camera phones

Camera takes pictures in one of 2 modes(low-res or hi-res) and quickly becomes an addictive little feature. Bluetooth compatibility is a BIG plus I love using the jabra headset with this little number. As a technophile, I'm looking forward to the virtual infrared keyboard the "chatboard" just doesn't cut it. The 2meg memory really isnt a big deal when you can email the pictures to your primary email address.. The organizer features are spartan but easy to use (even my mother can figure this out). The best feature is text messaging of course. Did I mention you can transfer your own notes, pictures, and songs onto this phone? =)

My only complaint is that downloading games and apps for this phone is a SERIOUS pain in the arse. I've tried 3 times from different indie websites (ie: handango.com) and all to no avail except via the phone itself through cingular's wap site. Are they trying to monopolize? probably.

All in all, this phone is a good alternative to expensive smart phones and makes a successful effort at bundling worthwhile features. Battery life is more than ample as well!

I did a lot of research before switching service and purchasing a new phone before I decided on this one. I was wrong. The phone has a lot of wonderful and useful features, but...
* it is very, very small.. constantly checking pocket to see if it's there
* the little nav button in the middle is very easy to use... but you end up dialing into m-mode every time you move it and
* I found that I was constantly putting it in to silent mode if I didn't wait long enough for the keypad to lock before putting it away
* CANNOT see the screen outside or in the car here in Phoenix, shaded or not, I guess we have just too much sunlight.
* volume is very low on highest setting
* Extremely poor reception and/or signal. ATT service bites the big one here. I live and work in the central Phx area and am lucky to get 2 bars anywhere. Large number of dropped calls and have to redial several times to connect.

I am still within my 30 day trial period and I'm taking the phone back and cancelling service with ATT. Problem, is there isn't anything else on the market right now that has the features I actually want...bluetooth and/or speakerphone, camera, flip phone... don't want or need the data stuff.

Caveat Emptor

This is a good phone, not the greatest I've ever had but the service is good in Oklahoma and Texas. I've only had problems becasue I dropped the phone one too many times beyond that its a great phone. The camera on the phone does exactly what it needs to its a camera phone not a digital camera. The bluetooth in it is great with Macs and Pocket PC's enabled with bluetooth. The phones features can not be beat.