Features

• Phone features a rotating folder design where the upper half can be rotated, allowing the phone to be closed with the display facing out
• Color display with 260,000 colors (128x160 pixels)
• Integrated rotating digital camera with flash
• Supports wireless Internet and text messaging
• Store more with internal phone book that manages up to 250 entries

Reviews (7)

Great phone but i wouldn't pay the retail price
The phone is great.The signal strength was always strong.The battery life was good and lasted pretty long being that I'm always on the phone with my wife.The camera works great, no grainy pictures.Screen is big and clear.Calls are clear.

Now here comes the bad....
Although the phone is great and I still love it, it began to go stupid on me as the months went by.Ringtones that were deleted mysteriously reaappearred and some assigned ones played different tones.You can't see who's calling you unless the screen is flipped open, but that lets the screen get scratched up.Ringtones are low because they play from the receiving speaker.Flash doesn't do anything.You will never use the phone with it's flash because the barrel pointed its way is useless.Voice dial is only a feature for the visual impaired because it takes about 2 minutes to make a call without it.Sometimes I would end up calling the wrong person, the numbers cross with different names...crazy.I love this phone and just would wish for samsung to make it better.It would've been great if they had included a speaker on the outside of the phone as well like verizon's version so you can talk with the phone flipped either way and have louder ringtones.

POOR PHONE.... POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
Okay... I have had this phone for over a year and these are my perrels with this good-features crappy-designed phone.

-Atenna: Within about three months, there was an internal problem with the phone and my atenna broke off. I should have taken it in right there to get a new phone but I figured the hell with it,I get alright reception anyways.

-Scratching: First 3 weeks I got the phone it scratched very easily from just normal usage of phone and after about 2 months the paint was was chipping at the sides.

-Creaking: After about 5 months the rotating camera would creakin and catch on the track - same with the swivel screen.

-Detaching Top Portion: At about 12 months the top swivel screen would get looser and looser just from using the phone and the special swivel feature.Screen went totally black... would not go back to normal. Called to get a new phone or ANYTHING AT ALL and got told there was nothing and I have to buy a new phone.

It is a terrible design that breaks and falls apart within a year... and Sprint has terrible customer service. You pay $250 dollars for the thing for it to just break in a year by a faulty design. I would have purchased insurance on the phone but it was NEVER offered to me. Highly discourage this phone without insurance or extended warranty.

Flimsy, cumbersome, and just plain lousy
This phone is crap, I'm sorry.I had the VGA 1000 which I was very satisfied with. I lost the phone and got the A600 as a replacement.

The 1st thing that disappointed me was it has no external screen.If u want to know who's calling, u have to have a specific ringtone assigned or flip it open to see.

The screen thingy swivels at a 180 degree angle but it wound up detaching itself to the point where the screen would not work. Another thing that pissed me off was that the charger wouldn't stick in.I had to prop the phone upright so that it could charge.How ghetto is that?!

I replaced that phone and wanted to get a VGA1000 again but under the equiptment replacement program, i could only get what was in stock.How convenient.Another A600 was sent to me and the same thing happened again!I didn't even swivel it but it detached on its own.I started noticing how the screen would start to die on me.I would press a button and nothing would happen on the screen.Sometimes I would unintentionally call a person.The flip thingy was so loose, u could shake it and it would rattle.Sooo ghetto.

Horrible battery life, takes forever to charge.Quite cumbersome due to the large internal screen but it should at least have an external screen to make up for it.Also, if u let the phone drop, even a small bang, the battery goes flying.The button to release the battery is too easy to push.

Dont' get this phone.It is flimsy and will only give you headaches.Get a VGA100 which shares the same easy menu but has an external screen.

da bomb phone by Kevin Nolan (Babe Magnet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
This phone is the best! Everybody should get it. Great camera and it turns 360 degrees so you can close it and still see the time. It also has a vibrating ring tone so you can get it when it vibrates.

It is the bomb phone so get it If you read this im sure it helped so get the god dam phone [...]

Not Quite What It's Cracked Up To Be
Yes, the camera function is nice.But not worth the
price they're getting for this phone, considering the
other drawbacks.

One, as another customer said, the reception on
this phone is terrible.The worst I've had on any
cell phone I've ever had, bar none.

The revolving face-plate makes the phone somewhat
cumbersome and the faceplate scratches too easily
in my opinion; especially when you actually USE your
phone and carry it with you at all times.Despite my
best efforts, my faceplate was scratched within
about two weeks and no amount of polishing has
helped.

It's hard to hear from this phone, something about
the design of the earpiece I feel like I've always
got the phone somehow in the wrong position on
my ear, but however I change it, I still can't
hear from the phone well.

Again as another customer stated, the phone takes
forever to do things.Definitely an exercise in patience.

An "okay" phone, but in my opinion not at all
worth the amount of money I had to pay for it.
I like Samsung products in general, but this one
could surely use some improvement! ... Read more

Amazon.com

In terms of performance and functionality, the Sanyo 4500 is arguably the best phone we have encountered. The sleek, well-designed 4500 has plenty of features, including voice-activated dialing and a voice memo recorder, that aren't available in most premium phone models.

Out of the box, we were impressed with its sleek, robust construction, alluring silver finish, and intuitive controls. The 4500 also boasts dual-band/dual-mode electronics, unsurpassed talk and standby times, and sophisticated functionality including Web access, e-mail and two-way SMS capabilities.

At 5.3 (H) by 1.7 (W) by 1.1 (D) inches and weighing just 5 ounces, the 4500 is sturdy and a bit trimmer than its competitors. We could easily operate the side-mounted volume controls while on a call, and we effortlessly placed calls and navigated the Web with one hand. The headphone jack, located just above the volume controls, allowed us to hook up a hands-free kit and stash the 4500 in our pocket while we conducted conversations. We aren't fans of retractable antennas--as they are prone to damage--but we used the 4500 for several weeks without any complaints or breakage. And while the 4500 doesn't have an infrared modem, you can sync it with your computer using a standard data cable connection kit.

The six-line screen (five text lines, one icon line) and blue backlit display allow for seamless navigation through the 4500's bountiful menu selections. Using the four-way navigational button, you can peg through the following menu selections: Call History, Messages, Phonebook, Roaming (where you can activate a safeguard against placing or receiving accidental roaming calls), Wireless Web, Calendar, Environment (so you can match the phone's alerts to your surroundings), Sounds, Display (enter your own personal greeting or adjust screen settings), Security, Setup, Special (access to the calculator and two weird games--Crab Catch and Slot Machine), Voice Service, and Keyguard. One caveat: The games, especially Slot Machine, gulp battery life. Fortunately, a travel charger, which fully rejuiced our sample model in about 45 minutes, is included.

The 4500's design is rounded out by a well-spaced keypad, OK and CLR buttons for menu prompts, Talk and End buttons to place and end calls, a lavender Speaker button (for voice-activated calls), and a speaker located on the back of the phone.

Hands down, the voice-activated features are the heart of this phone. It was a cinch to set up voice tags and establish a list of 30 friends and associates we could call with voice-activated dialing. While our sample 4500 handled single names better than full names, we never had trouble getting the phone to recognize first names. Once we set up voice tags, all we needed to do was press the Speaker button, say the name of the person we wanted to call, and the 4500 handled the rest.

The voice memo recorder was just as useful. Instead of scrambling for Post-it notes or our PDA, we saved our to-do lists, important numbers, and reminders in the 4500's memory. An added bonus: when playing messages back, you have the option of listening to them over the earpiece or main speaker. You can even attach a voice ringer to any number in voice dial memory. This was a little tricky to figure out, but we never had to crack the owner's manual for assistance.

And the minibrowser is just as functional and organized. The 4500 has quick access to all your favorite sites as well as news, weather, stock, and entertainment updates. Again, the phone's superb navigational controls made surfing the wireless Internet a joy, and we can't say that about all Web-enabled phones. One question that remains unanswered, though: Why do you have to go so far into the options to enter your own URL?

Like most phones of its kind, the 4500 supports carrier-dependent features such as caller ID, call forwarding, three-way calling, and call forwarding. And, with its 300-name phone book and 200 SMS capacity, the 4500 further cemented its status as an ideal business communication tool.

The phonebook also has labels for your different contacts. We tagged most of our phone book entries, whether they were our colleagues, friends' mobile or pager numbers, fax numbers, or roommates. Organizing short text messages was just as easy: We assigned a folder for each contact and stowed messages in their respective folders.

Other baseline features include a T9 predictive keypad; eight speed-dial locations; 10-number incoming, outgoing, and missed call logs; built-in vibrating alert; and 10 different ringer selections, including voice alert, which announces the name of the person calling.

With its event calendar, to-do list, calculator, and series of different alarms, the 4500 doubles as a PDA. And the phone has plenty of other noteworthy features to boot.

If the 4500 is unable to find a carrier signal after 15 minutes of searching, a power-save feature is automatically activated. Press any key, and the phone starts to look for a signal again. For your own sanity, whenever the phone is in power-save mode a message is displayed on the screen. Also, if you dig in the phone book, you'll find direct lines to 411, roadside assistance, and account info. You also find a pause feature that enables you to successfully preprogram voice mail or credit card call numbers.

The 4500 also offers advanced security features. You can lock both the phone itself (to prevent outgoing calls, except to emergency numbers) and the keypad (to prevent accidental calls if the phone is in your backpack), set different call restrictions, erase your call logs, or store numbers in a secret location. Furthermore, if your phone is lost or stolen, a special feature lets you erase personal information and lock the phone by sending a SMS message from your PC, PDA, or other device.

The lithium-ion battery is rated for up to four hours of talk time and 288 hours of digital standby time. Our sample 4500 (outfitted with a Sprint PCS account) sipped battery power; it held a call for four hours and 15 minutes and it lasted over 12 days in standby mode. You read that correctly: our 4500 was left on for almost two weeks before the battery gave out.

Whether you're a businessperson who needs a thorough mobile communications device or someone merely looking for a cool new phone for everyday use, the 4500 is ideal for people who aren't impressed by the norm. --Thom Arno

Pros:

• Excellent functionality and style
• Voice-activated dialing
• Voice memo recorder
• Web enabled
• PIM functions
• Organized, intuitive menus
• Unparalleled battery performance

• Retractable antennas break easily
• Supports only two languages, English and Spanish

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 in formation only. Many variables, including carrier signal strength at your location, signal consistency (including incoming a nd outgoing calls), display and ringer settings, and battery charging methods and history, will affect performance. When han dset manufacturers and mobile phone carriers list talk-time and standby-time ratings, they usually include disclaimers aboutvariable performance and often refer to the times they publish as maximum times. Some quote expected battery life ranges, a nd in this case you're probably safe to assume you'll experience at least the minimum rated range. Note that manufacturers o f dual-mode digital and analog handsets publish battery-life rates for both digital and analog modes, because analog mode co nsumes 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 ph one's battery according to the manufacturer's directions. To test digital phone talk time, we turned the phone on, establish ed a digital carrier signal, dialed a number in our test lab, and, when the call rang through, took the receiving phone's ha ndset off the hook. When all went well, we didn't do anything else except record the time when the phone died. In a couple o f cases, the phones lost the signal and dropped the calls. If we were right there and could redial, we did so immediately an d continued running the test. Otherwise, we halted the test, recharged the battery, and started the test over. Assuming cons istent carrier signal strength, this test should represent best-case talk time. And it's worth noting that several phones' t alk-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. Because no outgoingor incoming calls occurred during testing and because the phone was not moved, this method should represent best-case stand by time, again assuming consistent carrier signal strength. ... Read more

Features

• This high-end CDMA clamshell phone is the first to add Push-To-Talk functionality
• Equipped with a VGA still resolution (640 x 480 pixels) camera with flash and video light -- can also record video clips up to 15 seconds
• Includes LCD color display
• Features voice dialing, speakerphone, and call screening
• Phone book can carry up to 500 numbers total -- plus email and web addresses

Reviews (55)

PLEASE READ!! THIS WILL EXPLAIN LOWER REVIEWS!!
Quick review: ONLY buy this phone if it is hardware version 2.01 or higher. The original hardware version (1.01) is full of bugs and problems, and is NOT worth your money. It's JUNK. The NEW version (2.01) is AWESOME, and you will love it, and get good reception where others are searching for signal. This new phone is by far the best cell phone I've ever owned (no joking), and I've had 15-20 phones at least. The camera is good for a phone built in, the video camera is cool, and I love the unlimited Vision service. The PTT (radio/walkie-talkie) is cool to, but seems overpriced to me, but you don't HAVE to have that service just b/c the phone is ready for it. In all, I have NO COMPLAINTS about this phone. For more explanation, keep reading. If I've already answered you're questions, you can stop reading now. Ok, the first scp-5500 I had was a refurb, sent to me to replace a defect 5300. Keep in mind the scp-5500 and VM-4500 are IDENTICAL, no matter what anyone else says. Here's the main thing to keep in mind when deciding to purchase this phone: the original hardware version (which is usually the silver ones) are loaded with bugs. When I first got my original 5500, it was ok, but gradually got worse and worse reception over time, until it got to the point that I could not get signal unless I hooked up to an external antenna. I was at the point that I hated the phone and was ready to disconnect service with sprint. I had the handset into a sprint store to have it serviced by a sprint technician 3 times within a month, and all they would tell me was that they reflashed the software, and the phone should be better. Never hapened. Even though the phone was under warranty AND I had the additional handset insurance, they would do nothing but order me another REFURBISHED phone. The sprint representative I was dealing with told me they would normally give me a new phone in this case, but they were out of stock. Another customer next to me asked about the EXACT same phone, and it was magically in stock. I finally went to another store, and explained my problems and anger with Sprint in general to a representative there, who had my phone looked at by a sprint technician, and gave me a BRAND NEW PHONE a minute later. The NEW hardware version, 2.01 absolutely ROCKS!! I get signal where others have nothing, the phone has exceptional sound, I cannot complain about this phone at all except for the battery life. I use my cell phone A LOT however, probably much more so than most people, so I have ordered an extended battery. The normal phone user would most likely have no problems with this phone. Bottom line: under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you buy a phone that is the original hardware version. ONLY get hardware version 2.01 or higher. You WILL love it!! I would highly recommend the holster from a Sprint store (yes, they're $20 instead of $5 at the mall, but they hold the phone much better), the car charger of course, and the data cable. You can hook the phone up to your laptop via the data cable, and if you have the Vision service (which you should), you can surf the 'net for FREE! I LOVE THAT!!!

Finally a Phone that Lasts
I purchased this phone up around Dec 2003, and as of Feb 2005 this phone is just as fabulous as it was the first day of purchase! I've had many phones over the years and I never considered myself rough or tough on my cell but somehow after 3-4 months the phone became utterly useless making me regret getting the "deal" phone. You know the phone that just happens to be on sale and is practically the same price as it would take for a pair of movie tickets.

I found with other phones dropped signals grew rampant shortly after purchase, and battery life decreased to about 2 short length phone calls. But with this phone, the standby power lets this phone last up to atleast 2 days full power, so I can actually make phone calls while not at home tied to the base or in the car connected to the charger!

I personally don't feel that I needed a camera or even worse video capabilities with my cell BUT I need a speakerphone. I'm not a fan of headsets, and since it's now against the law (in my area of the country) to drive with a phone in the drivers hand, the speakerphone option is excellent. This cell totally delivers with the speaker, and 90% of the time the person on the other side of the call doesn't even realize that they're on speaker! Plus they can actually understand what you're saying even if you're not close!

Sadly I wish they hadn't discontinued this phone. It's a beautiful phone with the crystal clear screen. Quite a preformer a year later!

Not Worth It!
The phone has a ton of features and if it worked as it is supposed to, it would be a great phone.I was pulled in by the blue color.However, the phone has major power issues.My first one kept losing power and cutting off as if the battery had been disconnected.The second, a refurbished replacement, would not take a charge...so after two days with that one, I'm off to get a third one.There are cheaper phones that are much more reliable, and that you will be more satisfied with.

Best Phone so far !!!!
In terms of performance and fun, the Sanyo 4500 is clearly the best phone I have ever owned (so far).
I am the "gadget" type of person who if forced to label my personal "bad habits" I would label the number one habit as being a "tech freak" , I have owned at least 10 cellphones over the past 6 years and the VM4500 is simply the best. This is the 1st phone that I have ever owned that I liked (nearly) everything about it,for the longest I have wanted a phone (since the old motorola startacs) with a loud ringer , my past 3 phones all had terribly low ringers on them (even after trying some of the ringer downloads).I believe the best feature on this phone is the speakerphone , it is a serious convienience to have this feature to simply eliminate having to have the phone up to your head (when put on hold or checking voicemails while driving) and like the other reader stated the speaker phone is nice and loud (no,I do not have a hearing problem :) I simply need the volume louder when in the car to get over the road noise).Personally speaking , I think the dark blue color is awsome !! The battery life is very good although I purchased a slighly heavier aftermarket battery that after frequent usage for several hours had lost only one bar of power. Personally speaking I love using the readylink feature (Sorry Nextel users , I have had both and Sprints is MUCH more user friendy).The camera/Video on the VM45OO I would rate as good to very good (but not excellent) the picture quality is much nicer than my previous Verizon Phone and Sprint's unlimited online storage site is awsome ! Signal quality I would rate as very good to excellent , after 4 months of (Heavy) usage I have had only had 3 dropped calls ,which in my opinion it is just as reliable as the Verizon service that I was previously with for 3 years , I might also add that I have noticed somewhat of a link between people who get a lot of dropped calls and lower priced phones , regardless of the carrier the cheaper phones tend to drop more calls. If I had to list something that I really dont like about this phone I would have to say the location of the earphone jack which is located on the lower left side of the phone (this works against you when you use an earbud and place the phone in your pocket) ,Thats it for now (Ive already got my eye on the MM-7400 by Sanyo) Thanks for reading !

Phone Okay, Sprint Not and Combined No Good.
The phone is okay, but for the price it is not. Many phones now a days have similiar feature to this Sanyo VM4500, but alot cheaper with better carriers.My experience with sprint has been terrible.Even with their new investment of improving their network and service, it is pretty much still no good.You hear hissing in the background and the connectivity bars are all misleading.You can have 4 bars and still have it "digitally roam" and the dropped calls are just annoying.I think it's always better to go with Verizon.
- tech saavy a.j. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Sprint cell phone service, the sleek silver Nokia 3588 sports CDMA2000 1X technology for high-speed data transmission, a large, high-resolution color display, a built-in GPS (global positioning system), and much more.

Using the new open standard CDMA2000 1X chipset solution, this phone can offer peak data transfer rates of 3-5 Mbps and a typical throughput rate of 1 Mbps in a 1.25 MHz frequency channel. It also lets users perform two high-value tasks at once, such asdownloading e-mail from a corporate server while talking on another line, so you can maximize your time even when you're not at your desk.

As a phone, the 3588 provides voice dialing for up to 25 numbers, voice commands for up to 8 menu items, plus up to one minute's worth of memo recording. You can also choose from 45 enhanced musical MIDI ring tones, and download up to 10 more from the Web using the phone's internal wireless modem.

As an organizer, the 3588 lets users enjoy a 500 contact phonebook, with multiple numbers and text entries per contact, and a full calendar that lets you save meeting, birthday, and other reminder information. You can also synchronize your phone book, calendar, and to-do list with your PC using Nokia 3588i PC Suite (which requires data cable DKU-5, sold separately). There's even an alarm clock with snooze, and a vibrating alert.

For quick written communication, this phone provides text messaging and predictive text entry. It also includes a nifty GPS device that lets location-based emergency services find you. And, as on most new Nokia phones, it's TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatible, providing hearing aid support with the LPS-4 loopset (not included). For the color-coordinated, Nokia also offers a variety of Xpress-on color covers (sold separately) so you can change both the front and back plate color of your phone.Three video games are included with this phone: Sky Diver, Racket, and Bowling.

The Nokia 3588 measures 4.68 x 1.96 x .92 inches, and weighs 4.1 ounces. Its 1000 mAH Li-Ion Battery is rates at up to 3 hours digital talk time and up to 12 days digital standby time. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Color LCD 96 x 65 display with changeable fonts so you can change your preferred view
• Customizable profiles let you set ringing options, tones, volume, vibrating alert, message alert tone, keypad tones, and warning tones for all calls or caller groups based on your preference
• Assign up to 500 entries with multiple contact numbers
• Receive numeric and text messages in areas that offer messaging services
• Includes Alarm clock, Calendar, Voice recorder (1 minute), Calculator, and Stopwatch

Reviews (26)

works great, but don't dropt it
I've had this phone for over a year and I really like it. Having never been partial to flip phones, I can appreciate this Nokia's features. The color screen is very nice and all of the features are easy to use. The keylock is a simple two-button sequence though I do wish it had a timer for the keylock like my old phone. It has a lot of useful features, like a calculator, organizer, stopwatch and alarm, but the three games it has are too lame to play.

The customizable features are nice, but lacking in variety. This isn't the ideal phone for a guy. You're few options are pretty girly. The ringtones also lack something to be desired, but there are a few decent ones.

The battery life is pretty good, nothing special, but definitely not bad. It gets me through the average day without problems and sometimes lasts for several days.
My parents, sisters, and husband all got fancy Samsung flip phones with cameras and all the toys, and I must say mine works better. The battery lasts MUCH longer and the recpetion is MUCH better.

The downside to this cute phone is the case. It's made of very weak plastic that cracked in a few months. Also, if you're thinking about getting a different case for it, DON'T! Once you take it off, it will keep slipping off. It never attaches firmly again, and neither does the new case you bought. I've read this in other reviews too. Because of this, the last time I dropped it the back piece popped off and the battery flew out. Now my phone has issues. Drat.

Overall, it's a great phone, if you're content with the simpler things in life. Who really uses the camera on thier phone anyway? I just reccommend buying a protective case for it and leaving it on and don't drop the delicate thing.

Slow, annoying, fragile, heavy, and bulky...
1.) Slow - If you want to check your missed calls list, this phone feels compelled to inform you whether or not there are any new calls in the list...it does this for about 20 seconds.Of course, it will take you half a second to read the message...and you probably don't care about what it says.

2.) Annoying - Ever had anyone scream in your ear?That's a sensation I get from this phone on a regular basis.It has the nice ability to attach a voice tag to a phone number...a useful feature...when it works.About 80% of the time, it recognizes the number I ask for, the other 20% it lets me know that it doesn't understand...by screeching (next to my head).Want to know what that feels like with your phone?Turn the ringer up to the highest setting, hold the phone next to your ear, call your phone.Not pleasant.

Add to this the fact that when you're searching one of the numerous menus on the phone (menus that have at least 5 items in them), the menu system uses up a whole screen to display one line of text.It has three lines available to it...but it uses one.What's next?What did you just pass?Go back and look, can't find out another way!

3.) Fragile - My phone is cracked.Why you ask?Because I took off the battery cover.Why did you take off the battery cover you ask?Because I wanted to write this review and that was the only way to find out the model number.

4.) Heavy - Speaks for itself...the phone weighs way too much.

5.) Bulky - Again, like heavy, speaks for itself.

My recommendation: buy a better phone.This one will only make you cry at night.

Worth paying more for something else.
I bought this phone about a year ago and have been using it ever since, on the Sprint PCS network, to replace an old TP2100.The first time I bought it, the phone was defective, so I had to get it replaced after a few days.I liked the phone okay at first, but I really wish I can go back in time and buy a better phone.

Several issues:
*mediocre reception.
*rather bulky and unattractive.
*cheap feel, cheaply made, cheap materials.
*screen not easily visible in bright sunlight.
*battery life marginal.

I will go into a little detail about a few things.I get okay reception on this phone.It is NOT GOOD reception.The phone will work in areas where there is a good signal, but in areas with a marginal signal, such as my apartment, the phone will drop calls left and right, and fade in and out about 5 seconds of every minute (this is outside, so interference from the building is not the cause).In my residence, I use my husband's Sanyo, as it gets an excellent signal, and doesn't drop nearly as many calls.I have had Sprint check out the phone, and they say it is working correctly.I can only assume it is the poor quality of the phone that is to blame.

The phone is quite big for what I would expect from a modern phone, with no camera.In a small purse, it takes up a lot of room.What is more important is that the phone is cheaply made, and has a cheap feel to it.It's made out of rather flimsy plastic.I dropped the phone once onto concrete from about 3 feet up, and the antenna head got a crack in it and a corner of the phone got serious scratches.Also, the screen can be difficult to read in bright sunlight, but it's quite bright otherwise.

As far as battery life goes, it's not that great.I've gone to bed with the battery half full and have woken up to a dead phone.I believe the poor reception in my immediate area is to blame, as the phone searches for a signal and that takes battery time.Talk time is decent.

Pros:
*LOUD ringer
*lots of features, but I rarely use them.

Great free phone for Sprint customers.
This is an excellent choice for Sprint to use when enrolling new customers for service.It is the free option for most new customers and it has been excellent after a year of ownership.I love how it lights up when someone is calling which helps to really find the phone quickly when you are in the dark.If you have the phone in a purse it really makes it easy to find due to this fact.The Nokia phone seems to be tougher to me than the Samsung phones at the Sprint store also.So my only issue with the phone is the fact that since it is not a flip phone the keypad must be locked before I drop the phone in my pants pocket.This can be annoying if you get used to owning a flip phone before moving to the Nokia.

AVOID THIS PHONE - NOT EVEN IF THEY GIVE IT AWAY
I bought two of these phones to use with Sprint PCS.My wife's phone locked up (GPS failure) after only two months of use.After an hour of arguing at the store it was reluctantly replaced.My phone now has the same failure after only six months of use.I'm switching to another company's phone next week and will never use a Nokia product again. ... Read more

Features

• Large color display supports 65,000 colors
• Supports downloading personalization features Megatones and Wallpapers
• Comes equipped with a powerful mobile version of AOL Instant Messenger
• Equipped with embedded picture messaging, which allows you to receive picture messages from other T-Mobile camera phones
• Dual Band GSM 900 / GSM 1900

Reviews (39)

Worst Phone Ever!
Maybe I just got the un-luck of the draw, but this phone has been a headache to me for the past seven or eight months. The first problem that developed is that it would send incoming calls straight to my voicemail and never tell me that I had missed a call. So I traded the phone off the warranty. The second problem is that the phone would turn off and on again every time I tried to answer an incoming call. Another trade with the warranty. Then the phone would turn off and on again whenever I got a text message. Another warranty trade. Then my phone deleted contacts out of my phonebook and completely froze up half a dozen times. I have traded this phone off the warranty four times and T-Mobile keeps sending me the same phone. It's enough to make me miss the days of my LG1200 with Sprint. T-Mobile's customer service has been amazing, this particular phone stinks. Or maybe I've just been getting all the broken Samsungs from T-Mobile. Not only that, but sometimes the calls don't go through. There's not even a ringtone when you try and call someone. Then at least 3 times I have been talking to someone and hearing my own voice echo back to me. I don't know if these are phone problems or service provider problems, but I would steer everyone away from this particular phone. I've heard other Samsungs work great. Get one of those.

Great battery life, low voice quality
Some say the voice quality is good, but compared to a Nokia, the x105's call quality actually sounds quite boomy and muffled. But the battery life is excellent. I can often make it a whole work week without recharging the phone.

good basic sturdy

Basic good phone
Sturdy - dropped a couple times
Good reception and sound quality (just don't hold it by the top of the phone)
good battery life
Cheap-was able to get money back after rebates, bought from a non-corporate t-mobile store.

Favorite phone by far of my sony ericson and Motorola.

Make sure you use the given headset, other non-brand seems to give me whirring noise while I'm talking, very annoying.

Compact & Convenient Phone
I bought this phone from T-mobile, and i found this phone is really a good choice. My first phone is Sony Erricson T216, it is also small, but not so convenient to use.

Pros:
1. It is compact
2. very convenient to use
3. very good quality LCD
4. good quality of voice

Cons:
1. It is not convenient for infred connection
2. Games are not so interesting.

In all, if you just want a good & connevient phone, this is a good one.

Albert
FL

Versatile little phone for very cheap.
I've had this phone for about 7 months now. I got the phone practically for free ($19.99) by ordering at TMobile's site and signing up for a year plan @ 39.99 for 1000 minutes, Nights and weekends free!I couldnt get a better deal because I dont believe in rebates as I never got one back in the mail :(.

For the price, (Very important that one weight what you get for the amount paid), feature wise this phone is fantastic.

(+) mulitple alarms (Morning Call, Daily and Once Alarm) all ofwhich can power on the phone if it is turned off when the event occurs,
(+)To do List
(+)a calendar (with Alarms).
(+)It is a dual band phone 900/1900 which is great because it'll work in the caribbean when I go down (most islands use 900 GSM band).
(+)You can send MMS and SMS messages without a problem though phone does not take pictures.
(+)Fantastic no scratch LCD screen. Very sharp and colors are bright and vibrant under most light conditions. No scratch is essential for a non fliptop phone.
(+)Keys light up when phone rings making it easy to find in the dark.
(+) Very cool flashing light indicator that flash red(or green) when you have a new text message or voice mail.
(+) Durable! I have dropped this phone on the pavement many times, voice quality, signal everything has held nice.
(+) OK battery life ... about 3-4 hours talk time, 7 days standyby before batteries drain.
(+) Very good reception -- and no anntena to boot
(+) Very stylish looking... looks better on you than in pictures actually.
(+) Very light and small.
(+) Polyphonic Ringtones.

BUT ...
(-) Phone slips easily out your hand ... or from your pocket onto the floor.
(-) Vibrate could be stronger.
(-) Crappy Ringtones out the box, Luckly you get the TMobile ringtone as a default because the rest just takes up space on the phone.You can download cool ones via the site -- including the Mega Tones that have words and melody.
(-) Vibrate + Melody not as neat as could be. It Vibrates twice and then the volume on your selected melody goes up so slowly that you end up missing the call because you couldnt get it out your pocket in time.
(-) Slow menus -- deleting Text messages can be a slow and painful process.

For the amount of money paid I feel like I got the better end of the deal.I love this phone -- it serves it's purpose which is to keep me in contact with people constantly and help organise my life just a little with its calendar and alarm.I can't comment about web features since I opted out of getting this option on my plan. ... Read more

Amazon.com

The petite T720i fits in a pocket but still offers some big features, such as a large, color screen; GPRS data transfer that supports EMS, SMS Chat, and MMS; and downloadable games, graphics, and ring tones. Possibly the most exciting feature of the T720i, however, is the included digital camera attachment, which lets you take photos from the phone itself and wirelessly send picture messages.

This phone has a sleek metallic gray exterior and a delicate clamshell design that requires a little more care than Motorola’s more rugged phones, such as the V66. When the cover is closed, an external LCD screen conveniently displays the date, time, and caller ID, plus signal and battery strength. When the flip phone is opened, the stunning 4,096-color screen is revealed.

The 7- to 9-line screen is a large enough palette to take advantage of some of the phone’s key features, such as viewing photos, surfing the Web, or playing rich Java 2-powered games. (MotoGP is included, but more are downloadable from Motorola’s Web site.) A button centered just under the screen takes you to the main menu, which has an intuitive iconic interface. This button is flanked by two other navigational buttons and another round, multi-directional button below helps you navigate through the menu or get right into four different features from the main screen according to your preference. Buttons are well-spaced but the multi-directional joystick-like button was a little bit difficult to control, even for small fingers.

The T720i was one of the easiest phones to set preferences for that we’ve encountered. We programmed all of our buttons to go to the features we used the most and found it very handy. In addition, we customized the color of the main screen to pacific blue, a color choice that offered the best contrast, and set our screen saver to an EMS file of a devil. For our ring tone, we chose Deep Purple’s "Smoke on the Water," which, with the rich harmonies of polyphonic ringers, sounded almost like the original. The phone comes loaded with 50 different ring tones, so you can choose a more conservative ring or download additional choices.

The sound during calls was a little bit tinny but not overly so. Our tests of the voice-activated dialing proved excellent. We recorded the name of our contact with a child screaming in the background and the phone still detected the contact’s name later in a quiet room and dialed her number. The 720i holds up to 500 phone book entries, which is a large amount for the average caller. However, phone numbers and email addresses for one contact are stored as separate entries, filling up those 500 slots much more quickly. While a small letter icon designates which of your two entries is the email address, we still found it confusing.

We sent a text message from the 720i to a friend from our address book and got a quick response, confirming that data transfer was fast. Inputting the message was tedious, but the phone includes a handy list of 10 Quick Notes with common text phrases, such as "Where is the meeting?" and "I am late and will be there in __ minutes." You can even compose and save your own phrases to save time on keying them in.

The hot feature on this phone is its ability to take photos using the camera attachment. The picture-taking feature seems more fun than functional, but might be appealing for professionals such as home inspectors or insurance adjusters who need a cell phone and lightweight camera for their work. The camera snaps onto the bottom of the phone and has an 180-degree rotating lens to photograph everything from shoes to sky and store them as jpeg images in 640 x 480 resolution. It stores up to 48 pictures at a time, which you can then e-mail to friends or view on the T720i’s color screen as a photo album or slideshow. The only downside is that the digital camera shares memory with other digital applications on the phone, so storage space is limited.

Overall we think this is a great phone for early adopters who want all the most recent innovations in one phone—Web access, Java 2 games, MMS, and a digital camera. It’s great for business use but the hip features will likely appeal more to the social cell phone user. --Cristina Vaamonde

Pros:

• Separate camera attachment for taking photos and sending picture messages
• Fast GPRS data transfer
• Java 2 for playing graphically enriched games
• Easy to customize

Cons:

• Phone number and Web address for one contact are separate entries in phone book
• Camera attachment shares phone’s digital memory

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

• Internal display of 7-9 lines, 4096 graphic colors, 120 x 160 pixels
• High quality audio features real musical ringtones
• Downloadable applications such as games, graphics, and images help create your own unique experience
• Email pictures wirelessly right from your phone to any e-mail address
• Includes camera attachment, battery, headset, charger and user documentation

Reviews (1)

double-check with your carrier that it works in YOUR country
I gave this baby **** stars rather than ***** because it COSTS an
amount which could feed a 3rd world village for a spell. Motorola
makes it, so you KNOW it's well-made. Beware: although this phone
might work over the T-Mobile network stateside (48 US states), it
does NOT work within the USA over the Nextel network. Nextel does
recognize/enable it OVERSEAS, but not 'here' BEWARE BEWARE BEWARE
In case you do not know whether your carrier here or its partners
overseas allow this cell phone to work where you intend to use it
DOUBLE-CHECK with your carrier BEFORE you commit yourself to one.
Needless to say, get whatever assurance of same in w-r-i-t-i-n-g.
This way, you have a leg to stand on should you opt to terminate.
Now as to the guts and visible features of this useful Mot T720i:

Motorola T720i Phone with
Camera for T-Mobile

2003 CES Innovations Award Winner (for what that's worth...).

Attach the optional digital camera to your phone and let your pictures do the talking! The Motorola T720i proves that the best technological innovations carefully balance excitement and fun with convenience and simplicity of use.

Large, color screen and iconic user-interface
High quality audio features real musical ringtones. Listen to a sample
Downloadable applications such as games, graphics, and images help create your own unique experience (01)
For use on GSM 1900 MHz networks.

Featured Accessory: Customizable headset - sold separately.

Digital Camera Specifications:

Excellent low light performance for taking photos inside or on cloudy days
Capture and store pictures or send picture messages to email addresses(01) (sending pictures requires subscription to T-zone service)
Stores up to 48 photos (Digital camera shares memory with phone for all digital applications)
Selectable picture size
180-degree rotating lens
Shares battery with phone
Light and portable
Detailed Product Features

What you get:

Motorola T720i phone
Digital Camera
High Performance Battery
Travel Charger
Holster with Belt Clip
Lanyard and detachable key chain
User Manuals for phone and camera
One Year Limited Warranty

Optional Accessories:

Value Packs
All Accessories
Audio - Headsets and Speakers
Batteries and Battery Doors
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Products
Chargers
Connectivity and Data Kits
Downloads
In-Vehicle
Style - Cases, Holsters and Covers

footnotes (the large print giveth; the small print taketh away):
01 Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas.
12 Designed to synchronize with basic features of the initial release of many popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software and hardware products.
21 All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

The above ends the 'review' of the T-Mobile version; now for T720
built for consumption/use by the >international< Nextel community

Features - T720

Nextel Worldwide Service
*Allows for use of your U.S. phone number as you travel to over 90 countries
International (+) Dialing
*Connect to the international access code needed to call another country with the touch of the button
Integrated Multi-Service Capability
*Supports GSM Digital Cellular and Text and Numeric Paging
Multiple Languages
*Choose between English, French or Spanish menus
Phonebook
*500-entry capacity let you store multiple numbers (home, office, mobile) for your contacts
Datebook
*400-entry capacity lets you manage business and personal appointments and set automated alerts
VibraCallTM Alert
*Notifies you of incoming phone calls, messages and voice mail without a sound
Voice Activated Dialing
*Automatically dial up to 20 stored phone listings by pressing the Voice Key for two seconds and then speaking the name of the desired listing
Voice Notes
*Record and play back memos or phone calls up to two minutes
Personalization
*Allows you to reorder the main menu and change soft keys
Predictive Text Entry
*Allows you to enable Microsoft Word to activate iTAP Predictive Text Entry to improve speed and ease of text input on Phonebook, Datebook, and other ares that require text input. iTAP only requires one key tap per letter and will automatically complete words with fewer keystrokes.
Other Included Features
*Calculator, Last 20 Calls Sent and Received List, + Dialing, Call Timer

Included accessories
*OEM Standard Lithium Ion Battery 850 mAh
*OEM Standard Multi-Volt Travel Charger
*OEM Swivel Belt Clip
*UK and Euro Travel Adapters

Technical Specifications
*GSM Frequency: 900/1800 mhz
*Dimensions: 3.5" x 1.9" x 0.8"
*Weight: 3.7 ounces with OEM Standard Lithium Ion Battery 850 mAh
*OEM Standard Lithium Ion Battery
GSM ~290 minutes talk time
GSM ~ 170 hours stand-by
*Screen Display: 4096 Colors, 120x160 Pixel Resolution

footnote by Nextel:
1 Some services may not be available outside the U.S. Nextel National Network.
!--> T720 phone does NOT work on the U.S. Nextel National Network ... Read more

Product Description

Based on Motorola’s i90c phone, the i95cl offers some valuable upgrades that increase the functionality of the phone significantly. The new highlights include a full-color display with an eight-line screen, plus more memory to handle Java programs.

The phone is quite sturdy, but it sacrifices compactness for rugged design. Since it’s too big to fit in most pockets, the i95cl has a belt clip, but at almost 5 ounces it can weigh your belt down a bit. The retractable antenna has a durable feel, and the rubberized volume control and push-to-talk buttons on the side and speaker buttons on top are unlikely to break if the phone is dropped. Buttons on the i95cl’s interior are fairly flat but are spread apart so misdialing is not an issue. An LCD screen on the outside of the flip top is helpful for quickly checking time and date or for screening callers.

The phone was slow to power up (about 40 seconds), but considering the rich graphics, that’s to be expected. Upon start-up, the i95cl put us immediately into the message center. We had no text messages, but a voice mail from a colleague sounded crisp and clear. From the main menu, we easily accessed all of our settings without referring to the manual. The long eight-line, high-contrast screen with a large text and mellow, white backlighting made it easy to read our options from several feet away.

We set our background display to the American flag, (which looked impressive on the color screen), personalized our keys, and adjusted the ring. The i95cl has nine selectable ring styles—the usual tinny electronic-sounding rings--and 10 polyphonic musical files to choose from that sound almost orchestral compared to ring choices on most cell phones. After enjoying Pachebel’s Canon in D Major and Tchaikovsky’s "Waltz of the Flowers," we eventually settled on the "Star-Spangled Banner" for our ring.

The phone book holds multiple numbers for each person, and we had no problem entering a few friends. We set up voice-activated dialing for a few numbers as well, but found that giving a command with even a slight change in tone from the original voice recording caused the i95cl to reject our dialing request.

The i95cl’s Internet connection is one of the faster ones we’ve experienced, and Motorola has bumped up the memory and improved the processor and connectivity speed in this model. In addition to preset weather, financial, and shopping links, the phone lets users do Internet searches and send and receive two-way messages and e-mail (including instant messages with AIM).

The Java apps feature combined with the rich color screen was amazing to behold. Preinstalled apps include a calculator and two fairly sophisticated games. We found that Tiger Woods PGA Tour Wireless Golf has great graphics but is fairly slow and easy to win. The action-packed MotoGP motocross racing game played so well it felt almost like we were on a GameBoy. Subscribers to Nextel Wireless Web service can download additional Java applications from Nextel’s Web site or install custom apps from the Internet.

Motorola has increased the memory in the i95cl (since the release of its predecessor, the i90c) to handle robust Java applications—and it is a significant improvement. However, users still won’t be able to pack a whole lot of apps in there if they want to download a bunch of animated 3-D games. Each of the preexisting games takes up about 700-800 KB of data space and our phone comes with 1,479 KB of free space for new applications. That leaves room for only two additional games or several other business applications. In addition, Java apps share memory space with ring styles, wallpaper images, and voice records, so once users run out of space, they’ll have to start deleting some of these files. Still, this is a fairly recent breakthrough in cellular technology and the fact that Java apps can be stored at all is remarkable.

The i95cl also has the ability to function as a walkie-talkie, through a technology that Motorola and Nextel have been offering for years. Using Nextel Direct Connect, users can communicate with one person or a group via two-way radio. A PTT (push-to-talk) button on the left side of the phone, below the volume buttons, lets users talk without opening the phone or even removing the phone from their belt loop. The best part is that users don’t pay for minutes using the radio.

Overall, the slick features and conveniences on this phone far outweigh the issues with the bulky design. The multitude of communication options make the i95cl an ideal phone for business users who are communicating with employees both on site and long distance. --Cristina Vaamonde

Pros:

• Supports Java applications, including 3-D games
• Large full-color display with high-contrast screen
• More memory and faster processor than its predecessor (Motorola i90c)
• Fast Internet connectivity
• Doubles as two-way radio without using minutes

Cons:

• Bulky design
• Voice-activated dialing doesn’t always recognize commands
• Java apps share memory space with ring styles, wallpaper images, and voice records

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.

... Read more

Features

• Voice-activated dialing
• Speakerphone function for hands-free calling
• Includes Java-powered applications
• Wireless web enabled
• Includes 750mAh lithium-ion battery, travel charger and holster belt clip

Reviews (21)

i loved this phone
i had this phone for over a year, i loved it best phone i ever had, the only negative thing i can say is that the case is kinda weak and the holster holds the phone backwards so it doesnt break the external caller id if dropped, this means you have to take the phone out of the clip to answer the phone, unless you use speaker phone, id recommend this to anyone that wants nextel, best phone they had

Great color phone for Nextel users
I've been a Nextel customer for years for both business and personal use. I've used almost all lines of phones. The i95cl was my favorite until i830 came along. The i95 is good for casual and especially heavy business users. The color LCD screen is huge compared to i730 and i830. Apparently Nextel had to reduce screen size in order to reduce phone size. That is one thing I miss in i830. I never had a problem with i95 size since it weighs about 5 oz. Great phone and I could not believe Nextel would discontinue it. *Note: I have an extra i95 for sale. It was my personal phone and in very good condition with some scratches. It is fully operational, travel charger and holster, shipping in USA included for flat $120.00. I will accept paypal only. Please email me if interested at leel1@netscape.com.

nice phone
Great phone alot better then sprint! Setting it up with the 800 # Well let's say pack a LUNCH! It took me 4 hours on the phone, and six different people to get connected! They need alot of work on that! After all said and done great phone, great coverage, walkie talkie feature breaks up now and then, but is really quick talking back and forth.No alarm clock? would be nice! if had to activate again would take it to a nextel dealer to do it instead of calling it in! nice pic on colored screen, games look nice.thinking of an upgrade to the i730, GPS but no alarm clock? a full feature phone with GPS to take you anywhere but NO alarm clock to wake you upwhen your there? I go camping and 4 wheeling where the GPS would come in handy and so would the ALARM CLOCK! think they might get the message and make it a downloadablefeature! HOPE THIS HELPS!

very solid phone
first, this phone feels huge.I carry it in my pocket every day, but I wish it was half as thick.That said, I've had the phone for a little more than a year and it works perfectly.I've dropped it several times, left it in a hot car, etc and never had a problem.I did buy a second battery when I purchased the phone, and one of the two batteries died after about a year.I just charge it every 36 hours or so and I've usually got plenty of power.I use the Java apps, I use their browser, mostly to check movies, and I use it with a short cable to connect to my iPaq.Everything works great.But it still feels like a brick -- I heard a comedian say that cell phones are the only thing men will brag about theirs being smaller...

THE MOST PRACTICAL PHONE EVER...
...IS THE I95CL...I BOUGHT MINE FROM A NEXTEL STORE...THE PHONE IS AWESOME...THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, HOWEVER...IS HORRENDOUS...I ACTUALLY WAS ONLY ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA FOR A DISCREPANCY IN MY BILL...OUT OF 4 CALLS...AND THE AMERICAN CUSSED AT ME AND TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD THE ABILITY TO SHUT OFF MY SERVICE...THATS FINE...NOW THAT I BOUGHT THE DATA CABLE IM ABLE TO TRANSFER MY NEXTEL SOFTWARE TO BOOST...VIVA LA REVOLUCIONE!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Overview

Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the BlackBerry 7280 combines a full-featured mobile phone and BlackBerry organizer with a backlit QWERTY keyboard and a host of communication options, including wireless email, text messaging, and Web browsing, all displayed on a 240 x 160 screen supporting over 65,000 colors.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the BlackBerry 7280 fits comfortably in the user's hand, and can send and receive calls worldwide. Its flexible PDA format provides users with a nifty thumb-operated track wheel for extra-easy dialing and menu navigation. The 7280 also includes an integrated speaker and microphone and a hands-free headset, as well as vibrate, icons, and LED icon alert options (in addition to a conventional ring tone) as indicators of incoming calls or data.

Messaging and Internet

The BlackBerry 7280's embedded RIM wireless modem makes available a variety of wireless Internet services, including email with integrated attachment viewing, SMS, Mobile Data Service, and a calendar. Email can be also integrated with existing business email accounts, existing personal email accounts, or a new handheld email account. The 7280's SMS capability enables users to send and receive short text messages independent of an email inbox, and to use the phone's handy keyboard to very quickly exchange messages with other SMS-enabled devices.

Organizer

Organizer features are predictably robust. The 7280's BlackBerry Desktop software (3.6 or higher) works with BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, which are supported by Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft Exchange or Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for Lotus Domino. It also supports Java development platform based on open standards. The BlackBerry Enterprise Server's Mobile Data Service (MDS) enables always-on/push-based access to enterprise applications and information for users running a BlackBerry handheld, browser, and software development tools. Security features include password protection and keyboard lock.

Vital Statistics

The BlackBerry 7280 is loaded with 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM, weighs 4.8 ounces, and measures 4.4 x 2.9 x 0.8 inches. Its removable Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 4 hours digital talk time, and up to 10 days digital standby time. It comes with a USB cable for charging and PC synchronization, an international travel charger, and a swivel holster. ... Read more

Features

• This Tri-band BlackBerry 7280 handheld supports a wide 240x160 pixel screen with vibrant 65,000 color reflective display technology
• Will fullsized QWERTY keyboard you can easily write fell length text messages and email
• Use Xpress Mail with Blackberry to securely send and receive corporate email with viewable MS Office attachments
• Huge 16 MB flash memory plus 2 MB SRAM
• Comes with USB Data Cable, 950 STD Li-Ion Battery, Travel Charger, Belt Clip

Reviews (3)

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

I see others have experienced deception from Cingular too.

Warning - 62650 is discriminated by Amazon!
Unfortunately for the people of Jacksonville, IL 62650 can not order Blackberry 7280 Cingular from Amazon.When I check with availability zip code.It says "Sorry! This product is not available for Jacksonville, IL".However, Blackberry 7280 Cingular is working excellent in Jacksonville, IL 62650. Amazon's discrimination toward people of zip code 62650.Anyway, I sought other business to ordered Blackberry 7280 and I loves it.

Cingular Presents False Advertising
I tried to order the 7280 Blackberry(Cingular) 3 times. Twice for myself and once for my wife(I know she has good credit). Each time I was told the order was cancelled for additional credit information. Upon contacting Cingular I was told that a $49 deposit was required and Amazon could not collect the deposit; therefore the order couldn't be completed. From what I can figure out, Cingular has no intention of honoring this offer. So, give it a shot; but as for me(a ex-longtime Cingular customer) I'd look for other options. My new order for the 7280 Blackberry thru another carrier will arrive this week. ... Read more

Features

• This sporty little model is as fun as it is stylish
• Large color screen (65,000 colors)
• Download MegaTones from the hottest bands
• WorldClass international phone (dual band: 900 & 1900 MHz) for travel in over 100 countries
• Comes with picture messaging and AOL Instant Messenger

Reviews (147)

Still going, but...
I'm hoping I can upgrade to a better phone.

+
After several Nokia bricks, I was happy to own a light clamshell-design phone. No more accidental dialing! Caller groups and assignable rings are very useful as well.

I like the silver exterior, the outside caller id screen, the color display and the outside light.I've accidentally dropped this phone several times with no noticeable problems afterwards, so it's sturdier than it looks.

=
Reception is not thrilling but I live in a hilly area which seems to have spotty reception for everyone.

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Functional problems:First, the phone book takes forever to initialize, as others have noted. Second, the clock has to be set manually and it becomes more inaccurate as the battery slows down.I miss the way my old Nokias used to grab the correct time.
Aesthetic problems: The obnoxious ringtones that shipped with the phone were also a step down from the Nokia. (The pop songs available for download through T-Mobile aren't much better. It's truly sad when you have to search and download a ring that just sounds like a ring. )

All right...
This phone isn't that bad. It's very small and sleek. East to download things on T-Zones. The cons of it is that sometimes when I close it, it turns off (I hate that!). And when you first turn it on, you have to wait about five minutes to get the phonebook and text messaging option to work. That sucks! But it's very durable; I dropped it a couple of times (it only got a few scratches, including a few very ugly holes on the cheap plastic outside window). And I also dropped it in a bathtub full of water, and after drying it off (I dropped it in the water about 6 months ago) it still worked(s). But overall, I like it.

an amazingly light and reliable phone
One year completed without problems. I like its light weight. Easy to carry in pocket.....a robust phone..

the cons are its low range of features.....but its battery life, reception.....is great

Great phone
I was surprised to see some bad reviews on this phone. I have NEVER had problems with the phone. I own the phone for almost 16 months now, no complaints. I dropped it several times and yet it was in perfect condition. Very light in weight and so sleek it fits in any of my tiny purses. Charges fast too.

Pretty Good Phone
Overall I really like this phone. I've dropped it a million times but it keeps on working. Even worse, I've dropped it in the toilet twice! After two days of dry-out time (each time) I turned it on and it worked perfectly! I find that pretty unbelievable! I was shocked actually. And relieved. I thought for sure I'd have to buy another one. Unfortunately, in one of my droppings, the antenna broke off. T-mobile said they would fix it for $60! Instead, I went on E-bay and bought a replacement antenna, unscrewed the back and changed it myself.

I agree with some of the complaints:

*Screen is hard to see in bright sun

*phone book takes too long to "initialize" after you turn the phone on

*scrolling numbers across the screen is annoying

*reception can suck (though I think this is more a function of T-Mobile's coverage than of the phone itself. I think this is true because I've had other phones with TMo service and had the same problem)

*very juvenile selection of rings tones.



On the other hand:

*I like the"one-touch" txt msgsing -- just push the left key and you're ready to type-- bang!

*T9 feature (the default) for text messaging is great! For those who say it gives them the wrong word and then they have to go to Alpha Mode -- WRONG! If you finish a word and it isn't the one you want, BEFORE you put in a space, push the down key and it will begin giving you alernate choices. Example: if you want the word "food" it will actually give you the word "done" first -- which isn't what you want in this case. So simply push the down key and it will change to "food", push it again and it will change to "fond", push again and it will change to "dome", etc. When the word you were trying for comes up, just put in a space and keep typing the rest of your sentence.

*Another T9 tip: for contractions, such as "can't", type in c-a-n-then the number "1" key (which will give you a period) - then "t". As soon as you hit the last letter ("t") the period will magically change to an apostrophe. Neat!

*Still another tip: Sometimes you don't realize you've got a wrong word in your sentence til after you've finished. No worries! Just scroll back (with the left key) until the cursor is positioned just after the last letter of the word you want to change. Now push the "down" key to get all the other word options.

*But that's not all: For punctuation, hit the number "1" key. It will give you a period. Push the "down" key and you will get a comma, a dash, a question mark, and exclamation, an apostrophe, an @ sign, a colon, a semi-colon, a slash, and a number 1. You simply keep pushing the down key until what you want is displayed.

*Remember in T9 you can access numbers from all keys too. If you press the "a" key for instance but really want the number "2", just push the down key for options and keep pushing til the "2" displays.

*Here's a T9 feature I discovered by accident: If you're spelling something weird that is not in the phone's dictionary (and by the way you can add your own words to the dictionary), then type the first part of the word (let's say you want the name "Darrel" which isn't in the dictionary) -- simply type in the first part of the word "Dar", it will first display "Far", now push the down key multiple times until "Dar" appears. Now, push the # sign to get a space. Now push the Clear key to back up. Now type the balance of the word "rel" and you will have the complete word. It seems that putting a space after a word, then hitting the Clear key to move back, somehow locks what you just typed from changing anymore. Now only the new letters you add on will change when you push the down key. It's VERY fast once you've done it a few times and keeps you from having to go into Alpha Mode.

*I like the fact that the ringers are very loud. And so is the earpiece volume.

*Once person said that there is no way to send a person to voicemail without opening the phone, which is then of course, the same as answering it. WRONG! When your phone is ringing, push the button on the side -- it silences the ringer -- but the phone is still actually ringing and will continue to ring as long as it normally would, except now you can't hear it.. When that time elapses it will click over to voice-mail.

*This can be handy if you're in a place where you need time to look at the screen to see if you want to take the call but need to silence the ringer immediately. Even if you have silenced it by pushing the button, you still have as much time to decide to take the call as you would if you could still hear it. If you decide not to, it simply goes to voice-mail.

*Someone else said they needed a special headset to fit the phone -- but I bought one at a thrift store and it worked fine. And unlike another's complaint, it allows me to answer and talk on the phone without flipping the phone open. It's great.

*Another tip: Type up a little sticker on your computer that says "If found, please call (friend/spouse name) at (their phone number)." I have inadvertently left mine several times, and someone always calls my friend to say they have the phone. I made my daughter do this to her phone and one time I got a call from the Phoenix airport in the middle of the night telling me they found her phone.

*To keep names together in the phonebook, I put a common word in front. Example: for restuarants, I put "Eat." in front of each one, then their name (like "Eat.Outback Stkhse"). This keeps all the restaurants together as I scroll through my phone book (I don't really like having the extra keystroking to find them in a "group" -- I just like to have them right there with the rest of my numbers).
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Amazon.com Product Description

Compatible with Cingular cell phone service, the Sony-Ericsson T226 features a 512 color LCD screen (101 x 80 pixels) for the bright display of caller info, pictures, games, and more. It provides dual-band 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS service for excellent range and clarity.

The T226's mobile Internet browser lets you check sports scores, local weather and more using high speed GPRS data services. You only pay for data sent--not total airtime, so costs can stay low. For gaming, the T226's five-way "rocker" joystick gives the controls a real gaming feel. The phone comes with a variety of games, and promises more to download when you're done with those. The phone's audio abilities include a second speaker to boost its polyphonic ring tones that use up to 32 simultaneous notes. And you also get polyphonic sound with the games. You can even record your own voice and use it as a ring signal.

Other key calling features include: voice memo picture phonebook, contacts, WAP 2.0 support, alarm clock, backlight display, calculator calendar, call list, clock, e-mail, EMS (enhanced messaging), high speed data transfer, MMS (Multimedia Messaging), MMS templates, melody composer, mobile chat, phone book, picture gallery, SMS (text messaging), sound recorder, stopwatch, style-up covers, themes display, timer, and a viewfinder display.

For fun, you can use the attachable (but not included) Communicam MCA-25 to take pictures and load them into your phone, or send them via advanced text messaging email to your friends. Sony Ericsson also provides free downloadable software for you to edit your pictures and the Sony Ericsson MMS Home Studio for designing multimedia messages, which can contain things like a photo and a spoken greeting. You can also take pictures of your friends and attach it to their contact info in the T226's phone book so you can see who's calling. When that person calls, his or her picture is displayed on the screen. Or, save their shining faces in your phone as wallpaper. ... Read more

Features

• The T226 is a small, slim dual-band GSM phone with an internal antenna
• Access cellphone-enabled web sites with high-speed GPRS wireless internet protocal
• Supports FastForward automatic forwarding service for sending all wireless calls to home or office number
• Send SMS two-way text messages or use EMS or MMS for enhanced multimedia messages
• Comes with Li-Ion battery and Sim card

Reviews (17)

Awful phone
I have another year and a half with this phone unless I break down and spend too much on another one... I've found the battery life to be pretty good, but that's about the only feature I like. The screen is hard to read (dark, even on the brightest setting), the sound quality is terrible--sounds like you're traveling through water and at a higher volumes, it's really harsh-sounding. The buttons are hard to use without looking at them and the voice activation feature only recognizes your numbers occasionally. It also doesn't repeat back your command, so you don't know without looking at the screen if it's connecting to the correct number--not too handy if you're driving. The car charger was $27 which I found ridiculously high... I HATE this phone. I wish there was an option for NO stars.

Umm....
I've had this Ericsson for a while now. I would say 10 months perhaps.... I have dropped it SOOO many times, I can't count anymore. The phone is crap after about 2 months. I couldn't afford a new phone, so I was stuck with this one. The buttons are very hard to handle. NOTE: If you like to text message, this phone isn't for you. My phone has nail marks on the buttons now from me trying to text message. The menu button it RETARDED!! There's only one way to get to the menu and it's through this little tiny blue button that's smaller than a grain of rice nearly!! The battery goes out in like a day if you talk on it for more than 2 hours. The battery will also occasionally like fiz and jig around a lot to where you can't even turn off the phone! You have to take out your jigging battery! The voice recorder only lets you record for a minute, which isn't a complaint, but just a statement.

Also, this is very important, if you don't hold the button down for 20 seconds to turn on your phone, it only shows you how much battery you have, then shuts off!! SUCH FAULTY DESIGN!!

In the long run, I wouldn't reccomend this phone to ANYBODY!! I finally have saved enough money to buy an unlocked LG L1400 Camera Phone. I guarrantee that the LG works just fine. My friends has had it for over a year, and it works beautifully!

Kinda crummy
I've had this phone for 7 months, and for all seven months have been pretty diappointed.I live in an area that gets fine reception on every other phone I've had.This phone, however cuts out just about every 3rd word from the person on the other end.I have to just figure out what I think they probably said for the conversation to flow and am constantly saying "what, what?".It has gotten to where I just don't even use it unless I have to.I use a land line when I can - very inconvenient.It seems rather sensitive too - I dropped it once from about 2 feet up and it wouldn't work for 3 days, which was when I took it to Cingular to fix.They were quite helpful.I realize you shouldn't drop a cell phone, but I've dropped most cell phones I've had numerous times, and none of them ever missed a beat.
I would not recommend this phone to any of my friends or family.I was thrilled when cingular sent me a letter the other day saying I qualified for a new phone.I'm sticking with Nokia or Motorola from now on!

Worst phone I have ever seen
This is just sad.First of all cingular is lousy and the phone frezzes all the time.I'am quiting cingular.Go to Virgin Mobile.

DISCUSTING
HORRIBLE SCREEN AND ATTACHABLE CAMERA, NO GREAT FEATURES AND ITS NOT INTUITIVE, THE ONE GOOD THING IS THAT ITS WITH CINGULAR AND THEIR GREAT COVERAGE ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With a speakerphone, email and text messaging support, as well as support for Nextel's wireless web services, the i90c is the perfect companion. And of course, it supports Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie functions so you can connect with people in your work and personal network at the push of a button.

Design
Like other Nextel phones, the i90c is built tough for construction and utilities industry users. The inside of the phone's flip-up cover phone sports a grayscale LCD color display. Meanwhile, the outside cover features a supplementary monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, 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 provided on top of the phone. The phone's software features one-touch shortcuts to phone features and easy, icon-driven menus.

Calling Features
The i90c's built-in address book can store up to 250 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in ringtones plus a vibrating alert. 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.

One of the key features of any Nextel phone is support for Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology. The i90c 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 i90c features support for two-way mobile-to-mobile or mobile-to-email te