Editorial Review

Here's a phone from Nextel and Motorola that does everything you expect from a flagship mobile phone. With Bluetooth, a megapixel camera, a music player, a microSD memory card slot, and a whole lot more, the i870 has all the trademark Nextel durability, but adds key refinements that make this a truly advanced phone.Read more

Features

• Walkie-Talkie Service: Walkie-Talkie service that instantly connects you to all other Nextel users - across town, across the country, and now even across borders to Latin America and Canada.
• GPS Enabled: Lets you view your approximate location and when making 911 calls helps emergency personnel to locate you if your phone has adequate access to GPS satellite signal and the emergency response center is equipped to process such signals.
• VibraCall® Alert: Notifies you of incoming phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls, messages and Voicemail without a sound.
• Recent Calls List: Access the last twenty sent and received calls for quick call return or number storage.
• Accessory Connector Cover: Protect the bottom accessory connector from dust and debris with the attached cover.

Reviews (11)

Complete Review
The I-870 from Nextel can be a tricky phone to get working. With that said once you get it working, it does a very good job of being a Phone, Camera, Video and MP3 player, all in one. As a phone it works great, compared to other cellular phones, it's a bit heavy but if your a nextel user your already use to that. As a camera, it is up to par with any other camera phone on the market, better than most models I tried. As a video player, again it's up to par with any other video/phone on the market. As far as the MP3 player goes, the sound is good for a phone/MP3 player but this is not an IPOD. Most reviews I read, users stated they had difficulty getting songs onto the phone. The micro SD card included with the unit can only hold 5 or 6 songs. You will probably want to get a bigger micro card, otherwise why even use the MP3 player. I would suggest a 512mb card that will hold 100 songs or more. Here is how I got my MP3's onto the phone. I tried the included software but got no where when I tried to load more than 10 songs onto my 512MB card and get them to play on the I-870. I did find some easy software that works, "DB Power AMP converter". First you must format the card inside your phone it will be an option in the menu on your phone under the media tab. Once you have downloaded the DB software to your computer, it will ask you to select the songs on disc or on your computer that you want converted. You then select all the songs you want to put onto your phone. Now that you have selected all your songs, you must make sure the file name (Artist and Song name) are no longer than 19 characters total(you will have to rename the tracks or artist titles to make them fit, otherwise they will not show up, or play on your I 870). Now convert them, with the following settings: MP3 Lame -> Bit rate 40KBps -> Frequency 16000 HZ -> output to your micro sd card -> convert. Once this process is complete, then take the micro SD card and put it in your phone, turn on your audio player and let the songs load. At this point your songs will all be on your phone and you will be able to play them. There is one problem here the songs were converted at very low speeds, so the quality sucks. To fix this go back and reformat the card inside your phone, it will erase all your files, which is needed. Now take the card out and put it back into your card reader, open up "DB Power Amp Converter" Take all the songs you previously converted and convert them again, this time use the following settings:MP3 Lame -> Bit rate 96KBps -> Frequency48000HZ -> output to your micro sd card -> convert. Take the card out and put it into your phone, select audio player, and all your songs will load and play with near CD quality. Don't ask me why you have to rename the files to make them 19 characters or less, and don't ask me why you have to convert all the files at a low quality/frequency load them to your phone, then re convert them at high quality/frequency, because I don't know, but it works. This process was a bit of a hassle for me, especially since I had to try a bunch of things to get this working, you just have to follow these instructions and you'll be up and running. Once I got the songs loaded, I play the audio player all the time, take alot of photos, use the video player, and talk on the phone daily with 0 problems.
i870 Best phone nextel has to offer
Great Phone, Love the fun options.Takes very nice pics and great video.Mp3 Player very easy to use and speaker is very loud.Great Phone

my experience
i've had this phone since febuary and this is my experience:
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Editorial Review

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Features

• Integrated thumbable QWERTY keyboard with LED backlight makes sending email3 and editing documents fast and familiar
• Send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts, with built-in support for Microsoft® Outlook®, Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, and other POP3 and IMAP accounts
• Uses EvDO network with average download speeds of 400-600 kbps
• 1.3 megapixel camera to shoots crisp, clear digital images
• Play your favorite MP3 files and other PlaysForSure audio content using Windows Media Player Mobile

Reviews (15)

Nice Phone but don't expect the rebate!
Pros:
My first month
I have used PalmOS before, so this phone does not feel too new. The phone works pretty well. The PDA is good. I'd give the phone 4 stars. The PDA part a bit less say 3.5 stars since the stuff is a bit dated (PALM OS).
Make this excellent device even better
The Treo 700 is a great device. It combines cellular phone, PDA, and wireless functionality, allowing you to check e-mail, surf the web, make phone calls, and keep your contacts and calendar.
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Editorial Review

Slim, sleek, and incredibly powerful, the LG Fusic is designed to bring music and high-speed data access together to make one beautiful, harmonious handset. To make music navigation easy, the Fusic is designed with an external navigation pad similar to the most popular MP3 players. It even has an FM transmitter so you can listen to your tunes through your car or home stereo. The Fusic supports Sprint's awesome Power Vision high-speed data and media service, and it also features a 1.3 megapixel camera, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth, a microSD memory card slot, and more.Read more

Features

• Play MP3, AAC, and AAC plus files everywhere you go with the included headset; you will automatically switch from music to incoming calls
• The unique external navigation pad makes it easy to access all of your play lists and media content
• FM stereo radio transmitter offers convenient listening on the road and can transmit audio to car stereos or other FM receivers with 12 user definable stations between the frequency ranges of 88.1-107.9
• 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
• For a colorful change of pace, snap different faceplates on your phone for your own personalized look

Reviews (10)

Disappointment
One of the reasons I bought this phone was for the MP3 player. That was a mistake.After loading the player with music on a micro SD card, the player freezes after playing just one song and it has to be restarted.Also, the information about the song, (such astitle and genre) does not fully load.I have spent a lot of time tagging my music so it was frustrating when the player showed tagged songs as "unknown".Also, the player automatically loads up the "sprint store" every time you want to play music, which becomes annoying after a while.Funny, the features to buy music work great.Guess the priorities are clear.
Nice phone.BUT you can't buy a battery for it anywhere!!!
Everything about this phone is great.Well, the FM feature is weak.The thing that really worries me is you can't buy another battery for it anywhere.What happens when the battery dies?

Great phone
When I bought this phone recently, the Sprint salesman said, "the only thing that this phone can't do is fly."He's right.
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Editorial Review

Slim, sleek, and incredibly powerful, the Samsung A900 is the most advanced Sprint phone yet. With a design that is sure to turn heads and powerful features, including support for Sprint's awesome Power Vision high-speed data and media service, a 1.3 megapixel camera, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth, and more, the A900 can duke it out with the best of them in the contest to be the most powerful phone on the market.Read more

Features

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology: Built-in radio technology allows fast, secure transmission between your phone and accessories without cables or wires. Bluetooth wireless accessories are sold separately.
• Mass Storage Area: Store pictures, videos, voice memos and music within the internal memory of the phone.
• Streaming Music Enabled: 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.
• Built-in Media Player: See and hear your favorite news, sports, and more in real-time streaming video and audio at broadband-like speeds.
• 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.

Reviews (34)

Pretty Darn Good
Wow, I've never seen a product get so many mixed reviews.
Unbiased review from muti-phone user
This is a very good phone. I've used phones by Nokia, Motorolla, Nextel, and now Samsung.I rate my old Nokia the best because it did what it was intended -- receive and make calls.It had no other features.I had a fancy Nextel that was too big and bulky and I had a Motorolla which I really didn't like.The Samsung a900 is very good.It's one drawback (after 6 months of use) is the battery, as many have said. You have to charge every night or nearly so.The other issues people have expressed are, in my experience, unfounded -- few dropped calls (compared with others), etc. I like the feel of the phone, too.Oh, and if you're considering other services, I rate T-Mobile the best.Sprint is OK.ATT was the worst.And Nextel was just OK.

Blade!!
I absolutely love this phone, but ofcourse, I'm rather biased, seeing as how I'm using it's vibrate function for uses other than the intended.
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Features

• Easy-to-use, all-in-one smart device with email, organizer, and web browser
• 128MB memory, 60MB available to user
• 1.3megapixel camera to capture all those unexpected moments
• Built in Bluetooth wireless technology
• Windows Media Player 10 Mobile for music and video

Editorial Review

When you want to take your whole world with you, look no further than the Nextel i930. This Windows Mobile-powered smartphone (Windows Mobile for Smartphones 2003 Second Edition) is designed to keep you in touch in ways that few other phones can. It's got great features, too, like an SD memory card slot, support for international service, and a VGA camera. Add all that to Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie services, and you've got an indispensable mobile companion.Read more

Features

• Walkie-Talkie Service: Walkie-Talkie service that instantly connects you to all other Nextel users - across town, across the country, and now even across borders to Latin America and Canada.
• GPS Enabled: Lets you view your approximate location and when making 911 calls helps emergency personnel to locate you if your phone has adequate access to GPS satellite signal and the emergency response center is equipped to process such signals.
• VibraCall® Alert: Notifies you of incoming phone calls, Walkie-Talkie calls, messages and Voicemail without a sound.
• Recent Calls List: Access the last twenty sent and received calls for quick call return or number storage.
• Accessory Connector Cover: Protect the bottom accessory connector from dust and debris with the attached cover.

Reviews (5)

Stay with the i860 unless you need the internet.
I love this phone, but if I didn't use the internet a lot I would have stuck with my i860.
Horrible battery life!!!
Got the phone 2 days ago. Fully charge over night, went to work, battery run out before i got home!!! Total calls made = 4, Total minutes used = 10 mints, Total battery life < 10 hours! Return next day. Great looking phone, lot of functions, feel very well build, but terrrible battery life!

very nice phone
this phone is very nice. if you are in to computers it can do almost anything a real computer could. Like download music files and progams upload pictures and send them make your own themes for the phone download mp3s for ringtones or just to listen to them in windows media player this is really a nice phone for thoughs of you in to mobile compact computer type phones. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

This sleek clamshell phone packs a lot under the hood, making it one of the most powerful Sprint phones yet. Features include support for Sprint's awesome Power Vision high-speed data and media service, a 1.3 megapixel camera, advanced voice recognition, Bluetooth, a memory card slot, and music player functions. If you like to take your digital lifestyle on the go, the Samsung MM-A920 is the right tool for the job.Read more

Features

• Streaming Music Enabled: Stream music to your phone with Music Choice.
• Built in Media Player: See and hear your favorite news, sports, and more in real-time streaming video and audio at broadband-like speeds.
• SMS Text and voice messaging enabled
• Phone as Modem capable: Use the included USB cable and your sprint PCS Vision phone to connect to a PC for Internet and email access.
• 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.

Reviews (11)

Great mutimedia-phone, you don't have to carry MP 3 player separately anymore!
First off, I thought the phone was little bit big compared to my previous Samsung A670(verizon) phone.
Good phone, but not great for texters
I've had this phone for about 3 months, and use it along with my Sanyo (one for work, one for personal). Both are used almost equally. The Samsumg seems to have tons of features that I've not even had the chance to try out yet, and I do look forward to doing so. However, my main complaint with this phone, as I've seen other people note, is the messaging system. The T9 does not recognize the word 'me'! How can that be?? Since I use text a bunch (about 2,000 messages per month) this really bugs me. I was worried about signal strength as I've had issues with other Samsungs in the past (as compared with Sanyos) but this phone and my other seem to be comparable in this respect. Overall, I think most people would be very pleased to own this phone.

Pray it does not break
I had this phone for a month, quality was ok, but reception not the best. After 28 days, my phone started acting up. I called samsung, mailed it to them and did not get it back until 2 months later! I did have to continue paying my cell service, over $140.00 for the 2 months. Samsung said it would take 3-4 weeks, but they had to wait for a part? The manufacture had to wait for a part! I would be on hold, get transferred, etc. to find out their database is only updated about once a month with the repair status. Customer service and Warranty deserve a great big 0. This phone is not worth the extra's you'll probably never use any way. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

With the i850, Nextel and Motorola continue their tradition of offering powerful handsets that help folks get the job done. With a built-in VGA camera, multimedia messaging, voice dialing, a speakerphone, and support for Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie service, this phone is designed to deliver great functionality in a stylish, easy-to-use package.Read more

Features

• Large display (176 x 220) and a rich 262,000 color resolution for outstanding display quality
• VGA quality camera captures and saves images for personal and business purposes
• All digital off network walkie-talkie service that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones - 6 mile range
• Ability to run Java powered business solutions
• Send and receive audio files, images, text, or all three in the same message to email addresses, other Nextel MMS capable handsets

Reviews (30)

Seems rather problematic
Ok... first allow me to explain my situation.I just signed up for Nextel services 3 days ago and recieved my new phone the day after I signed up.At first everything was fine with it or so it seemed, it didn't pick up reception in my home but living in a generally rural area I thought that it was excuseable.When I talked to people on my phone my indicator said that I was recieving a full signal but they were having a hard time understanding what I was trying to say, it was as if it would only transfer half of what I was saying, rather frustrating to say the least.The next day, after reading the user reviews (should have done that before I bought the phone!!) I called Nextel to see if it was a problem with the phone.They instructed me to preform what is called a 3 finger test with this model while I was on a land line.Basically you hold down any 3 consecutive numbers while the phone is off and power it back on still holding down the numbers.It will take you to a diagnostics of sorts and the phone will test all of it's systems.I found out through that that the phone is truly faulty and am having a replacement sent this week.Unfortunately, since I had used the phone for over 30 minutes I couldn't get a different model, which I thought a little stupid since it's hard to discover a problem with your phone if you hadn't used it much. I have reserved hope that the new one will be better considering all the problems others have had with this phone later on down the road, mine had only been active for a day.

Stay away from this phone...
After 5 months, I could no longer connect to the Nextel service. Everything else on the phone worked. I called tech support and was told the problem was with the phone and I should take it in for service. The service center said the phone could not be repaired. I paid $179 for this piece of junk. This is the first and LAST Motorola product I'll ever buy. I've owned 4 other brands of cell phones and never had a problem with any of them.

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE
Before even having this phone for a year the outside of my flip went out and will no longer display the time or date,. The phone will power off whenever it feels like (including during calls), and sometimes will not turn on for up to 15 minutes regardless of if it has full battery life or not. At times when I am charging it, it will tell me I have an invalid battery, though the battery I am using is one that came with the phone originally. It also will register having an invalid charger on every one of the three Nextel chargers I have. When I contacted Motorola, I was told I would have to pay $50 dollars for pick up to send it in and be repaired and have the shutting off problem fixed, despite the fact that it is still under warranty. They also told me it would be an additional $170 dollars to fix my flip. I don't know why these problems have happened. I haven't even so much as dropped the phone. It has been very well taken care of, it is fairly expensive, and for some odd reason it couldn't even hold up for a year.All and all this phone has given me headaches everyday for the past few months and there is no way I will ever purchase a Motorola phone again. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Motorola's i860 is everything Nextel users have come to expect in a phone, and more. This flagship phone has all of the great features and durability of past Nextel models, plus a built-in camera and support for multimedia messaging.Read more

Features

• Built-in VGA (640x480) camera with 4x digital zoom and video recording
• Supports MMS (multimedia messaging service)
• High-quality speakerphone with voice dialing
• Extra large internal display and large external display
• Includes phone and travel charger

Reviews (46)

it rocks it diserves FIVE STARS
I Love my new i860 camera phone. My next-door nabor gave me this phone, but it was all scrached and frooze when using NOL. So I brought it to the nextel service center and got some of its parts replaced. Below are the following I got done. THINGS I WANT DONE TO MY NEXTEL i860 camera phone
The biggest piece of [...] EVER!
I can deal with the battery life being bad, but the problem I am having is bad.Seems that most of the time, if I answer a call, or open my phone to make a call, the phone powers down. Today for the first time, it actually did that in the middle of a call. I had called Motorola, and they said that this is a defect in many of the phones. I can get it fixed on my dime, and be without my phone for approx [...]
Great but
Overall this product has meger battery life and lacks Bluetooth. Phone does take a while to power on and off. Might be better off with the i870. ... Read more

Features

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology: Built-in radio technology allows fast, secure transmission between your phone and accessories without cables or wires. Bluetooth wireless accessories are sold separately.
• Mass Storage Area: Store pictures, videos, voice memos and music within the internal memory of the phone.
• Streaming Music Enabled: 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.
• Built-in Media Player: See and hear your favorite news, sports, and more in real-time streaming video and audio at broadband-like speeds.
• 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.

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Features

• Large color screen supports 65,000 colors (120x144 pixels)
• Integrated digital camera with 352 x 288 pixel resolution
• Phone supports voice-activated dialing and polyphonic ringtones
• Supports wireless Internet and text messaging
• Includes standard and extended batteries, AC charger, user documentation

Reviews (65)

Best phone ever!
I tend to be abusive to my cell phones and I must say that this Sanyo 8100 has seen the worst. It has been dropped in the mud, skidded across asphalt parking lots I don't know how many times, been subjected to rain.....you get the idea.I was at film school when I first purchased it and it is still wokring great 3 years later.I did buy an additional battiery up front, so they have been swapped on and off as I needed more talk time. The screen is still bright and clear, I love being able to set ringtones for certain callers, and I won't ever get another phone that doesn't have the photo caller ID on the outside.This is great because I can just glance at a photo and see who's calling.
Excellent Phone
Excellent Phone - Sprint tried to get me to get a new phone but this one was awesome. I loved that little phone, too bad Sprint was getting too costly for my mobile needs.
Solid Phone
I have had this phone for almost two years and it has now broken in half. This has been the best phone by far I have ever owned. I have dropped it a bizzilion times and all the features still worked. It has falling off a moving car, fell in my pool, been thrown into a moving car..Nice tough phone.. Now I have to find a replacement... Ugh....I hope I can find another phone that can with stand the abuse and recklessness of the 8100. ... Read more

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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

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.

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Solid workhorse phone, stylish, reasonable feature set
The Katana is a very solid phone wrapped up in a stylish package. It takes the RAZR look and feature set and goes it one better for less money.
A very nice voice phone
I just upgraded from a very old Nokia, so having the "new" features of the past few years is really rather nice.I used Mac OS X's Address Book's "Send these contacts..." feature to instantly load up the address book on the phone, so that's nice.It doesn't sync, of course, so you get some duplicates, but that's easy to handle.
Nice Phone Impressive features, Complements The RAZR well
The sanyo katana is an impressive phone for those that want the super thin clamshell of the Motorola RAZR, with the power of sanyo. i hope to see a new version soon with power vision and multimedia features ... Read more

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Editorial Review

The Motorola i730 is everything a top-notch phone should be; it's easy to use, as well as sturdy and feature packed. With Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology, speakerphone capability and a vibrant color screen, the i730 is the right tool for getting the job done.Read more

Features

• The i730 comes with a new 65k color display with enhanced clarity that allows you to customize your screen with downloadable wallpapers, adjustable color palettes, and choice of three font sizes
• Hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone
• Set your phone and instantly connect to the last Direct Connect call or an assigned contact by pressing the PTT button from the main idle screen
• Comes with a powerful datebook that allows you to book meetings, plan events, and set alarms that will automatically turn-on the phone if needed
• Phone can store up to 600 contact entries - Store up to seven numbers for a single name

Reviews (148)

Just Not For Me
I've had this phone for over a year and a half and I've really never had a problem with it.The reception varies but it's generally pretty reliable.My whole family uses it for work because of the walkie-talkie feature.
Decent phone, but very dated
I had the Nextel i730 for 8 months then i just couldnt take it anymore. To be honest the phone is a easy phone to get attached to. But recently i upgrade to the i850 and iam very very happy i did. The i730 is a phone / radio. The color screen is on par with all other free phones that are usually FREE. So basicly the screen is not impressive at all. The phone comes with features, but to be honest it took me about 2 months to figure out how to use all of them on,( NOT USER FRIENDLY AT ALL) and by that time i had lost faith in the phone itself. It's heavy, very heavy, and thick. On the good side, it' sorta stylish and its very durable, this is what i loved about it. I dropped the phone so many times and it has very little exterior damage. I look at this phone like, a army tank, versus my newer i850 which i just upgraded to, and thats more like a convertable BMW. The i850 is a phone that you just have to have a leather case on it, because it looks so good, that you dont wanna risk it gettings scratched, this on the other hand, there's no need to case it, because the exterior is that solid. I'm a 23 year old male out of atlanta ga. As far as reception, the calls on the i730 are very clear, the speaker phone is awesome, you can almost set the phone in one room and talk at a leisure tone on the other side of the room and the caller will hear you fine, which is cool. But to be honest i can only say this phone would fit someone who is not looking for alot bells and whistles, Not a person between the ages of 16-21, bad idea. This phone is for people who want a phone that can handle just about anything, ie construction worker. Another good thing about this phone is it'is nearly impossible to lose, due to its weight. When you have the i730 on the hip swivle thing, it feels like you've got a gun on ur hip, or a flash light, its that heavy. Plus with it being 2006 and all, this phone is getting very dated, by the end of the year this phone is going to be classified as a dinosaur. If you can get it for free, go for it, but if your paying money, trust me, dish out a few extra bucks and go with the i850, the i850 is the honest to god best cell phone ive ever owned, and ive had 15+ cells.

Two cans and some string?
Throughout my ownership of 2 different handsets, both model i730 (t), I would constantly be aggravated by the slow response of the phone. Everything from making phone calls, to sending a text message, to checking the sports scores or weather, is run from a Java program. This means that sending of commands from the buttons to the application is extremely delayed. This delay only gets worse as the day goes on, and I am usually forced to restart the phone 2 or 3 times a day.
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Editorial Review

The LG PM-225 has all the basic features you could want; dual color screens, a built-in speakerphone and support for Sprint's PCS Vision services. But there's more. The PM-225 also sports a VGA camera that, when used with PCS Vision picture mail services, opens up a whole new world of messaging fun.Read more

Features

• Up to 3.2 hours continuous digital talk time; up to 1.5 continuous analog talk time
• Shoot digital pictures with the built-in VGA camera with digital zoom lens
• Offers clear reception while providing a compact form. The antenna doesn't get in the way, allowing you to easily slip this phone into your pocket or purse
• Instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages across the room or across the country while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network
• Hands-free operation of your phone is made easy with the built-in speakerphone

Reviews (15)

Don't buy this phone!
The processer is slow, so the phone has to think everytime you do something.... imagine scrolling down the address book and the phone taking time to respond to each time you push the scroll down button. That is just an example of how slow its processor speed is. The camera is of extremely poor quality, which makes it virtually useless. I've had the phone only 4 months and it's starting to drop calls frequently... so I called LG and their solution is to have me mail my phone to them, and in 3-4 weeks they will let me know if they will fix it for free or if I have to pay to have it fixed. In this day and age, most people can't conduct business without their cell phone... especially for 3-4 weeks. LG's policy repair is prohibitive, and the phone is substandard. Don't buy this phone!

Fine at first, not so fine after 6 months.
I had this phone given to me about 6 months ago and I could almost not be more disappointed. In the beginning of my ownership, here's what I experienced.
I like the LG 225
Mine is Red and I like the color.I like the sound quality and ringers.It is easier to hear the ringers than on the Samsung I had before. It also seems to get better reception than the Samsung even though it has an internal antenna, which I also like a lot.
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Editorial Review

With email and MMS messaging support, as well as support for Nextel's wireless web services, the i265 is the perfect companion. And of course, it supports Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie functions so you can connect with people in your work and personal network at the push of a button. This value oriented phone is great for people who want phone and messaging features, the power of walkie-talkie functions, and the convenience of wireless Internet services.Read more

Features

• Direct Connect enabled - the walkie-talkie service that instantly connects you to all other Nextel users
• 65K color display with enhanced clarity allows you to customize your screen
• Safe, hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone
• Use the private speaker button to switch from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments
• Capture memos or phone conversations for future playback of phone numbers, tasks, or driving directions (caller must notify other party of any call recording).

Reviews (4)

Exellent Service
I have been with nextel for nearly a year now I started out this time last year with the Motorola i205 and just upgraded to the i265 it is one of the best phones I have ever had the service is the best I have ever had I have no problems making or reciving calls. If you are considering nextel give it a shot they are in my opinion the best cell company out there.

I love it
I just got it and have to say its easy to use, i can hear the person talking just fine and i have had no problems dealing with nextel.

BaDdDdDdDdD
this is like the worst thing ever. it sucks. you cant even hear the other person talking.i was trying to find out the features of this phone and it broke in half.
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Editorial Review

With a VGA camera, dual color displays, and support for Sprint's streaming video and music services, the Sanyo MM-8300 is packed with features that take advantage of many of the latest mobile technologies.Read more

Features

• Enjoy video on-demand from your favorite news, sports, and entertainment channels using Sprint PCS Multimedia service
• See and hear your favorite news, sports, and other fun content in real-time streaming video and audio on the built-in media player
• Use the video camera to capture video clips
• You can capture still pictures with the built-in camera. Add Sprint PCS Picture MailSM to your plan and share your pictures with friends and family.
• Enjoy the convenience of walkie-talkie-style communication at the touch of a button anywhere you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network

Reviews (17)

I love this phone...
...and the only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I HATE Sprint and am switching to T-Mobile (I shed a tear as I say goodbye to my Sanyo).I originally had the red version, and it did die unexpedidly.It started shutting off on its own, and one day it just wouldn't turn back on (lost all of my numbers, which was crummy).But Sprint replaced it with the silver one (which was, admittedly, a let down).Honestly, I think my first one was maybe just a lemon because I have had NO problems with this one, so in spite of the problems with the original phone I would still highly suggest purchasing this phone (as long as you're set on Sprint).
Durable:my dad ranover with his car and it still works great
I love this phone.This is defitnly one of sprint's best phones.
Loved This Phone
I purchased this phone around 8/2005 in blue. Coming from the sanyo 8100 this phone's camera w/ built in flash was certainly and upgrade. This phone is full of bells and whistles like the walkie talkie, media player, speaker phone, ability to set the videos you take as video ring players and changeable accent plates. But after owning this phone for about six months the phone started acting like it needed an exorcist. REALLY NOW! The phone would start taking pictures on its own, the voice memo would come on on it own, the camcorder. The phone wouldn't allow me to make phone calls and the weirdness goes on. After a struggle I finally got Best Buy to do what they were suppose to do and send me a new phone under the extended warranty agreement that I purcahased. But they sent me a freaking silver phone which looked too much like the old Sany 8100 I had previously owned and all the other silver flip phones on the market. I became disenchanted with the phone and then it got stolen. Only to find out months later that it was my own freakin beloved niece who stole it from me. After getting my phone back I realized a gliche in the silver one. After deleting a text message it would always reappear. i deleted this particular text message several times and even all the text messages and after a while it always comes back. These phones cost fortunes but they are full of crap. ... 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 (6)

Poor instructions
Just got my Katana today, and am unhappy at the moment. The instruction manual is poor.I am trying to download ringtones, but the manual only gives instructions for Sprint's rip-off ringtones that only last 90 days.I can't figure out how to get it to work with other sites and the instruction manual doesn't give a hint.The preloaded rings are awful.
Great phone for the casual user
I bought this phone to replace my 2 1/2-year old Samsung Vi660. I've been a big fan of the Samsung line, and thought about buying their comparable version to the Katana (the A900) but the reviews of the Katana's superior battery life won me over.I am not much for the fancy features of cell phones - I just wanted a slimmer phone that had a lower radiation emissions level than the Vi660, a built-in speakerphone, and bluetooth connectivity.After using the phone for a few weeks, here are my impressions so far:
Katana Blue
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. After looking at the Black, Pink and Blue Kantana phone I decided to get the pink. I like the way the blue looked over the internet but in person it was just too "loud" for my taste. ... Read more

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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

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Editorial Review

Sleek and stylish yet never complicated, Motorola's i710 flip phone is designed to appeal to small- and medium-sized business owners seeking an affordable, user-friendly handset for their workforces. The phone is packed with high-tech features to streamline your business, from Java-technology business applications to Motorola's iDEN push-to-talk system and even GPS features. Its brilliant, 10-line, internal color display makes it easier--as well as more fun--to use.Read more

Features

• Nextel's most advanced entry-level clamshell phone ever
• Vibrant 65K display with enhanced clarity allows you to customize your screen with downloadable wallpapers, adjustable color palettes, and choice of three font sizes.
• Hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in speakerphone.
• Capture memos or phone conversations for future playback of phone numbers, tasks, or driving directions
• Includes phone and travel charger.

Reviews (14)

Seems to be OK but ugly
When I read other customers' reviews I got quite upset. I've got the phone 3 days ago, and haven't learned all of it's features, but it seems to hold the charge pretty well so far, in fact much better than my previous Samsung e315. I do not like the fact that there is no external screen, but I think I can live with it. What I really like about the plan is free in network direct connect (walkie-talkie) calls and free roaming in Canada. We have unlimited local direct connect, which means we can connect for free in our local area, which includes upstate NY and VT. Nationwide direct-conect is 10c/min, but as they explained to me it's charged per second, i.e. if you talk 10 seconds you are charged for 10 seconds, not for 1 min. I kind of don't like the fact that direct-connect apparently is done through a different network or something like that, and for direct-connect you need to dial a number that is different from the phone number - it makes the amount of numbers to remember double, it would be more convenient to just make unlimited in-network calling like Sprint does. Anyway, this is still good because most calls that we do are between family members and we do travel. The only major problem with this phone is that I think it's really ugly, especially compared to the old samsung, however, I like the fact that it's bigger and heavier than my old phone, because I can more easily press it between my cheek and shoulder and talk on it while doing something else with my both hands - it's kind of important when you take care of your small kid and try to talk to your mom at the same time. The ring-tones that come with the phone are quite horrible, there was only one that I didn't particularly dislike, but I won't bother downloading anything, it's a phone after all, not a music player. The only problem is we have two identical phones, with the same ring-tone. :))) I can not deny that the problems with batteries and bad reception in West coast/FL that other customers mentioned got me a bit upset and I'm thinking wether I should return it and look for a better phone/plan, I wouldn't care about style or functionality flaws as much, but I do care about sturdiness and reliability. As for the plan, Nextel seems to be the only company who offers free phones with a 1 year contract and free roaming in Canada which is not entirely without a catch, because long-distance charges apply when you call from Canada. T-mobile does offer 1 year contract as well, but we just cancelled our account with them, and frankly speaking reception was very bad in our area.
Piece of junk!
If I could give it a 0, I would.Doesn't hold a charge for more than 24 hours, sometimes less!A friend of mine has the same phone and exact same problem.Don't bother trying to save your battery life by turning it off.Nope!Turn it off with half a bar, turn it back on beeping because the stupid think is LOW to NO BAR!Reception is great for me, but what good is that if the thing is dead most of the time? Are you trying to conduct any kind of business?Do you need a cell phone to make phone calls?Well... this may not be the phone for you.Contract. Contract. Contract.Don't do it.BIG mistake...I can go on, but I won't.Piece of junk!

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