Cell Phone Reviews

The Samsung U740 features an attractive champagne and black exterior with an analog clock display. Inside, it features a full QWERTY keyboard designed for text messaging with ease. The dual hinge design allows the screen and keypad to be used in a standard or “landscape” configuration for text messaging.

• Dual Hinge Design
• Full QWERTY Keyboard
• Bluetooth Wireless
• VCAST Music and Video
• Internal Display: 176 x 220 Pixel, 262K TFT Color
• External Display: 96 x 96 Pixel, 65K GSTN
• Micro SD Memory Card Slot
• Camera

A new addition to the LG handset lineup, the VX8700 has a sleek ultra-thin shape, metal finish, and mirror-like screen. This clamshell also features V CAST for music and video, Bluetooth capabilities, a 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder, and a microSD memory port for storage.

• Music player for mp3 & wma songs
• MicroSD memory port to store pictures, videos, music, and sounds
• 2.0 megapixel camera & camcorder
• One-touch speakerphone
• 13 unique ringtones + vibrate & silent modes
• TTY/TDD support
• Hearing aid compatible (m4-rating)
• Text messaging (up to 1,064 characters)
• Picture/video messaging
• Web-based e-mail & instant messaging
• USB mass storage - transfer files between MicroSD card and pc
• VZ Navigator - voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions
• Emergency contacts - enter 3 contacts and personal info in case of emergency
• Mirror-like external LCD
• Simultaneous GPS for enhanced location accuracy

The Samsung UpStage has a unique “dual face” design. One side it is a phone with bluetooth wireless technology and a 1.3 megapixel camera. On the other side, it’s a music player with touch-sensitive media controls and a stereo speaker. Essentially, it is a dedicated phone and a dedicated music player in one. It supports Micro SD memory cards up to 2GB in size, but only 64 MB is included with the packages we reviewed. You’ll definitely need more than that.

• Bluetooth wireless technology supports streaming stereo music
• Included USB cable, stereo headset and extended battery wallet
• 1.3 megapixel digital camera/camcorder 
• MicroSD memory card slot (includes 64 MB card)
• Advanced voice activated dialing and menu controls requires no pre-training
• Two vibrant screens - on the front and back
• Mp3 player - touch-sensitive external controls, download songs right to phone, supports album art and playlists
• Video capture / camcorder - (176 x 144 pixel resolution max), up to 30-seconds long, 15 frames per second
• Data capable - use this phone as a modem
• Mobile web browsing - yes, sprint pcs power vision-capable, wap 2.0, near-broadband download speeds
• Picture mail, video mail and SMS capable
• Email client - POP3 and SMTP format supported
• Instant messenger built-in - AOL, Yahoo! And ICQ instant messaging supported

The ultra slim W880i Walkman® phone stores up to 900 music tracks thanks to the included 1 GB Memory Stick. This 3G enabled phone has a lot of features packed into a very compact and attractive package. Available in stainless steel and black/orange. The down side? Staple sized keys make finger nail dialing essential.

• Camera 2-megapixel, Digital zoom 2.5x
• 4 x 1.8 x 0.4 inches
• Picture blogging
• Video record
• Bluetooth Enabled
• 1.8 Inch Color 240×320 pixel LCD
• Includes 1GB Memory Stick Micro card; USB cable; AC adapter; stereo handsfree headset; user manual and software CD
• Mp3 and AAC Enabled
• SMS, E-mail, Web Browsing
• RSS Feed Enabled - Download your Favorite News Feeds.
• Built in TrackID ™
• PlayNow ™ Technology

The VX8500 Chocolate by LG – now available in black, white, red, and green. The Chocolate features a minimalist-inspired style and silky-smooth slide design. The Chocolate offers a rich array of features that include V CAST Music, a glowing, touch-sensitive keypad, music/video player, 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth capabilities, and a microSD memory port for extra storage.  

•Bluetooth Capable
•V CAST Music and Video
•1.3 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder
•microSDTM Memory Port
•Touch-Sensitive Navigation Keys
•Music Player with Customizable Effects and Player Themes (supports MP3 and WMA formats)
•Dedicated Music Key for Easy Access
•Multitask While Playing Music – hide player to send messages, browse the web, etc.
•My Music – manage playlists and songs which are auto organized by artist, genre, and album
•Music Only Mode (RF off except Bluetooth)
•Set Alarm Using Music
•microSD Memory Port to Store Pictures, Videos, Music, and Sounds
•1.3 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder
•Resolution: 1280×960, 640×480 (default), 320×240, 176×144, 160×120 Pixels
•Video Player (supports MPEG4, 3GP, 3G2, H.264)
•FLIX Message Mode – record up to 15 seconds of video
•General Mode – record up to 1 hour of video
•Video Resolution: 176×144 Pixels
•Video Format: 3G2
•Mirror for Self-Portrait Capability
•One-Touch Speakerphone
•Speaker-Independent Voice Recognition
•12 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes
•TTY/TDD Support
•Text Messaging (up to 1,064 characters)
•PIX-FLIX Messaging
•Web-Based E-mail and Instant Messaging
•Address Book with picture ID
•Simultaneous GPS for Enhanced Location Accuracy