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The Bargain Nexus - Samsung U740 Alias Silver Phone (Verizon Wireless)
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List Price: $399.99
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Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless
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Binding: Wireless Phone
Brand: Samsung
Color: Silver
Feature: Bluetooth Wireless Technology** - headset, hands-free, serial port and dial up networking profi les supported; OPP (for vCard only)
Label: Verizon Wireless
Manufacturer: Verizon Wireless
Model: SCHU740ZAV
Publisher: Verizon Wireless
Release Date: 2008-04-15
Studio: Verizon Wireless
Variation Description: Silver
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Features
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Bluetooth Wireless Technology** - headset, hands-free, serial port and dial up networking profi les supported; OPP (for vCard only)
1.3 MegaPixel Digital Camera with Flash, Auto Focus and 10 Step Digital Zoom
Directional Navigation Key for Ease of Use
T9â„¢ Text Input and full QWERTY keyboard for Easy Text Entry
Includes: Standard Li-Ion Battery, Travel Charger, Headset Adapter and User's Guide
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Summary: Perfect phone for "Joe the Caller"
Comment: Sorry about the title. I couldn't help myself. Apologies if this review isn't in depth as most of the others but I guess I use mine a little bit differently than other people.
This was the perfect phone for me because I don't really like cell phones. I can't stand texting and wanted something to make it as painless at possible because, reluctantly, I have to admit texting is useful. At the same time, it seems like all the phones with keyboards are bulky.
The keyboard is supremely handy and makes texting much quicker so I can just get it done and move on with whatever I was doing. The phone it's self has very good sound quality. More important to me, the phone just stays the hell out of the way until it's needed. It's got a nice slim profile and can fit nicely in a jeans pocket, sparing you the indignity of a belt holster.
(I consider the belt holster Gen X and Y's equivalent of a pocket protector...sorry)
My wife has an Env2, which is also a clever little phone, but it's too easy to accidentally unlock her phone because of the button set up. It doesn't really matter to her because she keeps her in her purse and the buttons don't get pressed as much as in a pocket. Mine stays in my pocket and I don't worry about it.
It sounds like from the other reviews this phone has all sorts of bells and whistles that I don't use. What I can tell you is that if you want a handy phone that's got great call quality, makes texting much easier, and is generally just a cool phone that you don't have to worry about, this one comes highly recommended.
The only thing that is only very slighly concerning is the two way hinge. It's necessary for the way the phone opens two ways, but feels slighly flimsy and I'm a little concerned if it'll last two years. I haven't had it long enough to comment accurately but it sounds like some of the other reviewers have said positive things about it's durability so I guess I won't worry. If something happens to it, I'll add it to this review or write another...if you don't read anything, it means the phone is still working for this guy who probably doesn't take care of his stuff as well as he should.
Good phone. I like it.
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Summary: Durable phone with great features!
Comment: I have had my phone for almost two years. It took a short time to get used to it because it has a slim profile, so I actually dropped it several times in both open and closed positions but it has endured. I was concerned about the size of the keys because they are small compared to regular phone keys.
I've since gotten used to the feel of the phone and I like the slim profile. It fits in my purse as well as my back pants pocket without feeling like a packed wallet. I've gotten used to the keys and am quite adept at texting and gaming. I loaded up a microSD card and was able to play music for over 4 hours on the standard battery and still had two bars left. The speakers are great! I normally keep the front touchscreen buttons locked, but they work fine without having to pinpoint the very center.
I like that I can switch from the landscape mode (speakerphone) to the portrait mode without having to disconnect. However, you can't go the other direction without first putting the phone in speakerphone mode.
I've also tried the VZ Navigator feature (added fees associated) and it works as well as many of the stand alone GPS systems on the market. Picture clarity is good, and again, speakers work great.
The camera features a flash and the pictures and video are good quality. If there is one negative thing that I can say about the phone is that it does take a few seconds for the camera/video to setup. Not a big deal if you're just taking a still shot of something or someone posing, but if you're trying to get a photo quick, you might not make it.
Another feature that some may not realize, but I found when talking with a Verizon rep one day, this is one of the few phones that has a feature to block individual incoming phone numbers or email addresses from the phone itself. It's not a quick option, like a one button option when you're reading the message, but it is in the messages settings menu. You might get an error message when it transmits to Verizon (Action not allowed), but it will work.
Overall, I rate this phone as excellent. Not sure what I will step "up" to when it's time for an upgrade. Maybe I'll try another color!
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Summary: Great Phone
Comment: This phone is great; I've had it for about a month. The phone is small considering it has a QWERTY keyboard. The only two downsides of this phone is it takes a lot of time to send picture messages, and the buttons are a bit small (you will get used to it). Otherwise, it is a great phone. I'm really impressed, and I would definitley recommend it.
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Summary: Love my Alias
Comment: When it was time for a new phone, a friend suggested I try her Alias since she knew I was interested in a qwerty keypad - wow, I really love the dual keypad on this phone!
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Summary: Best phone I've ever had
Comment: The Samsung Alias (or SCH-u740 for people who own the older one) is still the best phone I've ever owned. Landscape mode is perfect for playing games, surfing the web, watching videos and texting. Standard mode is comfortable for talking and the call qualitly is great. The features are pretty good as well. There's your standard stuff like an alarm clock, notepad, calculator, stopwatch and calendar. There are other apps available for download from Verison (for a fee, of course). This is a great phone if you decide to subscribe to their V Cast service because the speakers are nice and loud and the screen is bright and sharp.
You will have to get used to the QWERTY keyboard at first because the keys are pretty small. But with some practice you'll do just fine. There are some things that will only work in landscape mode however and I don't like that too much... Not a real big of a deal since you'll mainly use it in landscape mode for everything other than talking anyway. Get it!
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