the package (or it can be bought for about 20 dollars). The headset is a regular 2.5mm mono/stereo jack, however a converter can be used for regular headphones, which would be a good idea for MP3s. The storage interface is Secure Digital or MMC, which is relatively cheap and expansive (up to 1 GB). The downside to this is that it does not support Secure Digital with Input and Output functions (SDIO), so buying a bluetooth or GPS card is out of the question (that is what the MPx220 is for). It can, oddly enough, support an SD camera, which from what I heard takes good pictures. Gone are the days of searching long and hard for parts to a phone that may or may not be used for very long. This phones makes upgradeabilty easy and worry-free; exactly what a professional would need on the go.

As I mentioned earlier, there are downsides to this phone, some of which are critical. Unfortunately, most of the bad qualities of the phone are found in its performance. Since it is a small phone, it uses a Texas Instruments OMAP 714 processor, which clocks in at 132 MHz, which is not exactly speed-crazy. That is blatantly evident in the Windows Mobile 2003 version for this phone. It does compensate for this by providing an abudance of RAM: 32 MB of RAM and 32 MB of ROM, which is plentiful, that is if you do not consider that the OS uses about 12 MB of that ROM. USB connectivity is great for charging, but sub-optimal for file transfers. While it definitely wins at not needing special software like most mobiles and uses ActiveSync 3, transferring files through USB are unbearingly slow because ActiveSync uses a large amount of overhead for the transfer, thus treating it as a true serial connection. Don't expect to transfer albums of MP3s in fire speed with the MPx200.

Another big loss for the phone is its network support. Unfortunately, Motorola decided to make this phone a truly digital phone, making it only accept 1800 or 1900 MHz bands. This is terribly bad news for Cingular customers because the majority of that network uses 850 MHz. They would have better luck with the MPx220. T-Mobile customers, however, will reap the benefits of the phone's capability, as it has great signal EVERYWHERE and the call quality is above average, if not outstanding. People on the other line can hear me as clear, if not clearer, than I can hear them. The speakerphone on this mobile is comparable to some of the Nextels, which is truly outstanding (minus their terrible codec). The way it handles SIM contacts is flawless (unless you are working with T-Mobile; it can be picky on that), but the phone contacts are very detailed and elaborative. They are set just like Outlooks, so that does not require any explanation.

However, how useful is all of that when the battery is not as powerful as the OS can handle?

The MPx200's biggest drawback is its hit-and-miss battery life. There are many things that can be done to increase the life span, however its initial power is very very VERY low. I would expect, at most, 2 days standby and maybe 2 or 3 hours of talk time. Not much different than your i95cl (terrible phone, by the way). Just remember that that is just under Windows Smartphone 2002. Windows Mobile 2003 consumes even MORE power, so expect 1 day of standby and 1.5 to 2 hours of talking. To me, the features outweighed this, however, it depends from person to person.

The final aspect of this phone that I will touch is what the phone is missing. For those that are looking for integrated cameras, this phone does not have one, however it does have SD options available, so that may be something willing to consider. The phone is also missing Bluetooth, so anyone that wants those cutting edge BT headsets are out of luck here; it does have Infrared, however, which works great. Finally, the phone is missing EDGE and 3G (UMTS), so if video conferencing and/or super fast speed internet are a concern for you, I would look elsewhere. Just keep in mind that this phone has HTML support; many of those EDGE phones may not (except other Smartphones, of course).

In conclusion, if you are looking for an entry-level smartphone, or just a cool-looking smartphone that does not look like a slab of rock, then the MPx200 is the choice of all choices. I can honestly tell you that one you deal with a Windows Mobile, or any PDA-OS based phone, you will NEVER want to go back to just regular phone firmware AGAIN. It's just a shame that they lost on the MPx220 and the MPx. Those definitely had a future.

Run, don't walk, run from this phone
A phone with so much potential is actually a nightmare.Unbelievably poor reception (all along a major California highway), lost calls and generally poor/eratic interface performance.Outlooks synch is a huge upside, but at what cost?I would call ATT for support, but everytime I try on my drive home I either get dropped or stay on hold so long I reach my destination before getting an answer.Save yourself the frustration...

mpx 200 - sw upgrade
Hi all, I am also happy with this smartphone. It has everything I need and DOESN'T have a camera!!
What I do need is to upgrade system to Windows Mobile 2003. Anybody can help me how to do?

Motorola Secret IPOD killer
Hi all,

I have had this phone for all most 15 months. I truly believe this phone is perhaps the best piece of technology made this decade. WHy?

1)Cell phone w/ no antenna yet decent reception
2) Comparable to a Palm if you down load from Handango-Clearvue Suit....word, excel, pp, adobe, image...
3)Ipod-you can buy a 1g card and transfer files via mpx crattle or pixar card connection (SD,MMC etc). The latter will be faster and transfer from anywhere not just itunes and napster...
4)Headphones for phone includes 2 stereo earplugs and phone ans and hang up button
5)compact
6)movies....do you hwk (tmd)
7)reduced price now....I paid 250 and 100 for 1g card
8) smartphone 02 and now smart cats use 03
9) games....
10)internet....MB per month cheap now (mmode)
12)****** sync with outlook-calen, contac, notes, & task!!!!
13)mpx200.org damn phone got fan base
14)better than 220 because motorola put energy in 1st generation
15) Much more but you must do your homework- amazing piece of equipment

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Features

• The first Pocket PC with a built-in mini keyboard
• Color display with 65,536 colors (240x320 pixels)
• Features large touchscreen for easy usability
• Built-in swivel camera always you to take pictures
• Operating system: Pocket PC Phone Edition (400 MHz Intel Xscale Processor / 32 MB RAM)

Reviews (15)

So far...NOT so good...
I've had this thing for 3 days so far, & spent most of today at the SPRINT PCS service center trying to get this monster working properly! I wish I would've read some of these reviews first! After going through 3 Handspring Treo 600's in 9 months,(No joke! 2 broken ear speakers & 1 bad OS) I thought that this would be a Godsend. After spending the better part of today at the service center, I was told that they would have to send me another phone! I immediately asked if it would be a reconditioned phone, & was told "YES"...but it will still have a SIX month warrantee. My 3 day old phone came with a ONE YEAR WARRANTEE! I said absolutely not!
After much back & forth, I got them to agree to provide with a brand new unit of any manufacturer & price of MY choice when the new line of phones came out this fall. ...& yes, I got it in writting! Dealing with them, or ANY carrier for that matter is at very best difficult. If you can keep your cool, & keep "pressing in", you'll eventually come across someone who has the ability to say "YES", when all others have said no. Keep in mind that you don't need to take "NO" from anyone who can't tell you "YES". Good luck! (& wish me luck too! LOL!)

this phone is ok but sprint really sucks
i love the hitachi g1000 but it still has problems like every other phone, it is really difficult to get new ringers because the plan that i am on doesnt support it and it lasts only a day but it still is a kickass phone i wouldnt get the trio and i would go with this phone i had to call sprint tech support a bunch of times first it was about the internet and then i called about the msn messenger thing and that was a pain in the ass they kept on sending me to retards that didnt know anything and the pethedic part about it is that is sprints best phone and when you talk on it you look really dumb

Glitz on the outside Piece of crap on the inside
I just replaced my second one of these. This second one never worked correctly but I didnt have time to take it in. It wasnt refurbished either. First off the OS needs to be upgraded but Hitachi is to cheap to authorize it. Let me tell you also that sprint is the worst cell company I've ever dealt with. (...) I wish I had time to go over all the problems with this phone. The only good thing about this thing if your interested is that everyone thinks your a star with this thing screw that I want something that last more than 2 months. Not to mention the camera sucks also

DON'T BUY A PHONE FROM SPRINT
As good as this PDA phone could be, it is not worth having to deal with the idiots at Sprint! After two weeks of trying to get Sprint to provide a working G1000, they have completely failed. And this is on the top-of-the-line phone they sell!

The first issue was that the phone is not carried in the walk-in stores, nor are any accessories. But the clerks are happy to make a bunch of false claims about what the phone would do before telling you that. Next was getting the first phone which would reset itself every 1-15 minutes. Despite this obvious fault that prevented Sprint from provisioning the thing, it took multiple calls to replace it. Then the replacement, remember their most expensive phone, also showed up with a fault that prevents connection to the Internet!

Fed up after hours on multiple calls to Tech Support with empty promises to "reprovision the phone over-night" I called Customer Service for a final time. Despite clearly stating I wanted a Senior Supervisor to handle return and cancellation of all my accounts, the run-around continued. After clearly stating what was needed and that under no circumstances to transfer me to Tech Services again, they transferred me right back to the idiots who had just said they couldn't figure out the problem!

I'm left looking for the number for the local Federal Attorney's office to file a criminal fraud complaint. Then working through my credit card company to retract payment. Completely incompetent can only begin to describe Sprint!

Don't buy this, or Sprint!
This can't be serviced by anyone! No parts on this discontinued joke of a PC.No Batt life andno more are avail.It is a lousy phone. Difficult to access the mem card for use in any apps except backup.SprintPCS can't service it and they were the exclusive authorized source for it.If you know how to get batts for this less than $60 email me. allenbarker@hotmail.com ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox "Vox" 8500 features a speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, support for Virgin Mobile wireless Internet services, and much more. This sporty companion will keep you in touch with style to spare. It's the perfect complement to Virgin Mobile service.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a black and white display that features five selectable backlight colors. Meanwhile, monochrome supplementary display on the outside of the cover displays incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics and more.Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad. The top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while the phone's charging port is housed on the unit's bottom edge. The phone also features a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets. Up/down keys are located on the left side of the unit for quick volume control.

Calling Features
The 8500's built-in address book can store up to 99 entries for quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling. Voice dialing is supported, as are voice commands, so you can both dial numbers and control certain functions of the phone without ever touching it. A built-in speakerphone lets you talk handsfree while you're on the go.

Messaging, Internet and Tools