TrekStor i.Beat jump 256 MB MP3 player & USB 2.0 Storage Device with Voice Recorder (70606)

TrekStor i.Beat jump 256 MB MP3 player & USB 2.0 Storage Device with Voice Recorder (70606)
Manufacturer: Data Station, Inc.
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
TrekStor supplies high-quality storage products and audio devices for various applications.PRODUCT FEATURES:Playable file formats: MP3, WMA, WAV;Integrated voice recorder;Folder navigation;Extremely sharp 2-color OLED-Display;ID3 tag display;Maximum operating time of 8 hours;Fast data transfer;7 equalizer settings and 5 repeat functions;Intro function;Sleep timer function;Mobile data storage device.

Average customer rating: 3.5

Great phone....
Flimsy, fragile phone.
It does all it needs to do.
Super Thin, Good Phone
great little phone

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Starcom Slice Phone (Virgin Mobile)

Manufacturer: Virgin Mobile
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000HJC56G
2006-11-01

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Amazon.com Product Description

Grab yourself a Slice before it's all gone! This super thin phone comes loaded with superphonic ringtones, a full-color screen, a Web browser, and more. Even with all that packed in, the Slice is just 0.4-inches thick. Compatible with Virgin Mobile pay-as-you-go cell phone service, the Starcom Slice packs affordability and great features into a chic, slim package.

Design
The Slice features a large 128 x 128 pixel full-color screen with support for over 65,000 colors. A charging port is positioned on the bottom of the unit, while most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Lastly, the internal antenna is safely tucked away, keeping the phone's design slim and portable.

Calling Features
The Slice's built-in address book can store up to 500 entries for quick and easy management of your contacts. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert. Ringtones can be assigned to specific callers so you don't have to look at the phone to know who's calling.

Messaging and Internet
The Slice covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text messages easily and quickly (Virgin Mobile text messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

The phone fully supports Virgin Mobile's wireless content service, VirginXtras. Use the pay-per-use service to download ringtones, get content and vote in TV-based polls via the MTV area of your phone, or get jokes and updates from Comedy Central. Pick a celebrity voice to answer your voicemail, or get a Sponge Bob thought of the day. Need to jog your memory? Use Virgin's wacky song ID service. Press the Song ID command, point your Slice towards a song that's playing in the room, and within minutes a text message appears identifying the song's title.

The Slice ships with a number of handy tools including a calendar, a calculator with a tip calculator, and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The phone features custom Virgin Mobile graphics--screen savers, wallpaper and menu icons--that let you dress up your phone to suit your personality. For gamers, the Slice comes pre-loaded with three games and more are available via the VirginXtras service.

Vital Statistics
The Starcom Slice weighs 2.30 ounces and measures 4.30 x 1.80 x 0.40 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.83 hours of digital talk time, and up to 270 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 1900 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Great phone...........2007-06-11

The phone itself is excellent with great call quality and plenty of features (alarm clock,world clock,speakerphone etc.) as well as the sleek thin design.Battery life is excellent on stand by (only needs charging once a week) i'm not sure of how long it last while talking but I find myself charging it about 3 or 4 times a day from texting but to be fair I do send about 3000 text a day. My only problem is the ringtones and games are expensive (about 2.99 each) and the wap (internet access) is 4.99 for 5mb or for a months access which ever comes first. 5mb is a very small amount of data and I usually reach the limit in a weeks time. On the bright side virgin offers a program which allows you to earn free mintues by watching 1 mintue video ads or replying to free text from virgin. You can get 71 free mintues a month so I suppose it equalizes the cost of expensive games, tones and wap. Bottom line if your looking for a great phone to be used for the basics this is for you but if you wanna surf the net and use it as a handheld entertainment center you should probably look for a phone from another service provider such as heilo which offers a much cheaper alternative.

P.S You can set this phone to a ring and vib funtion at the same time (I think I saw in another review that you couldn't) and international texting to canada was only 5 cents recieving and sending. Its also cheaper to buy directly from virgins site (39.99)

Flimsy, fragile phone........2007-06-08

I had this phone for one day before the screen blew up..hadn't even made a call! My problems started when I installed the battery; I couldn't get the battery cover back on to save my life. After about 20 minutes I finally succeeded but it never really aligned properly with the bottom of the phone. I imagine if I'd kept the phone I would have been replacing the cover regularly.
Then I couldn't get it activated. I tried on line and their web site crashed, then when I called for help the phone wouldn't take the commands their rep told me to put in. I had to take the battery out and start over twice!
Finally I thought I had it, went to bed that night without using it and when I turned it on the next day the screen was corrupted with some kind of red "splat!" graphic. Nothing I did made it come back on and I could not get an answer from VM about what it could be. Finally I contacted Amazon and arranged a return which is now in progress. They promised me a full refund. We'll see ;)

It does all it needs to do........2007-05-20

I wanted a cell phone, and just a cell phone. And that is what this is, and a good one at that. This phone is very nicely built, this isn't one you're going to break. It has little to no features, but if you just want to actually talk to people, this does a great job.

Super Thin, Good Phone.......2007-05-17

Personally, I love my Slice. It is very inexpensive (I got mine for $30 @ Best Buy) and it has some nice features.

Pros:
-Nice, full color screen
-Thin and compact
-Clear call quality
-Long-lasting battery
-Easy to read at night
-Speakerphone quality is good

Cons:
-Buttons are small, but you get used to it

All in all, I think this is a good quality, worth-while phone. I would reccomend it to anyone looking for affordability and good quality.

great little phone.......2007-03-09

I have had this phone (and Virgin Mobile pay as you go service) for only a day or two, but I wanted to write this review before I forget. I'll update it if I change my mind.

Once you get over the industrial strength plastic clamshell monster it comes in, it's a good ride. The phone resembles a small remote control. It's sleek and unassuming. Turn it on and things get a bit zany with the animations on the color screen, but it's a pleasant experience. The sound quality is good on both ends of the conversation.

It's attractive. It works. It seems a real no-brainer given the other choices for the Virgin Mobile service. You can have fun with it or just ignore the fun stuff--but you'll have to get used to the funny graphics.

The UI is totally intuitive. You interact with the menus on the screen and the few keys below it as if you've been doing it a while after only setting up your preferences.

One thing: this whole service and the software on this phone are marketed to a younger demographic than mine (thirties). While it's a good basic cell phone and the plan is appealing (pay as you go--for me 18c/min), there's a ton of stuff to play with if your train gets stuck in a tunnel. I have Lily Tomlin's operator character answering my voicemail and found a wallpaper with my first name spelled out in diamonds; and if I should ever receive a text message, among my canned response options (that come standard with the phone) are "Hell no," "Can't talk," and "Leave me alone."

My friend has had one for a few months and loves his. He makes a good bit more money than I and sports some fancy handheld devices, so it's not just that it's so cheap and cool.

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