Product Description

Treo 600 is a small, simple to use smartphone with a built-in QWERTY keyboard. It seamlessly combines a full-featured mobile phone and Palm OS organizer with wireless communication applications like email, messaging and web browsing, and even a digital camera-to simplify both your business and personal life. The keyboard, five-way navigation button and other cool design features make it possible for you to get more done in fewer steps, with just one hand, and without having to swap back and forth between applications. And it's still lightweight, stylish and small enough to fit in your pocket. CDMA Model: 800/1900 MHz nationwide coverage by Sprint ... Read more

Features

• Treo 600 combines a full-featured mobile phone and Palm OS organizer with wireless applications like email, text messaging, web browsing and even a digital camera
• QWERTY keyboard makes entering text and accessing information fast and familiar-perfect for messaging and a must have for email
• Built-in color web browser, Blazer, gives you fast access to nearly all the sites on the web-not just the ones optimized for mobile devices
• Take a picture or share images with others via email-you can even attach a photo to a phone number so you can see exactly who's calling with Picture Caller ID
• Because Treo 600 runs the popular Palm OS, there are thousands of applications you can download and use-like MP3 players, etc.

Reviews (153)

Phone very unreliable
Phone has excellent features but has bad reception.Just after a month (right after the store exchange policy expired) the charger is not working.Some loose connection may be. I read somewhere else that others are having similar issues. It is frustating to have your cellphone breakdown because of the charger issue.How can I recommend this to anyone with this kind of issues ?

Unreliable PDA phone
I am now on my THIRD Treo 600.The first two were replaced because the phone would turn itself off and back on again, go out of service when calls were being made or received, and losing my programmed data.My third treo is only a week old and is dropping calls constantly.I have been happy with the phone when it works, but, reliability is a serious problem.Verizon Wireless has been no help either other than in replacing the phone under warranty which takes no less than 2 hours of my time and two days to ship.Battery life is less than expected and I'm usually recharging the phone by late afternoon.Another annoying feature is the low battery warning that must be cleared from the screen if you're trying to dial in codes to check voice mail or other dtmf services.It will interrupt you every 10 seconds.Also, the person on the other end can hear your low battery tones, voice mail notifications, etc.Annoying.

Better than I thought it would be
I got my Treo 600 (on Sprint) from my work. I always preferred the flip phones to these lareg PDA phones so my first thought was, "Well I can't complain... it's free". However the more I used the phone the more and more I found it to be a really good little device.

First off it might be large, but it's actually a good deal thinner than most phones I've used. Thinking the large size would be a problem in my pocket I first tried the phone on one of those horizontal belt clips. Kept the phone out of my pocket, but the clip itself was rather bulky so I took a chance at just pocketing the phone. The slim design fit better in my pocket than any of the cell phones I've used before, which actually surprised me. It fits in my hand rather well too.

The keypad took a little getting used to... like maybe a day or two. Once you get a feel for the little keys everything actually makes sense in the design. Also the large screen it touch sensitive to so technically you don't even need to use the keypad unless you are writing in contacts or something. The navigational buttons along with the hot buttons make it easy to get to contacts on the phone, emails, the camera functions, and more.

As a phone it's neither better nor worse for me than any of the better cell phones I previously used. I live in Houston and only a few occasions have I not gotten a signal. I suppose the speaker could be a bit more powerful, but I can see some tradeoffs here for the sake of the design. The speakerphone function has become really usefull in the car or when I need my hands free. Battery life seems pretty good. I only need to charge the phone maybe once a week with regular use.

I don't have too much use for the PDA functions aside from getting work email. I have found that a game of solitaire does kill the time when having to wait around for stuff like getting an oil change and what have you. I have found some uses for basic things like the calculator and calender, but aside from that most of the extra function stay unused.

I have made good use of the vga camera though. I never expected high quality megapixel images so the image quality actually was better than I thought it would be. I wouldn't make photo prints out of the pictures I take from this thing, but for email and such it's fine. The camera has been extra useful during those moments you wish you had a camera for since I always carry my phone around. The amount of memory on the phone is enough to store over 400 snapshots. That's pretty cool.

You can surf the web on this thing, however I wouldn't recommend it. The connectivity is rather slow and takes me back to the old 14Kbps modem days. Still it's better than nothing if you need to get a quick map/directions or movie times. The email on the other hand is fast. The phone connects to the company Exchange server so maybe that has something to do with it.

The phone is pretty sturdy. More than once the phone fell five feet onto the concrete and didn't so much as flinch on the inside. The chrome looking parts on the outside however are prone to scratching. Looks like even having keys in the same pocket as an unprotected Treo can leave minor scratches over a period of time.

I don't know what else to say. When I first got the phone I didn't think I would like it. An hour later I find that I really like it. Lots of functionality in a slim package.

Very Poor Signal Strength
The Treo 650 I bought is ALWAYS two to three bars below other phones (at the same location) in signal strength. Sprint has been totally unhelpful in this regard saying they can find nothing wrong with the unit.

I would reccommend against the Treo 650 unless one is sure, very sure, they will never be in any but the strongest signal areas.

Sprint support has been a joke, except that I am not laughing.

The most perfect smart device I have ever used!!!
The New-Age Treo's are the best smart devices ever made! I have used the T-Mobile Sidekick, the AT&T Motorola MPX, a Nextel Blackberry, a Samsung i600, and even an older style Treo in the form of the Treo 300. And out of every smart device I have ever used, the Treo 600 and 650 are 1000 times better then any of them!

1# The Treo's have large color screens with full keyboards, but are still small enough to fit in your pocket.
2# The battery life is insanely long! Both of the new Treo's claim four to five hours talk time, I have found even longer. I often lay in my bed at night surfing the web for hours and hours, and by the time I am ready to go to sleep, my Treo 600 and 650 still have enough battery life to go a few more rounds.
3# Because the Treo's are so popular the prices for accessories, software, add-on's, ect are Much cheaper then those for the other types of smart devices on the market. There is even talk by Palmone to start using Linux as the Palmsource software core, so there will be even more software available. And because Linux is open source, the phones will eventually be cheaper then those running the Microsoft Pocket PC. With the added bonus of the dependability of Linux!
4# Because the Treo's are of the Candy-Bar style design, they are much easier to talk on. Because there is no flip, or antenna to fumble with.
5# There is a software lancher called "ZLauncher" which has many features for your Treo's software interface. One of which allows you to see the exact level of signal strength. By using this tool you can so how much better the Treo's antenna and related components work, compared to any other phone on the market. I get a great signal with Sprint, but with Sprint and my Treo, my service is even better! I get signals with my Treo in places where my Sanyo and LG did not. In fact, I get better signal strength with my Treo, then my friends get with their phones!
6# Palmone has a patent on a new design of smart device that they are working to bring to the market. A design nothing like the designs currently available. A PDA phone that will be thinner and still able to have a large full color screen and keyboard. SO the next generation of Treo's will be even better!

The only downfall to the Palmone Treo's today, is price. That is because they are still new to the PDA phone market. Once they start making more and more phones, the prices will come down. And once they restructure their PDA manufacturing and company purpose in general, the prices will come down. I don't normally write reviews on phones, because I used to be a Die-Hard Motorola phone fan, and I guess still am. But if Palmone keeps making phones this perfect, then I will only buy their phones for the rest of my life! I can not say enough good things about these phones! Try one and see what I am talking about. Use it with Sprint PCS's $10 unlimited Visions access!

Russell ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nokia 3220 is all about having lots of fun. Geared for kids and teenagers, the phone supports wacky features like light effects, cut-out covers, "tilt" gaming and an innovative lighting system that lets you "write" messages in mid air. On a more boring note, the 3220 is a powerful GSM phone with advanced data and messaging features, plus a built-in VGA still and video camera.

Design
The 3220 is a candybar phone with tons of candy. The phone is made to withstand the rigors of book bags and plenty of falls from the bleachers. Thick, replaceable rubber bumpers line both sides of the phone. For added fun, they also illuminate and glow when a call is incoming. The front of the phone sports a 128 x 128 display, with up to 65,000colors. The button pad features large, easy to press buttons. The rear of the phone houses a VGA (640 x 480) camera, which is surrounded by a panel that can be removed for placement of "cut-outs." You can design your own covers and slide them under the cut-out panel to personalize your 3220. Both front and rear panels of the phone can be replaced with a variety of colored faceplates, as well. An optional "Xpress-on Fun Shell" adds light wave messaging and a tilt sensor for games.

Calling Features
The 3220's phone book can hold up to 500 contacts with multiple entries per contact. It also features a speakerphone for easy handsfree talking. Ringer profiles can be set up to trigger unique light patterns and ringtones for different people on your calling list. Pictures of your friends can also be used as caller ID alerts. The phone features 16 built-in polyphonic ringtones, and custom ringtones can be uploaded to the phone via its USB data port. More ringtones can also be downloaded from Cingular's MEdia service. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 3220 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client (Cingular messaging charges apply). 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.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the 3220. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the new, high speed EDGE data protocol. Cingular's MEdia service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get sports scores, download games and ringtones, and more.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 3220 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar with up to 100 entries, and an alarm clock with snooze and a countdown timer. Via download on its Web site, Nokia offers a free application called PC Suite that facilitates easy synchronization of contacts, calendar events and other data between the phone and your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
Because the 3220 is designed for fun, it shines in the entertainment department. The phone's VGA camera can capture stills and video, both of which can be sent to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB. An included image-editing application lets you modify the pictures you take before you send them. You can record up to 5 minutes of a voice or music clip to use as your ring tone. With an optional stereo headset, you can listen to tunes on the phone's built-in FM radio. The phone also supports custom themes and wallpapers.

Java support is built into the 3220, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. The phone ships with four games, Survivor, Club Pinball, Dance Delight and Phantom Spider. Add the optional Xpress-on Fun Shell and you can tilt the handset in three dimensions, making the phone a virtual joystick. More games are available via the MEdia service.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 3220 weighs 3.03 ounces and measures 4.11 x 1.74 x 0.74 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3 hours of digital talk time, and up to 280 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 800/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Nokia 3220 handset, battery charger, lithium-ion battery. ... Read more

Features

• Customize your handset how ever you want - create your own cut-out back cover, or download a cut-out cover and print it out on your PC
• Assign different light patterns/ring tones to your favorite caller groups and your handset lights up in tune with your polyphonic ring tones
• 128 x 128 pixel high-resolution color displays up to 65,536 colors with 640 x 480 pixel camera and VGA camera
• Attach a photo to a contact in your in your phone book to see who is calling you
• Stay in constant contact with instant messaging!

Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready for the power of Verizon's exciting V Cast service, which allows you to download or stream full motion video and 3D games, all on your handset. A service like that requires some horsepower, and luckily, the Samsung A890 is up for the task. With support for Verizon's EV-DO high speed data network, a swiveling megapixel camera with video capture, and dual color displays, the A890 is the perfect companion in a new era of high-speed wireless content.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a very large 176 x 220 color display and support for a whopping 262,000 colors-- plenty of room for V Cast content. A full-color 128 x 96 supplementary display on the outside of the cover displays incoming call information, battery life, signal strength, graphics, photos and more. A speaker for the phone's speakerphone capability is placed just above this display. A swiveling camera head is integrated into the phone's hinge, allowing you to point the camera towards or away from you. 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 phone also features a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets and up/down keys are located on the left side of the unit.

Calling Features
The A890's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded via Verizon's Get It Now service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling, or you can match pictures with callers to identify them. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. Voice features are speaker-independent, so there's no need to train the phone to respond to any one person's voice. The A890's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the A890 is fully compatible with Verizon's V Cast service. With V Cast, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest Accuweather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids, are all available. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games. Have more fun with a new breed of realistic games.

With support for sending and receiving text, picture and video messages, the A890 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging, too. 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.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the A890. Verizon's Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the A890. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

The A890 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a to-do list and a voice memo application. An alarm clock and calculator are also included.

Imaging and Entertainment
While the A890 is a great platform for watching V Cast video content, it can also capture video that can be shared with your friends and associates via video messaging. The video unit records in MPEG4 format and can capture clips up to 15 seconds in length. Of course, you can also use the camera to capture still pictures, too. And with megapixel resolution (1280 x 960), a flash and brightness controls, your shots will look better than ever.

The A890 supports V Cast 3D games, as well as other 2D-based games, which are available from Verizon's Get It Now service. You can also customize the phone's wallpapers and screensavers to give your A890 a look that suits your style.

Where It Works
Covering over 75 million people in 30 markets:
Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Houston, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Madison, Miami, Milwaukee, New Haven/Hartford, New Orleans, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Providence, San Diego, Tampa, W. Palm Beach, and Washington, DC.

Expanding markets in 2005

Vital Statistics
The Samsung A890 weighs 4 ounces and measures 3.50 x 1.97 x .98 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 275 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 348 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
A890 handset, standard lithium-ion battery, home charger, stereo headset. ... Read more

Features

• Supports EV-DO high-speed data
• Ultra smooth streaming video
• Megapixel swivel camera w/ flash & video capture
• Dual-color displays
• Speaker-independent voice control

Reviews (3)

Good, but not Great phone
I don't know what the guy before me is talking about with this phone...I have had NO calling problems whatsoever.I sold cell phones for years, and usually it is USER error, not the phone.This phone is far from being bad.I have had the occasional dropped call, but that is usually not the phone.Call quality is good, but not great.The phone can do a lot, my main complaint is that you can't customize the menus like you can on some other phones.I have gotten good battery life and like the ringtones you can download.Time will tell, but overall I like this phone.

awsome
best pics and video phone ever the tv is great best phone i have seen on the market for a small price

Worst phone I ever owned
I don't know, and maybe it's just me, but this is the worst cell phone that I have ever owned. I waited several months for this model to come out. I should have waited a few more weeks to read reviews written by consumers.

First of all, this phone does everything. It's like the Swiss Army Knife of phones. Unfortunately, the main purpose that it was designed for, BEING A PHONE, it does poorly.

This phone is 100% digital. And wow, can you tell! This would be the perfect phone for Jacques Cousteau. Yes, you guessed it, half the time people sound like they are underwater. They should sell this phone at Dive Shops, right next to the flippers and air tanks. Worse still, entire words and parts thereof simply fail to be transmitted and received properly. This makes it almost impossible to carry on any kind of conversation without having to repeat entire sentences. Half the time you are trying to piece together what you heard with what you think the other person actually said. It's like doing a crossword puzzle! Oh, and forget about checking your voicemail. It seems that the sound quality of recorded phone messages just doesn't carry well and are especially difficult to understand.

When I walked into the Verizon store, I asked the salesperson about the phone. He claimed that it was the best phone in the store. He said that it did everything and that it did everything well. Well, he was half right. I first purchased this phone a little over two months ago and I've had to have it replaced three times already! If that wasn't bad enough, the leather carrying case that I bought was also defective and broke within 30 days. And don't let me forget about the defective battery that came with the first replacement phone.

Verizon won't refund my money and instead insists on giving me replacement phones until the problem goes away. I'm tempted to disconnect this phone and reactivate my old LG. Now that was a great phone!

Buyer beware. I'd wait until the bugs are worked out of this one.
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Amazon.com Product Description

With a unique flip cover that lets you view the screen while the phone is closed, a VGA camera, advanced voice dialing and speech recognition and much more, the Samsung A610 is a powerful, yet affordable, mobile companion. It's the perfect complement to Verizon Wireless service.

Design
The phone features a unique swiveling clamshell design with a large 128 x 160 pixels color display with 65,000 colors. The screen can be oriented to face outwards when you are snapping pictures, or to view caller ID pictures. 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. A swiveling VGA camera (640 x 480) allows you to orient the camera to get the best shot and to point it at yourself for self-portraits. The top right side of the unit houses an antenna while the 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 A610's built-in address book can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded via Verizon's Get It Now service. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling, or you can match colorful pictures and photos with callers to identify them. The A610 features speaker-independent voice recognition, which allows any user to dial a number by speaking the name of a contact from a phone book, or by speaking the digits of a phone number. GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The A610 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages via the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) protocol. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. 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.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the A610, as well. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater.

Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the A610. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.

The A610 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a to-do list and a voice memo application. An alarm clock and calculator are also included.

Imaging and Entertainment
The A610's built-in swiveling camera includes a self-timer and a flash-- great for getting good shots in low light situations. The phone also features customizable screen backgrounds so you can make your phone reflect your personality. The A610 is BREW enabled, meaning it supports games written on the BREW platform. Games are available via the Get It Now service.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung A610 weighs 4.23 ounces and measures 3.50 x 1.90 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 216 hours of digital standby time. It runs on It runs on the CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Samsung A610 handset, AC battery charger, lithium-ion battery, user manual, welcome CD-ROM, quick reference guide. ... Read more

Features

• Rich color quality, multiple camera functionalities and photo caller ID,
• Animated, icon menu provides a simplified visual user interface
• Voice memo, voice dialing and voice recognition
• 128 x 160 graphic display that doubles as Caller ID screen and camera display
• Unique flip display design

Reviews (5)

Just another cell phone...
The reasons people are giving for not liking this phone are all problems that seem to be with the provider not the phone (service in certain areas etc)! The phone is a bit larger than other phones on the market but has great battery life. While the flip around screen is cool, it is annoying after a while to have to keep flipping and such. It would be such a better phone if it had a caller ID window on the other side in addition. The camera does what it is supposed to do i suppose.. let's face it: it's a camera phone, not a nikon. All and all it's just another cell phone in my humble opinion... just a matter of personal preference. It does everything it is supposed to do. I have had no problems with it.

Be prepared to get it fixed a lot
I have had major problems with the one screw holding the flip together withe the rest of the phone.It loosens up and your flip is no longer stable you have to go get that screw tightened or do it yourself.If for some reason you don't get it tightened in a timely manner the the ribbon cable will get damaged and your phone will break in one fashion or another.I am on the third of this phone.First one lost audio, second lost the screen.Verizon refuses to do anything about my dissatisfation with this phone.They will just keep replacing this one.I have had one nice manager say he would let me void the last year of my contract so that I could buy a new phone and sign a new contract with him.Not biting.I have been with Verizon 8 years but, I am going to go to Verizon corporate, and if they can also do nothing for me I am finishing out my contract and going to another company.All this over one phone.

Fun Phone
I love this phone. I live in an area that is essentially a blackhole for wireless service & I can usually get at least 1 or 2 bars.Service inside the 'big box' type stores is hideous, though.
The specific reason I chose this phone is the photo caller ID which I have found emmensely helpful & fun to play with. I find it much easier to look at a picture rather than trying to read the name & number.My only difficulty so far has been sending pix messages, but that may just be me & not the phone. The battery lasts a long time & finding my way around the phone was a fairly simple process given my track record with electronics.

great phone
great reception, great screen, good sound, long lasting battery,
attractive, always 5 bar service, previous reviewer on drugs.
5 stars or 6 if were possible.

do not purchase
Terrible phone.It is bulky, has terrible operating software (constantly crashes), and worst of all it has roten reception.I live in a major metro area and get at best 1 bar of reception (an I regularly update the antenna setting).I replaced an old motorola flip flip-phone with this.Now I am trapped in a 2 year contract and cannot upgrade for a while.AVOID My Mistake. ... Read more

Features

• This tri-mode, folder-style CDMA phone sports a large color screen and other top features
• Compatible with Sprint PCS ergonomic game pad
• Large LCD color screen features 65,000 colors (128x160 pixels)
• Equipped with automatic no-training voice dialing
• Comes with a voice memo that can record messages up to 10 minutes long

Reviews (42)

2 Cute!!
I have had this phone for about 6 weeks now and I think it's great! The only thing I don't like is that you have to actually flip the phone open to see who's calling. It's small enough to fit in your pocket and you don't even know it's there! This is a nice lil' phone if you are looking for the basics.

Good Phone, Worst Company Around
Let me first state that I do not work for any mobile provider and have used them all. Sprint is about the worst company on the face of the planet. Do not under any circumstances support this company in any way. I've reported them to the BBB for their shady practices.
They constantly "lose" payments and when they decide to penalize you its in the middle of the month. They just turn your service off! No warnings, no emails, SMS to your phone or calls. You just try to make a call and it puts you through to 611 collections. I originally purchased a phone from sprint for their DATA service and wanted a voice account as well. The sales person didn't think twice of taking my money and then telling me that they couldn't suport that on my account. Whats worse is they tried to penalize me for early termination!! (They even have a published policy about letting you try their service for 30 days.) When I tried toreturn the devices they refused to take them back! (After 2 days)
I had to spend a week calling them and forcing my way up the chain to talk to anyone that knew anything. It took reporting them to the BBB and writing letters to the PUC to get them to not charge me the $200 early term fee.
Sprint is by FAR the worst company out there and the PUC/FCC should shut them down for illegal business practices! Please learn from my mistakes! Go to another provider.

I gave it a star because there was nothing lower
Sprint is so very evil. Please don't support them. They have horrible customer service, their phones are terrible. The reception stinks, they break easily and sprint will overcharge you. They are the worst company in the whole entire world. They are an evil empire. If I were a giant man with giant nuts, I'd teabag their whole evil empire.

IM TOO HAPPY
I HAD VIRGIN MOBILE FOR AWHILE BUT IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR ME. 25 CENTS A MINUTE FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AND .10 AFTER THAT WITH NO FREE NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS. NO NO I COULD NOT DO THAT ANYMORE. I AM WITH SPRINT. I HAVE 2 MONTHS FREE INTERNET, FREE RINGTONE DOWNLOADS, REAL VOICE RINGTONES (WHICH I LOVE, 1000 ANYTIME MINUTES, UNLIMITED NIGHT (STARTS AT 7 PM) AND WEEKEND MINUTES, GREAT COVERAGE. NO THE PHONE DOES NOT HAVE SOMETHING THAT DISPLAYS WHEN IT CLOSES BUT I KNEW WHAT I WAS GETTING SO IM HAPPY SINCE I HAVE CHOSEN DIFFERENT RINGTONES FOR DIFFERENT PEOPLE I KNOW WHO IS CALLING. GOOD SERVICE SO FAR I LOVE THE PLAN 55.00/MO. NOT BAD AT ALL SO IF U ARE LIKE ME AND U DONT NEED A CAMERA PHONE BUT LOVE THE REAL VOICE RINGTONES, GAMES, AND WALLPAPER THEN YOU SHOULD GET THE PHONE..BUT AFTER U GET THE PHONE TAKE CARE OF IT

Good phone, bad service.
I've had this phone for about four months now and I have mixed thoughts about it. Often times when I'm talking, it'll automatically lose signal which is pretty annoying. Also, my phone seems to be roaming in places where other cell-phones that use the Sprint service don't. I actually compared it with other Sprint phones that my friends have and those ones get service easily but it takes a while for mine to find service, and when it does, it's usually roaming. My second biggest problem is that the phone gets hot extremely quickly. Usually after 5 minutes of talking, you can feel it getting warm and that really bothersome and also unsafe. As many others before me have mentioned, the lack of caller-ID on the exterior of the cell-phone is a negative especially when you are at school or at work and someone calls you, it would have been a lot easier to see who it was that called. The number pad is awesome, easy to text message but what good is that when half the time, the message wouldn't get send because there is no service? The battery life is also pretty crappy, I have to charge it every night and I don't talk on it that much so I expected it to last longer than it does right now. The games are all demos but I don't really care, it's not an important feature to me. I've dropped this phone several times (by accident, mind you) and it's still as good as new. I like the simplicity of it, the size is also very nice. I can't even feel it in my pocket when I carry it around. The color screen is very good. The alarm clock is very useful, and the voice dialing feature is awesome and I use it all the time. This Samsung phone itself is pretty nice, but the Sprint service that comes along with it is not. I feel it is NOT worth the price that it is at right now. I got it for free because of some deal but I would never pay $200 dollars for it. Overall, I would give it 3 ½ stars. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Compatible with AT&T service, the quad-band Motorola V600 cell phone features Bluetooth connectivity, an integrated VGA digital camera, and MMS with video clip playback. You'll also get "Situational Lights"--a feature that lets you light colors for various types of calls--and much more, all displayed on a large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color interior screen.

The basic Motorola clamshell format continues to provide a solid and attractive option for any dedicated cell phone user. Its steel frame is compact and attractive, (the faceplate-changing capabilities seem a bit unnecessary) and it's loaded with all the essential features you'll need for power usage plus a few bonuses. You may find the volume a bit high out of the box, and it goes into hibernate almost as fast as you can dial a number, but these are minor, adjustable quibbles on a truly stellar phone.

Calling Features

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Uploaded UploadedUsed simply as a cell phone, the V600 features a 4-way scroll key with multiple dedicated function keys for easy menu navigation. Primary calling features include voice dialing, integrated speakerphone, vibrate mode, call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, roaming indicator, speed dial, linked (credit card) dialing, phonebook look-up, phonebook scroll, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, system select, usage alert, and a phone book of up to 1250 entries, including picture caller ID functionality. When the phone is closed, its external screen (two lines, 96 x 32 pixels) displays caller ID, date, time, and various status icons, including text message waiting, voice message waiting, battery and signal strength, and voice and message mail. There's even a blue backlight for nighttime viewing.

The V600 sports well-placed, well-machined keys, and its compact size does nothing to hinder dialing even for large-fingered users. The solid scroll keys bring you to very intuitive menus presented nicely on a single screen, marked by functional but showier-than-necessary graphics. There are also dedicated external buttons for speaker volume, voice recording, and ring volume.

Messaging and Internet
The advanced MMS capabilities built in to the V600 enable users to send, edit, forward, and receive image, text, audio, and video messages over the wireless Internet, to and from compatible phones or PCs. (Messages can run up to 100k in size.) You'll also get instant messaging capability, messaging templates, SMS two-way messaging, conventional email, and predictive text assistance. Beyond messaging, the V600's Internet connectivity lets you access online services such as stock quotes, road directions, airline information, entertainment, and more. You can also download Java applications (version CLDC 1.0, MIDP 2.0, 100k per application limit) for which the phone provides 5 MB total (shared) memory. High-speed data transfer and download round out the package. The V600 supports digital TTY/TDD functionality for the hearing impaired.

Organizer
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator with currency converter, date book with event storage, and voice memo. You can also transfer this data to your PC wirelessly via the phone's Bluetooth capability.

We found the V600's appointment scheduling to be right in line with our fairly basic needs. Other than the universal annoyance of pecking out appointment details with the ten-key letter system (there's no QWERTY keyboard here as you'll find on some of the more recent, albeit early-adopter phones) this phone's organizer features provided enough data entry space for any busy person taking these functions seriously, but no more.

Fun and Games
For fun, the V600 sports a built-in 640 x 480 pixel integrated digital camera with zoom and brightness adjustment functions. Pictures taken with the camera can be stored in the phone or sent to others via multimedia messaging. The 5 MB of memory available for storing pictures is also shared with whatever wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, Java applications, or games you may download from the Internet. The V600 also features 24 chord ring tone capability. Users can assign different tones for different callers in the V600's phonebook, and assign separate tones to denote incoming messages, faxes, and reminders. Wireless multiplayer gaming capabilities and two included games, "Bejeweled" and "Stuntman", round out the entertainment perks with this phone.

Conclusions
We liked this phone's very basic camera. It was easy to use and worry-free (nothing's going to break off), and the device can be accessed instantly from the phone's top level screen menu. From power on, it only took us a moment to take and save a fairly nice picture. However, photo quality is only adequate; about as good as you'd expect for a cell phone circa 2004, as opposed to a dedicated digital camera. We also found the ring tones included with the phone to be generally pleasant, and it was a breeze to assign a custom tone to a number in the phonebook, thanks again to the easy menu system. The included games were basic and fairly fun (at least once). In "Stuntman", the phone's vibrate mode provided road rumble as a little car skidded around a bland, full-color stunt course. But player beware! Once the game starts, the volume goes LOUD and is not apparently adjustable. Finally, there is a nutty little feature called Motomixer, which lets you modify various settings on lit! tle songs that you can download, emulating a very rudimentary, miniature studio console.

In all, we found the Motorola V600 to be a rock solid, highly effective cell phone, with attractive and efficient graphic and audio capabilities. We recommend the V600 without reservations for any serious user.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola V600's security features include call restrictions, phone lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.85 x 91.0 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 450 minutes talk time, and up to 240 hours standby time. It runs on GSM 800/900/1800/1900 mode. In the box, you'll receive the V600, instruction manuals, a high capacity 750 mAh Li-Ion battery, a headset/earbud, and a battery charger ... Read more

Features

• Use the colorful customizable external display to identify specific calling groups and events.
• VGA camera with 4x digital zoom, large 65,000 color display supports video playback
• Integrated Bluetooth for wireless data connectivity, quad band operation allows use on GSM networks worldwide
• 5MB internal memory to support downloadable applications, MP3 ringtones, wallpapers, and photo storage
• Handset comes with mono earbud, mid-rate charger, and battery

Reviews (90)

Okay phone
This phone has a nice look, yet a bad signal. It could be the carrier's issue.

But all of my friends and I think it is cool.

Must be an AT&T/Cingular thing...
Recently having a huge issue unlocking the AT&T networked Motorola MPx220 SmartPhone I bought on Ebay, I started to research my other phone, the Motorola V600. Happening upon this site was very interesting because I've never had a problem with my V600 and had no idea it had such a bad rap! I had a faulty battery that was replaced, but nothing with the phone or it's features since I bought it new 6 months ago. I'm a T-Mobile customer and bought the V600 thru them in Jan 05. I would say this is by far the best Motorola phone I've ever owned (out of many). The only thing I would change is its weight. Compared to other camera phones out there, it's one of the heavier ones.

I agree that user error plays it's part on some of the issues I read about, but after the ordeal I went through with the AT&T networked MPx220, I'd say we should all be happy AT&T is no longer. The experience reminds me of why I bought out my contract with them 4 years ago and have been a T-Mobile customer ever since!

Totally Junk
I bought this phone 6 months back. It got great features, looks good except wait. First 2 months worked well. After that some times outside display not working properly, I continue using it like that for next 2 months, then called customer service. They promptly replaced it with reconditioned phone. The new phone not working from day 1, other side people can listen to me but i can't listen to them. Replaced it with another phone, that worked for a week or so, and after that it is not even turning on. I walked in to the Cingular store and they told me they can't do any thing as it is AT&T phone. And they advised me not to get V600 phone again as it is giving lot of problems to other people too. Now I am waiting for my next phone.

NEVER ever buy this guy.

Great Features, Great Phone!
I'm really surprised by all of the negative feedback being left for this phone. The Motorola v600 has a TON of features which I won't bother listing -- but most importantly, it has Bluetooth! When combined with the HS-810 Bluetooth headset, the v600 is a dream come true! Bluetooth also allows me to sync up my phone book with my Outlook! It's lightweight and compact, and has external buttons for changing ring styles, recording voice notes, and the like. I live in the Philadelphia area, and have no problems with dropped calls or signal strength. I also travel quite a bit throughout Europe, and the v600 has found a signal on a network even on the side of a mountain in Poland. I hate to say it, but after reading most of the prior reviews, it seems like "user error" is mostly responsible for the problems listed. For example, the gentleman who said that he hates the mMode button being on the upper right -- you can configure the functions for these buttons in "Personalize" under "Settings"! Lastly, the v600 is great for hacking. I loaded the UK-spec v620 Flex onto my phone, and it's been nothing but great. (This Flex even features a built-in email client, so I can send and receive email right on the handset!) I've also run the AT&T OOB Flex, and a private Motorola Engineering Flex, and none have failed me! In conclusion, the v600 is a great phone for the cost, with almost every feature imaginable. This is the phone you want!

Motorola-Disasterola
I am warning all potential buyers that this phone is over-hyped and extremely disappointing.I hate this phone.I bought it 9 months ago and have had nothing but troubles.I needed a GSM for my travels, and this was one of the only ones on the USA market at the time.Thus far, I have returned by mail it five times!The signal is poor, no matter where you are; the camera has broken down on every one that I have had through the warranty. And dropped calls?This phone specializes in these. DO NOT BUY THIS DISASTER.This is the most expensive phone I have ever had and a complete nightmare.I hate that Motorola will not reimburse me or upgrade this awful product. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Overview

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Motorola V66 features an Internet browser, GPRS data service, two-way SMS messaging, and more--all displayed on a 96x64 pixel, backlit screen with a customizable main menu. You can even get additional bezel inserts (sold separately) to personalize your phone's appearance. The phone runs on GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz service.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the V66 features a popular, clamshell design and a host of calling features, including caller ID with time/date stamp, vibrating alert, one-touch and voice dialing, a phone book of up to 500 entries, voice message waiting, and call restrictions, as well as last numbers dialed and calls received memory.

Messaging and Internet

The V66's WAP 1.1-enabled microbrowser provides access to the wireless Internet for up-to-the-minute information on stock prices, news, sports, and more. You'll also enjoy basic SMS text messaging service, so you can send, receive, and store short alphanumeric text messages on your phone and with other compatible phones or PCs. There's a text-message waiting icon, and built in iTAP software provides predictive text assistance in e-mail, short messages or other edit modes.

Organizer

Minimal organizer features include a voice recorder, calculator with currency converter, and a clock.

Fun and Games

For fun, the V66 includes a few games--Paddleball, Blackjack, and Mindblaster--and an FM stereo radio with an integrated headset jack.

Vital Statistics

The Motorola V66's security features include call restrictions, phone lock, application lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 2.79 ounces and measures 3.3 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 180 hours talk time, and up to 120 hours standby time. The package includes the phone, plus a battery, mid rate charger with UK and Euro plugs, headset, onyx bezel, user manual, and a one year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Voice activated dialing
• Internet ready with optional T-Zones service
• 32 different ringer options
• Phone Book holds up to 500 entries
• Includes phone, AC charger, and earbud

Reviews (41)

Best phone I've ever used!
I have been using V66 for 2 years. It has been the best phone I have ever had.Although I have just received a new V188 I am still using V66.I have not had any problems with this phone. It is small for pocket and easy to operate. It also has a nice loud tone which is a bliss in crowded areas.

Outstanding workhorse
I have owned this phone for over 2 years. It has taken every kind of abuse I can imagine, including being dropped and kicked 30 yards down a concrete Chicago subway platform. This is not a fragile cell phone.

I have large fingers, and have never had a problem with the size of the dialpad. I have never mistakenly dialed a wrong number. I have never jumped out of a menu by hitting the wrong button.

This is not the phone to own for bells and whistles. If you primarily use your cell phone to talk, this is an excellent choice. I charge my phone perhaps every 4 days and have never had to replace the battery.

I have consistently been surprised by the resilience of this phone and would not hesitate to recommend it to someone looking for a solid, single-use cell phone.

worst phone ever - almost
This phone is almost the worst phone I have ever owned.It _is_ small,and thats its only saving grace.The simcard cover pops off regularly on both phones ive had, the hinge is flimsy and has already caused me to replace the phone once.The mic stopped working after 8 months, and reception was horrible when i used the phone open, so I had to start using it with the earpiece exclusively.That broke after another month, forcing me to get a complete replacement.Battery life headed south starting around the six month mark.

not recommended.

Works!
Small functional phone.
Light, good battery life, easy to use and good reception!

Great phone
Easy to use, good keypad, clear sound, good reception.
Droped 3 times, but still in great working condition!
Loved it! ... Read more

Features

• Combines a PCS Vision mobile phone with a 16 MB Palm OS organizer
• Full color display with backlit keyboard
• Send and receive e-mail and access the Web wirelessly with easy-to-use keyboard
• Synchronize data with your PC or Mac in seconds with USB connection
• Includes travel charger, stylus, and hands-free headset

Reviews (29)

never use sprint again
This review has nothing to do with this phone. I am very unhappy about their service.
1. You have to pre pay for a month of service and they are rude enough to refuse to prorate you last month service. You are definitely going to be ripped off on average of half month of your service fee. (about $45 for me, could be more)
2. Their coverage is bad. Constantly drop signals. I came to a sprint shop, they said I need to upgrade my software. After that things are not improving ...

Treo 300 Review
The item looks more like "used refurbished" than "like new" as described, but works good and came with lots of accessories. Overall great value. Thanks.

Ups and downs, overall great economical PDA/cell
The keyboard format is awesome, because I can't stand graffiti.My cover has never broken, but I would advise anyone to purchase a case for this phone.The battery isn't easily replaced, but a little googling and you'll find websites that sell replacement batteries for $25 and include instructions for installation.It's not rocket science, trust me.Otherwise, some people get their undies in a twist over the lack of voice-dialing, but I don't mind.I just use the shortcut keys for the speed dial option.It's not a great driving phone.If you're a commuter cell-phone chatterbox, this is not your phone.If you're a professional or a student with PDA experience, a little patience, and a budget, this would be perfect for you.Don't buy it new...MAJOR RIPOFF.Get it used here or on ebay.

It is a prototype not a real consumer product
This phone is a great concept but a terrible implementation. I've owned this phone since it first came out. First, the cover breaks so easily that I had it replaced three times before my insurance provider canceld my insurance. I'll qualify this with saying that I'm an above avarage careful person and have never broken a phone before. The cover is a well documnetd issue in other reviews but this is only the least of my dislikes. For instance, the battery is built in and after a couple of months of use the average battery life goes down to about 20 minutes of talk... I do not believe that this phone is allowed to be sold as a $450 real phone and not a prototype?
I hope the Treo 600 has gone through some phenominal improvements to rise up to an acceptable level.
I've owned a Keyocera 6500 5 years ago and I loved the intelligence and careful thoughts that were put into that thing so early on in the PDA evolution days. If I have to guess, their newer PDA phones must be way better, although I have not owned it myself. I've also heard that the Samsung i500 is a hot product.

Did not like it at all !!!
I returned the item the same day I received it. The company Performance PDA was not very helpful with the money back warranty. I am still waiting for my credit. The phone its to big, and difficult to manage. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with AT&T cell phone service, the Nokia 6620 sports a ton of cool options and high-end functionality, including: a digital VGA camera with 640 x 480 resolution, 2X digital zoom and night mode; a video recorder that can record in varying resolutions and features RealPlayer playback; and high speed EDGE (up to 118 Kbps) mobile Internet connectivity; 12 MB of memory, (plus 32 MB more from the included MMC card); as well as a variety of organizer and phone calling capabilities. It's all wrapped up in a cool new design with a high-resolution, 176x208 pixel, 65,000-color screen.

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the 6620 features a 5-way joystick for easy navigation to a variety of handy features, includingcall timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, any-key answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, vibrating ring, differential ring, voice mail button, voice mail indicator, signal strength indicator, a phone book capacity of 500 entries, and more. Nokia also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf), and hearing aid support for the Nokia LPS-3 Loopset (adapter and Loopset sold separately).

Messaging and Internet
The phone's high speed EDGE browser provides high-speed data transmission (up to 118 Kbps) via EGPRS, and also supportsWML, xHTML, and even full HTML, with multiple formatting options. You'll also get ECML digital wallet support, for safe and quick financial transactions, plus the usual advanced picture messaging where you can send MMS (multimedia messaging service) packets containing combined image, video, text, and voice clips to compatible phones or PCs. Predictive text input and text message templates round out the package, along with the ability to expand your phone's functionality by downloading Symbian and Java applications of a very wide variety.

Organizer
The Nokia 6620's organizer features include a full calendar and to-do list, and an alarm clock with a snooze function, among others. You can sync up your organizer data with your PC wirelessly via your Bluetooth connection.

Cameras, Fun, and Games
The high-functioning video recorder included with the 6620 provides a choice of either 176 x 144 or 128 x 96 pixel resolution, plus a 2X digital zoom, an audio on/off option, and true, RealPlayer playback. The still camera with 640 x 480 resolution, 2X digital zoom, a self timer, and night portrait mode. You can view your photos on the 65,000 color display, or send them to your computer or via MMS to a friend with your Internet connection. There's also a stereo MP3 player, 24-chord polyphonic ring tones, games, and more. The 6620 is equipped with 12 MB of built-in flash memory and an external multimedia card (MMC) slot for user data (one 32 MB MMC included).

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6620 weighs 4.37 ounces and measures 4.28 x 2.29 x 0.93 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at 180 minutes minimum digital talk time, and 240 hours minimum digital standby time. It runs on GSM 800/1800/1900 MHz, using the Symbian Operating System 7.0s, Series 60 platform, version 2. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

In the Box
Nokia 6620 cell phone, rapid travel charger, 32MB MMC card, hands-free headset, SIM card

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Features

• Integrated camera and video recorder
• Bright active matrix TFT color display supporting 65,536 colors
• Camera: 640 x 480 pixel resolution; self-timer, night mode, 2X digital zoom
• Mobile Internet and Email Capable
• Bluetooth Enabled

Reviews (19)

Crashes on occassion, but otherwise a solid phone.
Ok, I got this phone when it first came out in late 2004. The only problem that I've had with it is that it likes to crash (and crash hard) on average, once a month. When I say hard its terriable. All internal memory is lost and the memory card is wiped clean. Since I have prior experience and use of Nokia phones for the past 8 yrs, Once a week I back up my phone on mypc. This saves a lot of heartache. It seems the problem is most prevelent when you take the phone from a cold environment (50 deg or less) to a warm one (work). The Phone will lock up after a call and then ask to save data press start (there is no start key) or data will be lost. You can do one of two things. Turn the power of then on (usually results in loss of all data ) or take the battery out and put it back in (75% this saves your data). I'm pc savy so as long as I back the phone up every week I'm ok. The less tech savy will be upset , esp after typing in 300 contacts and loosing them and the 200 pics you took in the last month. I contacted Nokia and they said they would need the phone for a month. At that time I could not be without it with no loaner so I've worked around the problem. Also of note, I purchased the phone from ATT (now cingular) in 2004 dec and the have told me twice they didn't recieve my correct rebate information for 100 bucks. The rebate dept is the worst ever! I hate em. In 8-10 weeks i might get a rebate if lucky. The transisition from ATT to Cingular has not been smooth!

This is a Phone for Geeks not for "Regular" Users
I just finished reading through the 17 or so reviews here of the Nokia 6620 and I had to laugh at some of them. The 6620 is the first Series 60 phone that Nokia has released here in the United States. What does Series 60 mean? Well, in short it means that it comes with an operating system on the phone...much like you have Windows on your computer. This means a couple of things. One, you are going to have software conflicts at some point...especially with the first Series 60 phone to hit the US. If you want a phone that is going to work 100% (or close to it) of the time with no hiccups do NOT buy this phone..get the 6230 it is a great phone (I have one as well).The other thing is that THERE ARE GOING TO BE SOFTWARE PROBLEMS. Did you hear me the first time? I am not on Nokia's side here, I think every phone released should work flawlessly and this one comes pretty close. I have had mine for about 2 months now and I really like it, even though there are a number of issues I have with it at this point. I will start with the bad.

First, the speakerphone is a joke. It really is. It gets about as loud as a whispering mouse at full throttle. Nokia...seriously, this has always been a major problem for you guys. Fix it already. Two, the buttons are located pretty low on the phone chasis and it makes for an awkward hold for people with big hands like me. This is due to the large screen on here and to be honest, it is worth having the low keys. The screen does 800x600 resolution at 65k colors. My first two laptops didn't do that. Third, there are some issues with turning Bluetooth on and off sometimes, but now I just know to "reboot" it and in a minute it is all sorted out. Lastly, the voice recognition is not so hot. I am still trying to figure out the best way to name people so that my voice dialing will work 95% of the time.

Now for the good stuff. The FREE Nokia sync software, available on their website, is great. I walk into my home or office and my phone will sync with my Outlook automatically....wirelessly via Bluetooth. How cool is that? Pretty darn cool if you ask me. That is how it should be.I have a Motorola HS810 Bluetooth headset and it works flawlessly with the 6620 and it is a great headset..get one.The camera is pretty nice. I don't care much for the whole camera in the phone thing, but it takes pretty nice pictures and video with sound @ 3MegaPixels. The joystick navigation is great. It is intuitive for those of us who use computers all day. You can program the stick and the two standby buttons to whatever function you want and that is great too. And, the real reason us geeks want this phone is the ability to run different applications and such. There are some good ones out there and I am waiting until some really useful ones hit the market. I put an FTP client on there the other day and I was downloading MP3 from my ftp server when I was at lunch one day. Pretty cool stuff. You can put 128MB MMC memory cards in there and they are super cheap.

So, to wrap up my ranting, the phone is great if you are a tech geek or a serious power user who wants to have a Bluetooth phone with some serious power. Plus, it has EDGE so when Cingular/ATT get their act together and get their GPRS/EDGE data network in gear this baby will be able to send and receive data up to 115Kbps. Oh yeah, and you can use it as a mobile internet gateway for your laptop (aka wireless modem) via bluetooth. Easy to do and I have used it many times already.

Good for new-fangled media gimmicks, mediocre as phone
I hoped I would get a good old trusty Nokia phone, simple, reliable, with a quick response to key input, and a straightforward menu structure and user interface.

Mistake. Since it is Symbian-based, you would not recognize it as a Nokia phone save for the logo.

Others have pointed out the positives, so let me concentrate on the negatives.
- Takes about 45 seconds to boot up (switch on to splash screen after PIN entry)
- Sluggish in responding to key strokes. If screen saver is active, needs an extra key press to wake up. So, if you want to lock it, press "Menu"-"*" and it's locked - unless the screen saver was active, then it would eat the "Menu" and just display "*". So you need to constantly look at the screen to see what it recognized and what not. Similarly, if you unlock, it will swallow the first keystrokes after that. So you unlock, enter a number quickly, and then realize that the first digit is missing.
- Complicated. Needs 28 keystrokes/joystick pushes to set the alarm. Woohoo. Has this great feature "Go To" that enables you to customize/collect often used commands, but very few applications implement it, the alarm does not. (I know that I could probably save some keystrokes by rearranging the menus somehow, but I want a phone, not a computer.)
- Crashes occasionally. Ok, not daily, but more often than a phone should.
- Weak battery life. Short warning. I found myself with empty battery more often with this phone than any other I have had.
- Nag-ware. Comes with some software that you can use twice, then have to pay around 10$. Some of the software is very badly written - eg. there was one app on it that required that you enter your name or zipcode or so prior to using it. I tried figuring out how, pressed a few keys, and the app quit. Tried again, app quit. Tried again, was greeted by "Your 2 trials are over. Do you want to buy this wonderful app for $10?". Guess what, no. This is a silly example, but indicative of the care that seems to have gone into fine-tuning the user experience.
- Recently, vibrating alarm just stopped working in silent mode (it was turned on). Missed 7 calls. Just not acceptable in my opinion. Worked again after reboot.
- Synchronization with iSync does not work.
- When you browse your contacts and press a letter, say "t", it lists everyone whose first _or_ last name starts with "t". Makes browsing for someone quite a bit slower (unless you don't know the full name of a contact -matter of taste, I guess, I don't like it.)
- Now you've browsed to someone, you press the green "call" key to call. It will display all phone numbers associated with that person, "mobile", "Tel. (home)", "Tel. (work)", etc. But guess what - the tag is truncated, and it displays only "Tel. (...", "Tel. (..."! So you don't know which number is which, and have to go to the contact, look at the numbers, remember the last digits, and then call.
- When alarm goes off, sometimes there is "Snooze" displayed on the right soft-key, sometimes there isn't. Pressing the red "Hang up" key puts it into snooze mode, not off.

There are lots of other little nuisances. All in all, the impression it left on me was that it was full of gimmicky features that are mostly useless to me, at the expense of being slow, buggy, inconsistent, and sloppily implemented.

Nokia 6620 Phone - Next Generation (AT&T)
its a excellent phone with in built camera and much more functanility..this review is written by great Prashant

GREAT PHONE
I have use this phone for about 4mos, and I find it to be one of the best Nokia cell phones I have ever used. Great buy, but try and get it on sale. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With email and text messaging support, as well as support for Nextel's wireless web services, the i205 is the perfect companion. And of course, it supports Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie functions so you can connect with people in your work and personal network at the push of a button. You can even add additional software that gives the phone speakerphone, voice dialing, and voice memo capabilities. This value oriented phone is great for people who want basic phone features, the power of walkie-talkie functions, and the convenience of wireless Internet services.

Design
Like other Nextel phones, the i205 is built tough for construction and utilities industry users, or for anyone who needs a rugged wireless phone. The i205's candybar design features a black and white LCD that displays time, call information, battery and signal strength, emails, address book entries, wireless web content and more. The trademark Direct Connect and menu scrolling functions can be controlled from the side of the phone. A standard 2.5mm headset jack is also provided and an attached cover protects the USB data and charging ports on the bottom of the phone. If you want your i205 to reflect your style, you can customize the appearance of the i205 with optional front and back colored phone covers.

Calling Features
The i205's built-in address book can store up to 600 address book entries for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded from Nextel's optional wireless download service, Nextel Online. Meanwhile, a recent calls list allows you to access the last twenty sent and received calls for quick call return or number storage. Support for three-way calling lets you add a third party to an in-progress call for group phone conversations.

One of the key features of any Nextel phone is support for Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology. The i205 fully supports the service, which allows for one-touch conversations with anyone else on a Nextel phone. It's like a having a CB radio with enough range to cover all of North America. The i205 also features a walkie-talkie private speaker button. This switches from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.

You can expand the i205's calling features with optional downloads from Nextel's download center (www.nextel.com/downloads). Download the speakerphone feature and hands-free cellular conversations are easy and always available. You can also download the voice record feature to record and play back memos or phone calls. Lastly, download the voice activation feature if you want the ability to press a button and speak to dial numbers or access features.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The i205 features support for two-way mobile-to-mobile or mobile-to-email text messaging (Nextel messaging charges apply). 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.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the i205, as well. Nextel's optional Nextel Online package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Nextel Online also features games, ringtones, realtime news and sports updates, virtual address books, and more-- all delivered to your Nextel phone.

In addition to a time and date clock, the i205 ships with powerful GPS location and navigation features. Find your heading (direction of travel) using the easy-to-use compass and track your speed with the included TeleNav 2.2 software.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola i205 weighs 5.14 ounces and measures 4.80 x 1.90 x 1.00 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.75 hours of digital talk time, and up to 70 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the IDEN 800 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Motorola i205 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, steel blue phone cover, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• The Motorola i205 is a compact, entry-level model sporting iDEN's hallmark Push-To-Talk feature with speakerphone
• Customize the appearance of the i205 with front and back colored phone covers
• Store up to seven numbers for each contact (up to 600 entries)
• Use the private speaker button to switch from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments
• Assign unique ring tones to contacts for audible notification and caller identification during incoming calls

Reviews (6)

Nextels best basic phone
I have had this phone for about 3 months, and it is a pretty basic phone.It is very durable, I have dropped it too many times to count, and it only has a scratched screen so far.You have to pay Nextel if you want to add applications, ringtones, or even the speakerphone, but if you have the knowledge and a piece of software called Motorola RSS, you can edit the phones codeplug and unlock the speakerphone, or use WebJAL to add ringtones and apps.

basic phone for basic users
I had one of these for over a year, until I finally lost it.Great phone, never gave me so much as a moment's trouble in all that time.No, it doesn't have a camera or a color screen or games, but if all you're looking for is a basic, no frills phone, look no further.Calls were crystal clear, Nextel has very good service, at least in Philadelphia.Also, like almost all Nextel phones, this thing is a tank.I dropped it more times than I could count, at least twice down a flight of stairs, and it never got so much as a scratch on it.All in all this phone is an excellent choice for a first time cell phone user, or for that rare breed of person who just wants to use their cellphone to make PHONE CALLS.

great started phone
i love this phone. it works great to have a phone that is just that.. a phone. I did not want to spend a lot on a phone - diffently not on a phone with a lot of features i would not use nor need. So this is a great phone for basic use.... normal calling and 2 way..

Bad Product
I got this phone for a back up and it's not even good for that.VERY cheap plastic, creaks like an old wooden floor.The DC speaker has loose parts in it so when I am in a DC conversation there's so much rattling it makes it hard to hear. The Charger port has a cheap rubber flap covering it that won't stay shut.There's a horrible tick sound in the background on all my calls that I have never experienced before.The battery lasts me a day if I don't use the phone, with minimal use I find it dying long before the end of the business day.I'm very glad my i710 is on it's way because this thing is just junk.You definitely get less than what you pay for with this item.Many of my friends have left Nextel because of the poor product Motorola is putting out for them.This phone is no exception.

Motorola i205 Phone (Nextel)
The 1205 model Nextel cell phone is one of the best cell phones that I have had in a long time. It has great coverage and mobility. I have gone days without recharging it.The reason why the battery might run low early is because of many phone calls being made from that cell phone. When you take the phone off the charger and the flap won't close use your finger nail and close the upper corners into the phone and once both corners are into the phone press over the whole flap with your finger. If you have a non-Motorola phone cover on you i205 it is going to be twice as hard but go around all the corners of the flap and im sure you'll get it to stay. Other advantages to the i205 are that you can get many non-motorola accessories from other companies such as: phone covers, colored and flashing key pads, flashing antennas and holsters and cases. I hope this information persuays you to buy a nextel and these helpful tips to help you struggling i205 users. If more help needed with the i205 please email me at Dancingbaby1234@hotmail.com. Thank You! ... Read more

Amazon.com Hands-On Review

The Nokia 6800 with T-Mobile To Go service is the hassle-free way to stay connected. No long-term contract. No credit check. No deposits or monthly bills. Just get your phone and go!

About the Nokia 6800

The Nokia 6800 is simply a phone made for text input. The basic looking phone hides a full QWERTY keyboard (though obviously with smaller keys than you're used to) under the numeric keypad. Just flip it up and turn the device 90¼ to use the keyboard. Its unique design is only featured on the 6800 series and offers the largest full keyboard of any consumer level mobile phone in the US. The only problem with the keyboard is that because it's quite wide, it's hard to handle with one hand. If you want to jot a text message while walking, you'll have better luck by using predictive text on the numerical keypad. While sitting down, or stationary, the keyboard is very hard to beat.

It's hard to beat the Nokia 6800 keyboard's ease of use.

Besides the hidden keyboard, features of the Nokia 6800 include:

• POP3 / IMAP4 email
• WAP 2.0 web browser
• 128x128 color screen
• FM radio

Even though the Nokia 6800 is made for text, it does a great job at voice. Call quality is excellent and dropped calls should be few and far between. It has the standard Nokia series 40 operating system that should be familiar to users of past Nokia models. A joystick in the middle below the screen serves as the main navigation tool. When the keyboard is flipped out it makes using the joystick slightly awkward, since it's to the side of the screen.

The Nokia 6800 ties in very easily with your existing email account and it even supports IMAP which is email technology that keeps email in sync across multiple devices (your phone and computer for instance). It doesn't have fully push email like a BlackBerry, but you can set email to be automatically checked at short intervals. Text and data plans from T-Mobile USA are some of the most affordable in the industry, which is a good thing since you will find yourself using these services a lot.

The Nokia 6800 opens to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard under the numeric keypad.

Like other phones with a built-in radio, the Nokia 6800 uses the wired handsfree unit as an antenna. This means you'll have to plug-in the handsfree before the radio will work, which is a minor inconvenience. The screen is large enough to handle most mobile web content, such as sports scores and weather information. Since the 6800 has GPRS, it downloads data at about the same speed as a dial-up internet connection. Java MIDP 1.0 support is included, so all sorts of applications can be installed. A currency converter, portfolio manager and two games come pre-installed. Custom ring tones can be downloaded in various formats, including MIDI.

The Nokia 6800 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures4.69" x 2.17" x 0.91". It's a little longer than most phones out there, but having a full keyboard more than makes up for it. The lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and up to 10 days of standby time, but the numbers will vary depending on your usage pattern. It's a dual band GSM 800 / GSM 1900 handset.

Nokia 6800 cell phone, 1000 mah Li-Ion battery, rapid travel charger, mono boom headset, SIM card.

--Reviewed by Jon Gales, owner of www.MobileTracker.net

Features

• T-Mobile To Go is the hassle-free way to stay connected. No long-term contract. No credit check. No deposits or monthly bills.
• Unique 2-in-1 concept with integrated full keyboard
• Supports concatenated (long) SMS/MMS/ POP/IMAP email, and instant messaging
• 128x128 color display
• Manage contacts, calendar and to-do list with reminders

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