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May 1, 2012, 1:23 AM
for the LG Revolution:
Not a Revolution--But a Solid Device
The LG Revolution is a classic example of a device that does not stand out in any one capacity, but performs all tasks equally well and comes with no major flaws. If your looking for a reliable 4G smartphone with Verizon at a reasonable price, the Revolution should be on your short list. Few minor and no major characteristics of the phone stand out positively or negatively. In lieu of a pros and cons list, I'll ...

Mar 13, 2012, 1:27 AM
for the HTC Imagio:
Keeping Relative Expectations
The HTC Imagio is an adequate short term replacement smartphone at this point in time, but little more. The phone executes basic smartphone and calling tasks properly, but power users and app-hungry users will get frustrated quickly. I'm temporarily using the device as a replacement for a broken D-Inc 2. Pros: 1. Terrific call quality and volume. I forgot what it was like to have a phone that sounded this good. 2. Solid reception. 3. Handles e-mail very well. 4. Pre-loaded ...

Jun 7, 2011, 5:51 PM
for the Apple iPhone 4 (GSM):
First time Apple user
After owning several Blackberry, Android, and Windows phones, I have finally made my foray into Apple products with the iPhone 4. While it is not a perfect device as many claim, the iPhone 4 is a good phone for those who want a smaller, easy to use smartphone. Pros 1. Contrary to what i'm told and have read, the phone gets above average reception. It's antenna is no more or less sensitive than any other phone i've used; holding ...

Apr 18, 2011, 2:41 PM
for the Motorola Droid X:
Great combination of power and balance
The Motorola Droid X is a good all around device. While it is no longer Verizon's pinnacle smartphone offering, it still a good buy for the right users, especially if your area won't be covered by LTE anytime soon. Pros: 1. The Droid X is excellent as a regular phone. Calls sound crisp and clear with no static, buzzing, or dropped syllables. Reception is also better than many other comparable Verizon phones. 2. Battery life is better than average, ...

Apr 6, 2011, 11:15 PM
for the HTC Droid Incredible:
Droid Incredible: A Great, Yet Perplexing Device
The HTC Droid Incredible is a good smartphone that suffers from a few eccentric characteristics. It's a solid choice for those looking for a smartphone that isn't tablet sized, particularly if your not likely to be covered by Verizon's LTE anytime within the next twelve months. Pros: 1. Good build quality; exudes class. 2. Snappy processor, the phone rarely lags for anything. Does a good job of running multiple applications. 3. Web browser is top notch, though this ...

Mar 2, 2011, 12:11 AM
for the Motorola Clutch i465:
Underwhelming
The i465 was never intended to be a smartphone or data centric device; I understood and accepted that upon buying the phone. However, even when judging it as a feature-phone, the i465 was somewhat disappointing. Pros: 1. Great phone for texting. Keys were small, but overall the keyboard was great (even with my big fingers). 2. Intuitive navigation array. In particular, the three soft keys on the right side of the phone's screen were quite useful. 3. Good ...

Feb 26, 2011, 9:06 PM
for the Samsung Rugby II A847:
Average basic phone
The Samsung Rugby II is a good phone for those who primarily need to make calls and send messages. The phone performed well in several respects, but for its intended purpose, the Rugby II is a bit underwhelming in some areas. Pros: 1. Great build for those with big hands that want a flip phone. 2. It has the best numeric keypad i've ever used. Dialing and composing messages were a breeze. For moderate messagers, ...

Feb 4, 2011, 7:37 PM
for the Huawei Comet:
Great device
If you are on a budget, looking for a reliable backup, or tired of carrying around the re-incarnation of the bag phone cleverly disguised as a smartphone with a 4.3 inch screen, the T-Mobile Comet won't disappoint. However; if your a power user, play with apps 24/7, or have a little bit of cash to spare, i'd suggest looking elsewhere. Pros: 1. Excellent call quality. Slight GSM buzz, but the overall quality is top notch. 2. Gets good ...

Jan 25, 2011, 3:55 PM
for the Samsung Gravity T:
Identity Crisis
The Samsung Gravity T bridges the gap between featurephone and smartphone, but unfortunately, this defining trait is also the phone's downfall. Pros: 1. Good call quality. 2. Excellent keyboard 3. Web browser is quite good and exceeded my expectations. 4. Good e-mail support, Exchange works like a charm. Cons: 1. Signal strength; at this point, it's almost trite to point out that a Samsung phone has lousy signal. 2. Physical layout of the phone is awkward, reminiscent of the LG Neon series on At&t. There's no ...

Nov 16, 2010, 9:00 PM
for the LG Prime GS390:
Great bargain
This phone packs a lot for the price, and is a great purchase for anyone who does not need a full-fledged smartphone or a physical keyboard. Pros: 1. Good reception, good call quality. 2. Responsive touchscreen. 3. Comes with a lot of extras (music player, mobile e-mail, etc). 4. Easy to use menu 5. 3.5mm headset jack. Cons: 1. No 3G 2. It is not a smartphone, but it allows you to multitask...at the risk that the phone will lag considerably. 3. Schizophrenic ...

Sep 27, 2010, 9:42 PM
for the Samsung SGH-T369:
good simple device
When judged by it's own merits, the T369 is an acceptable device. It's not a full featured smartphone or a multimedia packed feature phone, but it's good for calling and messaging. Pros: 1. Good call quality, clear sound. 2. Snappy interface 3. Keyboard is pleasant to use after a few days. It's not as tactile or practical as a Blackberry keyboard, but typing messages on it is rather speedy. 4. Clean ergonomic design...not an embarrassment to be seen in public with this ...

Sep 16, 2010, 4:00 PM
for the BlackBerry Curve 8530:
Good Bargain
Few phones contain the amount of features that the Blackberry 8530 does for such a low start-up cost (free w/contract). It's not perfect, as no phone is, but it's a good bargain if anything else. Pros: 1. Good sound quality 2. Stable and reliable 3. Offers good balance between productivity and multimedia features. 4. Excellent keyboard (and need I say messaging/e-mail features?) 5. E-mail feature does a much better job of handling html compared to previous devices using OS 4.5. 6. Even over ...

Jan 25, 2010, 11:21 PM
for the Huawei Tap:
Balanced phone
This is a good phone-- not just a good phone for the price, but a good phone period. It's not exceptionally great in any one particular area, but it's very good in many areas--which is what makes the phone stand out. Core Functions: 1. Reception- This phone is a very good signal puller, and gets strong reception. Beware though: the antenna located at the bottom of the phone is very sensitive. 2. Call quality- There is ...

Dec 29, 2009, 2:12 AM
for the Samsung Juke U470:
pleasantly surprised
I got the Samsung Juke more as a novelty than anything else. While I didn't expect it to offer a great experience, I must admit i've come away rather impressed with this little phone. Pros: 1. It gets an above average signal, as long as you don't "choke" the antenna during calls. 2. Call quality is very good, and the phone is comfortable to hold. 3. Simple and straightforward menu. There's not much of a learning curve ...

Nov 30, 2009, 6:14 PM
for the LG enV3 VX-9200:
excellent messaging device
Make no mistake: the Env3 is an excellent messaging and multimedia device. It's an average performer in nearly every other category, but it's media player and full keyboard are top notch. Pros: 1. Looks great in both blue and red. 2. Menu is easy to use and very practical 3. Has a large keyboard with large, well spaced keys. One of the best keyboards i've typed with. 4. Comes with a nice media player, 3 mgpx camera, ...

Nov 30, 2009, 6:02 PM
for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230:
less than stellar device
This was a really disappointing device. I've had several Blackberries over the years, and when I recently switched to Verizon, I decided to give this a try. In the end, the only thing that satisfied me with the device was the price. Pros: 1. It's a great looking phone. The design doesn't lend itself attractive to pick-pocketers at first glance. 2. Half-qwerty keyboard is easy to use, with large keys. I had no trouble using it ...

Nov 30, 2009, 5:47 PM
for the Samsung Intensity U450 / DoubleTake:
great messaging phone
The Samsung Intensity is a great simple messaging phone for Verizon. It's not designed to replace your laptop (a la the Droid or iPhone) and it's not going to make you neglect your mp3 player. However, as a calling and messaging device, this phone is very pleasant to use. Pros: 1. Above average reception. 2. Good call quality 3. Good battery life (roughly 6-7 hours of talk time and moderate messaging) 4. Straightforward, easy to use menu. ...

Nov 4, 2009, 11:49 PM
for the Samsung Impression SGH-A877:
great phone
Minus At&t's bloatware, the Samsung Impression is an excellent phone. It offers good reception and call quality, and has a rather good web/multimedia experience. Pros: 1. Gets good 2/3G reception, and has top notch call quality. 2. Keyboard is a breeze to use. You can type up large messages in a short amount of time 3. Web browser is pretty nice, one of the best i've used. 4. I haven't experienced any lag or hang-ups with the Impression. 5. Gets ...

Oct 25, 2009, 11:21 PM
for the Samsung Solstice SGH-A887:
very well balanced phone
The Samsung Solstice is a rather well balanced phone. It doesn't overachieve in any major category, but it's not underwhelming in any of them either. This is a good phone for those who want a touch screen alternative to the iPhone and who aren't heavy video/mobile tv users. Pros: 1. Reception is slightly above average, and it holds a signal well with little fluctuation. 2. Call quality is average. It's not crystal clear, but there aren't any ...

Oct 13, 2009, 12:02 AM
for the Motorola i576 / i576s:
combines Nextel with normalcy
This phone does a great job of combining the average mainstream cell phone with Nextel durability and direct connect. It's not as big (or maybe even tough) as the i580/i365, and its not as flashy or modern as the i9. Offering a little bit of both worlds is where it shines. Pros: 1. Best battery life i've seen on a Nextel phone. It comes with an 1800 mah battery, so it packs a punch. 2. Regularly ...

Oct 12, 2009, 11:36 PM
for the LG Rumor2 / Cosmos / Banter / UX-265 / Script:
underwhelming
I got this phone after my Blackberry Curve decided to randomly conk out. While there's not much to really complain about with this phone, there isn't a lot to go crazy about either. Pros: 1. Gets good reception 2. Great phone for messaging. Keypad arrangement is a little funky, but it's easy to get used to. 3. Bright, vibrant display. 4. Push email worked very well, which was a pleasant surprise. Cons: 1. Call quality isn't the best. While ...

Sep 25, 2009, 2:37 PM
for the BlackBerry Curve 8330:
solid performance, good phone
I switched to a Blackberry 8330m with Sprint, after returning a Nextel 8350i due to poor coverage. I thought about the Tour, but the only extra it offers is global roaming, which I do not need. Pros: 1. Gets good reception 2. Battery life is better than other CDMA Blackberry's. 3. Stable and quick OS 4. Internet is quick, even on 2G. Email's are a breeze 5. All the business functions you need. 6. Does not have the option to force roam; ...

Sep 17, 2009, 12:32 AM
for the BlackBerry Curve 8350i:
Nextel's "Name on the Marquee"
When you see the current lineup of iDEN devices, it goes without saying that the Blackberry 8350i is the best Nextel has to offer. It's the only viable feature phone for Nextel users, and it is an excellent phone in general. Pros: 1. Strong reception, good voice quality. 2. OS 4.6 is elegant and stylish. Menu is quick and responsive. Keypad is one of the best i've used. It is a beautiful, comfortable device. 3. Loaded with multimedia and ...

Sep 10, 2009, 11:13 AM
for the BlackBerry Pearl 8120:
gets the job done
During the last couple of years I've tinkered around with my friends and colleagues Blackberry's/smartphones, but this is the first Blackberry that I purchased for myself. I recently began a new job that required push email access, but didn't want to shell out 400 bucks for a new phone. I picked this up on sale for 199 (no contract). It's not the fanciest smartphone, but serves its purpose well. Pros: 1. OS is quick and responsive, better than ...

Aug 24, 2009, 3:49 PM
for the Samsung SGH-T349:
excellent voice quality
I personally did not like this phone very much at all, but that does not take away from the quality of the device. The T-349 is a pretty good phone, and it's available for a reasonable $99. Pros: 1. The best sound quality i've gotten out of a T-Mobile phone. Reception was slightly above average. 2. Nice size screen, vibrant colors and crystal clear images. 3. Menu is a breeze to use. 4. E-mail client works pretty well, its plenty good enough for ...

Aug 11, 2009, 11:23 PM
for the Samsung Gravity T459 / Strike:
better than expected
In spite of the many negative reviews on this phone, I purchased one for myself two weeks ago and decided to give it a try. So far, I have been pleased with the performance of the Gravity. The phones reception is average. It's signal is usually pretty good, but even with 1-2 bars of service, I haven't had any dropped calls. Unless your in a fringe area, reception isn't a problem. Call quality is ...

Aug 11, 2009, 10:24 PM
for the Samsung SGH-A237:
good for calls
I've never understood why people would expect a rich multimedia and web browsing experience from a simple flip phone free with a contract. If you've taken a look at the phone in person or read one spec sheet, you should know you aren't getting a feature rich device! With that being said, the Samsung A237 is what it is: a basic phone that is good for calling, texting, and not much else. It's a simple phone for simple ...

Aug 1, 2009, 2:02 PM
for the Samsung SGH-T239:
nice little phone
Although it doesn't offer anything bold or exciting, the more I use the t239, the more i'm growing to like it. It's a nice little basic phone that looks good, and performs rather well for the price. Pros: -Very good call quality, with loud earpiece and speakerphone -Battery life is excellent. -Attractive design and easy to use. The keypad and navigation array are both very well designed. Comes with dedicated messaging and internet keys, which is a nice ...

Jul 22, 2009, 10:17 PM
for the Motorola i290:
only in a pinch
To put it in short, this was a very lousy experience. I'm usually pretty gentle on phone reviews, even with the bad ones, but this is about as bad as it gets. Pros: -sound quality was alright -PTT worked well -it's $30, and at least looks better than most other prepaid phones of it's price range Cons: -bad reception, dropped calls -messaging issues -screen looks very washed out -keypad is like connecting lego blocks with sandpaper in between -GPS and internet were useless I won't bother writing ...

Jul 22, 2009, 10:09 PM
for the Motorola i335:
good basic phone
My favorite of the three iDEN phones i've had the chance to use over the summer. It's basic and doesn't pack much pizazz, but there's something to admire about that. Pros: -good reception and call quality. -speakerphone is outstanding, better than the i776 -walkie/talkie mode with a claimed six mile radius. I didn't use it, but it's a feature that might come in handy for some users -keypad is well built; backlight is strong in the dark Cons: -mobile web ...

Jul 22, 2009, 9:59 PM
for the Motorola i776:
merely average, but good enough
I've had my first experiences with iDEN phones over the summer, the Motorola I776 being one of them. It's nothing special, but was much more pleasant to use than I was expecting. Pros: -has nice call quality -email, gps, mobile web -purple version looks good -built solidly, easy to use navigation array Cons: -multimedia messaging just doesn't work all that well. Some text messages took a little time to send, but it wasn't bad at all. -reception was questionable at times -the menu was easy to use, ...

Jun 11, 2009, 1:25 PM
for the Motorola W233 Renew:
pleasantly surprised
It's hard to expect very much from a $30 prepaid phone, but I was more than pleased with the performance from this phone. It is definitely the best "basic, no-nonsense" phone in T-Mobile's lineup. Pros: 1. Excellent reception. Would be a blessing to those in fringe areas. 2. Call quality is impressive! It's crystal clear and very good. 3. Feels comfortable to use, even though it's a candybar phone. 4. Comes with an mp3 player and a micro sd ...

May 28, 2009, 4:25 PM
for the Nokia 1661:
it'll do
It's a $20 Nokia, so you know what your getting. That being said, it's an excellent basic phone. Pros: 1.Reception and call quality are above average. Earpiece volume is adequate as long as your not talking on the phone while driving 70+ mph. 2. Simple and easy to use. Does what a phone should do well. 3. I like the FM radio. It's not a mp3 player, but it's a good addition. 4. Keypad is small, but has seperators which makes it ...

May 28, 2009, 4:15 PM
for the Nokia 1680:
you get what you pay for
I've seen better Nokia's and better prepaid phones for T-Mobile...but if you want yours to come with bluetooth and a camera, this will do just fine. Pros: 1.Nice call quality, and comes with a headpiece 2.Easy to use menu's and interface 3.Screen looks good for a prepaid phone 4.For that matter, the phone looks good for a prepaid phone. The red and black is a nice change from uglier versions. 5.Camera and bluetooth, mp3's, etc. Cons: 1.Keypad is small and cramped...texting is a pain 2.Not ...

Apr 25, 2009, 1:23 AM
for the Nokia 6263:
really nice phone, but lacking in battery life
Recently I switched to this phone from a Samsung T639, which I was really disappointed with. On the whole this phone is much better and a solid choice for T-Mobile users, but the battery life leaves a lot to be desired. Pros: - Great reception. What you'd expect from Nokia. - Loud earpiece and speakerphone, and pretty good call quality. - Looks great (especially for a Nokia phone), has a nice feel in the hand, really easy ...

Apr 18, 2009, 12:18 AM
for the Samsung SGH-T639:
mixed bag
I've tried really hard to like this phone in the three weeks that i've had it. No matter how I can spin it, this was a really disappointing phone, even for midrange standards. Pros: - good call quality - large colorful screen, easy to see - slightly above average reception, which is good considering its a Samsung. Holds a signal well - the camera isnt half bad - dedicated message shortcut key is really nice Cons: - Bugs. Phone freezes up intermittently. Music ...

Mar 8, 2009, 3:15 PM
for the Samsung Rugby A837:
average at best
The Samsung Rugby isn't a terrible phone, but overall I was rather disappointed with it. It's average at best, but not worth the price you pay for it. Keep in mind: the size of this phone is not a con! You know how big the phone is once you've seen it in a store or read the reviews! Pros: 1. Calls were nice and clear while in a good signal area 2. Phone is very durable and rugged (to ...

Mar 7, 2009, 3:41 PM
for the Motorola VA76r Tundra:
excellent phone!
This much needs to be stated first. The Motorola Tundra is a BIG RUGGED phone. The phones size and outside aesthetics should not be a considered a problem. If you have seen the phone or have read reviews on it, you know that your getting a larger less eye appealing phone before you buy it. For those of us who want or need a solidly constructed phone, At&t did a very good job with the ...

Mar 7, 2009, 3:05 PM
for the Nokia 6650 fold:
one of at&t's best
This is one of the best phones currently available from at&t. Nokia did a good job of producing a quality product which is both practical as a basic phone and feature-rich enough for high end users. Pros: 1. Always first and foremost, reception and call quality. This phone has excellent reception, and calls are crisp and clear. 2. Very adaptable for a cross section of users. Is excellent as a basic phone, a multimedia phone, and a ...

Feb 9, 2009, 3:09 PM
for the Samsung SGH-A137:
unimpressive
This is the most disappointing phone that Samsung has come out with since the Sync a couple of years ago. I've had many Samsung phones and although this one isn't the worst (that dubious distinction belongs to the A117 Jayhawk), it's quite pathetic when you consider how much cell phones have evolved in the last 4-5 years. Lets start off with the good points: 1. It has average reception, but does hold a signal pretty well 2. Ringtone volume ...

Feb 4, 2009, 1:56 AM
for the Nokia 2610:
all you really need
This one's short and sweet. The 2610 is a basic phone that has excellent reception, call quality, and durability. If you just make calls and want something reliable, this is a good investment. For those of you looking to improve your reception, this phone will do the trick for you. No frills or gadgets, but it gets the job done with the best of them.

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