HTC Magic G2 Google Android - Unlocked QuadBand Cellular Phone with 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, WiFi - International Version with No Warranty (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this phone. However, I live in Sweden so beware that some features may not be exactly the same. UPDATE: I have now had this phone for about a month and have these comments (see UPDATE notes).
First, this is a great phone. Hands down...and I live in Sweden where there are more cellphones per capita than anywhere else. As for the other reviewer...I don't know why someone complains about the virtual keyboard and no physical keypad. Buy a phone with a keyboard, silly, if you don't like tapping the screen. I for one used to have a Nokia E61 with a real keyboard. Great. But, I really like this onscreen keyboard. It's fast, easy to use, and even though it suggests words for you (and gets smarter with time) you can suggest the word you want from four suggestions (iPhone has only two). This phone is obviously trying to get you to shy away from the iPhone...and you should. It's that good.
Pros:
Flexibility - I can configure the homescreens any way I want. UPDATE: This is just great. Really. I can change the phone as I learn what I need and don't need. Lot's of hype in the cellphone world, but few useful tools. This really helps me stay connected and it is easy and quick to make a direct call, take a picture, check my google map position, send an email, etc.
Fast - this phone is really fast and does multitasking very well. I can surf the web while listening to a tune while using the GPS...and it doesn't bog down! UPDATE: Yep, this really works. Just went hiking in the woods of Sweden...where the logging road ends. Did perfectly. Used my GPS while I listened to my radiostation on LastFM through the phone...in the woods! The iPhone bogs down.
Form - it's fits really nicely in my pocket. Not too heavy, not too big. UPDATE: The screen doesn't scratch badly at all, and if you want additional scratch protection go to [...].
Battery - stellar battery life. UPDATE: Go easy on the app downloads from the Market/app store. Some apps drain the battery. Again, the iPhone drains your battery badly.
Market - ok, so it's not the Apple store, but it has a lot of useful programs. UPDATE: I have a great email program (K-9), push SMS (SMS popup), instant access to wifi/GPS/bluetooth etc (Useful switches).
Google syncing - works perfectly to sync my web calender with my phone with my sidebar at home. UPDATE: Really love this one. Type in a new calender event and your google calender and your google toolbar are updated within the minute. Sweet.
Cons:
Really, so far I haven't found any...except to figure out how to get the same timezone on all three calenders...UPDATE: I did.
UPDATE: Actually, the calender is subpar...so far until the Market provides a new one. You really can't adjust it very well. I would like different colors for different events; start the week on a Monday; Week number.
However, buy this phone and you won't be disappointed!

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Peek Pronto Mobile Messaging Device with Lifetime Service Included (Grey) Review

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(More customer reviews)Used to really like the Peek. It was simple, satisfied my needs, and was very affordable. Unfortunately, they went through a transition that really soured me to their product. One day my Peek simply stopped working and then they blamed it on another company. They made us purchase a replacement (although at a low cost) and then it took them 3 weeks (plus) to get us back up and running. For some, this is no big deal and you move on, but for me, it was simply unacceptable. What made the situation really bad, wasn't the outage and the amateur response, it was the total lack of communication that followed the outage.
The company simply didn't tell their users what was going on.
This was a powerful signal that they don't understand their core customer. We simply needed to know how long we were going to out of service and they simply refused to tell us.
To that end , they shut down their phone lines and didn't accept people calling in. You could only email (from another computer or device), and then that would take days for them to respond.
Overall, as long as the system is working, it is OK. But as soon as there is trouble - forget it. The company just inst robust enough, or professional enough to make it through a rough patch.
You have been warned, from a once avid Peekster.

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Introducing Peek Pronto - Time and Wired Magazine's Gadget of the Year of 2008 - with lifetime service included.Feel the speed with the power of push email! Peek Pronto gets your emails as soon as they're sent.Peek is a super thin and stylish device that lets you take your email with you and stay connected when and where you want it.Peek is packaged in a lightweight, slim design with a color display, full keypad and simple menus to make email and texting on the go a breeze.Get unlimited email and text messaging for the life of your Peek. Never ever worry about monthly bills, late fees or penalties ever again. Peek is compatible with most major email providers including Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, Microsoft Exchange, AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, Roadrunner, BellSouth, SBCGlobal, Earthlink, Cox, Charter, Cablevision, NetZero, Mac, Optonline and many others. Plus, it is super simple to set-up -- enter your email address and password and that's it. You'll start receiving emails in minutes!Peek works on a high-speed wireless data network with nationwide coverage so it will work almost anywhere. Peek Pronto also supports the viewing of images, Word and PDF documents.Critics have been raving about Peek. The New York Times says Peek is "simple" and "elegant." The Wall Street Journal says its "stylish and simple" and BusinessWeek calls it "sophisticated and easy to use."Peek's friendly and helpful Customer Care is available via phone (877-677-PEEK (7335)) or email (care@getpeek.com) to answer any questions and resolve any problems you might have.What's in the box: Peek Pronto device, AC charger, Rechargeable lithium ion battery, Quick start guide

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