Features

• 500 number phonebook
• 32 preset, and 32 composable ring tones
• Voice-activated dialing
• Improved user interface for simplified navigation
• Battery, headset, charger and user documentation included

Reviews (4)

a good phone, GREAT volume!
I really like this phone. It may be "unhip" according to some, but it's small enough to cart around in a pocket and it won't get you mocked either. Best of all, it gets good reception and after you adjust the speaker volume (must do it during a call, otherwise it adjusts ringer vol), it is LOUD!!! So loud it hurts my ear sometimes! Love it! Great for noisy situations. I got 100 free minutes through the refer_a_friend program and would be happy to explain how it works before you activate - just click on my name to email me.

Nice little Access.
This is a good cell phone, if just want to talk, And not be Hip.

Good for an year or less - below average
I am using this phone for the past one year and don't have anything good to say except that it picks-up signal in almost all the places with Verizonwireless provider.

The phone as such doesn't come with any extra feauters (like camera or mp3 player) and it is a very basic phone where you could save the phone number and the names.No speaker phone and the maximum volume is also not great.

The connector in the charger (the one that comes with the phone) is really bad, it doesnt make good contact with the phone and many times you will see the message "unable to charge". The advertisement claim longer talk time after each complete charging with my experience i could never talk more than 1.30hrs in one continous strech.It starts beeping with the message "low battery charge".The advertisement claims 240min of talk time whereas it actually give only 180 min.

After year use now it takes too much time to completely charge the phone, more than 4 hrs (my guess the battery is dying).And also the talk time is not 1.3hrs probably an hour or little less.I am struck with this phone as i have signed the contract with verizonwireless for two years.

Also transferring the address book from one phone to other phone is a big hazzle as again problem with the connector provided by the motorola doesnt fit properly on the phone.

Pros:
Good signal with verizonwireless provider

Cons:
Poor battery life
Less talk time
not a sleak one
no extra feauters and no speaker phone
Life time probably just an year

this fone is ok
this fone is ok 4 people who dont want alotta extra stuff on their fone.it is an ok fone 4 makin calls cause not a 1 of my calls has EVER been dropped. on the other hand it is hard 2 see sometimes if u have no light or somethin like that...the graphics r bad and the display is dark and sometimes hard 2 see. it has a pretty good coverage range though and it can be used inside a building easily.the ringtones r good most of the time but be sure 2 put it on a loud ringtone if the place u r goin 2 is noisy cause it is sometimes hard 2 hear or u can put it on 1 of the like 4 different vibrate settings it has... otherwise it is a good fone
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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

Features

• Large color display with up to 4,096 colors (128 x 128 pixels)
• Create and send messages with image and text
• Mobile Internet - XHTML browser
• Synchronize your phone book, calendar and to-do list with your PC using SyncML over WAP
• Personalize your phone with 8 different color schemes

Reviews (33)

nokia 6200 - solid phone for the serious user
This is a very good phone. I have had it for a couple months now, and i can't really find any real fault with it. For its small size it is packed with features. It has a large bright color screen which is readable in daylight. It uses EGPRS for fast internet, and in my area, ATT/Cingular has good reception for clear calling. It can operate at 850/1800/1900 frequencies which enables use essentially world wide. The speakerphone is strong and loud, and there is a voice recording feature also. Despite having features of an advanced phone, Nokia has retained its trademark user-friendliness in this phone. Scrolling over a feature with the 4-way nav button activates help text for information. Additional perks include MMS, polyphonic ringtones, and FM radio with headset included in the package.
The drawbacks are small keys, but within a week, using the keypad seems like old hat. Unfortunately it does not have a camera, but this was a generation before camera phones came out. Dust tends to collect under the screen over longer periods of time, but can be cleaned by opening up the external case. I invested in a cheap (made in china) leather case and since then i have not had dust problems. Overall this is a solid phone with features designed for serious users. People wanting cameras and mp3 players in their phones look elsewhere.

Solid phone
Purchased the 6200 as a replacement for the horrendous 3595 offered by AT&T wireless as an introductory GSM phone.The 6200 signal/voice quality blows the 3595 away.

The ergonomics are awkward for those with larger hands, but after a few days of use, the keypad is tolerable.

The complaints posted here about "dust under the screen" are bizarre -- just take the back off the phone, snap off the front cover, and CLEAN the inside of the screen and the face of the LCD!It takes all of about 30 seconds ....

takes a dip, doesn't skip
This is a great phone, and I was distraught when I realized that I had it on when I jumped in the pool for a couple of minutes. When I took the soggy handset in to get a replacement, I found out that Cingular didn't carry them anymore. Luckily, a rep there was nice enough to sell me her cherished 6200. Two weeks later, I thought I'd just test the old swimmer one more time, and IT WORKS!!! Now I have a backup for my next stupid move, and even more admiration for Nokia phones.

Nice phone but going to try a Nokia 8390
I think all the other reviews tell the story: great phone, great features, if you use them. Unfortunately I don't use the phone for anything other than as a phone. Give me a phone I can use anywhere. The color display is a problem for me, indoors it is fine but in areas where sunlight is intense it is very difficult to see the display. If key lock is on it is even worse, my ability to read this display is about 60% of my old 3360. I am going to look for a phone with a LCD display with lots of contrast and all the phone features of this phone (wish me luck). Any suggestions please email waynger@overbeckmachine.com

true to the NOKIA name!
You know what?I don't know when people don't just buy Nokia's and make themselves happy.I see all these bad reviews on some of the 'coolest' and 'newesr' phones out there with all these bells & whistles but one thing the other companies forget it actually making it functional enough so the end user isn't pissed off all the time ... I don't get it!

The point is FUNCTIONALITY.I say the above statement because I temporarily got ployed into the new high rez screen flip camera phone nonsense that's going on out there.

First off, I've purchases 2 plans and 6 lines of service with AT&T over past 3 months ... NO COMPLAINTS.What I did was I purchased through all the online web sites that offer money back to you to buy the phones and plans.First one with letstalk, then cellular choices.Both excelent.I tracked the progress of my phone and the shipping, total took 4-7 days for phone activation and shipment.One was with brining my number over also.So overall, time wise was great. Shipment came fine, no problems with phones etc.Coverage also great.Coverage goes hand in hand though, bad phone gives bad reception.DON'T BE QUICK TO BLAME AT&T.

When I got my order I got the Nokia 3200 - great phone by the way, you can see my review on it but it's ugly.I sold it and got the NEC 525.OMH BAD MISTAKE.Dropped calls, calls overlapping eachother, little and to poor reception.I actually lucked out and was able to SWAP that with a Nokia 6200.I have been so happy since.Not once have I had a dropped call or bad reception ... NOT ONCE!Same carrier, same location, different phone ... I makes a world of difference and I believe part of that is because it is TRI-MODE.The guy I swapped with worked for Nokia and wanted a flip phone.I talked to him two days later and he said "This is a nice toy to play with but I'm going back to Nokia in a week or so" and he did!

As for me, I've tried them all late:Nokia, Samsung, LG, and NEC and I must say, no one can beat the Nokia technology.They may not be the best looking phones(well actually the Nokias that are new in Asia, Middle East, and Europe right now are GORGEOUS and do just about anything you can imagine, one plays movies and one even measures your pulse :O)

NOKIA 6200 PROS: (theres just so many)
- SPEAKERPHONE once you have it, can't do without
- TRI-MODE and hense EXCELLENT RECEPTION
- NEVER ANY DROPPED CALLS
- TWO TONE ATTRACTIVE COLOR
- GPRS fast for those who use the internet
- STURDY & DURABLE some might call chunky
- NOKIA TRUE PROFILES
- RADIO ALARM and APPLICATIONS
- IR
-FM RADIO with headset with excellent RECEPTION
- PC connectivity
- EDGE reason for such strong reception, very little nokia's have this!
- SOUND QUALITY very nice and loud, clear, and good volume control
- SMS MMS JAVA if you need
- VOICE COMMANDS
- GO TO MENU OPTION



NOKIA 6200 CONS:
- Not the best COLOR RESOLUTION compared to others out there only 4,096-color
- Not a CON but the back battery cover has a little gap, doesn't fully close
- One thing that is a personal want is that I wish you can change the up and down arrows as they both go to contacts as well as the right key selection, don't need contacts that much ;)
- You'll need to download some GAMES WALLPAPERS and SOUNDS (get them free at www.zedge.no) ... Read more

Amazon.com

Sporting a silver aluminum casing and a sturdy flip design, the trimode Motorola V60i combines an intuitive user interface with handy features such as caller ID, voice-activated dialing, and SMS messaging, making it an excellent choice for basic day-to-day business use. With theV60i, Motorola kept all that was good with its predecessor, the V60t, and added some impressive upgrades such as interchangeable faceplates, the option to download ringers, as well as a few new games.

Tiny is the trend these days, and the V60i fits right in, measuring a minute 4.11 by 1.81 by 0.83 inches, and weighing only 3.4 ounces. Once the phone is flipped open, it feels quite small, but still is remarkably comfortable to use, regardless of the size of your hands.

At first glance, we were struck by the phone’s stylish exterior. Constructed of a lightweight aluminum, the casing feels solid, but not clunky. The casing is also highly resistant to scratching, unlike the plastic design of similar counterparts, and held up very well when we dropped it on an office floor.

The external LCD screen is another welcome feature, with caller ID alerts that did not require flipping the phone open. The headset jack is on the very top edge of the phone, a nice touch that keeps the headset cord untangled during use. With a special stereo radio headset from Motorola (sold separately), the phone can access FM radio. Compared to other phones this size, the V60i’s stub antenna did seem a bit large, making it difficult to slip the phone into a pocket comfortably.

Once we flipped the phone open and hit the power button, it took only six seconds for the phone to power up completely, the oval-framed four-line screen revealing improved graphics and quick access to the phone book and message menus. The keypad is comfortably designed, with the keys nicely spaced and just slightly raised, making for fumble-free dialing, while still maintaining the phone’s thin profile. Some phones tend toward top-heaviness when open, but the V60i is nicely balanced--a definite bonus for the thumb-dialers out there. Such balance is also important for accurate use of the phone’s side panel buttons. The buttons on the left side of the phone control call and ring volume, including the ability to discreetly silence a call or switch the phone to vibrate during a meeting. The button on the phone’s right side controls two different voice features. A quick press of the button activates voice dialing, while a press-and-hold move activates the voice recorder.

Three buttons below the screen and just above the numeric keypad basically control the phone. The key under the left corner of the screen gave us quick access to the phone book, and pressing the right key brought up the phone’s message menu, which keeps a listing of voice mail, text messages, and e-mails close at hand. The centrally located Up/Down key made scrolling the phone’s menu simple, and we were able to choose from a list of seven options fairly easy. That said, browsing the menu is not overly intuitive, and while this new interface was designed to give the user the ability to customize the menu to his or her needs, it could still use a bit of improvement. It took us quite awhile to figure out how to set up the voice-activated calling and short-cut features. How to delete a name from the address book was a mystery for longer than we’d like. Once we got voice-activated dialing set up, it was fun to use, and the sound was crystal clear, allowing us store up to 20 names for voice-activated dialing. The shortcut feature was new to us, and involved preprogramming a number or voice command that connects directly to any item on the phone’s menu, such as the date book or phone book. We were able to create a shortcut after some practice, programming the "1" key as the hot key to access the date book. We also recorded the word "date book" as a voice command to reach the same feature. By taking the time to sit down and preprogram the phone with similar shortcuts, and combined with the use of a headset, the V60 becomes almost completely hands-free.

The V60i also features a handful of other tools tailored for the business user. Besides text messaging, voice mail, and e-mail, it also works as a memo recorder. The voice-notes program lets you record notes to yourself, and the notes are saved for your aural perusal whenever you need them. To record a voice note, we pressed and held the button on the right side of the phone, and we were able to record a 20-second message. The phone is can hold about two minutes of voice notes, which is fine for recording ideas on the way to the office. Many of the phone’s personalization features, including the short cuts, quick-dial programming, date book, and even the ring settings, seem ideally suited for use in the business world. Our phone included 26 different ring tones, ranging from beeps, to sonatas, to funk (we were fond of the Uh-Oh ringer), along with five vibrate patterns to help you silently differentiate between voice mails, text messages, and calls. The V60i includes PIM functionality, and you can buy the TrueSync software and cable from Motorola to synch info on your phone with the calendar and phone book on your Windows PC. The one major business tool missing from the V60i is a wireless Web browser.

The V60i’s battery life was consistent with Motorola’s guidelines of 240 minutes of digital talk time, and 190 hours of digital standby time--good battery usage for a phone of this caliber. With no games or Web browser to drain the battery, charging the phone is a pleasantly rare occurrence.

On the whole, we find the Motorola V60i a solid, practical phone, ideal for the business user, and a refreshing addition to the AT&T Wireless phone family.

--Heather Campbell

Pros:

• Stylish, yet sturdy design
• External LCD screen with caller ID
• Menus customizable to suit user
• Voice-activated dialing and shortcut features
• Capable of e-mail and SMS messaging

Cons:

• No wireless Web browser
• Bulky antenna

How We Tested Battery Talk/StandbyTime

When reading our reviews, you should view the test results of mobile-phone battery 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, and battery charging methods and history, will affect performance. When handset manufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time and standby-time ratings, they usually include disclaimers about variable performance and often refer to the times they publish as maximum times. Some quote expected battery life ranges, and in this case you're probably safe to assume you'll experience at least the minimum rated range. Note that manufacturers of dual-mode digital and analog handsets publish battery-life rates for both digital and analog modes, as analog 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 the manufacturer's directions. To test digital-phone talk time, we turned the phone on, 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 the phone died. In a couple of cases, the phones lost the signal and dropped the calls. If we were right there and could redial, we did so immediately and continued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the test, recharged the battery, and started the test over. Assuming consistent carrier-signal strength, this test should represent best-case talk time. And it's worth noting that several phones' talk-time performance significantly exceeded the manufacturers' ratings.

To test digital-phone standby time, we turned the phone on, established a carrier 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, again assuming consistent carrier signal strength.

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Features

• External display allows you view text without opening the phone
• Voice-activated dialing lets you dial a number without touching the keypad
• Text messaging support lets you send and receive short messages
• Up to 4 hours' digital talk time and 6 days' digital standby time
• Includes battery, charger, and headset

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service and pre-loaded with AOL Instant Messenger service, the Nokia 3390 also features Internet connectivity, picture messaging, voice-activated dialing, and more, all displayed on a high quality backlit black and white LCD screen.

For calling, you'll enjoy call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, one-touch 911, usage alert and a phone book capacity of 250 entries. Nokia also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility with phone adapter (adaptor not included).

Get online with AOL, and in addition to access to stock quotes, weather, movie times, and more, you'll also enjoy instant text messaging and numeric paging, downloadable ring tones, and four games included with the phone: Space Impact, Snake, Bantumi, and Pairs II. A PIM is included along with a calculator to help you manage time and finances. The 3390 weighs 5.3 oz. and measures 4.5 x 1.94 x 1.02 inches. Its batteries are rated at 300 minutes talk time and up to 360 hours standby

What's in the Box
Nokia 3390 phone, battery, AC charger, hands-free earbud headset, user documentation ... Read more

Features

• Loaded with AOL Instant Messenger
• Changeable faceplates
• Picture messaging, Voice-activated dialing
• Up to 160 minutes' digital talk time and 7.5 days' digital standby time
• Includes NiMH battery, charger, and hands-free headset

Reviews (14)

Great cellphone
i had this cellphone for a year but then i got rid of it not because there was anything wrong with it but because it wasnt color which i really wanted to try out. that was the biggest mistake ever because tmobile has one of the best services out there i am now stuck with sprint which no one should get because it absolutly sucks

I wish I still had it....
I recently traded in my 3390 for a Samsung x105. I got rid of it because the battery was dying and I wanted to try out some of the new technology. My Nokia, though 3 years older, compares quite favorably to my new one. I rarely missed a phone call due to the non-polyphonic ring tones. The sound normally stuck out so I could often hear it upstairs and over a blaring radio. The vibration feature is powerful so I always felt it. Overall, it was simple to use and practical. Newer phones often have so many useless features, that it actually takes away from the phone. I miss this phone. Aside from the dying battery, I have no major complaints about the 3390.

I'm definitely looking to buy another Nokia in the future. Hopefully it will live up to the same standard.

The BEST!
This is the best phone I have ever used.Even though we have so many new phones in the market.This phone still can compete with them.A cell phone shold work like a phone not as a camera or anything.
If you are looking for best performance phone then go for it.

A good phone with enough to offer
Iv'e had this phone for a little over a year now and only recently have iv'e been getting problems with it. The problems are when your in a call the phone will just hang up or all of a sudden get a bad echo which gets irritating. I probably cause the problems though after countless droppings, getting stepped on and much more. The phone works great has games for those who plays them, has IM for when you want to text somebody. So yea it has a little more than the essentials of a phone. You can customize it by changing faceplates or even downloading a tone or two. So yea I do recomend it if you want a phone that you dont want to worry bout getting a hit or two like these new color screen phones. I really dont know why you want a phone to half the stuff that they do and there so fragile I already know three people who broke the screen on those phones and in my opinion are just more trouble than there worth. STAY WITH THE BASICS YOU'LL LIKE THIS PHONE!!!

One of the nice phone from Nokia
Well NO matter what someone says it's one of the best phone from Nokia. I agree very basic .. not fancy stuff like camara and GPRS and WAP but it got AOL messenger.
I had this phone for 2 years and it works great ... battery time is still very good. perfact voice quality .. good network coverage ... what else you need ... from a basic phone. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Nokia 3200 is all about fun and self-expression while you're on the go. Fun features include a built-in flashlight and an FM radio. Specialized "cut-out" covers allow you to design your very own faceplate designs. On a more serious note, the 3200 is a powerful GSM phone with advanced data and messaging features, plus a built-in still camera.

Design
Don't let this phone's wacky looks fool you. It's made tough for a rough and tumble world, while maintaining a style all its own. The front of the phone sports a 128 x 128 color LCD display. The button pad features large, easy to press buttons. An internal antenna means there's nothing to snag or break off. The rear of the phone houses a CIF-resolution camera (352 x 288) camera, which is surrounded by a panel that can be removed for placement of "cut-outs." Personalizable cut-out panels are designed into the front panel, as well. You can design your own covers and slide them under the cut-out panel to personalize your 3200. Lastly, an infrared port is provided for data connectivity between the phone and your PC or other phones.

Calling Features
The 3200's phone book can hold up to 500 contacts with multiple entries per contact. It also features a speakerphone for easy handsfree talking. The phone features built-in polyphonic ringtones. More ringtones can also be downloaded from AT&T Wireless' mMode service. Pictures of your friends (or enemies) can used as caller ID alerts. For those times you want to keep things discreet, there's also a vibrate ringer mode. Speed dialing can be programmed for up to eight contacts so you're always one button away from your most important numbers. Finally, the phone keeps tracks of your last 20 calls.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 3200 is a powerful mobile messaging tool. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, pictures 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 (AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ) is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client (AT&T 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 3200. It supports the GPRS protocol, as well as the new, high speed EDGE data protocol. AT&T's mobile mMode 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 3200 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a calendar, and an alarm clock with snooze and a countdown timer. Nokia offers a free application on its website called PC Suite that facilitates easy synchronization of contacts, calendar events and other data between the phone and your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
Use the 3200's camera to capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email. With an optional stereo headset, you can listen to tunes on the phone's built-in FM radio, which features 20 station presets. The phone also supports custom themes and wallpapers.

Java support is built into the 3200, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. The phone ships with three games, Bounce BlackJack and Virtual Me. More games are available via the AT&T mMode service.

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 3200 weighs 3.17 ounces and measures 4.23 x 1.77 x 0.81 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 288 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 3200 handset, lithium-ion battery, standard charger, wrist strap, 3 pre-printed cover templates, 10 blank cover templates, user's guide. ... Read more

Features

• Nokia 3200 features a camera and great style
• Unique features include FM radio and a flashlight
• Large LCD color display with 128x128 pixels
• Comes with a clear shell to show cut-out covers
• Key features include speakerphone, Java, MMS, and an enhanced Series 40 interface

Reviews (29)

Ugh...
It's bad enough that "The merger" has cost AT&T customers extra money and hassle, but it's really sad that when I dropped this phone and the screen died, I had to buy a WHOLE new Motorola phone.

This Nokia was a pretty nice little phone for the 5-6 months I had it.The reception was pretty good and i really appreciated the loud ringtones.

However, physically speaking, this phone left a lot to be desired.The plastic cover tends to scratch very easily, even though the only places it ever sat was on my desk, in my pocket, or in the console of my car.

I'm still unsure how barely dropping the phone made the screen die.Oh well....

COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this phone. I got it for my birthday 3 months ago. I decided to give it 3 months before a review now here it is.
Features
Colour screen
Camera
Send photos/sound clips to mates
E mail to other phones
Radio
Loudspeaker
Voice recording
Java enabled
Torch built in
and more
Like every item this has its pros and cons and here they are
Pros
Camera
Light in weight
Torch (Useful for when I need a drink at night and if I drop someting in the dark)
Colour screen
Voice recording
Radio
Able to make ya own phone cover
and theres too many more and heres the cons
Cons
No video recording
Battery time is not as good as my old Nokia 3410
Voice recording is only for 1 minute!
Not a flip phone but that dont matter much
Well those are my pros and cons and this is a cool phone, much better than my old Nokia 3410 because it was'nt even a camera phone but now I have a camera phone like everyone else! It is decent and I could keep my Nokia 3410 number which was easy to remember because I had 2 sim cards because when I had a Nokia 3410, I accidently messed up the security settings on it and typed the wrong PIN code 3 times so the phone ended up being permanantly blocked and my 1st number was almost impossible to remember without looking in your phone book. Anyway I reccomend u buy it because it is cool and instead of having a plain walpaper with no colour on my Nokia 3410 I have Ray Mcoonie of Little Britain as my wallpaper! LOL!Buy this phone for a better version of the Nokia 7250i! Buy it immediatly!
Brown Out
(A West Ham thing for if u dont understand that name! So if u are a West Ham fan u will understand)

Nokia 3200 Pros + Cons
I love this phone, i took too much advantage of it whule i had it, it died 3 mnths or less after i got it but i sent it back and the company didnt even look at the damn phone so they just sent a brand new one! lol im so excited!
Pros of this
It looks cool
It has alot of great features as:
Camera
Speaker
Radio
Flashlight
u can make ur own faceplates
the system of the fone is kool

Cons
It dies on alot of ppl
the camera resolution is below average, but if u send it fone to fone it is GREAT
it is tricky to text when u first get it

overall i love this fone!

Great Phone
This is a great phone. I got it as a Christmas present and have been using it for about a month now. There are mnay handy features my favorites are the flashlight and the radio. Although the camera's resolution is pretty low it still functions well by means of sending pictures to your friends or attaching to phone numbers. This phone also draws attention among the endless stream of silver flip phones.Overall this phone is good for anyone who uses thier phone to its maximum potential.

Nokia 3200 rocks!
I use the 3200 on the T-Mobile network and it rocks. Buy a AT&T pay-to-go version and unlock it to use on any network like T-Mobile. (type "nokia unlocking org" on google and follow first link for unlocking website)

Pro's,
1. Excellent reception and voice quality.
2. Decent price without any new contract, just buy it off the shelf.
3. Good feature set with a nice color screen, FM radio, speakerphone, camera, fun faceplate cutouts, etc.
4. New fresh design with funky keypad and translucent cover. Stand out from the crowd of similar looking flips.
5. Headset, fast charger and a decent manual included.
6. Intutive menus and fast text messaging with T9.
7. Very good battery life.
8. Includes "Bounce" a pretty decent game and possibility of downloading more.
9. Easy to unlock for use on any GSM network.

Con's,
1. Features are more geared for use by young people and not business users.
2. Camera quality is poor, as is the case with most of other phones on market now.
3. Works only in USA, Canada. No GSM 900/1800 bands on it.

In short this is an excellent phone from Nokia with a very affordable pricetag. ... Read more

Amazon.com

Sporting a large, 4,096-color display screen and an unconventional, rotary-style keypad, we found the sturdy, feature-rich Nokia 3650 cell phone one of the best designed phones on the market, with excellent ease-of-use, crystal-clear reception, and a camera, video camera, and Internet access.

In our tests, we found that the comfortable rounded base of this 5-inch phone rested easily our palm, and the clever retro button display took only a moment of getting used to. The buttons and disc navigation felt quite durable, with a nice, solid action. Menu navigation involves two thin buttons on the top left and right that allowed us to move in and out of menus; then the standard 4-point clickable disc provided more detailed selection. There's a separate button for the main menu prominently below the disc, and the faux-rotary layout of the number buttons helped keep the navigation buttons out of the way during dialing. The requisite call and hang-up buttons are intuitively marked, and a futuristic-looking blue light shines through the numbers on all the buttons for easy keying in low-light areas.

The 3560 delivered consistent, excellent reception in a variety of testing environments, including a basement-level room that typically causes trouble with similar phones. The default ring tones were a bit too gentle for their own good; they were hard to hear in busy outdoor environments. The tones that we created using the composing feature, however, were quite audible, even in the midst of lots of noise. The vibrate alert was also quite effective and hard to miss. Nokia has also preloaded a variety of other polyphonic ring tones for alternate use, as well as a voice-dialing feature, which stores 25 numbers and was easy to use.

Thanks to high-speed GPRS connection, users can access a variety of Web content, such as news, travel information, and entertainment specifically designed for mobile phones via an XHTML browser, which supports pages written in both HTML and WML (Wireless Markup Language). The 3650's calendar, phone book, and to-do list can all be synchronized with a PC using Nokia 3650 PC Suite software. This phone also supports Java for downloading business applications, and built-in Bluetooth and infrared connections empower users to send photos and text in either e-mail or MMS format to a PC or to another compatible wireless device. Some of the downloadable Java and Symbian applications provided by Nokia through their website include Merriam-Webster Word Search, and games like Racing Fever, Avant Go, and Terminator.

The phone's digital VGA camera is cleverly built in to the back of phone, and can store up to 1,000 photos at 640 x 480 megapixel resolution on its (upgradeable) 16 MB memory card. Also, the Nokia 3650's photo capability is immediately accessible from the top-level display menu, so unlike other phones it was easy to snap a photo at a moment's notice. The camera records images in standard, portrait, and a nighttime mode.

With the same basic set of controls, RealOne software lets the video recording function capture short, low-fidelity sound and video clips for immediate MP4 video playback on the generous screen or for sending to another Web-enabled user. The 15-frames-per-second video recording rate delivers stuttering, delayed images that look sort of like Neil Armstrong's transmissions from the Moon. We found this all very entertaining, and potentially useful for transmitting small bits of information, but hard to take seriously as a true video recording device.

Among the scores of additional features on this phone are text messaging templates, where you create a basic message (like "Let's eat at --- ") then fill in the blank as you wish; a foreign currency and units converter for the jet set crowd, and a "favorites" folder to store Web shortcuts and links. For hearing-impaired customers, Nokia even provides TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility. The headset included with this phone is functional, and Li-Ion battery comes rated for up to 4 hours of digital talk and 200 hours of digital standby time. The phone comes with a refreshingly well-written manual. While decorative faceplates and other accessories are available, we found that even without them, the Nokia 3650 is one of the most coolest phones we've ever laid our hands on. --Erik Hammen

Pros:

Pros:

• Great reception
• Excellent, intuitive user interface
• Feature-rich
• Solid build and large display screen
• Fun camera and video features

Cons:

• Large phone size to accommodate large display screen
• Default ring tones a bit quiet.

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

• Wireless phone with integrated video/digital camera
• 3.4 MB on board storage, MultiMediaCard expansion slot
• Oversized display for MP4 video playback
• High-speed Internet access, supports Java-based downloads
• Integrated Bluetooth connectivity for data transmission to other Bluetooth devices

Reviews (56)

GREAT PHONE(bluetooth,video,camera,XHTML)
I bought this phone because it was unique. Alot of my friend love to play around with the camera/video, and I don't see very many people walking around with this phone eihter so you'll definetly catch some attention when using it in pulic. I didn't even know of the real capability of this phone until I played around with it.

BLUETOOTH-This has been the biggest pro for me so far. I can send pics, ringtones, files etc. between my phone and computer at NO COST at all. This is great because it saves money by emailing jpegs from your computer rather then sending viaMultimedia Message. I can also use wireless headsets with this. What I really like about this feature is getting REAL VOICE RINGTONES. Even though it won't play MP3'S, I simply convert MP3'S to AMR files on my computer and send them via bluetoooh. It's not the best quality though, but it's something.

VIDEO/CAMERA-These aren't the best quality pics/vids I ever, but they look pretty decent compared to other camera phones. And just the fact that it even got video makes it unique. Infact I managed to download a program from the Nokia website that updates the video recorder to include sound (some people say they don't have sound with their video). I use the camera to take pics/vids of all my friends, and up close the pictues come out pretty good. Only con about this is that the videos are short(9-15 sec.), and there is no zoom in feature.

Apart from that the phone comes w/ every other feature that most other Nokia phones have (calculator, calender, notes, voice recorder, games)

The only cons I can think of is that sometimes when I'm on the phone with someone and 2 or more incoming calls show up, the phone will shut down and restart. As for the loudness of ringtones, I don't even use the default ringtones cause I get real ringtones, which sound off just fine when I get incoming calls. I have a bit of a problem though with turning on and off the Vibrating Alert. When I try to turn it off, it'll turn off and even stay off when I try to turn it back on. Plus it takes about 30 seconds just to turn the phone on, but these aren't major problems. And the size doesn't bother me at all, it fits perfectly in my palm and it doesn't take up space in my pocket, I simply use a belt clip.

5 stars for the features....
I have had this phone for well over a year now, and have considered upgrading several times to a smaller phone, but each time decided against it as this phone has every feature I could want.Even Motorola's new top-of-the-line RAZR phone does not have a slot for a SD/MMC card, and the phone is priced at about $500! This one has a card slot and it is two years old. That speaks volumes about the feature-richness of this phone from Nokia.

I am giving this phone a 5 star rating based on the features.Everyone knows this is a large phone- that is not a secret.It has the MMC slot, the Buetooth capability, infrared, in short, just about everything you could want in a phone, without an ultra-compact size.But can it really be expected that a phone with nearly every conceivable function will also be the smallest? Not likely.

Great phone, with one problem
Love the phone.I find that the large size fits perfect in your palm and can even be used to prop on your shoulder, unlike many cell phones.There are so many features on this phone, I lose track of time when playing with it.
Now, to the one complaint.The ringtones are not very loud.When I test them they sound great.But when I apply them to a contact and get an incoming call; it is much lower than before.If it is something I have done wrong, please any current users let me know!And yes, I have done the obvious and turned the volume to the fullest.

Good phone if it did what it advertises
Nokia advertises "Synchronize your phone book, calendar and to-do list with your PC using Nokia PC Suite 5" on the 3620/3650 phones, but the PC Suite application does not support Office 2003.This was one of the biggest selling points of the phone to me, and I can't use the most popular Personal Information Manager (Outlook 2003) with my phone.It worked with 2002, but 2003 is not supported.

Nokia claims this is because "this PC Suite version was made before Microsoft released Outlook 2003:.This is ludicrous.Office 2003 was in Beta (March 9, 2003) long before the Nokia 3620 was released (October 9, 2003). The development effort could have been completed before the release of the phone (and the supporting PC Suite application) in anticipation of the new (and, of course, widely adopted) Office suite. Furthermore, Office 2003 was released less than 2 weeks (October 21, 2003) after PC Suite was released.

Considering that the egregiously short-sighted decision to release without support for 2003 was made long ago and cannot be changed, one would think that Nokia planned to address this issue with a new version of PC Suite.Not so...

I loved the phone when I could use it as a "PDA-lite".Having all of my contacts and calendar entries in my phone made life easier.I didn't have to carry a seperate PDA, and I got all of my reminders just like I do in Outlook.Since I lost that functionality, I have a high-priced camera phone that I can play some VERY basic games on...

Great Phone with only one complaint
I know everyone complains about the size of this phone but for me it is a plus. I simply slip it into my pants pocket with little notice. As I get older my eye sight seems to be getting worse and worse. This is the only phone I have tried that I can read perfectly. It has a large screen, very good contrast, and good detail. Even pictures I take look better because the size of the screen. This phone would get a five but for the keypad, which I understand they have fixed with a newer model. I love the bluetooth feature. It has allowed me to use it as a PDA and link to outlook. It has also allowed me to download free tones and upload pictures to use as wallpapers. I also use a wireless head set. It has so many more options than the phones of my wife and daughters. The speaker phone is loud and clear. I don't use the web features so I can't comment on those features. Typically I like to upgrade to a new phone every year as the technology seems to come out with some new wrinkle that leaves me wanting. I have had this phone a little over a year, and in this case I am perfectly content but for the circular keypad. If I upgrade it will be for the same phone with the traditional cell phone keypad. I hope they continue to make phones this size and readable. Oh by the way, it is built really well. Not many cell phes would be able to fixed after falling into a lake. But this was just needed to dry and be cleaned. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with AT&T cell phone service, the ultrathin LG G4011 phone runs on dual-band GSM service, and features GPRS-class high-speed data download, a WAP browser, EMS, and more, all displayed on a backlit 128 x 128 grayscale screen.

For calling, the phone provides a voice mail button and indicator, volume select/display, call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, roaming indicator, speed dial, phonebook look-up, phonebook scroll, mute control, no-answer transfer, usage alert, call restrictions, vibrating ring, and differential ring, as well as a phone book capacity of up to 100 entries. You'll also get SMS two-way text messaging as well as other useful Web features via the phone's mMode Internet access.

When you get on the mobile Internet, you can take advantage of data download, plus search for news, stock quotes, the weather and more. To help you stay organized, there's even a PIM and a handy scratch pad function. The phone comes with a built-in battery charger, and charged batteries rate at 150 minutes talk time, and 144 hours standby time. The G4011 weighs 2.93 oz. and measures 3.23 x 1.73 x 0.79 inches

What's in the Box
LG G4011 cell phone, 740 mAH Li-Ion battery, headset, travel charger, AWS SIM card ... Read more

Features

• Lightweight, compact, flip-open design with simple user interface
• Browse the internet with one button mMode access
• Download wallpapers, games, and polyphonic ringtones
• Personal organizer, Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), Short Messaging Service (SMS)
• Includes LG G4011 Phone, 740 mAH Li-Ion Battery, Headset, Travel Charger, and AWS SIM Card

Reviews (7)

great...just fine.
if you're looking for a good basic phone, then this phone would work perfect for you. don't listen to the negitive reviews.

it's light, nice style, and very easy to use and extreamly cheap. if you want to save money, then this would fit u perfect. i have an ipod and a great digital cam, so who needs mp3 or cam feature. use your phone as a phone and look cool too...great phone right here.

Not as good as our old one
I don't plan to use the internet features of this phone. I wish it was sturdier. It cuts in and out way worse than our old one. You can't squish it to your head and the headset is unnerving to use in a room with other people. If you treat your phone really nice, only talk outdoors and for short periods of time, this might be just right.

A starter's best choice, but....
I no longer picks up my phone, because I never hear it ring,nor do I feel it viberate! The short cut bottom on the side of the phone switches it from viberate to loud ring, or the opposite way with no regard to your wish. I have had trouble hearing the ring on the street, quieting down its sudden burst in the concert hall is challenging as well, although the "old-fashioned" ring tone is really cool. :-) This is about the major shortcoming of this phone, but this shortcoming happens to be a major function and discipline of a cell-phone. Battery life is quite short - I only use the phone max 10 minutes a day, and I must charge it every other day, otherwise it dies with no warning.

3 very good thing about this phone: it's light, picks up good signal, and it's fast.

I wish the display is a little more attractive, and I don't have to flip the phone open to see who is calling, and easier in-put method. Besides that, it's a practical basic phone with good price.

Amazon is great.. phone is great, just say away from AT&T
WARNING: AT&T representatives ("Dawn: R361" and "Max: N360") themselves said during my troubleshooting (as detailed below) that I should NOT have bought through Amazon, and that they have received a barrage of complaints from Amazon buyers!I still really like Amazon, but they're integration with AT&T is non existent.People should not have to wait 2-3 days for service after they receive the phone.Buy the same phone on Amazon, but a different carrier.

Okay, but...
I do like this phone a lot.I use it just as a phone, no internet.It's small, light and easy to use.However, there is a button on the side that turns the phone settings from a ring to a vibrate mode.I can never seem to get my husband on his phone because that button gets pushed and it doesn't ring.Which kinda defeats the purpose of a cell phone, if he doesn't get the call.I haven't been able to figure out a way to over-ride that button.Everyone does like the ring though, it has an old-fashioned phone ring to it. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

While this phone's claim to fame is its 1.3 megapixel still camera, it's also a full-featured phone with a speakerphone, an airplane mode and support for Sprint PCS vision wireless Internet services.

Design
The 8920's traditional clamshell form factor sports a large 128 x 160 display with a stunning 260,000 colors. A supplementary 96 x 64 color display on the outside of the cover displays picture IDs, call information, battery life, time of day, signal strength and more.An extendable antenna is located on the top right side of the phone while the phone's 1.3 megapixel (1280 x 960) camera unit is housed on top of the phone. A unique macro switch allows you to capture incredible detail in shots that feature very close subjects. A quick camera button, as well as up/down keys for volume control are located on the left side of the phone. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button above the handset's dial pad. A 2.5mm headset jack is also provided, as is a USB-compatible data connector.

Calling Features
The 8920's built-in address book allows you to store up to 300 entries, with each entry storing up to five numbers/addresses, for a total capacity of up to 1,500 numbers and up to 300 email and Web addresses. You can customize your caller ID by linking a downloaded image or photo to a specific phone number in your phone book. Choose from 11 multi-chord, melodic ring tones and eight traditional ring tones, including a vibrating alert. The 8920's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911 (where available). Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the 8920 is a tri-mode phone, meaning it can operate on Sprint's digital PCS network, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.

The 8920's speakerphone lets you talk handsfree wherever you roam, while the phone's voice dialing function makes calling as easy as saying a contact's name. An integrated airplane mode turns off the unit's phone functions while still allowing you to use phone's camera, tools and games.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The phone supports text and picture messaging for sending and receiving high-quality photos and quick notes to friends and colleagues. (Sprint PCS messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built-into the unit-- a plus for text messaging users.

As mentioned the 8920 supports PCS Vision services, including email and instant messaging capabilities. Sprint PCS Vision transforms the wireless experience from something that's simply functional into something visual, entertaining and highly personalized. MSN Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL Instant Messenger are all supported by Sprint's PCS Vision service. PCS Vision mobile Web services let you check out sports scores, get your seven-day forecast, check your flight status, and stay up to date with the latest news. Experience full-color graphic versions of popular Web sites.

For business users, the 8920 offers something special. Sprint PCS Business Connection service is supported by the phone and it gives you secure, remote, real-time access to Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes information-- including email messages and attachments, calendar, business directory and personal contacts. You can also respond to meeting requests, access documents stored on your desktop PC, and view email from Internet email accounts, including Sprint PCS Mail, Yahoo!, Earthlink and more.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the 8920, including a calendar, a calculator, an alarm clock. A voice recorder lets you record up to 60 minutes of voice memos.

Entertainment
In addition to a macro mode, the 8920's 1.3 megapixel camera includes a built-in flash, self-timer, and a 8x digital zoom capability. You can also choose from five different picture resolution settings. With PCS Vision service, you can download games like Tetris and Pac-Man, as well as additional ringers, screensavers and backgrounds.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox CDM-8920 weighs 3.88 ounces and measures 3.40 x 1.85 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 168 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 800/CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Audiovox CDM-8920 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Camera with built-in Flash
• Voice Activated Dialing and 2-Way Speakerphone
• Tri Mode CDMA Operation (800 MHz Amps/800 MHz CDMA/1900 MHz PCS)
• 260K Color TFT Screens inside and out
• Includes phone and rapid travel charger

Reviews (5)

Poor sound quality and speaker
* To be fair, I liked about the phone the camera resolution and the zoom, but it is very slow even on the least resolution.
* The camera shutter response is very delayed, that makes it very hard to capture some thing moving even in low speeds.
* The phone got a good voice dialing feature but the phone, for some reason, becomes deaf after using the feature for some time.I discovered that the phone gains its hearing-abilities after you erase the recorded voice dial and re-record it.
* You can not add your wife work phone and mobile phone to the voice dialing.It has to be only one entry.
* Horrible speaker
* Un-acceptable voice quality.
* The headset volume is very inconveniently loud.And when you try to lower the volume, it goes down but to a certain level.That level is still too loud that can damage your ear drum especially if you are using these silicon headsets from Jabra.

JMG.

Unacceptably poor sound quality
The quality of the sound of the earpiece speaker, the speakerphone and the ringer are simply the worst I have ever encountered. Elevating the volume of any of these causes significant amounts of distortion. The earpiece is also very poorly designed in that moving the phone in the slightest will cause total occlusion of the sound, so the phone must be held almost perfectly still. The camera, although rated at an impressive 1.3 megapixels, renders images that fall well below expectations of such a relatively high resolution. The phone has a very competitive feature set, but few of the features perform satisfactorily. I returned it after 10 days of disappointment, and was told by the unsurprised Sprint representative that despite the phone's newness, the return rate was already quite high. In its place, I purchased a Sanyo 8200 with which I am absolutely satisfied. The only good thing I can say about the Audiovox phone is that the display was bright and clear, and had extremely vivid color. Don't be tempted by the rich set of features - pass on this phone.

It's okay, but mine choked.
The reception on this phone works well in L.A., but mine choked and wouldn't reboot after 4 months--all I was doing was assigning images to the contacts in my phonebook. A Sprint store replacedthe phone (which was still in warranty). But what is truly appalling is that there's no way to download the photos you take to your PC (that I know of) without hacking the phone and getting a mysterious data cable that may not even work. SHAME ON SPRINT for forcing consumers into buying their ridiculous $15 per month minimum just to get the photos out of the phone. The only reason I chose this phone was because it had the highest megapixels available at the time in a cell phone camera. Sigh. Verizon is doing the same thing: pay extra for this... when all you want to do is get the pictures out of the phone. Ugh.

Don't buy Audiovox
You might want to think twice about buying an Audiovox phone. I've had one for 2 1/2 months now. Well, I've actually had it only 2 months. It took a little over two weeks for the company to repair it when it stopped getting any signals.

But, less than 24 hours after I got it back the phone another problem! This time with the keypad. Audiovox won't let the dealer replace it. It's gotta be sent back again.

So, bad quality, bad repair, and bad customer service. Buy at your own risk.

Great phone - vice pickup too loud
This is a great phone.It has many cool features like built in 300 name phonebook, ability to associate pictures with phone book entries, and of course the camera itself.However, there is a problem.We have two phones and they both have the same problem.No matter who we call, they complan that we are "yelling" at them.Our voices are loud and distorted on the receiving end.We notice the same thing when we talk to each other.We can find no way to turn the mike sensitivity down.Holding it far from our mouth - like at our waste - doesn't improve things much and of course then we can't hear what the other end is saying.Turning down the volume doesn't help either.Only thing that helps is to talk in a whisper or switch to speaker phone mode.I hope they get a fix for this soon because I love the rest of the features of this phone. ... Read more

Features

• The world's smallest TDMA phone with a color display
• Nokia 6560 color display features 128x128 pixels
• Phonebook carries up to 500 contacts
• Comes with speakerphone and voice dialing
• Features a Java and xHTML browser

Reviews (21)

I give it a 4.
I have had this phone for about a year now.The features are pretty good.You get to use profiles, which i would say is the best thing about nokias in comparison to other phones.The phone's construction is very good, I have dropped it at least ten times, in the road, on the sidewalk, etc and it has held up well.It seems flimsy at times (but not weak) because the "xpress" covers are very thin, so you get some rattling and noises when you press the buttons every once in a while.The phone may also come apart if you drop it but it is very easily put back together, and everything has always worked fine.I am currently switching to a samsung flip phone (i miss the flip), but i am definitely hanging onto this phone because i have a feeling i might end up wanting to switch back.I'm not going to talk about "reception," because that depends completely on where you are and what company you have, as long as your phone isnt a complete piece of garbage.

Why no normal ring tone ???
This is a good little phone, nice features, perfect size, great extras.However, I do not understand why it does not come with the choice of a basic, normal ring tone.It only gives you a choice of different songs to use as ring tones.This is incredible, why does the company assume that everybody wants a phone that sounds like a jukebox?There are many of us who only want a normal, old-fashioned ring sound on our phones.This is definitely the phone's worst design blunder.

Not Nokia's best, but not their worst either
As a Suncom subscriber, I find this phone to be a great color ombile phone. One of the best things about it is it's compact size and incredibly light weight.Even at such a small size, it's easy to press the buttons and make calls. It very rarely drops or gievs me static.

A lot of people are giving it bad reviews and complaining about the lack of software for transferring their contacts.This has nothing to do with the phone, but rather their service provider, and shouldn't reflect in a review for the quality of the phone.Suncom/ AT&T do not allow use of downloadable ring tones or the Nokia PC Suite software, so if you have a plan with them, you'll have to transfer all of your contacts manually, and do this again when you get a new phone.

A couple of flaws I've noticed with my phone, is that it has no headset connection.Instead, it comes with a "speakerphone," that allows you to press a button and route sound to a built in speakerphone.When I heard about this, I thought it would be great for using in the car. I could just lay the phone on the seat next to me and talk without holding it.However, the speakerphone is pretty much worthless.Whenever I use it, it acts more like a walkie talkie, because the quality of sound is too poor to hear people, and the microphone is so weak that no one you talk to will be able to understand you unless the phone is a few inches from your mouth.Forget about laying the phone down in your car or on your desk and talking.

Another downside is the incredibly crummy ring tones this phone comes with.There is not a single normal sounding ring tone.you can't set your phone to a default "ring ring."Literally every single ring tone is some kind of wierd futuristic song. With the exception of the Nokia tune, none of these songs are common songs like the William Tell overture or Beethoven's 5th. They're all wierd songs that sound like noises that should be coming out of a robot.If you wear a suit to work, you probably want to set your phone on vibrate to avoid the stairs of your co-workers when someone calls you and your phone starts playing "Electric Eel" or "Futuristico."The other problem is that half of these tones start out softly or very slowly, so they're not very practical as ring tones.By the time the melody of the song starts and gets loud the person wil have hung up.

Lastly, the power-off button on the phone is almost impossible to use.I don't ever cut off my phone so it's not really a problem, but if you like to a lot, make sureyou have long fingernails.This is great for me because it prevents my phone from acidentally cutting off, but when I do need to use it, I actually have to use a letter opener or my keys to depress the button and activate it.

Despite these design flaws, I really am very satisifed with this phone and won't mind using it for another year until my contract is up.If you are a Suncom or AT&T customer and are currently thinking of a new phone, I would recommend upgrading to one of the better models that both of these plans now offer so you can get something that can use the Nokia PC Suite.

Basic and Juvenile
The phone doesn't synchronize with Outlook like my 6360 does.Now I have to enter my calendar by hand.It also doesn't have a decent ring tone that sounds like a real phone - how embarassing and unprofessional.The color screen is okay, but I'd rather have my calendar synch back and a ringtone that doesn't make me look like a child.

nokia 6560
I like the phone I have had it for about two months it works better then the other phones I have had.The only thing is I cannot find any sites that have downloads for ringtones or graphics.If anyone knows where I can get them please let me know. ... Read more

Amazon.com

With the introduction of its striking 8260 digital phone, one of the hottest new handsets on the market, Nokia sets a new standard for eye-catching style and extreme portability.

Great looks by themselves don't make a phone, but the 8260's style does not come at the expense of substance. We were impressed with its robust construction, nice fit and finish, and easy-to-navigate controls. The 8260 also boasts dual-band/trimode electronics, a newly designed internal antenna, excellent talk and standby times, and a host of sophisticated functions including e-mail and two-way SMS capabilities. The only real missing feature is Web-browsing support.

Where did this tiny phone come from? Essentially, Nokia updated the electronics and boosted the antenna power of its high-end classic, the 8860; put the new design in a sleek, tiny package; and significantly lowered the price. The 8260 also borrows the easy navigation and ease of use that is a hallmark of its popular 5100-series phones.

Although many of the 8260's features are available in other premium phone models, its design is like nothing you've ever held. Weighing a mere 3.4 ounces and measuring 4.1 by 1.75 by 0.75 inches, the 8260 literally fits in the palm of your hand.

The side-mounted volume-control keys were easy to operate while on a call, and we hooked up a hands-free kit to the headphone jack so we could stow the phone in our pocket while having conversations. One caveat: the tiny power button, located on top of the phone, is almost flush with the casing and hard to find. You won't be likely to turn the phone on inadvertently, but at times it was a challenge to turn the phone on at all. Other than this quibble, the 8260 is a joy to use.

Three buttons handle most of the menu navigation: a roller-bar navigation key lets you scroll through menu options, and two additional buttons let you select menu options as they appear. The right prompt button also provides one-touch access to your phonebook. The top-level menu choices are: Messages (SMS and voicemail alerts), Call Log, Profiles (so you can choose how your phone behaves in different environments), Settings (for calls, phone, and security), System (so you can select a service provider or opt for automatic selection), Games (Rotation, Memory, Snake, and Logic), Calculator, Calendar and Keyguard Lock. The backlit, three-line display works well with the control keys, and we found it easy to locate menus and make selections. Despite the phone's small size, the keypad is well spaced, and we had no problems dialing with one hand.

The Nokia 8260 has a full roster of call and messaging features. If offered by your service plan, it supports caller ID, call waiting, two-way SMS, voicemail, numeric paging, multiparty calling, and e-mail. Three different call logs maintain the last 10 dialed numbers, 10 most recently received calls, and 10 missed calls. PIM functions include a clock, currency converter, calculator, calendar with room for 50 appointments and reminders, and a 250-entry phonebook. There is no standard method of connecting the 8260 to a PC or other device.

A few more cool things worth noting: The 8260 has three-NAM capability, so you can route three different numbers to the phone. Its built-in vibrating alert guarantees you will get your calls without annoying the people sitting next to you. And we have to mention Nokia's new game, Rotation. Most phone games are pretty lame, but this organizational puzzle can actually raise your pulse.

The 8260 offers four basic security features: An initial security code, keypad lock, call restriction modes, and a lock code that can activate or deactivate memory and menu options. One nice thing about the lock-code feature is you can store numbers in a secret unlocked location, which will allow you to make calls even if the phone is locked.

The 8260's lithium-ion battery is rated to last for a maximum of 210 minutes of digital talk time and 192 hours of digital standby time. In our battery testing (using the 8260 with AT&T service), it came impressively close. We held an open call for just over three hours, and the phone lasted for nearly eight days in standby mode. These are impressive numbers for any phone, but especially for one of this size and weight.

In sum, the 8260 is one of the lightest, smallest, most stylish phones around, and it backs up its cool appearance with solid construction and functions. Unless you need a phone with a minibrowser, this unit is an excellent match for almost any personal or professional communications need.--Thom Arno, edited by Tom Mace

Pros:

• Tiny size, stylish case
• Solid construction, intuitive use
• E-mail and 2-way SMS capable, built-in PIM
• Impressive battery life

Cons:

• No browser capability
• Hard-to-locate power button

How We Tested Battery-Talk/Standby Time

When reading our reviews, you should view the test results of mobile-phone battery 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, and battery charging methods and history, will affect performance. When handset manufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time and standby-time ratings, they usually include disclaimers about variable performance and often refer to the times they publish as maximum times. Some quote expected battery life ranges, and in this case you're probably safe to assume you'll experience at least the minimum rated range. Note that manufacturers of dual-mode digital and analog handsets publish battery-life rates for both digital and analog modes, as analog 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 the manufacturer's directions. To test digital-phone talk time, we turned the phone on, 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 the phone died. In a couple of cases, the phones lost the signal and dropped the calls. If we were right there and could redial, we did so immediately and continued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the test, recharged the battery, and started the test over. Assuming consistent carrier-signal strength, this test should represent best-case talk time. And it's worth noting that several phones' talk-time performance significantly exceeded the manufacturers' ratings.

To test digital-phone standby time, we turned the phone on, established a carrier signal, and left the phone in standby mode. We checked the phone every few 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 the phone was not moved, this method should represent best-case standby time, again assuming consistent carrier signal strength. ... Read more

Features

• Striking design
• E-mail and 2-way paging capabilities
• Full set of PIM functions
• Up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and 8 days of digital standby time with standard battery
• Weighs 3.1 ounces with battery; includes Lithium-ion battery, charger, and Nokia hands-free headset

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the lightweight economy dual-band Siemens C61 runs on GSM service and includes features such as camera compatibility, EMS, Internet connectivity, almost 2 MB of data storage, and more, all displayed on a 101 x 80 pixel, 4098-color screen.

Calling Features
For calling, you'll get call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, any-key answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, usage alert, vibrating ring, differential ring and a phone book capacity of 100 entries. Siemens also supports TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility with phone adapter (adaptor not included).

Messaging and Internet
Get online, and in addition to access to stock quotes, weather, movie times and more, you'll also enjoy EMS messaging, which allows you to send, receive and edit text messages with picture, audio, and even video attachments to and from your phone and other compatible phones and computers. There's also numeric paging, downloadable ring tone and graphic capability, and Java (J2ME) compatibility, so you can download Java-based software from the Web to enhance your phone's functionality and game supply.

Organizer
Organizer features include a calendar, calculator, and an alarm clock that works even when the phone is switched off.

Fun and Games
In addition to the included games, wallpapers, and 16-chord polyphonic ring tones, you can download more Java-based features from the Web. The phone also accepts a digital still camera attachment (sold separately), and you can even swap out the faceplate for another one if you so desire.

Vital Statistics
The C61 weighs a mere 3 oz. and measures 4.33 x 1.85 x 0.91 inches. Its batteries are rated at 270 minutes talk time and up to 250 hours standby.

In the Box
Siemens C61 Phone, 700mAh Lithium Polymer battery

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Features

• This phone features a large, high resolution color display and integrated speaker phone
• Nearly 2 MB of space for downloaded ring tones, graphics, and games
• Wireless Java Technology allows higher quality games
• Voice activated commands, dialing, and recording
• Includes Phone and Travel Charger

Reviews (6)

Decent value - Quality Engineering
This isn't a bad phone for the price.I had one for about a year... OK display, great battery performance (charges quick, and you can talk for hours on a single charge), good keyboard, good sound quality(for playing ring tones), decent hands-free performance, rugged construction, semi-confusing menu system.

But, it doesn't come with a built-in camera - so, when my C61 met an early demise, I decided to get the newer model Siemen's CT66, which has a camera, and uses the same charger as this model (so, at least I don't have to buy all new chargers for my car, work, home, travel bag, etc.)... I had an A56 before this one, and gave it to my mom when I upgraded to this one (that's another reason why I have so many chargers).

I'm partial to the Siemens non-flip design - it goes in and out of your pocket really easy... and I really like that they don't change the battery charger interface when they release new models.

accessory sneeded
i have searched for a hands free kit for this phone and could not find it also i see it isnt listed on this site

Best Bang for your buck
For the price of a fat bar tip you can now own a mobile phone that does what a mobile phone is supposed to do without the bells and whistels. You get the basic sms modes, settings, basic address book, some games and whatever else you would expect with a mobile phone that comes free with a packet of cornflakes. The battery lasts about a day if you do not use it much. To be honest 10 sms and 1 10 minute call and this phone is gasping for electricity.

However it does what a mobile phone should do for a next to nothing price.

If you do not use mobile phones this is one to get.

Excellent Performance / Difficult Navigation
My fiance and I purchased this phone as an interim product while waiting on our Ericsson K700i's. PROS: I will have to say I am VERY impressed with the call quality and reception of this phone. I have talked to people in places other phones wouldn't even give me a signal. The CLARITY of the calls is also exceptional.The battery life is remarkable. The phonebook is easy enough to navigate. The speakerphone works well and is easily activated during a call. The buttons are laid out well despite the phones small size, but are slippery to the touch and if you have big thumbs like I do - then can be a bit tricky to navigate.CONS: The menu on the phone leaves something to be desired, I found it very difficult to navigate through to change the various options, it was not intuitive at all.The only other feature that was somewhat dissapointing was the difficulty in adjusting the volume during a call, there are no side/rocker buttons to adjust the volume, you have to interrupt the conversation and adjust it using the menu driven toggle button in the middle of the phone.Aside from missing a few features like bluetooth / pc-sync (usually only found in higher end phones) it's a great little phone for the price. I think if your looking for a solid, relatively small but not too small, light-weight and extremely reliable cell phone without a lot of bells and whistles - this is the phone for you.

I love this little phone
I have this phone , I got it free with a plan.I love it.It's reception is clear, it almost sounds like a land line.My kids bought several of the more expensive cell phones and I ended up replacing all of them with this.I really love this phone. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring mobile messaging, wireless Web capabilities, and an internal GPS position locater, the Motorola i88s is an excellent choice for both business and personal use. 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. It's the perfect rugged companion to a rough and tumble day.

Design
Like other Nextel phones, the i88s is built tough for construction and utilities industry users, or for anyone who needs a rugged wireless phone. The i88s' candybar design features a black and white, backlit 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 a multi-directional selection button controls most of the phone's user-friendly menus and options.

Calling Features
The i88s' built-in address book can store up to 250 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. A vibrating alert can be set when you want to receive calls and messages in quiet or very loud situations. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone supports up to 20 voice dialing contacts. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Lastly, the phone lets you choose from pre-set or custom profiles to instantly change over 10 settings for different surroundings.

One of the key features of any Nextel phone is support for Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology. The i88s 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.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The i88s 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 i88s, 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, realtime news and sports updates, virtual address books, and more-- all delivered to your Nextel phone.

The i88s ships with a calendar application that lets you book meetings, plan events, and set alarms that will automatically turn on the phone if needed. There's also a voice recording application that lets you record up to three minutes of audio. A time and date clock are included, as is a GPS location function that can pinpoint your location via latitude and longitude.

Entertainment
The phone runs Java-powered applications including a calculator and a Sega game, and you can also download other applications online using iDen Update, a download service provided on Motorola's web site. Personalizing the phone is simple with multiple ring tones, adjustable screen font sizes and rearrangeable phone menu options.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola i88s weighs 4.80 ounces and measures 5.16 x 1.97 x 1.14 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.75 hours of digital talk time, and up to 75 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 i88s handset, standard lithium-ion battery, standard battery door, AC charger, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• Mobile messaging and wireless Web capabilities
• Internal GPS position locater
• Support for Nextel's Direct Connect push-to-talk system
• Calendar application lets users book meetings, plan events, and set alarms
• Built-in speakerphone and voice dialing

Reviews (9)

Pretty Good Phone
The i88s is one of our lightest phones, but comes heavy with features.You'll enjoy One Touch Direct Connect, Voice Activated Dialing, and a customizable main menu.You can't go wrong with this versatile and affordable selection.But had ordered it off of Nextels site.They even gave me a code that saved me $50.00.Here it is for you all to share (CL897L) case sensitive.On the shopping cart page.It is like an invoice thing.But I think it is a very good choice.You will enjoy the phone.

Great quality, but very outdated
This was a fantastic phone 3 years ago, and while it still has that high level of quality that makes Motorola so great, it is very outdated at this point.Without a color screen, a camera, a calculator or calander, this phone isn't good for much more beyond calling people.It has a strong signal with great audio quality, but it doesn't even have any games (oh no!)So while I wouldn't be too hasty to get rid of this phone if it still serves you well, I also wouldn't run out and buy this phone new.

Works Great with Book Scouting Tool - BookGecko!
Hi, I use this phone with BookGecko to check prices of books, cds, movies, tools and more.It works wonderfully!

One of the Best for Phones Business Data Usage
We have 3 i88s phones, and have equipped them with a barcode scanner.Our ScoutPal.com service is used by hundreds of Amazon sellers (bookscouts) and this phone is one of the most popular ones among ScoutPals.Although it is larger than many consumer-oriented cell phones, its rugged and easy to use keypad makes it perfect for business use, as with ScoutPal where with the i88s you can punch in ISBNs and UPCs one-handed.It also has a fairly large no-nonsense up to 12 line display.Nextel service has been very strong and reliable for us, we have used our i88s phones throughout the major Metro areas of WA OR CA NV AZ NM TX CO UT and ID.

Other users comments about the charger connection are correct, you have to be careful as the charger cord terminal end is somewhat fragile.But the phone itself is extremely rugged.

No, you won't get fancy ringtones and full-color movies on this phone, but you will get the facts, just the facts!

pretty good except for size
I haven't had any problems with this phone since I bought it last October.It has good reception in my area (whereas other Nextel phones, including my family's have not).I am however upgrading my phone even though I have not had it for more than four months.My reasons:mainly the size.The phone is quite large and awkward.The i88s is also not capable of downloading ringtones (and I find the defaulted ringtones on the phone very distracting because they sound just like other phones.When my phone rings, at least one other person always looks for their phone to make sure it isn't theres.).Other than that, this is an excellent phone ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The all-digital VX6000 is the picture perfect example of technology and innovation. With its built-in camera, complete with zoom control and three resolution adjustments, as well as a large high-resolution display, the VX6000 from LG creates a totally new experience for mobile users. Get in on all the fun of a camera phone with robust mobile Internet and messaging capabilities.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a large 120 x 160 TFT color display with a stunning 262,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary OEL (Organic Electro-Luminescent) 96 x 38 display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's blue backlit control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an antenna while the USB-capable data and charging port is housed on the unit's bottom edge. There's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets on the left side of the handset.

Calling Features
The VX6000's built-in address book can store up to 499 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with 36 built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The speed dialing feature allows you to dial up to 99 numbers virtually instantaneously. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear and the VX6000's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The VX6000 is a messaging powerhouse with support for Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), which allows you to send picture messages as easily as text and graphics. 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 VX6000, 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 VX6000. 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 VX6000 ships with a calendar and scheduler, a voice memo application with up to 4 minutes of record time, and a notepad. An alarm clock, calculator and world clock are also included, as is the very handy restaurant tip calculator. Never dine without it!

Imaging and Entertainment
The VX6000 really shines in the digital imaging department. The 330,000-pixels, 640 x 480 camera features a digital zoom, color effects controls (normal, antique, black and white, negative), a built-in mirror for self-portraits and white balance adjustment. The camera can be set to one of three quality levels (low, medium, high) and there's also a shutter self timer. Built-in framing software lets you place one of five "fun frames" around your photos before you send them off to friends.

The fun doesn't stop with taking pictures. The VX6000 is also BREW enabled, meaning it supports games written on the BREW platform and many games are available via the Get It Now service. The phone also features customizable caller ID pictures and 7 built-in screen backgrounds so you can make your phone reflect your personality.

Vital Statistics
The LG VX6000 weighs 3.98 ounces and measures 3.54 x 1.90 x 0.95 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hoursof digital talk time, and up to 110 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
LG VX6000 cell phone, desktop charger with adapter, standard lithium-ion battery, holster, user's manual, welcome CD, quick reference guide. ... Read more

Features

• Built-in camera, complete with zoom control and 3 resolution adjustments
• Compact, attractive clamshell with full-color screen.
• 31 ring tones plus vibrating alert
• Voice-activated dialing
• Large, 7-line 262K TFT color display

Reviews (11)

LG VX 6000 star performer
Have owned this model over one year.
It is beautifully designed with TWO color displays...a large display when the phone is open and a narrow color display on over when clam shell top is closed.
All functions are intuitive and easy to learn....manuel is well written and easy to use.
Only limitation is that the number of voice activated numbers is too few...about nine...you should be able to buy this at a very favorable price as there is now a new version the VX6100.

Wouldn't recommend
I have this LG phone for a year now, and I have a lot to say about it.

The Pros: Good reception. Easy to hold (not to small like some cell phones are) and has a little bit more weight to it (which I prefer).

The Cons: 2 phones later and they both have a short battery life. They both also shut off in the middleof a conversation ALL the time. The phone will power off for no apparent reason, and it will do so if you go to answer it and pick it up the wrong way. The battery doesn't seem to stay charged for as long as I'd like.

About the Camera: I think it's crap, but it's a cell phone, in my personal opinion, it's not meant to be taking award winning pictures. So neither a pro or a con, just what I'd expect from a camera on a cell phone.

Overall: For all the hassle I have with it shutting down all the time, I wouldn't recommend it.

Good phone, bad software
I just purchased this phone 8 days ago.The phone itself is great.I get a better signal with this phone than I did with my old LG VX10.I love the voice command and driving mode features--they allow me to talk on the phone without risking a car accident because I'm pressing buttons on the phone.The biggest downside is the software.As of the date of this review, the 6100 is on its second software version.However, one big problem remains in that version:the caller id feature does not work properly while roaming.Your phone may display "Call from: no ID" when receiving an incoming call.However, once you answer the phone, the caller ID information shows up.This only happens about 50% of the time: sometimes it works; sometimes it doesn't.I have been told by Verizon technicians that this problem will should be fixed soon in the next software release for the phone. I will be waiting for the new software to come out rather than exchanging the phone.

Over all Im very happy with phone.
I have only had the phone a short time. I upgraded from a LG VX10 but over all Im very happy with the LG VX6000. The phone is simple to use and if you have used LG flip phones before then you want need the manual. I read that alot of people complain about the phones lights turning off while typing, well that aint so because as long as you are typing it keeps the lights on and you can set the inside lights for seconds to minutes to always on. The signal strentgh is good and I live in a mountains region and on a road where people loose reception the LG VX6000 all digital phone still had one bar on this road. Now another copol detail is if your phone keeps loosing reception in areas it will only search for towers every fifteen minutes wich is good to save battery. I had a phone that always searched and a full charge in that area would be dead by end of day without making any calls so I like that. The pictures are real nice and the phone come with some good ring tones but I use normal phone ring. The voice recognitionis awsome, I had a phone where you could only say one name like John but this one you can say John Doe and it repeats it back to you correctly.

Now down sides are that its all digital no analog but Im not complaining because I new this when I bought it but you might not. Also the outside display goes off to save battery but if you want to see the time then I just push the right side button to turn it back on but that is another non important down side. The lights on the numbers when the phone is opened are nice but not that bright and the end and send button are'nt very well lit, now that is a ligit gripe. The camera lens cant be covered and it has no flash but then again if your taking pics in the dark buy a real camera. Another grip I see is that it only holds 20 pics but theres ways around that and if you put more then 20 pics on in two or three days, buy a real camera. Over all this phone is great and Im happy with it so unlike the 6100 wich I had problems with a few days after getting it but then again might have been that one phone but if your looking at this phone then I dont believe you will be unhappy. If you want to see my thoughts and updates then check out my forum and under cell phone will be post from me and others as the forum grows so its at http://uceddiec.proboards24.com/
Also my main site is http://eddiethecomputerguy.blogspot.com/

Sweet~^^
This phone is very good, except for the camera.The camera's gallery can only save up to 20 pictures.What's up with that ToT.The phone is pretty cool, and has o.k ring tones.I like the voice memos as well.I don't highly recommend this phone, especially if you like taking many pictures.Peace outie~........................^^ ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Compatible with AT&T Wireless service, the Nokia N-Gage QD is a GSM phone and handheld gaming console rolled into one. The N-Gage QD features Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a hot-swap MMC-card slot for memory expansion and games, and a 176 x 208 pixels screen. Like all the latest Nokia phones, the N-Gage QD runs on a variant of the Symbian OS, which allows fast multitasking between game applications, phone calls, messaging and other functions. Users of the original N-Gage will be delighted to know that the N-Gage QD operates as a phone without the need for a headset; hold it to your ear and talk all you want. It's also smaller and more jeans-pocket-friendly than the original model.

The new N-Gage QD is smaller and more intelligently designed than its predecessor. Plus, inserting game cards is a snap.

Overall, we found the N-Gage QD a stunning successor to the original. Nokia has certainly listened to users and made improvements in all the right places. Barring a few quibbles, this new gaming phone is poised to make a real name for itself in the portable gaming space, something the original model was largely unable to do.

Calling and Multimedia
Gaming is the heart and soul of the N-Gage QD, but don't forget, it's also a powerful phone with the latest mobile Web, e-mail and messaging features. While we liked the ability to use it as a conventional handset, Bluetooth is built in, so going hands-free is easy with a Bluetooth-enabled headset. If you're not Bluetooth-inclined, there's also a jack for a wired headset. Like ringtones? You can get creative with polyphonic sounds that get you noticed in a crowd.

The N-Gage QD packs plenty of portable graphics firepower.

If you can receive GPRS data via AT&T's mMode service, you can browse the wireless Web using the built-in browser. We found these features tricky to set up and the Nokia interface for these functions somewhat confusing, but once we got things going, we enjoyed downloading some game tips and tricks from n-gage.com. The unit also serves as a wireless e-mail and messaging client with support for all the latest protocols (MMS, SMS, IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, and MIME2). We especially liked the Java-based expandability of the phone; with a data connection it's fun to download new Java-based games and new game levels. You can also download productivity apps like calendars and planners.

With this iteration of the N-Gage, Nokia decided to drop the FM radio and MP3 player functions from the device. We think these would have been nice to retain, but Nokia was intent on making the N-Gage QD more exclusively focused on gaming. Nokia has retained multiplayer gaming via Bluetooth so you can still go head-to-head with up to four players via a wireless connection.

Gaming
Okay, the meat and potatoes. The Nokia N-Gage QD didn't disappoint when it came to gaming performance on a handheld device. The redesigned controls are far more user-friendly than those on the classic N-Gage. Gone are the days of clumsily pushing the directional pad inward to make a selection; a separate selection button is now available. The newly placed slot for games and memory expansion cards is one of the biggest improvements as users no longer have to remove the battery and cover to pop in a new game. The card slot is now easily accessible on the outside edge of the unit and is protected by a rubber cover.

Our test model came with Ashen, a three-dimensional first-person shooter set in a macabre, supernatural world. Creepy-crawly things were coming at us from all directions and we found ourselves pretty immersed in the game--quite amazing, given that the screen is a little smaller than a business card. Graphics were impressive, too, for such a small device that offers robust battery life (Nokia claims 10 hours of play time on a single charge). Lovers of online multiplayer gaming will like Nokia's N-Gage Arena, which allows gamers to come together on the wireless Internet to compete and cooperate in a variety of online games.

We had some reservations about the number of currently available games for the N-Gage. Many are forthcoming, however, and Nokia has obviously made a serious commitment to improving the platform. The N-Gage QD is a clear and positive sign of what's to come. --Joshua Gunn

Pros

• Vastly improved design
• Compact
• Good portable graphics power
• User-friendly controls
• Robust phone features

• MP3 and FM radio features dropped
• Small library of available titles
• Somewhat confusing user interface

What's in the Box:
The Nokia N-Gage QD unit, AC charger, dual mono headset, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, software CD-ROM, games brochure. ... Read more

Features

• High-performance mobile 3D gaming
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Hot swap MMC-card slot for external memory
• Full email support (IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, MIME2)
• 4096-color screen and backlight

Reviews (1)

$HOTT SHOTT$
the n-gage qd is good but the only thing wrong with it is if there was a n-gage on the market aready make the qd with the same futures as the first n-gage out ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With infrared-powered PC synchronization features, polyphonic ringtones, a speakerphone and support for AT&T Wireless Internet services, the GU87 is a powerful mobile companion.

Design
The phone features a sleek clamshell design with a 132 x 176 color display with 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary monochrome display that can display time, battery and signal strength, and more. The CIF-resolution (352x288) camera lens and self-portrait mirror is housed above this display. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. An infrared data transmission port is supplied for synchronization with a PC or other device. Lastly, a 2.5 mm standard headset jack is provided for handsfree headsets.

Calling Features
The GU87's built-in address book stores up to 200 contacts, with additional contacts storage available on the phone's SIM card. Picture ID allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. A number of polyphonic ringtones come preloaded and more ringtones can be downloaded from AT&T Wireless' mMode service. In addition to a discreet vibrate ringer mode, a built-in speakerphone makes handsfree conversations a breeze. Voice dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The GU87's built-in web browser lets you tap into 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 GU87 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar and an alarm clock. The GU87 supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard via infrared, meaning it can connect to an infrared-capable PC to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data.

Imaging and Entertainment
With the GU87's built-in camera, you can take and send pictures via MMS or transfer them to your computer via infrared. The camera features a 2x digital zoom for close-up shots. For mobile gamers, the phone supports games written on the Java platform. One game, Herding Sheep, ships with the phone and more are available via the mMode service.

Vital Statistics
The Panasonic GU87 weighs 3.63 ounces and measures 3.84 x 1.93 x 0.91 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 150 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Panasonic GU87 handset, battery charger, lithium-ion battery. ... Read more

Features

• Large color screen with up to 65,536 colors (132x176 pixels)
• Comes with an integrated digital camera
• Tri-band GSM world phone supports GSM 1900 and one or both of the European frequency bands
• Phonebook carries up to 200 contacts
• Phone supports wireless Internet (WAP) and text messaging

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

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 (40)

It's good, not great
I bought this phone around 5 months ago. So far it works fine as a phone and let's me surf the internet without any problems. However, as a PDA it could be better. The screen has gotten a few dead pixels and the camera just plain sucks. I sync this phone to my powerbook, and I preferred using the mail and calendar programs from apple. That has been a mistake. I keep losing phone numbers and my appointments don't sync correctly. If you choose to use the palm desktop you should not have any problems but if you want to use the programs from other companies....good luck.
Still, it is a pretty good phone pda, and I know that had I chosen to use palm desktop I would not have had any problems, but the reason that I bought this phone and not an ipaq was precisely because its supposed to be compatible with apple computer programs.
If I had a choice now I would have boughta top of the line ipaq and used MS Outlookfor my schedules and emails.

Great phone, but don't use AT&T.Use Sprint PCS!

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

better than ever!!!
wow what a phone.I have had my treo for 6 weeks, and I must say it is the best phone on the market. I have had the nokia 6800,3300 and the hp 610, blackberry 7520. and the sleek motorola razr.this phonw also supercedes the blackberry.I like the syncing feature.the best feature is the madden 2005 game you can buy on PALMONE.COM.there are so many features they are unexplainable.I have just downloaded some AOL software for it and it is amzing.I can sign on to AOL and check email and im's. I love it.and the browser feature is sooooo nice.I can bid on ebay, check out just about any website available.and guess what......i am on my TREO RIGHT NOW!!!!!I AM SURFING AMAZON ON THE TREO AS I TYPE.you can type lightning fast, and get things done... PERIOD!!!IT IS A THING OF BEAUTY.

I love this thingy!
I bet you can tell that I'm not a REAL techie. I just love cool gadgets. I love my Treo. I received it as a gift with the ATT service attached. I had to go and convert it to accept my T-mobile SIM card but that was easy, and now it works great. It takes better pictures than the Sony Ericsson t610 camera-phone I used to have. And I like that when you sync it the pictures automatically save to your desktop. I don't have to remember to send them to myself and save them.
The phone reception that I get in the Bay Area using T-mobile is actually better with the Treo than with the Sony. That surprised me because I read reviews knocking the reception.
The pda function works great for me as well. I use the Pylon software, and my calendar is in Lotus Notes. I haven't signed up yet for internet access because I'm an internet junkie and I'm afraid of huge bills for surfing all the live-long day.
I only miss one thing from my previous device: the "old phone" ring tone.

dont buy it
I have had the phone for less then one year and have had to get two replacements.The last time it took Palm One 3 weeks to get me my new replace.Think about this I paid $500.00 for a phone and for almost one month I could not use it.The reception is very poor.I would shop around for a different phone.

Signed with out a phone ... 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

Features

• Thinnest phone on the market
• Fully supports 3rd generation voice and data
• Voice-activated dialing (20-entry storage)
• Equipped for ringer and image downloads
• Includes lithium-ion battery, AC adapter and user documentation