Archos Gmini 220 20 GB MP3 Jukebox / Recorder / Photo Wallet-Viewer with Compact Flash Reader

Archos Gmini 220 20 GB MP3 Jukebox / Recorder / Photo Wallet-Viewer with Compact Flash Reader

Archos Gmini 220 20 GB MP3 Jukebox / Recorder / Photo Wallet-Viewer with Compact Flash Reader
Manufacturer: Archos
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The ARCHOS Gmini 220 is a handheld MP3, WMA and WAV audio player. This unique, compact device is the first MP3 player you can personalize by downloading plug-ins directly from the ARCHOS web site (at additional charge). Optional Plug-Ins & Add-Ons - CompactFlash Reader for copying images or data MadWaves Interactive Music Composer Compose MP3 music and sing to rap, hip-hop & techno FM Remote Control Tuner Has CompactFlash card reader-writer port PC & Mac compatible Includes USB cable, AC-DC adapter / charger, software on CD Size - 4.45 x 3.07 x 1.02

Average customer rating: 4.0

awesome phone...
Awesome
Not so "Smart" phone!
The Pearl works well for me... and my Mac.
Nice Phone

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BlackBerry 8100 Pearl myFaves Phone (T-Mobile)

Manufacturer: T-Mobile
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone
ASIN: B000ID10JE

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Amazon.com Product Description

This major update to the popular 7105t brings the BlackBerry experience to a whole new level. The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl.

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<small><b>A 1.3-megapixel camera is housed in the back.</b> <small></td></tr> </table> <B>Design</B>
Like the BlackBerry 7105t, the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry devices. This BlackBerry handset is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keyboard shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl's handset's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports over 65,000 colors-- plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera and a self portrait mirror. The handheld's microSD memory card slot is located inside the device, behind the battery. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, as well as a mini-USB port for data connectivity.

<B>Calling Features</B>
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the BlackBerry 8100 handheld's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers, so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. More ringtones are available from T-Mobile's t-zones mobile Web service. A new feature, speaker independent voice dialing, allows you to call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; you can just say a contact's name to call them.

<B>Messaging, Internet, and Tools</B>
While the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from T-Mobile, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.

Use the BlackBerry 8100 handset's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds, thanks to support for T-Mobile's EDGE high speed data network. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handheld supports AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging, as well as SMS text messaging. MMS messages can be received and forwarded.

The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl ships with a number of tools, including a calculator, a calendar, an alarm, and a to-do list.

<b>Imaging and Entertainment</b>
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl really kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that features an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports playback of your tunes in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. The handheld is also compatible with Java application and game downloads (available via the t-zones service).

<B>Vital Statistics</B>
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.2 by 2.00 by 0.57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:

awesome phone..........2007-06-07

one of the best phones and hottest phones out rite now..... also go with t-mobile cause cingular is more expensive and lacks terribly in customer service... just my .2 cents...

Awesome.......2007-05-21

One of the few great deals I got in recent times. Only with Amazon. The product is great and the deal is great...
Prasad Rayala

Not so "Smart" phone!.......2007-05-12

After spending a frustrating 6 hours trying to make this thing do various operations, I returned it. If you are not a Blackberry user, this will likely be not a good choice for a first smart phone. I'm reasonably computer literate, and I found that the CD and software that came with the phone was terrible. Great on fancy images, useless on information. A small quick start written manual came with it, but no owner's manual. If you have an IT person at your company to help you with this phone great, otherwise, forget it. Microscopic icons and print on the screen, even when text size is adjusted, the command lines remain tiny. Unable to sync with Yahoo Address book, track ball feels like a toy, the volume on my phone even at high was clearly insufficient, both in terms of ringer volume and voice volume.

The Pearl works well for me... and my Mac........2007-05-07

I have owned my bb pearl for several weeks now, and I am quite satisfied with it overall. This is my first time with a blackberry product, and it has taken a little time to get used to the OS and menu layouts. Definitely not as attractive and easy as other basic cell phones that I have had in the past, but I know that's pretty much to be expected.

The size of the phone is great. Great size for a cell phone to comfortably fit in your pocket and still feel suvstantial. Much more practical than the typical BB sizes, and much more ideal compared to the Motorola Q and T-Mobile Dash. You obviously sacrifice the full qwerty keyboard, but for me it's a price I'm willing to pay. If you were to write long e-mails with this device, you'd probably want the full qwerty, but for my purposes this works great.

The phone functions/speakerphone all work well. Although the speakerphone doesn't get very loud. The text input works great, and after only about a week of using the phone I can type fairly quickly and accurately. The camera is pretty nice and takes decent pictures even with the flash. The voice recognition is so-so. Sometimes it takes multiple attempts to access the correct contact with it. Good effort with this feature, but it underperforms a little. The syncing capabilities are the best part of the phone for me. I have been able to consolidate from using my Pocket PC, and now only have to carry my phone with me. I am even able to sync it with my MacBook iCal and addressbook using downloaded software. (this was the main selling point for me)

I only have a few minor complaints about the phone: I am unable to send picture messages with this phone unless I pay for the $20 e-mail and internet service even though I already pay for a text and picture message service for the phone. So basically I have to pay for a service that I'm not able to use. That's the way the phone's made, not T-Mobile's fault, although they should probably find a way to reimburse their customers like myself who are in this situation.

I also seem to have an issue with incoming calls. If I get to the phone at the tail end of the ring, the screen will go black even though the phone's still ringing thus making it impossible to see the caller ID without pressing a button to reactivate the screen (which sometimes I've accepted and rejected calls inadvertantly by just trying to see the caller ID.) The Caller ID should definitely stay lit at least until it goes to voicemail. I've tried to adjust settings to fix this, but no success thus far.

Also, although the small size is great, the keys are just a smidge too small for me. I don't exactly have huge hands, but I'd like it if the keys were even just a little bigger. It would make them a lot nicer to use.

Although I am not an addicted "crackberry" user (at least for now) I would still recommend this phone as a great combo between PDA and phone in a small/stylish package.

Nice Phone.......2007-05-07

A great phone for a great price...FREE !!
I upgraded this phone from my old one and do not regret it at all.
The OS is pretty easy to use once you get used the button placement.

DL speeds are decent, phone isnt too big, camera is nice, and screensize is acceptable. Over all a good phone for a BB user.

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