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The BlackBerry 6710 is the first BlackBerry handheld to offer an integrated speaker and microphone. This integrated dual-band GSM phone, email client (with support for corporate email servers), organizer and web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.

Design
The 6710 follows the standard BlackBerry form factor. The 160 x 160 screen, which can display up to 20 lines of text, is placed above a QWERTY thumbpad. The screen offers plenty of real estate to view your emails and web browser content. The popular BlackBerry user interface is here, too, which makes it easy to navigate the phone's functions. A jog dial is located on the right side of the unit for quick scrolling through menus and emails. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset. A removable lithium-ion battery is housed in the rear of the unit, and there is a docking port-- which mates with the included docking station-- for email, address book and calendar synchronization.

Calling Features
Many of the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the 6710. A vibrating alert is provided, as is a contacts list/address book that is limited only by the unit's 16 MB of internal memory. Make and receive calls with the built-in microphone and speaker, or use the included headset for handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 6710 delivers the legendary BlackBerry email experience. With AT&T's BlackBerry service plans, you can receive emails instantaneously from your personal and enterprise email accounts. With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your email. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new email arrives.

If your company has BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry device calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees and more, all on your 6710. Users without Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts using the included BlackBerry Desktop software and the included docking/charging cradle.

Use the 6710's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports and more. Wireless text messaging is also supported by the 6710. The 6710 also ships with a number of tools, including a calculator with a unit converter, and a to-do list.

Vital Statistics
The RIM BlackBerry 6710 weighs 4.86 ounces and measures 4.76 x 2.9 x 0.7 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of digital talk time, and up to 10 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1900 GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
BlackBerry 6710 handset, docking/charging cradle, battery, hands-free headset, SIM card, BlackBerry Desktop software. ... Read more

Features

• Integrates with your existing email mailbox and address, so you only have one inbox and one address to manage
• Quick and easy access to your address book, contacts, calendar, task list and memo pad
• Use your BlackBerry handheld to place and receive phone calls with an enhanced phone user interface
• Retrieve wireless information anywhere on the nation's largest GSM/GPRS wireless network
• Powerful wireless handheld-contains an embedded wireless modem, easy-to-use keyboard and backlit screen

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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. ... Read more

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

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

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

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 8500 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text messages easily and quickly (Virgin Mobile text 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.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's wireless content service, VirginXtras. Use the pay-per-use service to download ringtones, 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 8500 towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title.

The 8500 ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator and an alarm clock.

Entertainment
The phone features custom Virgin Mobile graphics-- screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons-- that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox 8500 weighs 3.2 ounces and measures 3.3 x 1.6 x .90 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 110 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 8500 handset, AC charger, lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• No prepaid minutes included. Comes with battery and charger
• Seven changeable backlight display colors to match your mood
• External Caller ID Display: know who's calling without opening your phone
• 2-way text messaging, 1-touch and voice dialing
• Charger included for powering up

Reviews (159)

no problems for over a year
Let me start by saying I've owned this phone since it came out with no problems to speak of, even after being chewed up by the dog, and thrown from a second floor window by the good ole ex.Let me also state that I hate cell phones.I don't like being reached and hate carrying things that make my pockets buldge out, or paraphanalia which would look right at home on Batmans utility belt (yup, I'm not batman).
With that said, I think you should understand why I don't care if a phone has pretty graphics, a color screen, a camera, a million differant options and/or color cases to show your teeny bopper friends just how cool you are.
I probably make and recieve two to three calls a week, and I pay the minimum.I think it's something like 7$ a month, and I have more than enough minutes for what I use it for.If I want to make a phone call, well, I also pay for a house phone, and am lucky enough to have a job which supplies me with yet another phone.And somewhere inbetween the two, I make very few phone calls.
I suppose in the end if you don't make a lot of calls, then this is perfect.It fits nicely in the glove box, and is cheap. And I also live in a large city (chicago) and it works everywhere perfectly, even when I've driven to the south east all the way out to north cali.The only place I don't get reception is in my office, which is fine, because it has a phone already in it.
I thank Virgin Mobile for making a phone for people like me (people that need a mobile phone ONLY because this new bopper phase of spoiled convienence has eliminated almost all pay phones-i despise all of you)

Small.....But everything else a "BIG PROBLEM!"
DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!! I have had enough w/ it! This is probably the worst phone ever made! I live in a major city and yet do I ever have a decent reception! I have no problem with the company (Virgin Mobile)....just the freakin' phone! There are sooooo many cons about this phone! No games, Speaker volume will fade for no reason, Phone will shut off when in silent mode and turn back on all loud and evrything (which really sux when im in class), Then after using it for like 10 min. (like txt messaging or VirginXtras) the phone will heat up so bad to where it starts to burn ur hand!, LCD Background colours suck! U can't read anything, No good txt message memory, Speakerphone will turn on in the middle of a conversation (OUCH!).....Thankfully this phone broke after 3 frustrating yrs. (it's a pretty strong phone...I give it that) So im now thinking of upgrading to the VOX 8610, But still paranoid if the 8610 will be like the 8500....

My Review
I think this phone is the perfect starter phone for a teenager. This was my second cell phone ever. And I just recently bought a new one to upgrade. It works great, I get great reception. (I'm in PA) I took it to FL with me last summer and it worked great! If you are one of those "high tech" people. This isn't the phone for you. But for starters, it's great.

Spend the extra $20 and upgrade
I really, really didn't want to purchase yet another phone.For over 10 years I have had a mobile plan and every time I switch companies they make me buy a phone (please, please recycle your old ones.Target takes them.Ok, off my soap box)So I wanted to get the best deal, so I went for this phone since it was on clearance for $80.Big mistake.

To be fair, it's a great looking phone...from the outside.It's the smallest one I have ever seen.But it has a "black and white" screen-- so dated.For $20 more you can get the 8610 and get a full-color screen.The phone is a little bigger (I mean a LITTLE bigger) but the screen is the best.The 8500 does have a backgroung color (choice of 8), but it only stays on for 20 seconds max. and then turns to that outdated green screen with grey lettering.

This was the very first phone Virgin ever had and the 8610 is an upgrade in ever sense of the word.Better screen, better ring tones, better reception.I switched and you should too.You won't be sorry.

But hey, if this model goes on *super-duper* clearance, go for it!It's sweet, and looks and feels great.But I wouldn't pay more than $50 for it.

Decent
Firstly, I do not believe any Virgin Mobile phone is meant for the serious cell phone user. With no free nights or weekends and having to pay 25 cents a minute for the first ten minutes you talk a day (10 cents a minute after that), you rack up the bill pretty fast.

There is a serious convenient factor, seeing how you can actually pay your bill from your phone.

It's not very manly either. As said in other reviews, the screensavers are Sunflower, Cuddly Bear, and Flower Cart. You cannot download others from this phone.

If you like MTV and Comedy Central, you're in luck because so does Virgin Mobile. You can get various features from each channel sent to your phone for a fee.

All in all, if you talk alot, go for something with free nights and weekends on a service plan. If you need a phone for emergencies, this is your man (or girl). ... Read more

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Although not exactly on the cutting edge, the reasonably priced Motorola M3682is a good choice for basic voice calls and two-way SMS text messaging. The M3682is a relatively bulky phone and lacks some desirable features such as voicedialing, voice memo recording, or vibration mode, but it does have better-than-averageuser interface and menus. The standard headset jack enables hands-freeoperation, and the M3682 is bundled with a hands-free headset.

The M3682 is a single-band1,900 MHz GSM phone that, like allGSM phones, uses a removable SIM card to store your account information andphone number (our test phone was provisioned by VoiceStream Wireless). Weighing in at 6.2ounces, with standard NiMH battery included, the M3682 measures 5.4 by 1.9 by1.0 inches (not including its 1.25-inch stubby antenna), making it a relativelylarge, though still lightweight, phone. A flip cover protects the keypad, and itlets you view the backlit display, comprised of four 12-character lines and textplus status icons, and use the large control keys. The black case of the M3682doesn't feel as sturdy as other Motorola phones, but we had no problems whileusing it. Furthermore, the phone survived an inadvertent 3-foot drop onto acarpeted concrete floor.

Left and right menu buttons activate the phone's menusystem, and an OK button, located just above the menu buttons, selects thecurrent option. The C button clears the last entry, and an up arrow buttonlaunches the icon-based quick access screen, which lets you quickly select fromnine common operations such as locking the phone, calling voice mail, or lookingup a name in your phone book. The phone has 12 ringer tones with a separatevolume control menu (no volume keys), but no vibration mode.

The M3682's phonebook can be split between the phone and the SIM card, provided your carriersupports it. Up to 100 numbers can be stored in the phone, and potentially 55more numbers on a SIM card. Another 40 numbers can be stored in a restrictedcall list. In this mode, only the numbers on the list can be dialed. Enteringphone numbers is easy: just tap in the number and a unique descriptor, thenassign it to a memory location. The first nine memory locations can be dialedwith one touch--just tap and hold the respective key and the stored number isautomatically dialed.

As with all GSM phones, the actual features that areusable in the M3682 depend on the carrier's provisioning via the SIM card. Intotal, the Motorola M3682 supports caller ID, call forwarding, caller on hold,and conference calling for up to two other people. Two-way SMS text messaging with aselectable cell broadcast mode to receive alerts and notices from outsidesources is also featured.

Security features for the M3682 include phone lockand selective call barring of incoming and outgoing calls (if supported by thecarrier). You can also block your caller ID information from showing up on acall recipient's phone.

Since it lacks an infrared port, the only way to usethe M3682 with a PC or other device is via an optional data cable. No softwareis included for synchronizing phone book numbers with a PC.

The M3682's ratherlarge NiMH battery is rated for a maximum 210 minutes of digital talk time and105 hours of digital standby time. In testing, our sample phone held a call fornearly 210 minutes, and it lasted for 96 hours in standby mode. One of thephone's best features is its ability to use standard AA alkaline batteries,thanks to a special battery-compartment backing. You can also use single-uselithium-ion battery packs, but not rechargeable lithium-ion AA batteries.

Abasic phone for ordinary users, the Motorola M3682 scores high marks in ease ofuse, but lacks desirable features such as voice dialing and vibration mode.

--Testing and evaluation by Brown Consulting Associates, edited by Thom Arno

Pros:

• Low cost
• Can use standard AA alkaline batteries
• Intuitive menus and control buttons

Cons:

• No standard vibration mode
• Not Web-enabled
• Comparatively large

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

• Flip cover protects keypad
• Excellent menu buttons and navigation aids
• Two-way SMS text messaging
• Up to 180 minutes talk time, 180 hours standby time, with standard battery
• Includes Jabra EarSet, NiMH battery, and charger; $50 worth of airtime included

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the Nokia 6610 combines the "classic" Nokia look with a bright color screen, wireless data capabilities, a speakerphone, and integrated FM radio, and more.

Design
The 6610 is designed to be easy to use, with large buttons and a generous 128 x 128 with support for 4096 colors. A large power button dominates the top of the phone, while a 2.5mm headphone jack and charging input are placed on the bottom edge. In addition to an infrared data port, there's also an input for Nokia's proprietary "Pop-Port," which is designed for Nokia accessories and USB data connectivity. A four-way control key controls most of the phone's functions and menus. And finally, the 6610 uses an internal antenna -- nothing to snag or break off.

Calling Features
The 6610's phone book can hold up to 300 contacts, with multiple numbers and text entries per contact. And because the phone runs on tri-band service (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz) you can make calls from anywhere in the world. Meanwhile, an integrated speakerphone makes talking in any hands-free environment that much easier. You can jazz up your incoming calls with one of 20 polyphonic ringtones, and there's also a vibrate mode for those times when you want to keep things discreet.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The 6610 features robust messaging and mobile internet functions. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging (MMS) are supported by the phone, as is mobile web browsing via a carrier-supported GPRS data connection. In addition to email connectivity, this lets you check the Web for sports, weather, stock updates, and whatever else you might want. 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 6610 including a to-do list, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. You can easily sync up your contacts, calendars and other data with your PC using Nokia's PC Suite software, either wirelessly via infrared beam, or with a USB cable.

Imaging and Entertainment
While the 6610 comes with the standard custom screensaver and wallpaper features, there's also something extra: a built-in FM radio (stereo headset required and sold separately), which allows you to listen to your favorite stations on the go. The phone also comes with a few preloaded Java applications, including Converter II, Portfolio II, a Chess Puzzle, and a game called "Bounce."

Vital Statistics
The Nokia 6610 measures 4.17 x 1.77 x 0.69 inches and weighs 2.96 ounces. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 225 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
6610 handset, standard slim lithium-ion battery, travel charger, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• New color screen with the "classic" Nokia 6000 series style
• Mobile Internet capability
• Includes polyphonic ringtones, speakerphone, and an integrated stereo FM radio
• Phone book capacity for 300 contacts
• Receive messages with image, sound, and text

Reviews (123)

The best Cell Phone with Tri-Band to use both in USA & India
Believe me, This phone I used in India and it worked very well. Not to mention it also worked well in USA.
I would recommend this Nokia 6610 for every person who wants to use both in India and USA (T Mobile).
This is a Triband and it may be used in other countries as well.
This one has a speaker phone and it really helps to be hands free in car and the sound quality (using speaker phone) is also good.

A phone for every situation!
I've had this phone for about 1 1/2 years, and I can't say enough about it. I travel to China for my job quite a bit, and it is great to have one phone I can use in both the U.S. and China. I just swap out my SIM card on the plane before I land in China, and it works great there!

I also love the IR port, which allows me to transfer phone numbers between my Pocket PC and my 6610. An additional fun feature with this phone is how I can connect it to my computer and transfer MIDI files to the phone for new ring tones.

It also has a great speakerphone, which I use if I'm on hold or if my kids want to talk with grandparents. The speakerphone has a very clear audio quality and it seems the person on the other end can hear me clearly also.

I would highly recommend this phone for anyone travelling overseas who doesn't need a camera phone. I'm not getting rid of this phone until it dies on me!

Great phone, slightly difficult keypad, infrared didnt work
I got this one year ago with T-mobile service. Here is what I think:

1. Battery life: excellent. Do not remember how much I talked without recharging, but easily more than 3 hours.

2. Reception: Excellent. But call volume could be better. Sony Ericsson and older models of nokia have better reception. Did not drop calls though.

3. Keypad: Takes some time to get used to, especially if you are pressing keys through a leather case.

3. Other features: Speakerphone is awesome, so is the calendar and the clock. Also has some other features like a calculator and stop clock which can come in handy. INFRA RED DID NOT WORK FOR ME. I did not try calling nokia about it.

Overall, a great phone for making calls.

Redefining "Value For Money"
I Picked this phone up for my dad. It felt sleek. What hit me about the phone was the extreme ease of use. It offers radio,about 120 message storage capacity,polyphonic ringtones,upgradeable camera,etc.

Now you'd wonder why you should purchase this phone.I'll list a few key features-

1.It has a four day battery life. Now to me that is the best a Nokia can give.It works like a faithful horse for those on the run. Its a typical office man's phone
2.The looks are sleak yet not imposing. Its sturdy in its own way. The keypad is good. However it takes a bit time to get used to it.
3.The radio signal is as crisp as can be. The radio can be played on the loudspeaker. Now the volume of the loudspeaker exceeds any NOKIA has to offer. At 40% volume, the radio can be heard as loud as you could possibly want it to be.
4.I've used all Nokia phones and till today I havent come accross a Nokia with a better earphone speaker.Its quite loud yet not screaming in your ear.
5.The Phone lacks better memory. It can containt quite a few SMS'es but the newer Nokia Phones offer expandable MMC slots.You can't store many MMS pics on this.
6.The brightness on the phone is quite good. It works as a mini torch in the dark room.The pre-fixed wallpapers are good.The dictionary function on the phone and font that is used while using text messaging are quite good.
7.The phone is fast to the delight of the users. There's no waiting here as the start up time is low.

A thing I disliked about this phone is the battery cover. It took me an hour to figure out the easiest way of opening the lid. Now I consider myself good with phones but it does take a while to get the hang of it.It offers no camera for pictures or videos. But then its been a while since this phone was launched.

I think this is the best phone your odd $120 can buy.Believe me when I say this its a steal at that price.
It has great signal catching ability and has a lot of features and overall delivers what it promises.

Poor Quality Phone
I'm on my 3rd 6610 now. T-Mobile keeps shipping me new ones because the first two shut off randomly during operation. The reception quality is awful, people say they cannot understand me. I often cannot understand them either, and there are breaks of dead air during phone calls. Key presses into automated systems are often not registered; when I call back the problem is sometimes resolved.I live in a major metropolitan area, so perhaps these issues are not as bad elsewhere. The keys are hard to press and so is the power button. I use an earpiece because holding the phone to my head causes a strange pain. ... Read more

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Compatible with T-Mobile service, the color Sidekick features a large 11-line color screen, a full QWERTY keyboard, the usual PDA features, and a wide range of AOL-based online services, in a device aimed at users who want versatility over portability in their "hiptop" computer. In addition to being a full-featured cell phone, the Sidekick also provides Web browsing on T-Mobile's national GPRS network, which includes access to Sidekick forums, contests, and a personalized homepage.

It also provides up to 6 MB of email storage, and users with AOL accounts (not included) can sign on and access, manage, and set up as many as three different POP3 e-mail accounts and use AOL Instant Messenger to chat with anyone on your AOL Buddy List. The device also sports a customizable address book that lets you give favorite contacts their own ring tones, blinking light, and their own caller ID picture, taken with an available attachable camera. The camera also works for taking pictures of just about anything else that strikes your fancy, for easy storage or emailing to other interested parties.

The Sidekick's PDA functions include wireless synchronization to your desktop, configurable notifications to alert you to important events and information, a personal information manager (calendar, address book, notes, etc.) backlighting, a clock, and a thumb control for the included arcade-style games Rock & Rocket and Snowbored.

Cell phone features include a text message indicator, voice mail button, voice mail indicator, volume select/display, and a signal strength indicator. Cell phone features include built-in paging, caller id, conference calling, call waiting and call hold, customer care, access to directory assistance, emergency calls, detailed billing, voicemail with message alert, call forwarding, international dialing, call restrictions, lock alarm, call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, any-key answer, auto-answer, auto-redial, speed dial, mute control, no-answer transfer, one-touch 911, vibrating ring, and differential ring. Its phone book capacity is 2000 entries.

Measuring 4.6 x 2.6 x 1.1 inches, the color Sidekick weighs 6.02 oz, and includes a headphone jack, hands-free headset, and a Lithium ion battery (average manufacturer rated talk time: 3.5 hours; standby time: 60 hours). ... Read more

Features

• Important note: It's required that you add the Sidekick Unlimited Data option to your service plan before you check out.
• To add the required option, you must add the Sidekick and a service plan, and then on the Accessories page, you need to select the Sidekick Unlimited Data option located under Service Options (this option is located on Step 3 in the checkout process)
• The T-Mobile Sidekick is the ultimate communication device
• A large color screen that flips open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard makes for quick and easy communication
• Stay connected with all your friends with unlimited e-mail, AOL Instant Messenger, Internet browsing, text messaging and mobile snapshots

Reviews (113)

Still kicking
Still using the Sidekick color... With the Amazon rebates it was hard not to pass up.I had no reason to "upgrade" to the Sidekick II and I'm still using the I with much satisfaction.
Aside from the painfully slow Web browser, the email and AIM functions alone make the price of the unlimited monthly data service worth the cost to me. The keyboard is fairly easy to use.
My first phone stopped working properly but I found the replacement process from T-Mobile very straight forward and convenient and the tech support very helpful.
The coverage has exceeded my expectations.

HELP - Where find an unlocked item
I would buy this item from Italy, so I need an unlocked item, it means non linked to any USA or ouside provider so I can use it in Italy by my personal SIM CARD.
May someone help me?

Great unit, but the potential is underutilized
After a nasty and EXPENSIVE run-in w/ another cell phone company, T-Mobile and the Sidekick (v. II in my case) are a breath of fresh air.Polite service, good to excellent coverage (range), reasonable, prices and there are all sorts of other uses.It's aCell phone, PDA, email server, web brower, text messenger, etc.Also, it is pretty rugged (it would have to be to put up with my chaotic and oftimes clumsy antics).

Why not maximize the muscle this thing has?My only complaint is that the unit is, beyond all the goodies listed above,essentially a wireless modem with a USB port.Why not take full advantage of these qualities / features?

Some people are.A recent review (JP Holloway "JP"
Reviewer Rank: 400401) said third party programing is available, but fails to name names.I sure would like to know.

Also, put Bluetooth in the next update.

Help
I was looking to purchase one of these phone and i know they can be unlocked and used with at&t but i was wondering if all of the features would work like the internet and aim and aol and such some one please respond to me

Question
I am very interested in the Sidekick II.Does it have the capability to write a word document or only view one as an attachment to an email? ... Read more

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Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, RIM's Java-based BlackBerry 6230 is a business-oriented phone, organizer, and communication device that works like a normal phone but also happens to give you e-mail access, SMS text messaging, and Web browsing along with everything you'd expect from an organizer--all in a single wireless handheld that supports international GSM/GPRS roaming. The 6230 uses a 160 x 100 pixel monochrome screen and comes with an easily attaching headset for convenient, hands-free conversation so you can read, type, or retrieve information while you talk.

The 6230 offers tri-band 900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS networking and operates on 1900 MHz in the US and Canada (900/1800 MHz in Europe/Asia Pacific). GSM/GPRS networks grant "always-on" operation and let you maintain a virtual connection to the wireless network for data services. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet-switched network designed for wide-area data communication, while GSM offers high-quality mobile voice services.

Calling Features

Hold the 6230 to your ear like a regular phone so you can answer it quickly, or use the included headset to talk while you read and type on the unit's backlit QWERTY keyboard. The 6230 fits comfortably in your hand as you send and receive calls worldwide. Its PDA format provides a nifty, thumb-operated track wheel for extra-easy dialing and menu navigation. The 6230 also includes an integrated earpiece and microphone, call-alert options (tone, vibrate, onscreen or LED indicator), and selectable font sizes.

Messaging and Internet

The 6230's embedded RIM wireless modem offers a variety of wireless Internet services, including e-mail with integrated attachment viewing. You can integrate the unit's e-mail with existing business e-mail accounts, existing personal e-mail accounts, or with a new handheld e-mail account. SMS capability lets you send and receive short text messages independent of an e-mail inbox, and you can use the phone's keyboard to quickly exchange messages with other SMS-enabled devices.

View e-mail attachments in variety of file formats (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and Adobe PDF) and fire up the included Internet browser to visit Web sites, retrieve up-to-date stock quotes, read news, and check weather forecasts. Use the keyboard to punch in URLs, then navigate Web pages and follow links using the click-and-scroll trackwheel. (Check with your Internet service provider for availability and compatibility.)

Organizer

The 6230'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. When you're using the handheld, a browser, and software-development tools, the BlackBerry Enterprise Server's Mobile Data Service (MDS) grants always-on/push-based access to enterprise applications and information. Security features include password protection and keyboard lock.

Maximize your productivity through easy access to your calendar (manage and schedule appointments while you're on the go), address book (access all your important contact information wherever you are), and task list (add, edit, and delete tasks and mark tasks as complete). MemoPad lets you compose, edit, and delete important notes and memos, while a calculator lets you perform basic mathematical operations and conversions.

Vital Statistics

The BlackBerry 6230 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 battery is rated at up to 5 hours digital talk time, and up to 16 days digital standby time. It comes with a USB cable for charging and PC synchronization, an international travel charger, a swivel holster, and a handheld stand. ... Read more

Features

• Built-in voice functionality - place and receive phone calls using the integrated speaker/microphone
• Integrates with your existing email mailbox and address, so you only have one inbox and one address to manage
• Quick and easy access to your address book, contacts, calendar, task list and memo pad
• Retrieve wireless information anywhere on the nation's largest GSM/GPRS wireless network
• Powerful wireless handheld device contains an embedded wireless modem, easy-to-use keyboard and backlit screen

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Addictive but it will change your life, as Oprah said
Sorry Oprah: My brother-in-law got to me saying I had to have a Blackberry before this little gadget appeared on the "O" Favorite Things list.

Like all cell phones and wireless Internet devices, the Blackberry has its quirks, but I wasn't half so happy with my Palm VIIx.

Where to begin with the luscious Blackberry?There's the calendar for one.To-do list.Notepad.Web browsing with T-zones and local info, plus finances.....and e-mail!You can sync your POP e-mail, whether it's your own unique domain name address, Yahoo!, AOL, Hotmail, Earthlink, Roadrunner...you may be tempted to think you don't need a computer.While the Blackberry may not replace your PC/Mac, it will increase your productivity and help you organize your life.Drawback: You won't be able to put it down!

I do recommend that you get an organizing software such as LotusNotes.To productivity and beyond! ... Read more

Features

• Large color screen supports up to 4096 colors (120x160 pixels)
• Synchronize your Phonebook, Calendar and To-Do List
• Email Text and Picture Messages
• Voice Dialing, Recording, and Commands
• Phone supports wireless Internet and Java downloads

Reviews (48)

If only there were a zero star rating.....
I have been a loyal customer or ATT for years and upgraded from a problem free Nokia 3360 to this flimsy piece of garbage. This is, hands down, the most horrible phone I have ever owned. For starters, the case is made of cheap plastic which would be ok if the inner components were of superior quality, but they are not. In this case, you can definitely judge a book by its cover. If you are going to talk more than 15 min's, have the charger ready because the battery will die. Of course, you will only get to use the charger if the phone LETS you stay connected for 15 min's. For me, the average is 7. Then the phone will either drop the call or the unit itself will just shut down. And keep in mind, the entire time you are talking there is static and calls fade or blank in and out. The phone gets very, very hot while in use, standby time is non-existant and the extremely smudge-friendly display is a constant annoyance. I could go on, but won't. Read the other reviews and make an intelligent decision. Decide against this bug-ridden device.

Worse Phone EVER
I was with Nextel for years and went through many Motorolas with no complaints then I came to ATT and got this phone. Oh my goodness it's SO awful. Every compaint you have ever heard about any cellphone ever... I've expirenced that problem with my phone. I can't be on a phone call for longer than three minutes without the call being dropped, my calls are never clear, I could go on and on... just trust me on this one... this phone=bad

Awful...just awful
Bought 2 of these at top dollar ~1yr ago for me and my wife .. same 'ol story .. dropped calls, poor reception, emergency only status in high reception areas, phone turns off out of the blue, voicemail alerts coming through days after the fact (after a phone reboot), etc, etc, etc.....and "NO" it's not the provider - I've been with AT&T Wireless for over 10 years and have had the original analog Moto flip phones, several different Nokias, and now these - never has it been this bad, even in the old analog and early digital days.Phone has nice features, nice look, color display, slim & lightweight design - it's just a POS.

Worst Telephone I have in my Life
I have more than 10 years using cell phones, This Motorolla phone is by far the worst cell phone I ever have....
1- The reception is terrible, i have friends with AT&T phones next to me, and They have better reception, I changed to a new T721 under warrantyand it's the same....no good reception.
2- The menus...you really need to use the manual, or have a PhD in astrophysics......
I will not give this phone to anyone, not even enemies......please leave this telephone alone.......

Stay away from this phone
Bought 2 of these phones in May.They both drop calls and both have a lot of static.It is very frustrating to try to have a conversation on them.I am going out today to buy a Nokia 6200.Had a Nokia before and loved it so will go back to Nokia. ... Read more

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Although we have a slight quibble about this phone's overall performance, the Mitsubishi T250 is still a suitable phone for Web use. Its generous 10-line screen (8 lines of text) and quadmode technology, combined with AT&T's PocketNet service, makes for good surfing. And with a tap of the Mode button, you can toggle between Web and phone features. While the phone's processor seems a bit sluggish and its battery life isn't the greatest, if you are looking for data phone, the T250's Web features may whet your appetite.

The T250 operates as a quadmode TDMA phone for voice calls, and it provides access to Internet and data services over the CDPD network, a packet-based wireless IP network. It measures 5.6 by 2.2 by 1.0 inches and weighs 7.1 ounces including battery. Even though its design is reminiscent of earlier cellular phone models, the T250 is well balanced and highly portable. The battery clips on and off easily, and the headset jack is located on the right side.

The Menu and Express navigation keys are located right in the center of the phone. The Express key is also doubles as a shortcut to voice-mail and text-message mailboxes. As you scroll through menu options, prompts appear over the Left and Right Softkeys. You use these keys to execute any action displayed on the screen. Press and hold the Mode key to power the phone on or off; or press it lightly to toggle back and forth between voice and data modes. The T250 also provides Send, End, and Clear keys, and features a generally well-designed keypad.

The T250's 10-line, backlit-indigo screen is better than that of any phone we have seen, and it allows you to see your entire range of options without much navigation. The menu provides a standard set of options: You can log on to the Web wirelessly, set caller preferences, check on your phone's status, enable a variety of security features, access your phonebook, and more. While the menu itself is set up well, the phone's processing speed seemed surprisingly slow. We experienced sluggish reaction times with almost every task we tried, from scrolling through phonebook entries to navigating the Web.

The phonebook holds up to 99 names and numbers. You can manage your phonebook entries by assigning any of the four ringer melodies to them. (This way, you know who's calling by the sound of the ringer.) When we updated our phone book, we noticed the T250 alternated unpredictably between standard alphabetical entry and a T9 entry mode. Also, the T250's ringer was barely audible even at full volume.

If secure usage is one of your hot buttons, the T250's authenticated and encrypted data transmission, wireless fraud protection, and electronic locking features are sure to please. To enter this menu, you are required to enter your security code. Then, you can set different call restrictions, lock codes, clear any phone-book or call-log numbers, and reset your browser cache.

The T250's data port is located at the bottom of the unit. Using a standard data cable, we found it simple to tether the T250 to our PC. The modem installation procedure, handled by our computer, took less than five minutes, and the user manual is designed to walk even a first-time user through all the steps without fail. Once we were in sync, we could swap phonebook information, text messages, and e-mails back and forth. Except for the phone's generally slow response times, navigating the Web was enjoyable.

The T250's NiMH battery is rated for 120 minutes' digital talk time and 120 hours' of digital standby time. Our own battery testing produced somewhat mixed results. We could not confirm the talk-time rating, as we never got a call to hold longer than an hour despite testing in an area with strong AT&T service. The phone did last for five days in standby mode, but we noticed significant battery loss if we performed the simplest functions, and everyday calling drained the battery quickly. If you are serious about owning this phone, we highly recommend purchasing an additional battery for your peace of mind.

Unquestionably, the phone has the best screen we've seen and some technically advanced features, but the T250 seems to have as many quirks as it has advantages.

--Thom Arno

Pros:

• Best screen available today
• Web access
• Quadmode TDMA technology

Cons:

• Inaudible ringer
• Sluggish processor
• Comparatively fast battery drain

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

• Quadmode TDMA technology
• Superb 10-line indigo-backlit screen
• Web enabled
• Balanced design and construction
• Up to 120 minutes talk time and 120 hours standby time with standard battery; includes NiMH battery and charger

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If portability and convenience are paramount interests, and you don't need a phone for Internet access, the Ericsson A1228LX is worth checking out. This dual-band, trimode TDMA phone may lack voice-activated dialing and other bells and whistles, but it's an attractive, well-designed phone with solid call-management features at a tempting price.

The A1228LX measures 5.1 by 2 by 1 inches and weighs 6.1 ounces, making it a manageable, highly portable phone. The backlit display shows three lines of text, bright well-organized menus and a full host of indicators to keep you in step with the phone's operation. The A1228LX features Ericsson's intuitive Yes/No button navigation with a rocker bar that lets you scroll through menu options and call logs.

Built-in call-management features include a 20-number incoming and 40-number outgoing call lists, 25 ringer options, 99 speed-dial locations, one-button dialing for up to nine phonebook numbers, two separate credit-card dialing locations, and a series of call timers. The phone lacks a scratch pad memory, so you can't store phone numbers while you are on a call.

The A1228LX does have Short Messaging Service (SMS) and fax capabilities, with one-button callback for numbers embedded in text messages. SMS is a handy feature; we used our sample phone (provisioned by AT&T Wireless), to make a movie date and tell friends we were running a bit late. While not as advanced as e-mail, SMS is just as useful in many situations. Provided your service plan supports it, A1228LX also offers caller ID, call forwarding, call waiting, and other popular call-management services.

On the connectivity front, the A1228LX will sync with Ericsson's own phone-book manager accessory, as well as other PIMs. While the A1228LX isn't really designed to support high-end business use, it's a lot easier to manage your phone book and contact lists on the PC rather than trying to enter text on the phone.

The A1228LX is equipped with standard security features: a personal security code, keypad lock, and selectable outgoing- and incoming-call restrictions. It also includes voice encryption and authentication capability, which prevents airtime fraud.

Our sample's battery performance was admirable. The NiMH battery achieved four hours' digital talk time and 135 hours' digital standby time, which matched up with Ericsson's ratings.

While the A1228LX isn't the most advanced phone around, it's an attractive, straightforward unit with a price to match. If you simply want to manage personal voice calls and send text messages, the A1228LX can deftly handle both. --Thom Arno

Pros:

• Excellent display and navigation
• Exceptional talk and standby times

Cons:

• Not Web enabled
• No scratch pad

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

• Trimode technology
• Highly portable
• Well-organized menus and navigation
• SMS capable
• Up to 4 hours digital talk time and 135 hours digital standby time; includes NiMH battery and rapid charger

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Compatible with AT&T cell phone service, this factory-refurbished Sony Ericsson’s T62u is equipped to provide coverage on TDMA, GSM and analog networks, you can go just about anywhere and get reception. You'll also get voice commands, Internet access, EMS picture messaging, and more, all displayed on a large, 8-line black and white LED screen.

For calling, the T62u runs on GAIT technologies, which allow seamless roaming between GSM and TDMA networks and seamless SMS and Wireless Internet service on these networks. You'll also get call timers, redial, missed call indicator, call log, voice activated dialing, a dedicated voice mail button, any-key answer, auto-answer, speed dial, mute control, vibrating ring, differential ring, and a phone book capacity of 500 entries.

Organizer and Internet features include Bluetooth PC sync compatibility via Smartback accessory (sold separately), a calendar and contacts list that can sync with MS Outlook and Lotus Notes, WAP Internet access, e-mail, and EMS messaging, which lets you send, receive, and edit text, graphic and photo messages to and from you phone and compatible phones and PCs. The T62u weighs 4.48 oz. and measures 4.76 x 2.13 x 0.91 inches. Battery talk times are rated at up to 210 minutes and standby times are rated at least 210 minutes.

What's in the Box
T62u phone, battery, user documentation ... Read more

Features

• The Sony Ericsson T62u is a true nationwide phone. With coverage on TDMA, GSM and analog networks you can go just about anywhere.
• Organizer with Calendar, Contacts and Tasks
• Synchronize your calendar and contact list with your PC or PDA
• Voice-Activated Dialing and Voice Commands
• Phones comes with Enhanced Text Messaging (EMS) functionality

Reviews (1)

Worst phone I've ever had
By far "THE WORST" phone I have ever had in all my years of having a cellphone. Nothing but trouble started after about 3 months of having it. Phone would cut out conversations and shut off. The phone would just shut itself off sometimes just out of the blue for no reason. Other times the phone would be on and for no reason, the calls would go straight to voicemail without me knowing anyone even called. I finally got the phone replaced 10 months after I got it and got a brand new of the same under warranty. Low and behold, what do you know, 2 months later, same problems. Finally got to the point 2 1/2 months after getting replacement that the phone would not even turn on, completely trashed and worthless, had to end up spending more money and getting a new phone out of pocket. All of these problems and we had never dropped it or anything. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PHONE TO ANYONE, NOT EVEN A DOG!!! ... Read more

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With an integrated camera, voice dialing, and dual color displays, the Samsung VGA1000 makes a great mobile companion. Other features, like support for Sprint's wireless Web services, as well as built-in games and ringtones, round out a strong package that is sure to please.

Design
The VGA1000's handsome clamshell form factor houses an internal 128 x 160, 65,000-color display. There's also a supplementary color display on the front panel of the device that displays call information, battery life, time of day, signal strength and more. An extendable antenna is located on the top right side of the phone, and the camera and flash unit are placed on the rear of the device. Meanwhile, 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.

Calling Features
The phone's built-in address book allows you to assign up to 300 entries, each storing six numbers, with a total capacity for 300 numbers and 300 email and Web addresses. You can customize your caller ID by linking a photo to a specific phone number in your contact list. In addition to a vibrate mode, the phone allows you to choose from a number of polyphonic ringtones that make your received calls all the more exciting. The VGA1000's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911 (where available). Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the VGA1000 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.

Another key calling feature of the VGA1000 is its enhanced voice recognition capabilities. The system allows you to speak numbers digit by digit or speak the name of anyone in your phonebook. Voice features are speaker-independent, so there's no need to train the phone to respond to any one person's voice.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
If you need basic messaging capabilities, the VGA1000 has you covered as support is built-in for sending and receiving SMS text messages (Sprint PCS text 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.

The phone also supports PCS Vision 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.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the VGA1000 including a calendar, a calculator, an alarm clock and a to-do list. A voice recorder lets you record memos for later retrieval.

Imaging and Entertainment
With its robust set of camera functions, the VGA1000 shines in the imaging department. The VGA-quality (640x480) digital camera lets you take, view, store and send pictures wirelessly in full color. You can also control brightness levels, white balance and color tone to get the image and effects you want. Other features include a self-timer for group shots, built-in fun frames to decorate your images, a multi-shot function for action sequences, and a self-portrait mode for special moments. Capture pictures in high, medium or low resolution and digitally zoom in up to 4 times. As mentioned, there's also a flash for low-light situations.

The VGA1000 lets you choose from a variety of pre-set images to customize your main and external displays and make them unique to you. With PCS Vision service, you can download games like Tetris and Pac-Man, as well as additional ringers, screensavers and backgrounds. You can even turn your phone into a gaming device with an optional, attachable game pad that makes it fun and easy to navigate when playing complex, fast-paced games on your phone.

Vital Statistics
The Samsung VGA1000 weighs 4.48 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.9 x 1 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.9 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
VGA1000 handset, AC battery charger, lithium-ion battery, user's manual. ... Read more

Features

• This tri-mode CDMA phone comes with a large color display that supports 65,000 colors
• Comes with integrated camera with flash
• Equipped with voice activated dailing
• Supports wireless Internet (WAP 2.0) and text messaging
• Phone book can carry up to 250 contacts

Reviews (89)

OK phone.Probably better off with something else
+ Reception is fine - bar meter acts almost exactly the same as my Hitachi P300 when tested in various areas.I don't think that there is as much noticable difference in reception between today's phones as some people would make you think.(Quality between providers is a whole other story.)

+ Talk quality - my earpiece is too loud.There are about 6 volume levels.I always keep mine on 1 and it is still commonly too loud.I am thinking of sticking something on the earpiece to dampen the volume.To comfortably have a conversation, you want to be able to put the earpiece right up to your ear without getting blasted.Also, you don't want everyone in the room to hear your conversation.

I have intermittent faint beeps in my earpiece while using the phone (also reported by many other users of this phone).

+ Picture quality - Usually not very good; finicky about lighting conditions and requires subject of photo to be perfectly still.Also, if you want to email photos or put them on your PC, you must pay $5/mo for Sprint's picture service -- you can not just pay per Kilobyte.Or, I read that you can get a third party software and connection cable (not so fun).But, this is true of all Sprint camera phones.

+ Battery life - fine; up to par.

+ Bugs - when you are in the menu or on the web, the phone randomly exits and goes back to the initial wallpaper/screensaver screen.This problem is also widely reported by other users.(Yes, I have the current software: WL15).Not much of a problem if you use the phone only for talking, but if you like to play with the Vision and whatnot, this would be annoying.

+ The phone has a nice quality feel.It is heavy and feels substantial - not plasticy or like a toy.The screen is beautiful (far more brilliant than my Hitachi P300 screen).The phone also looks nice and classy.However, it is bigger than many clamshells - it may be too big for some people.

+ I had to do it all over again, I would not get this phone. It is not that bad, but you can do better.I value talk quality and physical design most in a phone (not cameras, internet, bells, whistles etc).While not entirely fatal, the talk quality issues that this phone has (i.e. earpiece too loud and faint beeps) brings its score way down in my book.

At this point, this phone is old.There are alot more Sprint phones to choose from that are probably a smarter choice.

I might look into the Motorola v60v or LG vi125 down the road (A featureless clamshell with good talk quality).Word on the street is that the newer LGs for Sprint are way better than the older ones which had tons of problems.

Not the best phone
Had this phone for about 15 months; just long enough for the warranty to expire.Both my wife and I own this phone and we have the same problems with it.The phone has developed a habit of shutting off at just about anytime. I replaced the battery, but still have the problem on both phones.Lots of dropped calls, basically just not happy at all with it.Should have went with what my friend got, he is very happy with his sanyo phone, it gets better reception and no dropped calls.Dont buy a samsung.

great great phone
have had the cell for about 1.5 years now and its great. though not as small as my older one, none the less the more important issue is that it works flawlessly. havent had any issue's with the phone. the cam on the phone as well is great, phone book is nice and big, keeps 20 of that last calls made saved better then my last one which only held 10 in place. all in all, the only bad thing is sprint service but thats not the phones problem.


edit - one issue no sms, text messaging can get expensive but if you dont do text messagin then dont worry about it.

It's alright.
Iv'e had this phone since its come out about 1.5 years. I replaced it once cause it just stopped charging, not cause of the battery was old, it just wouldnt wouldnt charge, now about 8 months of getting my replacement phone it's doing the same thing, I have to sit there and wiggle the charger just to get it charged, I want to go replace it again, but I have all my settings and downloads on it and I don't want to have to start over. It also doesn't have sms, you have to sign onto the web to text, which can be slow sometimes, and other times it totally doesn't even work. Other times my phone will just turn off by itself. The camera is alright, it's fun to have, but picture quality is bad, and the flash is useless cause it just washes the picture out completly. I like the size of it, not too big.

WHY??
I THINK THAT THIS IS ONE OF SPRINT'S TOP OF THE LINE PHONES EVEN THOUGH IT IS NOT READY LINK!! I WAS LOOKING FOR ONE OF THESE AND WHEN I WENT TO SPRINT THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE DISCONTINUED!!I AM LOOKING FOR A PHONE LIKE THIS.IF ANYONE HAVE ONE AND WOULD LIKE TO SALE IT, PLEASE CONTACT ME.MY E-MAIL IS JOE14872002@HOTMAIL.COM OR JOE18872005@HOTMAIL.COM

THANKS ... Read more

Features

• 256-Color Graphic Display
• 250 Contact Phone Book
• Bluetooth and Data Cable Connectivity
• Downloadable Java Games and Applications
• Equipped with Text Messaging and Internet (WAP) Functionality

Reviews (24)

Waste of Money, Doesn't even deserve one star!
$75??? Give me a break, this horrid peace of junk isn't even worth $0.75! I don't own this one, but my mom does and she really wants to get a new one but she's bound by a contract. The backplate that protects the battery fell off and is duct-tapped on for "protection".

I had to leave my cell phone at home one day while it was charging and I was out shopping so I borrowed this one. Well, let's just say that I missed my phone! I couldn't hear what Mom was saying (even on high volume), the reception kept staying at one or two bars and it doesn't have a vibrate or silent ring so she constantly has to turn it off which means she doesn't call me back for several hours sometimes.

I also don't like how small it is because it barely covers my ear which means I can't really talk into it. Plus, it would always turn off in my pocket.

Oh yes, and the menu is almost impossible to follow! You have to press "Off" in order to go back, what's up with that????

I would recomend a flip-phone so you can actually speak into it and so that the off button can't be presed unintentionally. Oh yeah, and anything that is not Simens! My sister and I are both pleased with our Motorola flip-phones, if that helps any.

Buttons fall off
I thought this phone was great at first cause of its size. that is, until the buttons started falling off. im missing the volume button, the earpiece, and the 1, 2, and 3, buttons, im sure the rest will fall off soon. this is the worst, CHEAPEST, most poorly made phone ever. Ive only had it for about 6 months, its ridiculous. seems like all the pieces were glues together rather than being attatched correctly

Great little phone
I got this phone from AT&T as a refurbished freebie to replace my
Sony-Erickson phone about 9 months ago.I have to say that it's held up to my abuse quiet well, that includes dropping it on concrete several times. Something I am not recommending you test.
Despite a couple of divots on the corners, the phone works fine.
So all these one star reviews seem a bit one-sided. I have had nothing fall off or even become loose. It's a sturdy little phone.

The reception is good. That may have to do with location, but I have used it while traveling in several different states. The speakerphone works well though the volume is not high enough for very noisy environments. The voice recorder can only record about 3.5 minutes so for me it's nearly worthless and I don't think its controls were well-thought, it's too easy to turn it on unintentionally so after a while it becomes a nuisance. I could do without it.The menu navigation took some getting used to and it's not intuitive. Once I learned some numeric shortcuts it became more useable for me, but others may not be so patient. Using bluetooth to Sync it with my apple computers has not been a problem.I was able to sync my old Sony-ericsson T68, then remove the card, and place it the Siemens S56, turn it on and then transfer my addressbook via bluetooth.It worked fine though I found the phone numbers in autodial wouldn't dial they just beeped at me.If I went in edit mood, modified the entry and saved it seemed to work fine after that.That was a little annoying, but otherwise things worked. Text messaging works fine though with any phone this small, it's a bit tricky to push buttons fast enough.The manual could be better. 3-way calling turned not to be that hard to do but explanation in the manual was almost non-existent.

I like the phone, but for a non-techie, the interface could seem a bit too cluttered and the learning curve too steep. For some. it will be loveable.

Piece of $#1T
This is the worst phone I've owned.The chrome plastic piece covering the speaker fell off on its own after one month and I had to superglue it back on.Then the buttons started falling off.Fortunately my Cingular plan allows me to upgrade.

Match these mechanical failures with the overly complicated operating system, and you have an expensive door stop.

I will never purchase anything made by Siemens again.

Siemens s56 phone... lacks basics
Its small design and great features and cancelled by its poor reception, loudspeaker quality, button durability. Ridiculous product warranty policies. The button on my S56 fell off, followed by the face plate, after I have been using it for ten months. Siemens refused to do the warranty repair/replace and insisted that "the button and face plate won't fall off by defect," implying that I must have done something to damage it on purpose. Coincidently, the same button of my friend's two-day old SL56 fell off before. As a conclusion, the quality of Siemens S56 and SL56 are not so great... could do better ... Read more

Features

• Full color screen supports 4,096 colors (128x128 pixels)
• Integrated digital camera
• Phonebook can carry upto 500 contacts
• Tri-band world phone - works in three networks on five continents
• Includes stereo FM radio, Java downloadable applications, speakerphone, and polyphonic ringtones

Reviews (1)

Great phone
The 7250 is an amazing phone. I got it the winter of 2003 in Europe and Im still not sick of it. This phone is VERY easy to use considering all the features like camera and FM radio. The loudspeaker can be used on calls (speaker phone) or to play the radio out loud. It comes with dual earphones that can be used with the radio or phone calls. When you talk to someone with both earphones in, you hear them on a whole new level, not to metion its hands-free. The color screen seems very large compared to the size of the phone. Web browsing is easy and faster than what i had expected it to be. Downloading ringtones, games and wallpaper is very easy from you service providers website. I am using this phone with T-Mobile and customer service is great. Personally, i dont like AT&T. The 7250 is beautiful and I love using it. This phone is hot, and if you have the $$$ buy it. I used to work at a cell phone store so i know my phones, and to be honest, this is the best phone on the market right now in my opinion. If you like small, lightweight, and good looking phones, this is the phone for you!
-dave, nyc ... Read more

Amazon.com

The Ericsson Go Everywhere T18LX phone may not represent the pinnacle ofwireless technology, but it's a substantial, relatively lightweight phone thatis packed with personalized call management options. If you simply can't livewithout wireless Internet access, you will want to look elsewhere. But if youare looking for an otherwise versatile, feature-rich phone that can act as anextension of your office, read on.

The T18LX is a TDMA tri-mode phone thatoffers both dual-mode and dual-band capabilities. We were immediately impressedwith its solid construction, flip keypad cover, and efficient design. Weighingin at 5.4 ounces (including battery), the T18LX measures 4.2 by 1.9 by 0.9inches, not counting a stubby antenna that extends another 1.2 inches. Thismoderate-weight, ultracompact design makes the T18LX easy to carry. Its solidconstruction should also hold up well to a variety of daily traumas.

Theuncluttered keypad features yes/no buttons, which, along with the up/downarrows, allow for seamless menu navigation. The CLR button corrects mistakes andbrings you back to the main screen when you are done cruising the menus. Theflip keypad cover, side volume keys, and backlight and contrast controls add tothe T18LX's well-planned design and ease of use. However, the screen itself istiny--we mean, really tiny. While it's fine for making calls and even receivingshort text messages, any complex text entry or navigation would be unpleasant.Perhaps, then, Ericsson did us all a favor by not equipping the T18LX with aminibrowser.

The 250-name phone book has 10 group lists, including threecustomized lists. The 25 different ringers are standard. You can also assign aringer to any group, so you'll know right away if someone from work, school, or one of your friends is trying to get in touch with you.

As any goodcellular phone should, the T18LX supports carrier-dependent services such asshort text messaging (15 message capacity), caller ID, and voice mail. The "1"key provides one-touch access to your voice mail, and the phone allows for one- touch callback to numbers imbedded in text messages or pages. Standard 40-numbercall logs, both incoming and outgoing, are a useful reference, while the twocalling-card slots will prove valuable to anyone who makes a lot of long- distance calls. Other features that will please mobile professionals and otherbusy people are auto area, which lets you program a default area code, speeddial, one- or two-digit calling that corresponds to the positions of your phonebook entries, and super dial, one-touch access to your first nine phone bookentries. Auto retry, when enabled, repeats a call every 15 seconds for threeminutes if the cellular system could not connect the call. Throw in any-keyanswering, muting capabilities, scads of standard customizable tones and alerts,and built-in vibrating call alert, and the T18LX can do battle with just aboutany rival.

While the T18LX doesn't incorporate any truly unusual features,digging into the phone's options reveals some clever user preferences to playwith. The profiles menu lets you customize phone settings for nine differentenvironments, so the phone will ring quietly at work, or loudly at the airport.And, if your carrier supports it, system select lets you prioritize and selectthe systems from which you can obtain service. This can be especially handywhile roaming or if you have access to more than one mobile system. Normallywhile roaming, the T18LX first looks for service on a public network, thenprivate, and finally residential. However, system select lets you change thepriority of the system for which your phone searches.

The T18LX offers theusual security settings, including PowerOn lock, keypad lock, and lock dial,which limits outgoing calls to your specifications. SecurityCode, which lets yourestrict access to calling-card numbers and other functions, and erase all,which wipes out all your saved text messages, offer additional peace of mind.You can also restrict access to phone book entries, although you can't erase thephone book memory in one fell swoop. The T18LX also supports digital voiceencryption, to ensure that only you and the person you're talking to can hearthe conversation. This feature is carrier-dependent as well, so check with yourservice provider to make sure it is supported.

The T18LX doesn't feature aminibrowser, which may cause some to lose interest. However, you can use thephone as a wireless modem with your PC or PDA to swap phone book information, aswell as send or receive data faxes, upload or download files, and make Internetcalls on the mobile network. Your carrier and plan must support these features,but if they do, all you need to do is spend some time with the user's manual andyou'll be ready to use your phone as an extension of your office.

The T18LX'sNiMH battery is rated to last for a maximum of four hours digital talk time and80 hours digital standby time. In our testing, the phone held a call for 3.5hours, and ran for an impressive 95.75 hours in standby. The audible low-batteryalarm was loud enough for us to hear when the phone was about to die, and theincluded rapid charger brought the T18LX back to full power in just over onehour.

With its ultracompact design, highly customizable call managementfeatures, and vibrating call alert, the Ericsson T18LX is well suited forfrequent travelers and those who need to manage a lot of names and numbers. Ifyou don't need advanced features like voice-activated dialing or Internetaccess, it's a solid choice. --Thom Arno, edited by Tom Mace

Pros:

• Efficient design and navigation
• Highly personalized call management options
• Built-in vibrating call alert

Cons:

• Tiny screen
• Not Web-enabled

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

• TDMA tri-mode technology
• Protective flip keypad cover
• Intuitive menus and call management features
• Built-in vibrating call alert
• Up to 4 hours digital talk time and 80 hours digital standby time; includes NiMH battery, rapid charger, and belt clip

Features

• Highly customizable phone allows user to customize ring tones, graphics, and covers
• Large grayscale screen supports 96x65 pixels and 4 shades of gray
• Games include Space Impact, Bumper, Snake II, and Snowboard -- plus, user can download more via Java
• Phonebook stores up to 500 entries with multiple contact numbers
• Phone also includes Alarm clock, Calendar, Voice recorder (1 minute), Calculator, and Stopwatch

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

Features

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

Reviews (15)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Features

• Large color screen supports 65,000 colors (128x160 pixels)
• Dual display lets you view images and text on the internal LCD and check incoming calls on the external display
• High speed GPRS phone with intergrated camera allows you to take and send pictures wirelessly in full color
• Choose from 25 fixed, 40-instrument polyphonic ring tones or customize your phone by downloading the latest games, ringers, images and more
• Includes battery, charger, headset and user documentation

Reviews (9)

A few hassles and a little buggy
Overall, I am pleased with the Samsung v206, probably only because I am not any sort of power user or a gamer.It is attractive to look at, the battery life is incredible, here in the Bay Area, I don't seem to have any problems with reception or dropped calls.However, the phone sometimes turns itself off for no reason.I called ATT customer service and they said this phone is sort of known for this problem, and they can't explain it.They offered a refurbished phone, but I didn't take them up on the offer.It happens roughly once a week, and I believe it's caused mostly by how I flip the phone open.I'm not rough with it, by any means, so I consider this (if it is the real reason) to be unacceptable.

A few other things I would change:
I can't understand why this phone doesn't have speakerphone.It costs enough.
Sending pictures is completely impossible.
You can't customize ringers and set them for individual caller id's.

This camera phone has super annoying ring tones
The thing that annoys me most is that there are no basic, simple ring tones loaded with this phone, and none that can be downloaded anywhere. I wasted time with Customer Service trying to get them to send me one simple ring tone - Samsung said that this is how AT&T orderd the phones and AT&T said that there is nothing they can do. Do you believe that there is nothing they can do?

It has a nice, colourful display and a cool look, so it has great visuals and works fine, with the exception that:

Incoming international phone calls with many digits aren't logged/stored in full, so you can't call people back because you're missing their last digits.

My first Samsung V206 crashed; AT&T Wireless shipped me a new one and it works fine. However, all the numbers I'd stored on my SIM card in the old phone were transferred to the new phone labelled as people's cell numbers, whereas I'd stored some of them as work and home numbers. I can't seem to be able to re-label them. Nothing earth-moving, but also annoying.

Cutting and pasting email addresses to move them between the camera options and the phone book options should be much easier.

And as with all camera phones, the image quality isn't great. Grainy at best in low-light situations.

Dat's all, folks. The phone is just alright; definitely overpriced. Get a cheap regular cell phone plus an ultracompact digital camera instead.

To help solve problems for some folks!
I have the Samsung V-205 for abnout 2 months. It is the exact same phone, but just for T-Mobile. Many complain that the only way they can get the backlight on the front to show the time is by opening up the flip so that the front light appears. But they complain that if they are like in a movie theater that it is too bright. The way you can view the front LCD light without opening the phone it is by pushing down on the button on the side of the phone for about 3-4 seconds. This causes the light to turn on.

Combines all the best features
PROS: Better than the similar Sprint model (A600) because of the external display without flipping. Farely good ajustable camera and sufficiant storage for pictures. Option to block caller ID. One button silent mode. Ablity to change/remove service light. Calling groups with specific pictures and ringtones.

CONS: The vibrate & ring alert option vibrates for a few seconds then rings. The external display screen only lights up only for an alarm, new message, or incoming call. Alarms do not have a snooze option.

The Best Phone in Barbados so far....
Hi, all I just bought my Samsung V206 phone and I just have to say it is the best one in my country so far (Barbados).
My complaint is why did they not enable software for the camera to zoom in and out and oh yeah i love the pixels on the camera.
I would tell anyone if they are looking for a great phone the Samsung V206 is the GREATEST.<... ... Read more

Features

• Large Color Display with 162x216 pixels (65,536 colors)
• Phone supports WML, cHTML (i-Mode), and xHTML (WAP 2.0) wireless Internet
• Quad-band GSM world phone is one of the first capable of roaming on virtually all GSM networks in the US and abroad
• Phone book can carry up to 500 contacts
• Comes with polyphonic ringers and other customizable features

Reviews (25)

Decent phone for the money
This phone is not the best one that I have ever used, but a good solice model from AT&T.I have noticed in several other reviews that people have commented on the poor service.I have had very good service with this phone - perhaps it is the area they live in? Voice clarity is good and this phone almost never drops calls.My one problem is that sometimes the volume is low and it cannot be turned up any higher.

The features are also great on this phone.The text messaging is smooth, and the phonebook is very nice in that it stores multiple numbers for one person wtihout having multiple entries in your phone book (eg you can put in home, work, and mobile numbers for one friend with their name only appearing once in phone book).The gprs service is also good - I have never had a problem with slow transmissions or anything else.

I would recommend this phone as a solid organizer as well - the calendar function is good, as is the alarm clock.The only thing slightly annoying about this phone is that it is missing an external lcd screen and a camera - but if you want those, buy the NEC 525 (which has these).This is a good flip phone for the cost.

GOOD PHONE BUT AT&T SUX
GREAT PHONE NOT ONLY DOES IT LOOK HOT AS HELL BUT IT FULLY CHARGES IN LIKE AN HOUR AND A HALF - ATTWS IS THE PROBLEM NOT THE CELL

Worst Phone ever
This is one of the worst phone ever i have owned. Hangs up in the middle of the conversation and call does not end till it is shutdown.

Least to say AT&T service is the worst ever i have encountered till now as a consumer.

Poor Service Provider and Very poor phone in my life
The service really sux. Half the time u can not receive the signals. The reception in the phone is very poor. Hangs in between you have to turn the phone off and switch it on again to make another call if it hangs in between a call. Till now i cannot figure out its due to the poor service provided by AT&T fellas or the worst quality of the phone. The customer service in AT and T is the worst i have ever seen in my life. I will rate the customer service as one of the poorest service in the world.
MY ADVICE IS NEVER HAVE A SERVICE WITH AT & T IN LIFE AND NVER BUY THIS PHONE!!! This is my personal experience. Still if you want to try. Then i cannot help fate playing in ur life!!!

Fully Features Phone, Looks Great & Great Price!!!
MY OPINION ======I must say that I am a Nokia fan and was weary of trying anything else.It takes a lot to please me, but when I got this phone I was happy right away.

For those that says it's bulky, well it's all your perspective I guess, yes it's a little longer than other flip phones on the market now, especially those tiny Samsungs.But I kinda like it because my sister has the tiny Samsung E105 which cost almost $300 and she drops it all the time, its hard to handle.I don't have this problem.The feel is great, whomever said it was cheap must probably want a $500 phone for this price.It's not cheap looking or feeling at all.

PROS ======The most striking thing about this phone is the color scree, it's like looking into a tv.

The menu, not at all confusing, and I came from using Nokia simple navigation for my past 3 phones.I never even went to the manual, figured it out after playing with it for an hour.

The ring tones sound great ... I had a nokia 3200 with polytronic ring tones and this is even better.

The graphics are wonderful.Very vivid and nice to look at.Overall the screen in the biggest plus, and it's a very big screen too which is what makes the phone a little bigger.

COMPARISONS ======It's funny I was reading one users opinion on amazon about this phone, they said they sold this and got the Nokia 3200, well I did the opposite.The nokia 3200 is a great phone, very nice features (you can read my review on it on amazon) but its so ugly, and talk about bulky.It's also wrapped in plastic.No!!!Lastly, the resolution on this screen versus the motorola, No Comparison!!!

Compared to the Motorola T720 & T721, they are a little shorter in height but wider, so I wouldn't say either is great in size.The outside display is nice I have to admit.The buttons on the Motorola are nices, they have silver around them, all that fancy stuff which wears off in about 3 months (I used to have the Matrix Nokia 8890 phone which was all chrome and silver, I had to replace the parts 3 times in one year cause it was frequently scratched or worn).So if you're going to be texting and using the phone alot, the buttons on this phone will take your longer.Lastly, the resolution on this screen versus the motorola, No Comparison!!!

Compared to the Samsung E105, I found the samsung to be more plastic feeling, of course if SIZE if your only concideration in finding a phone and outside display, well samsung wins then.But in terms of menu, functionality, and resolution, and tones ... this phone wins.

... Well those are all the phones I worked closely with and can tell you about.

CONS ======Again, it's not the smallest phone out there, but not by far the biggest or bulkiest.It's a good size.

I truly wish for an outside display, but wasn't willing to dish out $150-200 more for the NEC 525

It's true, its a little hard to find NEC accessories, but not on Ebay.

PRICE ======Sold my nokia 3200 for this, earned $70 for the transaction.Couldn't be happier.I think with a new plan you actually have to pay out of pocket, it's because of all the features that this phone has and the screen resolution.

OVERALL ======Lets face it, phones like computers come in and out so quickly.I've never had a cell phone for over one year.I think this is a phone which I will enjoy for a year, then off to another model.

For those giving this phone a bad rating because of poor reception ... check your carrier!!!It's not the phone.The dropped calls ... not the phone!I have AT&T in CA area, excellent reception.I had TMobile up until a few months ago, I found AT&T reception much better.I always have reception everywhere I go including inside malls, bathrooms, elevetors and at work.

P.S. Gave it a 4 for no outside display and little long length ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony Ericsson T616 features a built-in digital camera, Bluetooth, multimedia messaging, polyphonic ringtones, and tons of ways for you to personalize its look and feel. Quality materials and a large color display give this phone its sophisticated personality. It's the perfect complement to AT&T service.

Design
The phone features a bright, clear 128 x 160 screen with 65,536 colors. The stylish candybar form factor of the phone will turn heads and get attention, while the quick camera buttons and easy-to-use center control toggle make it a snap to operate the T616. Charging and data connectivity are provided on the bottom of the phone, while an infrared transmitter for synchronizing contacts and data is housed on the top of the device. Meanwhile, the phone's CIF-resolution (352 x 288) camera is housed on the back panel.

An onboard joystick and iconic menu make for easy navigation.

Calling Features
When you're calling, you'll enjoy essential features like redial, vibrating alert, speed dialing, and side volume keys, as well as choice extras like sleep mode, menu shortcuts, keypad lock, SIM card lock, voice control, and status view. Create your own ringtones with the built-in MusicDJ using a library of pre-loaded instruments, rhythms, and melodies. Further, the phone's 32-voice polyphonic ringtones make your incoming calls sound like music to your ears. Use the ringtones that come with your phone or download new ones from AT&T's mMode mobile Internet service. And because the T616 has Bluetooth built in, you can use a wide array of Bluetooth-compatible headsets for total wireless freedom.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The T616 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, graphics and sound via messages. Multimedia messaging (MMS) lets you compose your messages using images, sounds and text. Sony-Ericsson's QuickShare feature, meanwhile, lets you share content with other devices, other phones, even your computer--just drag and drop pictures from your PC to your phone. Instant messaging 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.

The T610 has a built-in camera with 2MB of onboard storage.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the T616, as well. It supports the GPRS protocol for speedy downloads and wireless Web access. AT&T's mMode service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get sports scores, download games and ringtones, and more.

The T616's Bluetooth capability lets you connect, wirelessly, to a laptop, a PDA, or another Bluetooth phone, and users of Apple computers can synchronize their calendars and contact information with the T616 using iSync, Apple's free synchronization software.

A number of handy tools come with the phone, including a memo pad, a calculator, business card exchange, a calendar, and a tasks list. There's also a full-featured clock, which includes a stopwatch, an alarm, and a handy timer.

Imaging and Entertainment
The camera T616's camera couldn't be easier to operate, with just one click to activate it and another to take a picture. Want to view your pictures on your computer screen? The T616 can automatically enlarge pictures to VGA size (480 x 640 pixels). Software included in the phone recalculates picture size without sacrificing quality.

Mobile gaming has never looked better than on the T616's high quality screen. Force and sound feedback guarantees full-throttle fun. The T616 comes with a variety of embedded games, including the legendary racing game V-Rally 2, and many more are available for download.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson T616 weighs 3.26 ounces and measures 4.02 x 1.69 x 0.67 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 9 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 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
T616 handset, SIM card, battery, charging cord, user's manual, and warranty information ... Read more

Features

• The T616 features a high-resolution screen with 65,536 colors
• Comes with MMS, which allows you to compose your messages using images, sounds and text
• Supports the Java and Mophun platforms, making the widest range of mobile games and applications available for you to download
• Supporting Bluetooth, infrared and cable, the T616 is fully compatible with any computer. Your phone books and calendars will stay synchronized and updated
• With a built-in camera and QuickShare software, you take pictures and store them on your computer or send them to friends all in a few simple steps

Reviews (123)

Major pain in the you-know-where
Pros:
-Looks pretty.

Cons:
-UI lags behind button presses in every area.
-Reception sporadic, especially in cars.
-Camera is awful (even at highest resolution, images always look blurred and are sometimes unrecognizable).
-Bluetooth frequently causes phone to freeze up (must be restarted).

And most annoying of all...
-Causes interference with anything with a speaker from up to five feet away.I don't know if it's checking if I have voicemail or what, but almost anything within five or six feet that has a speaker chirps a little machine song every minute or so.I've never had this problem with a phone before and it drives me NUTS.

Either spend the extra money for the T637, or get a different phone entirely - just don't waste your time and patience on THIS.

For ringers, can I still use
the muwap.com site they mentioned here a while ago?

Beautiful
Sony's products are known for being very stylish, and this phone is no exception.Everything about it is organized, compact,and very very sleek.The menus are logical, however they take a little getting used to, but overall is very good.One thing that I like in particular is that you dont have to worry about random little things- for example if you're trying to store a number and get a call, it will handle the call, and once you hang up everything you were doing i the contact book will still be there and ready to go.Anyway, overall it is a great phone.The only problem I've experienced i the 5 months I've had it is that the joystick became slightly stuck in the past.It's not much of an issue, but somewhat annoying (although I've read that you can purchase a cheap replacement part if it's really an issue.)Overall, an excellent little piece of technology.

Feature Packed Phone
The feature packed t616 cell phone from sony ericsson packs so many features into such a small place that you wonder how the makers did it. With bluetooth, camera, gprs, and other key features, the t616 makes your phone fully capable of doing everything you would want it to do besides making toast. My t616 works very well however sometimes I find it hard to view the screen when I am outside because the sunlight makes it difficult. THe bluetooth is sometimes hard to use but the phone overall works fantastic.

-plsailboy

Desperate to upgrade.
Just one thing to clarify.Unlike what the previous reviewer said.There is 1 button voice mail retrieval with AT&T wireless.If took me quite a while to figure out... and for the life of me i don't think i could find it again.Just ask a cs rep.

Positives.
-Nice Design, compact easy to carry.
-Pleasing looks.
-Attractive Display.
-Nice standby time.
-Sturdy design.Feels solid.

Negatives.
-Slow button response and sometimes no response.
-The end call button and back button are different buttons.So when ending a call and then starting a new one or using a different function, you have to press 2 different buttons to get to the main menu.With the slight delay in button response and sometimes the buttons don't click when you think they do, it means you have to be looking at the screen otherwise you'll end up in a completely wrong menu.No easy navigation simply by getting used to the feel or buttons.
-This leads into the next and most frustrating problem.Glare.The phone is impossible to see in any sort of overcast or bright situation.And in Seattle, overcast is every day of the year.I've put away my phone in disgust many times because i simply can not read who's calling or can't see who to call or what menu i'm on.Even if you're covering the phone with one hand it's very hard to read.
-This would be less stressful if it had a true speed dial.But the only 1 button speed dial is to voicemail.All other speed dials are 2 buttons.And speed is definately not the key word.Apon starting a speed dial... it takes almost 5 seconds to even start dialing.
-A typical calling situation would be something like this.Grab the phone press 2 buttons to unlock, 2 buttons to speed dial, wait 5 seconds for it to start dialing... wait a little more... look at my phone, cover my phone with other hand and look harder at my phone... realize I still haven't even dialed because one of the buttons didn't respond or it stored a random number before it locked, then get locked out again and start over.
-Photo quality is weak.Photos will look good on screen then look awful when sent.
-Not enough memory and slow storage.If you use the camera, you will constantly be deleting text messages, photos and sounds to make room.And when you do take a picture... it will take 10-15 seconds to take the next picture.
-Poor to average reception quality.It's nice to carry an internal antenna phone, but not to talk on one.Will commonly have 1 bar less than some other phones on same service.

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