I've never tried a Smartphone, still have a wonderful flip phone. Would I be happy with this phone, mainly just for calling/texting?
314616
It really depends on features you want. If you ONLY call and text, then I would not buy this phone. You can switch your service to no data and save money. If you plan on doing anything on the web at all, then yes, I would buy this phone.
1227684
no, it does use data but not the same as a smartphone, it's slower and less advanced so you pay like you would have for accessing the web from your old flip phone per byte
435569
Oh no. This is just a basic function cell phone, not a smart phone. If you have read my review, you know that its function as a basic cell phone is pretty poor. Kind of cool-looking though. If you mostly want a great big watch that you can tell people is also a cell phone, it should be OK.
277499
Honestly this really isn't a "smart" phone. It doesn't use android and there really aren't any possible upgrades for it, it's just a basic phone. We just use them for messaging and calls and really the basics. It does have a touch screen but it is pretty sensitive so you could make a lot of "pocket" calls. Really if I were you I would find something newer. We still have 6 months until our upgrade and we cannot wait. Good luck.
1620940
This is absolutely not a smart phone. There aren't many flip phones in Japan that are smart phones. Most of their smart phones are touch screen phones like America's phones. (I came from Asia myself so I'm used to these phones.) But if AT&T; is trying to charge you data for it then I don't know what to do. I was honestly considering Net 10 for mine. I still haven't activated it yet. Hope I was a little helpful. ^_^
173850
Yes. This phone is very basic and jittery. It's ok for a first phone or for a kid but it certainly isn't smart. The internet capabilities are below average and the phone has a couple of glitches and is very small so you cannot watch videos very well. Hope this helps. If your looking for something thin with a bigger screen to watch videos, play games, listen to music and surf the internet, this isn't the phone for you!
192871
I've owned the phone for almost a year now, and although I did not buy it to be used as a smart phone, I did want to use it for the mp3 player options.. I still haven't bought an SD card to use it for music, so I don't know if that option works.. It has an email option, which i haven't tried.. but overall, I would NOT use the blackjack as a "smartphone" b/c it is slow to load up the internet option (when I accidentally hit the button) and the screen is small.
1916586
Hello from Spokane, I am using this phone with t mobile buy minutes and it works great. The only thing I cannot do is send pictures for some reason. I bet if I went to t mobile store they would correct that. I do not use for Bluetooth so I cannot say for sure. I have had flip phones since the very first flip phone and this is the greatest. I love this phone. I have every apple product known to man, but I will never get rid of my flip phone. It is one durable sucker. It is an att phone but worked fine with my t mobile SIM card. Hope that helps. Gary
2283366
Great phone, screen is amazing, I haven't try the waterproof option (waiting for an accident!), battery is overall it depends on how many applications you're running and the stamina helps a lot! pics are the best with latest android update to 4.3 got two new features that are really fun, don't know about straight talk, sorry!
1615127
Yes. My husband and I was on contract with iPhones. He broke his so I gave him my iPhone and replaced with this flip phone. My contract is up in November so that is when I plan to upgrade but this phone is great for basic needs and is holding me over till I can get my upgrade. Plus, I'm saving a little money because I didn't get Internet on this basic phone so I don't have to pay for data charges. Overall I'm happy with this basic phone.
1760754
It is not a bad phone. Does the job for basic caller ID and what not. This particular model is just the handset. You would still need to get the base for the phone. Hope this helps.
126569
That's what I use it for and it's excellent. The keys might be just a little small if you have large hands, but I have no problems -- far better than a touch-screen. The sound is very great and the interface is intuitive. Anther bonus is that the battery life is fantastic. If you are not looking for internet access, or all the "smartphone" bells a whistles, I don't think you can do better. I just text & voice, and his is the best phone I have ever owned.
437626
Yes, but may NOT be able to utilize all of the phones features. It's hit or miss with "unlocked" phones. I wasn't impressed with it's wed capabilities, but is fine for text and calling. I would not buy it again personally, but let your needs be your compass when choosing a phone.
2023661
I did the exact same thing as J. did, and if you read my review, I still think it is one of the best, if not THE best phone for a basic phone, and would consider purchasing another as a standby. I'm sure you won't regret it
51449
It's a pretty big risk to take. The software is a bit outdated, so I would strongly recommend another phone. I've also learned, never go for a product that has negative reviews.
2149684
That's comparing apples and oranges. This phone is very low-end and one of the most basic Android phones you can get. You don't buy this for performance, screen or camera quality, or anything other than wanting a simple smart phone. It could work as a backup phone if you wish, but that's all.
1528377
Personally, I don't consider it a smart phone. To me is just a basic phone to talk and text. It is pretty heavy duty.