Editorial Review

The BlackBerry 7100g is the first of its kind-- a fully-featured mobile phone that delivers the power of BlackBerry e-mail. This is one sweet little handset, loaded with all of the cool features you want, like integrated Bluetooth connectivity, speakerphone, and downloadable ringtones. Plus, surf the Web the way it was meant to be surfed with an ultra-large, high-resolution color screen.Read more

Features

• Large, high-resolution portrait LCD color screen (240 x 260 pixels)
• Supports Internet e-mail (POP3/IMAP4) with BlackBerry Web client, plus legendary BlackBerry mail system
• SureType QWERTY keyboard and built-in speakerphone
• Bluetooth capable; also includes BlackBerry handheld software
• Quad-band world phone operates on 850/1900 and 900/1800 MHz GSM/GPRS networks

Reviews (25)

Excellent Edition
I've used, and enjoyed, the normal form-factor BBs, and at upgrade time I was torn between the 8700 and the 7100g.While the email capabililty is a must, I'd grown tired of talking into what appeared to be a calculator.Besides the bulky ergonomics, I couldn't get past the idea that my voice just couldn't reach the microphone with the older form-factor (7290, etc...).
Blackberry 7100
Reception is horrible... Very hard to hear a conversation unless you have the bluetooth...
Frustratingly subpar device
Consistently dropped called, extermely poor reception (in areas where other blackberries work perfectly fine), horrendous ear-and-mouth-piece for both listening and speaking into, flawed flawed flawed performance...I mean I can't even use call waiting without dropping both lines. The half-QWERTY keypad is alright but you might want to go for the full keypad...otherwise it beats the purpose of having a blackberry. Address book maintence is poorer than a standard cell phone. I can't short-cut add a number into my addressbook without copying/pasting the number into my address book explictly. Overall...stay away from this piece of junk, wait a couple of months and shell some money for the Motorola Q (the RazorBerry). ... Read more

Editorial Review

With a color screen, a speakerphone, built-in games, and changeable faceplates, the Nokia 2600 is an entry-level phone with features often found in much more expensive handsets. Compact and easy to use, the 2600 makes a great companion, and it's the perfect complement to Tracfone prepaid wireless service.Read more

Features

• Send and receive text messages and picture message templates
• Easy to read 128 x 128 pixel display with up to 4,096 colors
• Phonebook, calendar and reminders
• Internal handsfree speakerphone
• Limit 5 phones per customer.

Reviews (53)

review.
My tracfone has good reception. i like that it has free call waiting and free caller id. if you haven't activated your tracfone yet then the 'refer a friend program' will give each of us 120 free minutes. please send me an email and i will send you a fast referral( i check my email often). it's a win/win! thank you.

review..
My tracfone has worked out good so far. Customer service is fine and the free voicemail was easy to set up and use. If you decide to get a tracfone, please email me for a quick referral before activating it- we each will get 120 free minutes from the 'refer a friend' program. I'll also send you the simple instructions to follow. I've used Tracfone for quite a while, so i should be able to answer any questions you might have.
180 minutes free with referral, email tracfone120@gmail.com
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Editorial Review

Those looking for an entry-level phone will find much to like in the LG VX3300. With built-in polyphonic ringtones, a speakerphone, and a big, full-color display, this little companion will quickly find a home in your pocket or purse.Read more

Features

• Text messages with graphics and sound
• Polyphonic ringers and sound capability
• Large, 65,000-color display (128 x 128)
• Voice-activated dialing and speakerphone
• 8MB of built in memory

Reviews (22)

It's a one-year throwaway phone
If I had reviewed this phone within the first few months of getting it, I would have given it a very positive writeup. It's compact, ergonomically well-designed, and it performs well in terms of signal sensitivity and sound clarity. It was fun adding a few new ringtones (though there is not a whole lot of choice available for this model), and the removable, changeable face plates made customizing the phone possible.
A great phone if you want just a phone.
I got this phone as part of an employee discount program my husband's company had, and I was able to choose from about a dozen phones. In the past I have worked where camera phones are not permitted at the place of employment, so I wanted to get "just a phone" without all of the extra goodies in case I worked again at a similar employer.
buy something else. not worth it
i've had this phone for a year now. it was my first phone. the first 6 monthes was great. until the reception started to die down and would drop my calls half the time. then the battery life started to go as well. the battery used to last up to 4-5 days.Im not so shore about the looks either. it was too simple for me. I just want something that has better looks, and more options kike get it now ringtones. i strongly suggest the nokia 6236i. my friend has it and he's very satisfied with the looks, signal, and battery life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flip Fold   

Editorial Review

The Sanyo MM-7500, an upgrade to the popular Sanyo MM-7400, keeps all the powerful features of its predecessor while adding some major refinements, as well as support for Sprint's awesome Power Vision high-speed data and media service. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture capabilities, Ready Link walkie-talkie communication, and much more.Read more

Features

• Stream music to your phone with Music Choice®. Select from Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B plus exclusive video clips, performances, and artist interviews.
• Changeable Faceplates: To change the look of your phone in an instant, just snap a different faceplate on your phone (additional colors sold separately).
• On Demand: Retrieve customized up–to–date web content such as sports, weather, news, money and movie information with the push of a button.
• 3D Graphics: Experience enhanced games on your phone with rich 3D graphics.
• Advanced Voice Recognition: Say the name or number of the person you want to call and the number is dialed automatically without using the keypad. No prior voice training is needed. You can also activate the Sprint Ready Link menu with your voice.

Reviews (1)

love it
This phone has everything. I love the ready link. Nothing like having all the things you want in one phone. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flip Fold   

Editorial Review

It's here and it's better than ever. With a number of big improvements over the original Sidekick, the Sidekick II is a powerful mobile companion and tri-band world phone. Flip open the big color screen and shoot off unlimited e-mails on the better-than-ever QWERTY keyboard. Snap a photo with the new built-in camera and send it to your friends. Hop online and check your top Web picks. Or just pick up your Sidekick II and make a call. See it in action.Read more

Features

• Real web browsing
• Built-in camera with flash
• Built-in organizer with PC synchronization
• Photo caller ID
• AOL Instant Messenger, text messaging, 6 MB email account

Reviews (200)

T-Mobile the wost service ever!
I've had the SideKick2 for about a year now and the phone it self may be OK, The calinder, and all that work OK, but the T-Mobile service is the worst ever!
Excellent Device with Some Major Problems
I am 14 years old and I just got a sidekick 3 as a reward frommy parents for getting into an advanced math program.They had some overall doubts that it was dangerous for a child of my age to handle such an item as i could misuse it without their knowledge.I agree with the man a few reviews down that parents should be worried about this device as internet predators and myspace predators are out there.That is why i recomend sitting down with your child and discussing the dangers of having such a device with them.If you notice that they understand the dangers, I would reccomend at least considering buying it.However, thoroughly make sure that they understand the dangers because the more I am using this device (which is limited because of my studies) I am recognizing that this device can do pretty much as much as a laptop with a few exceptions being that it cannot handle all applications and some other things.
T-Mobile Sucks
I use to be a t-mobile costumer until they started charging me for changes i made to my plan that they didn't change.I called costumer service and they gave me the run around.I had two lines and changed one of the planes to a emergency plan for 100 mins a month.It was suppose to be changed at the end of the pay cycle.Low and be hold i get a bill for over 1,000 dollars. I'm like WTF. I call them and they say they changed my plan an hour after i called them to change it to an emergency plan. I was so mad because it was soppose to be changed at the end of the month taht was the agreement with there costumer service. I've been trying to get them to drop the overage charges but they say it is my fault for chabging my plan. That is not the only problem i had with changing my plan this has happened befor ewith them. Finnaly i got tired of them and went to cingular which costumer service is best. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This rugged phone is designed to win the hearts of construction and utilities users who demand durability and performance. In fact, the i560 adheres to Military Standard 810 F, meaning it performs in dusty environments, stands up to short drops and exposure to vibration from heavy machinery use. In addition to toughness, the i560 supports features like compatibility with Nextel's Direct Talk technology, voice dialing, GPS location technology and a speakerphone.Read more

Features

• Motorola i560 is great for those who need added durability, and want other great features
• Adheres to Military Standard 810 F for Dust, Shock, and Vibration. Performs in dusty environments, stands up to short drops and exposure to vibration from heavy machinery use
• Nextel, the leader in Push-to-Talk(SM) communications, now gives you the ability to Push-to-Send contact information from your i560's contact list to other Nextel Direct Send-enabled phones…instantly
• Hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone
• Lets you view your approximate location and when making 911 calls helps emergency personnel to locate you if your phone had adequate access to GPS satellite signal and the emergency response center is equipped to process such signals

Reviews (12)

i560 is JUNK - 3 Phones BROKE in only 3 Months!
I purchased 2 i560 phones - one for me and one for my husband.Brand new out of the box, 1 of them had a bad microphone (you could hear the person talking, but they couldn't hear you).Nextel & Motorolla wanted me to send the phone in for repair and be without it for 15 days - but I raised a stink and finally got it replaced (since it was broke from day 1, I didn't want a "serviced" phone).
Rugged? NOT!
I bought this phone at the same time I bought the i870. I've dropped my i870 a couple of times and it's fine. My husband dropped the "rugged" phone once and the antenna, which sticks out like a thumb, snapped off.
Great phone
Great phone ... durable and so far dependable.I did buy a larger battery.There is one complaint, sometimes the person you call sounds like they are drunk.I don't know if it is the service or the phone. ... Read more

Editorial Review

This update to the tried and true BlackBerry 7200 Series adds support for Bluetooth, a brighter display, quad-band GSM, and 32 MB of internal memory. This integrated phone, e-mail client (with support for corporate e-mail servers), organizer, and Web browser is the ultimate weapon for mobile professionals.Read more

Features

• Email, phone, browser, SMS, browser and organizer in a single handheld
• Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS compatibility for international roaming
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Bright, backlit 240x160 display supporting over 65,000 colors
• Easy-to-use navigation trackwheel and intuitive menu interface

Reviews (29)

BES makes a huge difference
The 7290 is a great choice model if you need a Blackberry. I love having my blackberry synchronizing with our Blackberry Enterprise Server, that way i am fully in synch with my Outlook.
Awesome - exceeded expectations and won't be replacing with other models
I am an attorney and I purchased this a couple of months ago and it is excellent.I receive e-mails instantly, receive clear reception when placing and receiving phone calls.Plus, with blue tooth technology, I can just place the phone into my blackberry stand or leave it in my purse and still talk instead of holding the blackberry to my ear.I looked at some of the newer models but was not impressed.The 8700 series has a few more amenities;however, the keyboard is smaller and to me the 7290 is more asthetically pleasing. . . what can I say, I'm a woman.I needed the blackberry for phone service, e-mail, the internet and calendaring.I have a computer at home and at work so didn't need to do anything "major" with this device and it serves, if not exceeds its purpose.
Best phone I've owned so far...
I've own many phones in the past. So far, this one has topped them off! I didn't want a camara, mp3 player (or other "kid stuff"), but a phone that would do three things: 1.) Be a phone; 2.) eMail; 3.) Calendar and applications that would sync with my Mac in an easy and non-confusing way. I got it! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Here's Sanyo's answer to the RAZR revolution, the SCP-6600 "Katana," a phone that meets or beats many of the RAZR's specifications -- all at a lower price. This phone packs Bluetooth, a gorgeous QVGA color screen, a speakerphone, and a VGA camera. And of course, it's very thin and chic.Read more

Features

• Compose your messages easier and faster with prediction text input using the phone's built–in dictionary. Predictive Text Input lets the device predict the text you enter; it makes sending messages simple and more efficient.
• Bluetooth technology built in to give you a truely hands free experience
• Take pictures anywhere with integrated VGA digital camera
• On board speaker phone with dedicated speakerphone button makes talking hands free easy
• Know who's calling you by linking downloaded images and photos to the contacts in your internal phone book.

Reviews (3)

katana
I got this as a gift, its too thin for me. I"m not into the credit card sized phones.Picture quality sucks, its hard to manage it.the menu buttons are inconviently placed, such as the My content and the address icon should have been switched around for better handling.its such a hassle to plug in the earpiece plus the connector to the phone!

Hot Phone, simple, cute
I really like this phone..its cute, its little, its perfect for a young woman.I had a pocket pc prior to this and it was so complicated just making a call.I wanted something simple, that wasn't an mp3 player (i have an ipod), that wasn't a professional camera (i have a nice digital cam), or a pda (i have a palm tx)... its just simple and cute.
Kantana Pink
I've been a sprint customer for over three years and have owned three sanyo phones; Sanyo 8100, Sanyo 8300, and the Kantana. If you're coming from a mulitimedia phone like the Sanyo 8300, the SCP-6600 Katana may be a bit of a disappointment to you. The Katana just doesn't have all of the bells and whistles as a multimedia phone. The Katana has no built in flash which is needed for taking half decent pictures with a camera phone. It also has no camcorder or media player. But then again its not suppose to. It's basically an attempt by sprint and Sanyo to satisfy the consumer cravings for the popular RAZR phones that are available through wireless carriers like Cingular, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Cricket and a few others. It's obvious by looking at the Katana that it was inspire by the Razr, which does not have MM functions either. On a feature note I would have to give the Katana a one besides doing the simple things like making phone calls and downloading ringers and screen savers there's just not much more you can do on it. Aesthetically the Katana is not that much of a beaut. However, it is for the time being a bit different looking so for (except when compared to the RAZR) that I'd give it a four. For the lack of a decent camera and camcorder I have to deduct two more points which brings rating down to three stars. Oh for those of you who are interested in bluetooth the phone is bluetooth capable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Flip Fold   

Editorial Review

This update to the tried-and-true Motorola V66 features all the rock-solid features of its predecessor, plus a gorgeous color screen. You'll also get polyphonic ringtone capabilities, instant messaging, and enhanced text messaging -- making the V171 the perfect complement to a Net10 prepaid wireless account, which includes voice mail and text messaging services.Read more

Features

• Compact, flip phone design with a vivid color screen
• Voice Mail, Caller ID, Call Waiting
• Text messaging with iTAP predictive text entry
• 20 pre-loaded polyphonic ringtones, games, pictures, wallpaper and screensavers
• Limit 5 phones per customer.

Reviews (8)

Motorola V171 phone (NET 10)
I've been a Net 10 customer for a year now.I have a few minor complaints....I cannot download ringtones in my area and I had to reactivate my voice mail as T-Mobile voice message system hijacked my phone and I was unable to retrieve my voice mail messages.Receivers of my phones calls say I cut in and out even though I hear them crystal clear.For the price, I shouldn't complain.I do not use it often so it is nice to carry over my unused minutes.If I had to do over, I would not purchase this flip phone.It feels like the phone is going to break in half everytime I open it, its not very stable.Customer service is OK but it needs to be 24/7.Overall, I am somewhat satisfied.

Works just fine
I've been using this phone with the Net10 service since March, and have to say I am very happy with it.Coverage areas have been great.
Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead!
Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site:ilikethis.info/razrv3i ... Read more

Editorial Review

If you want one device to do it all, the quad-band HP iPAQ hw6515 deserves a serious look. Key features include Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC (second edition), EDGE high-speed data support, a 312 MHz Intel xScale processor, 55 MB of RAM, Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a 240 x 240 color touch screen. When coupled with a Cingular data plan, this little number makes a powerful mobile office.Read more

Features

• Bluetooth connectivity for connecting wireless accessories
• GPRS/EDGE High-Speed Data Access
• 850/900/1800/1900 MHz - Quad-band for international compatibility
• 1.3 MP camera with LED flash and Integrated GPS receiver
• Integrated Secure Digital (SDIO) slot, integrated Mini-SD slot

Reviews (25)

Angry at HP
My joystick fell off two weeks ago, sent the unit to HP telling them in advance the problem on my 6515 phone, clerk said to send it in on warranty. Got phoned back by HP, they told me they cannot repair the unit they offered a swap and wanted to charge me 303$ (excessive). I paid the unit 400$ on ebay, I tried to discuss the issue with a corporate office sales relation person in Canada and they say I had misused it. I have had 3 ipaqs in the last 8 years a 3660, a 3955 wich I still own, I know how much pressure to apply to an Ipaq button... had a problem once with the stylus button on my 3660, Compaq had at that time happily repaired it at no charge, things have changeg since HP took their business. I discussed this with the corporate office telling them this issue is frequently related on the internet. On one site a guy had a 6515 with cingular, he had had four replacements because of the same problem. Even in their own forum site this problem is refered to. An ebay seller is offerring a replacement button fo 24$, HP told me to buy it from them, can you believe that? On top of all that they said to me I had to pay an evaluation fee of 67$, told thew I did not want to pay... They replied they would send this to a collection agency if I did not pay within 90 days. My guess is this issue would cost too much to HP to recall deffective units so they prefer to abuse their custemors by telling them it's misuse... I plan to take them to small claims court and post this comment on as many sites as possible starting here. Good luck!

replaced THREE TIMES!!!! giving up
this phone has broken three times from device malfunctions. i am giving up and demanding it be replaced by the 8125.
Regrettable Purchase
My comments on this device are based on two weeks of very frustrating experience. Just trying to get this thing to perform basic functions is an exercise in futility. Comments are divided into two core uses: PHONE and PDA
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Editorial Review

Get everything you need and nothing you don't with the all digital Samsung SCH-A630. A handy speakerphone makes it easy to talk hands free, while support for the enhanced messaging service (EMS) lets you send text, sounds, and graphics to your friends and associates. Plus, voice-activated dialing makes calling your most frequent contacts a breeze.Read more

Features

• All Digital Phone
• Internal 65K color screen
• Speakerphone
• Voice-activated dialing
• Hearing aid compatibility of M3

Reviews (18)

no problems
i know other reviewers seemed to have a lot of issues, but this phone has worked very well for me.it is easy to use, comfortably fits in your pocket, and has been reliable.it's nothing fancy, and i haven't tried downloading ringtones, but if you just want a simple, easy to carry phone, this one is great.

Bad recieve audio
We got two of these with our service upgrade from Verizon. They have terrible audio. It chopps off the leading edge of words and sometime drops out to the point that a conversation is nearly impossible. Verizon reloaded the software, no improvement. I talked to Samsung and got, send it back for a minimum 15 day turn around and we'll see what we can do about it. This phone has a serious bug in the software. Do not buy a Samsung SCH-A630, it's a piece of junk. By the way, one phone in our upgrade was a Motorola, it works fine.

Get a free unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i instead!
Why settle for less, or commit yourself to a specific cellular provider and service plan, when you can get a complimentary unlocked top of the line Motorola RAZR v3i cell phone that works with any cellular service provider and any SIM card. I got mine free at this web site:nocostnow.info/razrv3i ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Sam Sung    2. Flip Fold   

Editorial Review

Billed as an entry-level phone, the CDM-120 from Sprint PCS has features that make it anything but basic. With a speakerphone, voice activated dialing, and more, this little companion is the choice for folks who want to keep it simple, while still enjoying a lot of convenience.