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  Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini E10i Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--International Version with Warranty (Black/Red)

  Wireless (Sony Ericsson Mobile)
  

  Rating (34 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Little piece of technology

  This little machine is amazingly fast, the OS is very responsive and fluid, no lags as far as i own it, keep in mind using an app killer from the market to keep your phone running swiftly, writing is just fine with the classic alphanumeric on screen keyboard and predictive writing, the screen manages sunlight fine, and the goodies and features of android are a huge advantage of this phone.The cons are a few and that's why i rate it 4 stars, first the calling reception, it very impressive but not as good as a nokia, i live it a neighborhood with low reception and only nokias manage to have a decent signal, second this phone has an amazing music player in audio quality but no equalizer nor playlist, so it is featureless, and finally the battery will Only last a day with heavy usage, by day i mean unplugging it in the morning (5:30) and plugging it at night (24:00)The pros are so many that i really love this phone, is a minimonster capable of a lot of things, with... 4/5 Xtrifer - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini E10i Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--International Version with Warranty (Black/Red) (Wireless Phone Accessory) This little machine is amazingly fast, the OS is very responsive and fluid, no lags as far as i own it, keep in mind using an app killer from the market to keep your phone running swiftly, writing is just fine with the classic alphanumeric on screen keyboard and predictive writing, the screen manages sunlight fine, and the goodies and features of android are a huge advantage of this phone.The cons are a few and that's why i rate it 4 stars, first the calling reception, it very impressive but not as good as a nokia, i live it a neighborhood with low reception and only nokias manage to have a decent signal, second this phone has an amazing music player in audio quality but no equalizer nor playlist, so it is featureless, and finally the battery will Only last a day with heavy usage, by day i mean unplugging it in the morning (5:30) and plugging it at night (24:00)The pros are so many that i really love this phone, is a minimonster capable of a lot of things, with... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 30, 2011

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  nice hardware, shame about Sony Ericsson

  This is nice hardware. It works well with AT&T in the USA. There's no Android upgrade for it. Sony Ericsson (SE) put out a press release in October say upgrades to Android 2.1 had started. If that was not a bold-faced lie, there's a sin of omission because my X10 mini is no upgrade available according to the PC software SE put out. There's no Mac equivalent of this software either :-(Upgrade is out now (Dec 24th). Had to update PC-Companion software first. First time through my internet connection died while the newer PC-Companion software downloaded Android 2.1. Inexplicably the 1.6firmware on the phone is wiped before the 2.1 version is downloaded. Thus my phone is presently bricked. After reconnecting and starting over with the non-functioning X10-mini, I am stuck on [...]. How long should I wait here SonyEricsson ? An hour? A day ?Update Jan/2011: Its upgraded now. Had to try multiple times to get the PC Companion to push Android 2.1 onto it. It... 3/5 paulhammant - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini E10i Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--International Version with Warranty (Black/Red) (Wireless Phone Accessory) This is nice hardware. It works well with AT&T in the USA. There's no Android upgrade for it. Sony Ericsson (SE) put out a press release in October say upgrades to Android 2.1 had started. If that was not a bold-faced lie, there's a sin of omission because my X10 mini is no upgrade available according to the PC software SE put out. There's no Mac equivalent of this software either :-(Upgrade is out now (Dec 24th). Had to update PC-Companion software first. First time through my internet connection died while the newer PC-Companion software downloaded Android 2.1. Inexplicably the 1.6firmware on the phone is wiped before the 2.1 version is downloaded. Thus my phone is presently bricked. After reconnecting and starting over with the non-functioning X10-mini, I am stuck on [...]. How long should I wait here SonyEricsson ? An hour? A day ?Update Jan/2011: Its upgraded now. Had to try multiple times to get the PC Companion to push Android 2.1 onto it. It... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 11, 2010

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  Nice and delicate

  The phone is nice, shick and stylish. it is very small, which is good in part since you won't feel its existence when you're not using it, but this would probably be bothering when you need to use it.The battery works for 1 day maximum (without turning the GPS on, nor wi-fi) which is very troubling. 3/5 Aly - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini E10i Unlocked Smartphone with 5 MP Camera, Android OS, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth--International Version with Warranty (Black/Red) (Wireless Phone Accessory) The phone is nice, shick and stylish. it is very small, which is good in part since you won't feel its existence when you're not using it, but this would probably be bothering when you need to use it.The battery works for 1 day maximum (without turning the GPS on, nor wi-fi) which is very troubling. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , December 15, 2010

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  List Price: $499.99
  

  GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 900/2100

  MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Document viewer, TrackID music recognition, GPS with A-GPS support, Stereo FM radio with RDS, MMS, Email, Push email

  Screen: 2.55 inches, 240 x 320 pixels, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Scratch-resistant surface, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Timescape UI

  Camera: 5 MP, 2560х1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash. Video: VGA@30fps, video light

  Platform: Android OS 1.6. CPU: Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz. Internal Memory: 128MB. External Memory: microSD, up to 16GB

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  HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless (Black) CDMA Smartphone Android

  Wireless (HTC)
  

  Rating (33 reviews):

  (2.5/5)

  

  Wireless Circle sucks.

  The seller sent me a phone (htc droid eris) that worked for only three hours before it completely shut off. I thought it was a battery issure so I went to my local verizon to see if it was an issue they can solve. They told me the phone I was sold was completely a dud and that not only did it not work there was nothing they can do about it to fix it. They demanded that I speak to the seller and get my money back. Overall it was a horrible experience and I will never purchase a phone through amazon's wirelesscirle. 1/5 Denise, New York. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless (Black) CDMA Smartphone Android (Wireless Phone Accessory) The seller sent me a phone (htc droid eris) that worked for only three hours before it completely shut off. I thought it was a battery issure so I went to my local verizon to see if it was an issue they can solve. They told me the phone I was sold was completely a dud and that not only did it not work there was nothing they can do about it to fix it. They demanded that I speak to the seller and get my money back. Overall it was a horrible experience and I will never purchase a phone through amazon's wirelesscirle. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 27, 2011

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  Save yourself the trouble

  This phone is so slow and sticky, cannot game on it at all. It's supposed to be a smartphone but you can't even make or receive calls without it freezing. It's just a headache. Skip the Android network all together! 1/5 epc123 - See all my reviews This review is from: HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless (Black) CDMA Smartphone Android (Wireless Phone Accessory) This phone is so slow and sticky, cannot game on it at all. It's supposed to be a smartphone but you can't even make or receive calls without it freezing. It's just a headache. Skip the Android network all together! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 19, 2011

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  Droid Eris

  I bought the droid eris from wirefly and I absolutely love the phone It is attached to my hip dont leave the house without it. I would recommend this to anyone. Hard to figure out at first but I love my phone.. 5/5 frack2010 - See all my reviews This review is from: HTC Droid Eris for Verizon Wireless (Black) CDMA Smartphone Android (Wireless Phone Accessory) I bought the droid eris from wirefly and I absolutely love the phone It is attached to my hip dont leave the house without it. I would recommend this to anyone. Hard to figure out at first but I love my phone.. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 5, 2010

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  List Price: $458.46
  

  Access a wealth of Google mobile services including Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions, Gmail, Google Talk, Calendar and more

  What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, quick start guide

  Android 1.5-powered smartphone with 3.2-inch touchscreen and easy access to your Favorite contacts, YouTube and Facebook

  GPS-enabled for location services; Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion slot.

  Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 373 hours (15.5 days) of standby time

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  BlackBerry Curve 8330 Cell Phone 3G Smartphone Verizon (PINK)CDMA

  Wireless (BlackBerry RIM)
  

  Rating (40 reviews):

  (2.9/5)

  

  It rocks!

  Hello,I am surprised to read the other reviews of this great product.Firstly, let me attest, this is a new Blackberry curve 8330 in mint working condition.Yes, when it came it did not have a lot of features etc on it, like apps, ability to set up multiple emails, etc. I had to just call Verizon to set it up, and they made me update the software on it, and everything was all set in seconds. It had ability to set up several emails, had a browser, camera, video recorder, media player, voice memo recorder, some basic games, blackberry messenger, memo pad, alarm clock, ability to set my own ring tone (which I cant do on my iPhone), etc.1) Myths from reviews:- Yes it is a CDMA phone, not a GSM phone. So to the spanish writer's comments, if you cant read english, then thats not the product's or the seller's problem. It clearly states in the description "Verizon Smart phone" and Verizon is CDMA>- It doesnt have a browser! LOL... 5/5 Kaushik Lodh (New York, USA) - See all my reviews, November 6, 2011

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  Awesome phone for the price!!!

  I have never owned a BlackBerry and I am extremely impressed with this phone. This phone is great! I just got it delivered today and I am in love with it. I love that it tells you when you have a text message by the flashing red light. The camera on this phone is amazing and it has zoom too! The pictures look like they are professional! 5/5 Irish_19 - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BlackBerry Curve 8330 Cell Phone 3G Smartphone Verizon (PINK)CDMA (Wireless Phone Accessory) I have never owned a BlackBerry and I am extremely impressed with this phone. This phone is great! I just got it delivered today and I am in love with it. I love that it tells you when you have a text message by the flashing red light. The camera on this phone is amazing and it has zoom too! The pictures look like they are professional! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , November 16, 2011

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  This can be a good phone if ordered from the right people.

  I've read over a lot of reviews, and spent about three days trying to decide if I wanted to purchase this phone or not. Eventually, I did, and it's a pretty good little phone. I've noticed a lot of negative reviews are from those that ordered this that live outside of the country (CDMA doesn't work there), those that don't understand that this phone doesn't come with a slot for an SD card, or don't understand that this is a VERIZON phone and that the company doesn't use a "sim" card.Also, anytime you purchase anything from a seller on Amazon, you really need to check out the reviews for that business. My rule of thumb for electronics is that I rarely, if ever, buy anything used, and the seller that I choose has to have a 97%-100% positive rating. 95/96% is pushing it, but sometimes if there are no other options, such as with this item, I'll select one with these ratings. Also, never ever EVER buy a cell phone or other electronic device refurbished or used from these... 4/5 Raina - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: BlackBerry Curve 8330 Cell Phone 3G Smartphone Verizon (PINK)CDMA (Wireless Phone Accessory) I've read over a lot of reviews, and spent about three days trying to decide if I wanted to purchase this phone or not. Eventually, I did, and it's a pretty good little phone. I've noticed a lot of negative reviews are from those that ordered this that live outside of the country (CDMA doesn't work there), those that don't understand that this phone doesn't come with a slot for an SD card, or don't understand that this is a VERIZON phone and that the company doesn't use a "sim" card.Also, anytime you purchase anything from a seller on Amazon, you really need to check out the reviews for that business. My rule of thumb for electronics is that I rarely, if ever, buy anything used, and the seller that I choose has to have a 97%-100% positive rating. 95/96% is pushing it, but sometimes if there are no other options, such as with this item, I'll select one with these ratings. Also, never ever EVER buy a cell phone or other electronic device refurbished or used from these... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , February 10, 2012

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  Samsung i897 Captivate Android smartphone Galaxy S (Unlocked)

  Wireless (Samsung)
  

  Rating (82 reviews):

  (3.6/5)

  

  Unlocked!

  I bought this phone unlocked because i live in Costa Rica, so i needed a phone which works with the local carrier, and this phone turn to be the best purchase i could do, it works with the 850mhz 3G network of the ICE(Costa Rica s goverment carrier) and the android 2.2 Froyo installed works perfect, with a brilliant 4inch amoled and the fast 1ghz processor. I recomend to buy also an Otterbox Box Case for this device, which fits great. I bought it at $374.99 and is the best deal i could find for a phone with this technical details. 5/5 The Black Knight (Miami) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung i897 Captivate Android smartphone Galaxy S (Unlocked) (Unlocked Phone) I bought this phone unlocked because i live in Costa Rica, so i needed a phone which works with the local carrier, and this phone turn to be the best purchase i could do, it works with the 850mhz 3G network of the ICE(Costa Rica s goverment carrier) and the android 2.2 Froyo installed works perfect, with a brilliant 4inch amoled and the fast 1ghz processor. I recomend to buy also an Otterbox Box Case for this device, which fits great. I bought it at $374.99 and is the best deal i could find for a phone with this technical details. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 16, 2011

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  Read comments on apps/upgrades

  After shopping around, I decided to go with the Captivate. I'm very glad I did. This phone is intelligently designed, versatile, has a lot of memory, and very few cons. The display is big, bright and crystal clear. I have froyo (2.2) which seems to have resolved a number of problems earlier versions had.One bit of advice: before you download any app or upgrade, read the customer comments. They will usually tell you better than anything else whether that particular app or upgrade is a good one. Some upgrades only install more advertising. It's also a good idea to read permissions.A lot of people have battery drain issues with this phone. Disabling Background Data under Settings/Accounts and sync seems to help with this problem. 5/5 Paul B - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung i897 Captivate Android smartphone Galaxy S (Unlocked) (Unlocked Phone) After shopping around, I decided to go with the Captivate. I'm very glad I did. This phone is intelligently designed, versatile, has a lot of memory, and very few cons. The display is big, bright and crystal clear. I have froyo (2.2) which seems to have resolved a number of problems earlier versions had.One bit of advice: before you download any app or upgrade, read the customer comments. They will usually tell you better than anything else whether that particular app or upgrade is a good one. Some upgrades only install more advertising. It's also a good idea to read permissions.A lot of people have battery drain issues with this phone. Disabling Background Data under Settings/Accounts and sync seems to help with this problem. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 12, 2011

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  Very GOOD!

  The phone is really the best mobile I've ever had.It has all the modern functions and runs great, smooth, beautiful..Though AT&T is really ruining it with all the bloatware and stuff..Runs flawlessly on ECLAIR (Android 2.1). Has some minor bugs and lags after I flashed Froyo(android 2.2)..Overall great mobile for normal price. 5/5 Gio (Tbilisi) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung i897 Captivate Android smartphone Galaxy S (Unlocked) (Unlocked Phone) The phone is really the best mobile I've ever had.It has all the modern functions and runs great, smooth, beautiful..Though AT&T is really ruining it with all the bloatware and stuff..Runs flawlessly on ECLAIR (Android 2.1). Has some minor bugs and lags after I flashed Froyo(android 2.2)..Overall great mobile for normal price. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 18, 2011

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  List Price: $0.00
  

  16 GB of built-in memory plus a memory card slot.

  5-megapixel camera with advanced options and video capture

  huge 4-inch OLED display

  Wi-Fi with DLNA streaming

  1 GHz processor

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  Samsung Infuse 4G Android Phone (AT&T)

  Wireless (Samsung)
  

  Rating (78 reviews):

  (4.2/5)

  

  Infuse vs Captivate

  I've never had a phone or PDA where I didn't have to sacrifice a lot to get something else. Not with this one. I am a Google addict. I use Google Docs, Tasks, Contacts, GMail, Calendar, etc. So of course this phone works perfectly with all of that and syncs well with my Galaxy Tab, Windows 7 PC and MacBook Air.Before this I had a Captivate running Froyo and wasn't sure if switching would be worth the cost, as I mainly have just wanted a bigger screen. I don't know why iPhone does so well at only 3.5". You can't read text on something that small. I could barely stand 4" Captivate. 4.5" seems to be the sweet spot. Especially since the phone is so thin and light. Perfect width for telephone conversation and surfing, typing.The biggest surprise though is the battery life. I have never had a smartphone last a whole day and I do not talk much on them or play media. Just surfing, texting and updating calendar, tasks, etc usually drains the battery. On my Captivate I... 5/5 Todd Stevens (North Carolina) - See all my reviews, May 19, 2011

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  This Phone Is Snappy!

  You are going to hear a lot of opinions on how this phone isn't dual core, isn't the Galaxy S II, too big, blah blah blah. Unless you simply must have the "next generation" phone this fall, if you are looking for the BEST AT&T Android phone, the Samsung Infuse is it.On paper, I didn't upgrade by much...I already had the pretty good Samsung Captivate. But after a few minutes with the Infuse, I could already tell this was a great phone. The performance is so snappy and quick. I don't have official benchmarks but for instance, I am a heavy Google Reader user. On the Captivate, when I would choose "Mark All Previous Read", it would take, on average, 10 seconds. Now, it is about 1 second. This is on both Wi-Fi and "4G". App loading and closing is also much faster. I did have my home menu in a long "spinning symbol" after running some apps and I even rebooted but it has since not returned.The screen is absolutely beautiful. Bight, big and sharp. The screen size was... 5/5 Brian A. Wolters (Cabot, Arkansas) - See all my reviews, May 16, 2011

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  Arguably the best. Far better than iphone

  I used the iphone 2G, 3GS and iphone 4. Of course the last one had major issues with the dropped reception. I have been looking for an andriod phone to get me off Apple and iphone, but NO ONE could match the touch feeling of the iphone. Blackberry touch, you have to tap several times, even Motorola Atrix the response was not great and I returned it. Besides that in the Atrix email program, I could not see Html mail well. Then I heard that Samsung makes the screen that iphone uses and I had heard good feedback on the Galaxy series, that their touch was super. I decided to go with a Samsung product.Outstanding. Impressive. Forget Iphone.Touch: the response is super, even better than the iphone. Yes even better.HTML Email: Excellent, reads it very well.Speed: Excellent processes requests very fastbattery: Wow! for the smartphones these days that barely last a day, I have gone 3 days so far and not needed a charge. Although, I have GPS turned off, Wifi... 5/5 ForexTech (Montclair) - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung Infuse 4G Android Phone (AT&T) (Wireless Phone) I used the iphone 2G, 3GS and iphone 4. Of course the last one had major issues with the dropped reception. I have been looking for an andriod phone to get me off Apple and iphone, but NO ONE could match the touch feeling of the iphone. Blackberry touch, you have to tap several times, even Motorola Atrix the response was not great and I returned it. Besides that in the Atrix email program, I could not see Html mail well. Then I heard that Samsung makes the screen that iphone uses and I had heard good feedback on the Galaxy series, that their touch was super. I decided to go with a Samsung product.Outstanding. Impressive. Forget Iphone.Touch: the response is super, even better than the iphone. Yes even better.HTML Email: Excellent, reads it very well.Speed: Excellent processes requests very fastbattery: Wow! for the smartphones these days that barely last a day, I have gone 3 days so far and not needed a charge. Although, I have GPS turned off, Wifi... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , June 17, 2011

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  List Price: $599.99
  

  Up to 8.8 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16+ days) of standby time; released in May, 2011

  1.2 GHz processor; Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service); GPS for navigation and location services

  8-MP camera; HD 720p camcorder; front-facing video chat camera; Bluetooth stereo music; 16 GB memory plus microSD expansion; corporate and personal e-mail

  Ultra-fast, 4G-enabled smartphone running Android 2.2 with 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display

  What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, wired stereo headset, USB cable, MHL adapter for HDMI output, quick start guide

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  Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 US 3G 850/1900 5MP / WIFI / GPS / Touch Screen Unlocked World Smartphone International Version With US Warranty

  Wireless (Samsung)
  

  Rating (23 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  very dissapointed..- is not international version after all.!!!

  I bought the phone because it said it was unlocked and it would work worldwide, turns out that the bandwidth that the phone can detect does not support the 3g network in europe, at least in Germany where i live. I bought it expecting it to work properly and here it can only detect gsm signal. So all of the features on the phone work slower and i can't really use it like i wanted. So if you want an international phone do not buy it, if it is for the states i guess it is ok! 2/5 Carolina A. - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 US 3G 850/1900 5MP / WIFI / GPS / Touch Screen Unlocked World Smartphone International Version With US Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory) I bought the phone because it said it was unlocked and it would work worldwide, turns out that the bandwidth that the phone can detect does not support the 3g network in europe, at least in Germany where i live. I bought it expecting it to work properly and here it can only detect gsm signal. So all of the features on the phone work slower and i can't really use it like i wanted. So if you want an international phone do not buy it, if it is for the states i guess it is ok! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , April 23, 2012

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  Review of the Samsung Galaxy Ace

  The Samsung Galaxy Ace is a real pleasure to use. It is relatively small and light making it easy to carry. The display is very readable even outside in the sun. Call reception is very good and voice clarity at either end is very good as well. Auto rotation lags a bit and sometimes needs a little prodding. Battery life is great. The camera is good with resolution and clarity more than acceptable. Picture colors can be a little washed out as the auto white balance sometimes has trouble. I've taken to Ace to Germany and Austria and had not trouble connecting overseas cellular services. Very seamless. To date I have not been able to wirelessly connect to my home network and download/upload files. I must connect via USB and use the Kies software which is really clunky. But I'm still learning. Overall, I am very pleased with the Ace and would highly recommend it... 4/5 Laser Guy - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 US 3G 850/1900 5MP / WIFI / GPS / Touch Screen Unlocked World Smartphone International Version With US Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory) The Samsung Galaxy Ace is a real pleasure to use. It is relatively small and light making it easy to carry. The display is very readable even outside in the sun. Call reception is very good and voice clarity at either end is very good as well. Auto rotation lags a bit and sometimes needs a little prodding. Battery life is great. The camera is good with resolution and clarity more than acceptable. Picture colors can be a little washed out as the auto white balance sometimes has trouble. I've taken to Ace to Germany and Austria and had not trouble connecting overseas cellular services. Very seamless. To date I have not been able to wirelessly connect to my home network and download/upload files. I must connect via USB and use the Kies software which is really clunky. But I'm still learning. Overall, I am very pleased with the Ace and would highly recommend it... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , May 2, 2012

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  Horrible Battery

  I have emailed the seller twice with no response so far. The phone is excellent but the battery sucks!! I mean literally the battery doesn't even exist. 20 minutes of call drains 80% of battery. i have turned off all the background processes, wifi, 3g, blue tooth, screen brightness 0%. So literally i am trying to use it as basic phone but even then it cant give me more than 30 mins of talk time and 10-12 hrs of standby time. 2 Emails to seller and no response so far. Will return it back after 1-2 days more. 1/5 geniusxyz - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 US 3G 850/1900 5MP / WIFI / GPS / Touch Screen Unlocked World Smartphone International Version With US Warranty (Wireless Phone Accessory) I have emailed the seller twice with no response so far. The phone is excellent but the battery sucks!! I mean literally the battery doesn't even exist. 20 minutes of call drains 80% of battery. i have turned off all the background processes, wifi, 3g, blue tooth, screen brightness 0%. So literally i am trying to use it as basic phone but even then it cant give me more than 30 mins of talk time and 10-12 hrs of standby time. 2 Emails to seller and no response so far. Will return it back after 1-2 days more. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 9, 2012

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  List Price: $499.99
  

  Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)

  Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP

  GPS A-GPS support

  Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA

  5 Megapixel Camera

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  Samsung Galaxy Prevail Android Smartphone (Boost Mobile)

  Wireless (Samsung)
  

  Rating (131 reviews):

  (4.0/5)

  

  A good entry Android phone

  I've been using this phone for a few days now and here are the pros and cons.PROS:- Inexpensive- Awesome flexible plans with no contract, you can switch between plans to fit your needs on monthly basis.- Attractive design & compact size- Good speed, not the slowest nor the fastest, somewhere in between (as May 2011)- No blowware installed, good job Boost Mobile- Clear sound for phone calls & decent music playerCons- Fixed focus low res cam (2MP) no LED. It takes OK pics in a good lighting environment, video quality is unusable. My biggest issue is that it CAN'T read standard bar code, due to it's fixed focal lens. But it reads QR code without any problem.- CDMA network, which is a somewhat outdated network system. Most of countries are using GSM network, so it won't work outside of US even if you unlock it.- SIM card embedded, that means it can only be used on Boost Mobile network, maybe Sprint...BTW, Boost... 4/5 J. Shih "javafuel" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews, May 21, 2011

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  I surprised how people are reviewing this phone!

  I've had this phone for almost 2 months and it hasn't disappointed at all. In fact, completely the opposite! It's a small phone, but I like that personally. I can't stand how big phones have gotten like the EVO. Also, I don't know what people mean "the phone is slow." What exactly are you doing? Personally, the phone works well for me. I multitask all the time: while biking I stream Pandora, track my location with MyTracks, and respond to the occasional text ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I stream music with Grooveshark in my car while navigating with GPS using Waze (awesome app btw). Never a problem! So, frankly, I'm confused what people are talking about "slow". Also, I'm on Boost's shrinkage plan so, my monthly bill is $45 per month for unlimited everything (including data). I've been on Boost for about 8 or 9 months now.I read reviews on this phone because I find peoples' criticisms interesting. More often than not, people make one huge mistake: comparing it to a high-end... 5/5 Doug Kampe "DK" (Hyattsville, MD) - See all my reviews, June 21, 2011

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  Good Phone, great deal

  I've had this phone for a couple weeks. It is my first smartphone, so I'm no expert and I don't expect a lot.Overall I'm pretty pleased. The $50 a month unlimited plan from Boost is a great deal. The web speed is decent and you can view web pages fairly easily. It has an email app that allows you to collect POP email, which is handyCONS:The keyboard - This is a big one. It is near impossible to type on the on screen keyboard. I've ordered a stylus to type. I have fairly nimble fingers, and every fourth letter I type results in the adjacent letter appearing. There is some kind of "swype" application that might help. If you send a lot of text messages, this probably is not the phone for you... or at least you should try it.The battery - seems like it lasts one day or maybe three hours if you're using itNo flash supportPROS:The pricethe size - it is thin and small, but this also means a small screenIt is android and there are... 4/5 E. Walker - See all my reviews, May 24, 2011

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  List Price: $129.99
  

  GPS enabled

  3.2" touchscreen

  2 MP camera with video

  Wireless Web

  Stereo Bluetooth capable

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  HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

  Wireless (Verizon Wireless)
  

  Rating (209 reviews):

  (3.3/5)

  

  My honest review of the Thunderbolt - a week later

  If you're looking for an honest review of the Thunderbolt (mind you, I've only had it a little less than 2 weeks at this point), please read on.First, a little background: I've been a Verizon customer for years. I previously had an LG Env2 for 3 years before buying the Thunderbolt. Like a lot of you, I'm sure, I waited and waited and skipped over several releases of the iPhone (on AT&T), desperately hoping for something equal or better on Verizon. For better or worse, I stood my ground and kept on waiting for something on Verizon. I was eligible for an upgrade about this time last year, but I never pulled the trigger on it for one reason or another. I guess I just never found a phone that really made me want to spend the extra money for the data plan (although the Droid Incredible came close). As soon as I heard that the LTE phones would start to roll out in early 2011, I knew I was waiting until that point to use my upgrade.That brings us to the... 4/5 Alex - See all my reviews This review is from: HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone) If you're looking for an honest review of the Thunderbolt (mind you, I've only had it a little less than 2 weeks at this point), please read on.First, a little background: I've been a Verizon customer for years. I previously had an LG Env2 for 3 years before buying the Thunderbolt. Like a lot of you, I'm sure, I waited and waited and skipped over several releases of the iPhone (on AT&T), desperately hoping for something equal or better on Verizon. For better or worse, I stood my ground and kept on waiting for something on Verizon. I was eligible for an upgrade about this time last year, but I never pulled the trigger on it for one reason or another. I guess I just never found a phone that really made me want to spend the extra money for the data plan (although the Droid Incredible came close). As soon as I heard that the LTE phones would start to roll out in early 2011, I knew I was waiting until that point to use my upgrade.That brings us to the... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , March 29, 2011

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  Coming from an iPhone 4 user on AT&T...

  As a previous iPhone 4 user, I would say I was apple brainwashed (or is it "applewashed"?) and thought the iPhone was the only smartphone worth considering. Well, the iPhone truly is a great phone, but a combination of AT&T's miserable service - including 5-10 dropped calls a day on average and terrible reception otherwise - the iPhone was often rendered a $700 smart paperweight unless WiFi was accessible. So why not get an iPhone 4 with Verizon you say? Well, after hearing about Verizon's new LTE network and the new HTC Thunderbolt I decided to take the plunge into Android for a change of pace.I will not talk much about Android itself, well, because this isn't a review of Android. However, I will say that I really like HTC's Sense overlay and the level of customization that is possible. HTC's platform and the Android GUI's feature set is impressive compared to the iPhone's cut and dry. I love the widgets and having instant access to a bunch of useful information on the... 5/5 R. Vogt "Robert" - See all my reviews, March 24, 2011

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  Fast internet browsing, lots of nice features, but still some issues.

  My wife and I just bought a couple of these and we have been playing with them and learning their features for the last few days. Overall, we both like the phones a great deal, but there are still some issues.The good:1. We both like the touchscreen keyboard features on this phone better than on other smart phones that we have tried. The phone gives you tactile feedback with a subtle vibration whenever you hit a key, and, as you get more used to this feedback it really speeds up your typing. I still find that I need to type in landscape mode, else the keys are too small for my fingers, but it really works pretty well.(2) Web-browsing is lightning fast and zooming in and out and moving across web pages seems instantaneus. This makes it very easy to read newspapers, etc. For me, this phone is as good as a tablet for reading newspapers.(3) The camera and the video recordings work pretty well. Due to limitations of the lens, etc., the 8... 4/5 Petur O. Jonsson (Fayetteville, NC USA) - See all my reviews, March 20, 2011

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  List Price: $699.99
  

  1400 mAh rechargeable battery for extra-long talk time and video playback; released in February, 2011

  8-MP camera; 1.3-MP front-facing camera for video calls; HD 720p camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music;

  What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 32 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide

  Ultra-fast, 4G-enabled smartphone running Android 2.2 with 4.3-inch multi-touch Super LCD display

  microSD expansion; HTML web browser; corporate and personal e-mail

  GPS for navigation and location services

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  Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G Android Phone, Black (Sprint)

  Wireless (Sprint)
  

  Rating (136 reviews):

  (3.8/5)

  

  Quick review of the Epic 4g Touch

  - Updated 10/19/11 -This is by far the best phone I have ever used. My previous phone is a EVO 4g so luckily i got renewed after a year.This is my own personal review based on experiences with my EVO 4g, my friends's ip4 and this Epic 4g touch.By far, Epic 4g touch wins by a mile.Initial impressions:1. Its light as hell!!!!! it feels like you're holding a toy or a dummy phone (this may be good or bad depending on the user, it's really good for me)2. The size is good enough for me but then again it depends on how big your hands are.3. The colors are very very VERY vibrant, it really stands out from all angles.4. It is silky smooth, SILKY SMOOTH. the OS has no lag at all, i tried a pinch to zoom test for the ip4 and epic 4g touch and surprisingly, the epic 4g is so much better.5. Video camera is on par if not better with Ip4.6. Touchwiz has a lot of nice functions and the widgets are very nice.7... 5/5 ED - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G Android Phone, Black (Sprint) (Wireless Phone) - Updated 10/19/11 -This is by far the best phone I have ever used. My previous phone is a EVO 4g so luckily i got renewed after a year.This is my own personal review based on experiences with my EVO 4g, my friends's ip4 and this Epic 4g touch.By far, Epic 4g touch wins by a mile.Initial impressions:1. Its light as hell!!!!! it feels like you're holding a toy or a dummy phone (this may be good or bad depending on the user, it's really good for me)2. The size is good enough for me but then again it depends on how big your hands are.3. The colors are very very VERY vibrant, it really stands out from all angles.4. It is silky smooth, SILKY SMOOTH. the OS has no lag at all, i tried a pinch to zoom test for the ip4 and epic 4g touch and surprisingly, the epic 4g is so much better.5. Video camera is on par if not better with Ip4.6. Touchwiz has a lot of nice functions and the widgets are very nice.7... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 18, 2011

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  I love it!

  Got this phone on the 16th. Here are a few things that I like and dislike:likes:1. speed2. screen3. build (feels like a toy? are you kidding me?) this phone is so light in weight but don't confuse that as a poor build quality. If you want a phone built like a tank and weighs like one by all means choose a different phone. finish and fit are beautifully done!4. camera (8m + LED flash). The pictures are sharp and focused. I like using retro camera and little photo. Even the front camera is awesome.5. Gingerbread is cool and stable (no force close so far)6. Google integration. Flawless7. GOOD and corporate email integration. Flawless8. GPS and Google Map. works perfectly.9. audio (had to adjust the EQ to make it right)I'm rockin'10. wifi (works great)11. print Screen!!!! yes!! (home+power) finally!12. cold boot time... fast (this is handy when you change out the battery and power back up... 5/5 JC - See all my reviews This review is from: Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G Android Phone, Black (Sprint) (Wireless Phone) Got this phone on the 16th. Here are a few things that I like and dislike:likes:1. speed2. screen3. build (feels like a toy? are you kidding me?) this phone is so light in weight but don't confuse that as a poor build quality. If you want a phone built like a tank and weighs like one by all means choose a different phone. finish and fit are beautifully done!4. camera (8m + LED flash). The pictures are sharp and focused. I like using retro camera and little photo. Even the front camera is awesome.5. Gingerbread is cool and stable (no force close so far)6. Google integration. Flawless7. GOOD and corporate email integration. Flawless8. GPS and Google Map. works perfectly.9. audio (had to adjust the EQ to make it right)I'm rockin'10. wifi (works great)11. print Screen!!!! yes!! (home+power) finally!12. cold boot time... fast (this is handy when you change out the battery and power back up... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , September 20, 2011

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  Absolutely blown away by this phone!

  I got this phone the day it was released via overnight shipping and have been using it ever since (about a week now)- I have been utterly impressed with the device! I switched from a rather dated and rooted original Motorola Droid on Verizon and I couldn't be happier.Pros:-The Super AMOLED (Active matrix organic light emitting diode), which is the newest kind of display technology, absolutely blows any other display away in terms of contrast and color saturation. The 4.5'' diagonal screen on this beast is an absolute pleasure to look at, and it's more efficient than an LCD to boot! I've read a lot of reviews whining about the marginally lower resolution on this screen compared to qHD screens; what a joke, this screen makes every other device around it look washed out and dated... dead serious- you'll completely forget about resolution the moment you power it up- and it has far superior response times!-Processor- underneath the gorgeous screen lies a... 5/5 Michael B. Magnet "Tech enthusiast/pharmacist... (Greensboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews, September 23, 2011

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  List Price: $599.99
  

  8-MP rear camera; Full HD 1080p video capture; 2-MP front camera for video chats; Bluetooth 3.0; personal and corporate e-mail

  What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, USB cable, quick start guide

  1.2 GHz dual-core processor; GPS for navigation and location services; Wi-Fi networking (with optional hotspot capability)

  Premium Android-powered smartphone with ultra-fast 4G connectivity and brilliant 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus multi-touch display

  Up to 8.7 hours of talk time; released in September, 2011

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  LG CU920 QuadBand Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, MP3 Player and 2MP Camera - US Warranty - Black

  Wireless (LG)
  

  Rating (98 reviews):

  (2.4/5)

  

  Durable phone, sleek looks.

  I have had this phone well over 2 and a half years. It is always reliable and there when I need it. The camera on the LG Vu is outstanding! It seems like it takes 6MP pictures but really it is 2MP. It has a simple user interface and easy to use for the average consumer. The call quality is good too. The only flaw I found really is texting, with a full touch screen QWERTY keyboard, it can be a little inaccurate sometimes. Overall 4/5 on this phone. Long battery life, great pictures, and this phone is meant to last!Michael.S - OhioAT&T Wireless User 4/5 Mike's Reviews "Mike" (Kentucky) - See all my reviews This review is from: LG CU920 QuadBand Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, MP3 Player and 2MP Camera - US Warranty - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory) I have had this phone well over 2 and a half years. It is always reliable and there when I need it. The camera on the LG Vu is outstanding! It seems like it takes 6MP pictures but really it is 2MP. It has a simple user interface and easy to use for the average consumer. The call quality is good too. The only flaw I found really is texting, with a full touch screen QWERTY keyboard, it can be a little inaccurate sometimes. Overall 4/5 on this phone. Long battery life, great pictures, and this phone is meant to last!Michael.S - OhioAT&T Wireless User Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , August 10, 2010

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  Thought it was a nice phone...

  Bought this phone as a gift for my mother during Christmas...She had some trouble with it so i master reset and the problems seemed to go away. Within a month (a couple of weeks ago) she complained she couldn't charge the phone. I checked and sure enough it couldn't charge because the Charging port had detached and caved inside of the phone. I contacted the seller for a return and exchange but they never responded. Fortunately Amazon has a good claim service, i'now just waiting for a follow up... 1/5 LJTPjr - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: LG CU920 QuadBand Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, MP3 Player and 2MP Camera - US Warranty - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory) Bought this phone as a gift for my mother during Christmas...She had some trouble with it so i master reset and the problems seemed to go away. Within a month (a couple of weeks ago) she complained she couldn't charge the phone. I checked and sure enough it couldn't charge because the Charging port had detached and caved inside of the phone. I contacted the seller for a return and exchange but they never responded. Fortunately Amazon has a good claim service, i'now just waiting for a follow up... Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 24, 2011

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  Great phone!!!!...horrible seller!!!!!!

  This phone is really great. This was my first purchase online when it comes to buying a phone. This was also my first touch screen phone. The 4 Star rating goes to the phone. I've only had it a day, and it's performed very well, but the condition of all the other things that came with it weren't exactly "new". The OEM shop in NYC said that this phone was new. I knew that it was coming with a charger and all the other ammeneties (sorry for wrong spellings) that a phone comes with. When the phone was opened, someone in my house informed me that there were minor tiny scratches on the back and several finger prints. I saw these as well and didn't really care, but it made me think about if the phone was actually new. I started using the phone today, and the battery was obviously not charged well because it just wasn't because it's a new phone. I went to go charge it, and the charger didn't work at all. I thought maybe it was the plug, but when I tried a different plug, the charger still... 4/5 Thomas A Faro - See all my reviews This review is from: LG CU920 QuadBand Unlocked Phone with Touch Screen, MP3 Player and 2MP Camera - US Warranty - Black (Wireless Phone Accessory) This phone is really great. This was my first purchase online when it comes to buying a phone. This was also my first touch screen phone. The 4 Star rating goes to the phone. I've only had it a day, and it's performed very well, but the condition of all the other things that came with it weren't exactly "new". The OEM shop in NYC said that this phone was new. I knew that it was coming with a charger and all the other ammeneties (sorry for wrong spellings) that a phone comes with. When the phone was opened, someone in my house informed me that there were minor tiny scratches on the back and several finger prints. I saw these as well and didn't really care, but it made me think about if the phone was actually new. I started using the phone today, and the battery was obviously not charged well because it just wasn't because it's a new phone. I went to go charge it, and the charger didn't work at all. I thought maybe it was the plug, but when I tried a different plug, the charger still... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you? , January 12, 2011

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  List Price: $99.99
  

  2-megapixel camera with video recording, Bluetooth for communication headsets and stereo headphones, microSD expansion to 4 GB

  Up to 3 hours of talk time, up to 250 hours (10.5 days) of standby time; measures 4.25 x 2.16 x 0.51 inches (HxWxD)

  This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.

  Access AT&T's speedy dual-band 3G network; compatible with AT&T Mobile TV, AT&T Music and Video Share services

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