Archive for July, 2008

Samsung Instinct

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Let me start off by saying that this is not an “iphone killer.” Nor is it some pathetic wannabe that can’t hope to compete with other high-end touch screens. It is, however, a great alternative for Sprint customers pining for a feature-packed multimedia device. Some pros:
Call Quality: I’ve read a lot of reviews saying that call quality is suspect (obviously coverage-dependent) and that the reception bars tend to jump around a lot. While my phone’s bars do that, I’ve had no problems in making or receiving calls. The sound is loud, clear, and crisp. Granted, I live in the NYC area, and the coverage here is great.
Touch interface: The Instinct’s selling point. It doesn’t utilize the multi-touch technology of the iphone, and some people wished it did (as they’ve similarly wished for other touch devices). Nonetheless, I found it to be very responsive and I’ve been using it with a screen protector. As with most phones, there is an initial learning curve (and it does offer calibration). But I found it easy to use after about 30-40 minutes. It comes with a stylus, but I don’t think that it’s very useful. There are also some Samsung Instinct accessories like screen protectors to protect the touch screen from scratches.

Kyocera Switch Back leather case

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

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The Kyocera Switch Back from Virgin Mobile is a great mobile phone to begin with. And a great phone needs the best mobile phone accessories to ensure its longevity. And speaking of longevity, nothing beats leather. Nothing. There are a whole lot of plastic cell phone cases, but admittedly, plastic feels cheap, regardless of what they say or what material they are made of. Go for leather.
Available from Virgin Mobile accessories, the Kyocera Switch Back leather case can now be yours for only $14.99. Made of high grade calf leather, this leather case protects your precious Kyocera Switch Back more than a mama dog guards her pups. Maybe thats an exaggeration but who cares?

Leather translates to classic, no frills, just business attitude. And that’s what the Kyocera Switch Back leather case is all about. No frills, just straight protection for your phone from elements, scratches, or even your stupid self. Get one now. Your Kyocera Switch Back deserves it.