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The LG LX370’s camera is average at best. You would think that with 2 megapixels it would be better, but it isn’t. Even so, it’s a good all-around cell phone. The $100 price tag is fair, although it would have been nice to see it closer to $50. It’s definitely one of Sprints best mid-range handsets.
Features on the Alltel BlackBerry Tour include: 3.2 megapixel camera, a 480 x 360 pixel half VGA+ display, GPS, 256 MB of built-in memory, enhanced media player, SMS / MMS, Bluetooth 2.0, EVDO Rev. A, BlackBerry Maps, 35-key QWERTY keyboard, BlackBerry browser, 3G & a battery with 5 hours of talk time. The handset doesn’t appear to have WiFi, which is a real bummer. However, it still has a very commendable set of features. As usual, BlackBerry has created another spectacular business-centric phone.
Other features on the Motorola Karma QA1 include: a 2 megapixel camera, A-GPS, microSD slot (expandable up to 16GB), 3.5mm headset jack, 3G, MP3 player & Stereo Bluetooth. The 2.5″ QVGA display is pretty decent. It’s a little wider than it is tall, which works well for messaging. I guess that’s the one benefit of a wide handset. You can get the Motorola Karma QA1 now for just $79.99 after 2 year agreement & rebates. It’s definitely a fair price for what you get, but I would only recommend this handset to heavy texters & social media users, not to regular phone users.
The Samsung Axle is now available. The Samsung Axle is a fairly basic cell phone capable of making calls & snapping a grainy photo, but don’t expect much else. It comes in a clamshell form and features a 1.9″ TFT inner display which is actually fairly decent. The exterior screen is another story, at just 96 x 96 pixels. And as I mentioned above, don’t expect the .3 megapixel camera to take quality pictures.
The Samsung Axle’s other features include: voice command, one-touch speakerphone, VGA camera, stereo Bluetooth, GPS capable, Easyedge capable & a batter that’s capable of up to 4 hours of talk time. As you can see, this is not a high-end phone. With a price tag of $49.95 after 2 year agreement & rebates, this handset would be a good starter phone for the younger crowd or just a very basic handset for anyone uninterested in technology.
An HTC Ozone review states: “The HTC Ozone, for Verizon, is a Snap-like QWERTY device which packs a fair amount of features under the hood. It runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard and features dual-connectivity to Verizon’s CDMA network (you also have access to GSM networks in other countries). The QWERTY keyboard is easy to use and has a fair amount of space between the buttons. The Ozone’s 2.4″ QVGA display is brilliant - I just wish it were slightly larger. It can get especially annoying when trying to use apps like MS Office Mobile.
One of the HTC Ozone’s best features is the WiFi. You can hook up to any wireless hotspot and jump on the Internet with IE Mobile explorer. Other notable features include: a 2 megapixel camera with video capabilities, Bluetooth 2.0, microSD slot, 3G, high capacity 1500mAh battery, GPS, 192 MB RAM & 256 MB ROM. What will probably attract the most people’s attention though is it’s $49.99 price tag (after 2 year agreement & rebate). For that price and the features loaded on the HTC Ozone, I would definitely recommend it.
The Spring LG LX370 is almost here. The Sprint LG LX370 is a brand new slider phone launched alongside the Samsung Exclaim. The LG phone is quite a bit smaller, yet still packs a good amount of features under its casing. The display screen is only 2″, but the resolution quality is top of the line. Like the Exclaim, this handset is extremely well built. And the slider keypad is one of the best out there (compared to similar small phones).
The Spring LG LX370’s other features include: a 2 megapixel camera with video capabilities, EVDO Rev. 0, Stereo Bluetooth 2.1, MP3 & video players, a 2″ QVGA display, GPS & a 1GB microSD (expandable up to 16GB). The phone also supports all of Sprint’s multimedia services & One Click interface. Overall, it’s quite an impressive line-up for this good looking, small slider phone. It’s available now for $99.99 after rebates & 2 year agreement.
My Samsung Exclaim review: The Samsung Exclaim is a side-sliding handset available at Sprint. The major target audiences for this phone are heavy texters & social media users. And with its easy-to-use full QWERTY keyboard and host of social media apps, it satisfies both groups. The handset fits great in the hand, and feels solidly built. The display is 2.6″, which is a nice size for using horizontally with the QWERTY keyboard.
The Samsung Exclaim also features EVDO Rev 0, A-GPS, a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, tabs for MySpace & Facebook and a microSD / microSDHC memory slot. You can’t expect a mid-range handset to be perfect, but it would have been nice if the phone would have Rev. A & a slightly larger megapixel camera. Otherwise, I really can’t complain about this wonderful little unit. The pricing is also a bargain, at just $79.99 after rebates & 2 year agreement.
The HTC S511 Snap is now available. The HTC S511 Snap is a brand new QWERTY phone for Sprint. The handset is especially marketed to business customers. It looks the part too, with a slightly BlackBerry-esque look to it. The full QWERTY keyboard is pretty nice, with decent sized buttons. The display screen is 2.4″, so it’s a good size, but not huge or anything.
Other features on the HTC S511 Snap include: a 2 megapixel camera, microSD slot, full QWERTY keyboard, GPS, Windows Mobile 6.1, email & IM capabilities & Bluetooth 2.0 . As far as business handsets go, this phone is just slightly above average. It’s not the best, but it’s definitely not the worst out there either. The stylish look & decent feature-set make this a pretty good BlackBerry alternative.
My Samsung Mantra review: The Samsung Mantra is a brand new, relatively basic handset from Virgin Mobile. You won’t find any jaw-dropping features on this phone, but it does carry a fair amount of extras for a cheaper handset. On board you’ll get: a VGA camera with 4x zoom, Bluetooth, full color display screen, 8 MB of memory, web browser, text messaging capabilities & a speakerphone. You can also access a range of social networking / file sharing sites, including: Facebook, MySpace, Flickr & Photobucket.
The Samsung Mantra’s keypad is nice and big, which makes texting & calling a lot easier. Also, the batter life on the phone is pretty good compared with other similar handsets. Currently, the Mantra is selling for $59.99. At that price, you are actually getting a pretty good deal - considering the amount of features. It certainly won’t make the high-tech consumer content, but it’s a great little phone for basic, every day use.
The Alltel LG Tritan is now available. The Alltel LG Tritan is a new messaging phone that features an interesting side-slider design & touchscreen display. It packs a pretty decent feature set, and I really like the wide 3″ display. It’s colors are vibrant and also touchscreen.
The Alltel LG Tritan will also feature: GPS, a 3 megapixel camera, 3G, full HTML browser, full QWERTY keyboard, and an advanced UI to make messaging, blogging, browsing & networking a breeze. I think the most amazing aspect of this phone is that you can purchase it for only $79.99 after rebates & 2-year agreement. The great feature set & price of this handset make it an excellent buy, especially for Alltel users wanting a higher-end messaging phone.
My Samsung Messager review: The Samsung Messager is made for texting. What really sets this phone apart from other texting phones is how roomy the full QEWRTY keyboard is. It gives a nice space between all the keys, which will especially be helpful for users with bigger fingers. The 2.1″ display is decent, but can get a little small when flipped horizontally. Also, the handset can feel a little big & clunky if you’re used to thinner, non-slider phones (I suppose that’s the reason the keyboard feels so roomy).
The Samsung Messager’s other features include: a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth, headset jack, external memory card slot & of course the full QWERTY keyboard hidden under the main number keypad. There’s nothing on this phone that will “wow” you (besides the QEWRTY keyboard, perhaps). But, it’s still a great messaging handset, and if purchased for around $100 it can be a real bargain for heavy texters.
The Samsung My Shot II is now available. The Samsung My Shot II is a brand new handset available at Cricket Wireless. The phone follows in the footsteps of it’s predecessor and gives users a decent feature set at a fair price. You won’t find anything spectacular on the phone, but it does include: a 1.3 megapixel camera with zoom, Bluetooth, music player, mobile web, SMS/MMS & a microSD slot (up to 8GB).
The Samsung My Shot II can be purchased for $139.99 after a $20 web-only discount. All-in-all, it’s not a bad phone for the price. However, if you want something a little more powerful, check out the new Motorola Evoke phone. It packs a lot more features, for sure, but will also cost around $130 extra.
An HTC Snap review states: “The HTC Snap is a brand new QWERTY, candybar phone headed to Sprint. The handset is thin, light, relatively stylish & looks very BlackBerry-esque. The smooth curves & stylish black color give it a very business-like look. Which I guess is a good thing, seeing as it is heavily marketed to business folks.
The HTC Snap’s 2.4″ display is quite nice, but it could stand to be a little larger. The handset also includes: a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, microSD slot, full QWERTY keyboard, Windows Mobile 6.1, email & IM capabilities & Bluetooth 2.0. One other thing that could use improving is the 4-hour battery life. But, overall it’s a decent phone. The HTC Snap definitely won’t be for everyone, but it’s a good option for business customers.”
