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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Motorola MR355R (11 Channels) Two Way Radio
A consumer Grade GMRS Radio with Repeater Capability
by jwilkers
Pros: Good sound quality, easy to operate, price versus features, good.
Cons: Low receive volume, annoying call tones, poor vibrating page, alarm not worth it
Motorola MR355R Review FCC ID: K7GMRCEE Power output: FRS: .380 WattGMRS: 1.32 Watts (Note: This is a drop in power from last years models) A GMRS license is required for use on all GMRS Frequencies. Shared FRS/GMRS frequencies can be used ...
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Dec 21 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Blackberry Tour 9600 Defender CaseBlack
Protect your Investment (and/or) Admit your Klutziness
by uforgotten
Pros: Contours the phone perfectly, and gives it a durable belt-clip holster.
Cons: Not as stylish as the original leather pouch holster, makes the phone less sexy.
After subjecting my last phone, an HTC Touch, to a slow and painful death from abuse, I decided that I would never buy another phone that couldn't take the threat of my regrettable tendency to drop things.  As I was researching replacement phones, I ...
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Dec 20 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Motorola I215 Cell Phone
Motorola i215 - A Nice Basic Cell Phone But It Takes Some Getting Used To
by Freak369
Pros: Nice features, GPS, walkie talkie option, long battery life, text messaging
Cons: Buttons are too small, hard to access features, crappy games, midi style ringtones.
I purchased the Motorola i215 as part of a Boost Mobile promotion, at the time it was $39.99 plus tax [you can get this for $19.99 with a free $10.00 airtime card at select Target stores if ...
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Dec 20 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Uniden TRU9280-2 5.8 GHz Twin 1-Line Cordless Phone
Decent little phone
by aashtech
Pros: Durable, inexpensive, easy to set up.  Great home telephone.
Cons: Inadequate for easy remote message retrieval.  Not robust enough for office phone.
In my home office two handsets are a plus but a two line phone would be more useful, so I will upgrade soon and let this set become the home device.  It is well suited to that.It is a very easy phone to set up and takes very little table ...
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Dec 19 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Philips DECT CD1502 Duo 1-Line Cordless Phone
A good-looking basic DECT phone with a hidden flaw
by chouhung
Pros: DECT 6.0 means wireless internet friendly, long battery, simple to use, good sound quality
Cons: Can't have a 3 way conversation with both handsets, unlit buttons, barely OK range
I purchased this single-line, duo-handset cordless phone about five months ago and have been mildly disappointed. The Philips CD1502 comes with two cordless handsets, a base, and a charger. It's DECT 6.0, so there's no interference with wireless ...
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Dec 19 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Palm Pixi (8 GB) Cell Phone
PALM PIXI on SPRINT
by bigtruckseries
Pros: Decent smartphone for $100 with a decent monthly fee for all services.
Cons: not as good as the PALM PRE. NO WIFI
THE PALM PIXI is a Palm phone being sold on the Sprint Network. It is the second phone Palm has offered on the Sprint network to make use of their newest Operating System “Web OS”. The exact same OS is offered on the Palm PRE, ...
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Dec 18 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

SCH-U960 Cell Phone
Get the Rogue!
by meghcallie
Pros: bright screen, fun features, easy to use
Cons: touch screen gets dirty, data plan required, no vibrate shortcut, small keyboard buttons
I got this phone about a month ago through Verizon's "new every two" program. They were running a special on them, and I only paid $29! (after a $100 mail in rebate debit card.) I was really trying to decide between the LG EnV Touch and the Rogue. ...
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Dec 17 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Original OEM Blackberry Curve 8300/8310/8320/8330 Pocket Pouch (HDW-14090-002)
The Cheapest Blackberry Curve 8330 Case
by phungus
Pros: Cheap and easy to use, durable
Cons: Nothing major
When it comes to cases for your Blackberry Curve 8330, the Vinyl OEM Pocket Pouch really isn't half bad. It's quite thick and very durable, and can protect your Blackberry just as well, if not better, than some of the other more expensive cases. ...
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Dec 16 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Classic 2330 Cell Phone
Nokia; The Classic 2330 Cell Phone; Smart Looking Sleek in the Hand
by popsrocks
Pros: Sleek and sharp looking
Loud
Battery lasts well
Cons: too light in weight for my hands
My wife and I have a T-Mobile family plan contract. We were given phones and when others died a few were replaced. One of those replacement phones is the Nokia Classic 2330 Cell Phone. Nokia Classic 2330 Cell Phone BasicsThis ...
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Dec 16 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

LG Rumor 2 Cell Phone
Smooth shape, and great for texting
by jzorns
Pros: Intuitive navigation and features, smooth shape, large QWERTY keypad.
Cons: Kind of thick for pants pocket carry.
Why I chose this phone - When I signed into a contract for this phone, I had promised myself that I wasn't going to get a phone that had a lot of gimmicks. I just wanted a small phone that would easily fit in my pocket. When I got to Best Buy, ...
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Dec 15 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

SCH-U960 Cell Phone
Samsung sch-u960 Rogue..the 'discount' Droid with AWESOME capabilities!
by awapahoe
Pros: CAPABILITIES of a SMART PHONE without the price (See my complete description above)
Cons: Cons? Relatively speaking, little or none.
(Update 12-18-09: I minimized my use of bold type to make this reviw easier to read)Im going to make this simple. BUY THIS PHONE. Also, if you use Verizon online, you dont have to wait for their rebates.BEST ...
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Dec 15 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Vtech CS5111 5.8 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone
Cheap, easy, and meaningful
by shep_9
Pros: decent battery life, easy to use, good volume
Cons: frustrating call from caller id issue
Our old phone went the way of the buffalo, so i was left running to Target on a very small budget to buy a cordless for our living room.  We have a standard corded phone with answering center in our master bedroom, so i didn't need any frills, ...
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Dec 15 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

HTC Touch Diamond P3700 Smartphone
The least disappointing phone I owned
by scott104
Pros: Style, many programs
Cons: Speakerphone, cost
I had the HTC previous version of this phone, which I was not happy with. Cracked the screen when I dropped it was reason enough to bargain with Sprint to get a new phone. After own this phone for over a year, I will offer my opinion for the "older" ...
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Dec 15 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Thermaltake Luxa2 H1 Touch Aluminum Mobile Holder for iPhone 1G, 3G, 3G S
I was looking for something like this for a while!
by vchand
Pros: Holds many different devices securely and doesn't block any ports.
Cons: Locking at a certain position would be a nice addition.
I have always used things like wall mounts for phones or something similar as stands for my Blackberry devices because they do hold the devices well, but now this new Luxa2 H1-Touch mobile holder does it even better. This thing is literally awesome and ...
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Dec 14 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Incipio dermaSHOT Silicone Case for iPhone 3G (Magenta)
Incipio Silicone Case for iPhones: Durable But Could Be More Practical
by Birdfeather
Pros: Silicone keeps phones from slipping out of pockets when sitting.
Cons: Silicone needs to be thicker and protection added from front of iPhone.
I've been using a Incipio dermaShot Silicone Case for iPhone in Magenta for about half a year now.  It has served me well and was well worth the investment, but I still think there is room for improvement in this little silicone ...
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Dec 13 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Motorola Droid (2 GB) Smartphone
iPhone v. Droid? Droid = Google user
by afhouston
Pros: Amazing Google integration (gmail, calendar, gvoice, etc), big screen, keyboard
Cons: less apps than the iPhone, less polish 
I know the question on everyone's mind is whether the Droid is a better choice than the iPhone. The iPhone is the gold standard when it comes to smartphones, but your usage patterns may make the Droid better for you. As my review title indicates, the ...
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Dec 13 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Motorola i580 Cell Phone
Sprint NEXTEL Motorola i580 Tough Phone
by vangogh55
Pros: Durable, Reliable, indistructable, Washable, and Invincible. 
Cons: Small Screen, Small Battery
I had this phone for 2.5 years. I recently upgraded to an HTC Hero. Opening the box: Comes with Swivel Holster, House Charger, SD Card, SIM Card, Instructions.Phone details: Phone is completly hard rubber materials. It feels ...
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Dec 13 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Motorola Droid (2 GB) Smartphone
Strike Three for Verizon, Strike Three for Android...
by cdlabs
Pros: Sharp Screen, Voice Quality, Decent Battery Life, Thin for a slider, Google Maps
Cons: Android OS, Awful Keyboards, Too slow, App Storage, Build Quality, Ugly, No multitouch
Verizon Wireless's claim to fame is that they run the most reliable network in the USA with the best coverage.  Apparently, this is everywhere I don't live, but "the coverage" has always been the reason to go with Verizon Wireless, as opposed to ...
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Dec 12 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Panasonic KX-TG8231B 1.9 GHz 1-Line Cordless Phone
Pretty Panasonics
by pinksteeler
Pros: Stylish, elegant looking phone with outstanding clarity and volume.
Cons: Price, trouble with the charger, limited customization, smudges on the finish.
We loved our old Uniden CLX485 phones but after almost two years we were experiencing a scratchy sound with one of the sets. Since we participated in the two-year warranty deal at Best ...
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Dec 10 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Uniden DXI8560-2 5.8 GHz Twin 1-Line Cordless Phone
Uniden 5.8GHz DX18560-2 Cordless Phone with Extra Handset, Caller ID, Call Waiting, & Speakerphone
by hvarmit
Pros: lot of features, 2 handsets, easy to use
Cons: phone will shut off during calls, no long range
I shop at Target and always check out their aisle end caps to see their clearance items. A couple of months back (nearer to the summer), I found the Uniden 5.8GHz DX18560-2 Cordless Phone with Extra Headset and Charger on clearance there for $14, ...
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Dec 10 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Uniden DECT15805 - Cordless Phone
Clear Conversations + Cordless Convenience = Completely Content Consumer
by ChrisJoker
Pros: Good quality, overall good design
Cons: Lack of backlight on all buttons/controls
Several months back, we swapped out our home phones for a new set of Uniden DECT1580.  You may notice when shopping for them that there are several model numbers, ending in 2,3, 4, 5 or 6; all are the same phone with the sole exception being the ...
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Dec 10 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Motorola MOTOROKR T505
A great performer that will make your life safer and easier.
by mrspink
Pros: Excellent performance.   Ability to “stream” music from your cell phone is very cool.
Cons: On/off switch could be improved.  FM broadcast default setting should be available.
More and more jurisdictions are making it illegal to use cell phones while driving unless you have a wireless “handsfree” device.     ;For those who are not fortunate to own a newer vehicle with a built in blue ...
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Dec 10 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

LG Dare VX9700 Cell Phone
LG Dare VX9700: More than a Cell Phone, Less than an iPhone
by rudixeno
Pros: Nice form, excellent phone features, 3.2MP Camera, fast browser, excellent display, virtual QWERTY keyboard
Cons: Quirky touch screens, few apps, LG/Verizon no match for Apple
OK, I'll admit it here up front.  When the Apple iPhone was released I pretty much salivated over the prospect of having one.  To further whet my appetite, a friend of mine let me hold onto his iPhone for the better part of a day.  I loved ...
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Dec 10 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

RIM BlackBerry 8330 Cell Phone
BlackBerry Curve - Our Red Hot Love affair lasted but a year.
by marytara
Pros: good battery life, auto-on off, full QWERTY keyboard
Cons: may have to do battery pull resets frequently, dated, grainy camera
After 14 months of hard and heavy use and abuse - I broke up with my Blackberry (Crackberry) Curve.  The model that I had was this 8330 in Red (on Sprint). This was my first "Smartphone" and I was a first time Blackberry user.  Now, some ...
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Dec 09 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Droid Eris by HTC
The New Droid Eris
by the-45thronin
Pros: Nice cell phone, GPS, with a variety of other expansion opportunities.
Cons: Definitely the battery!
Crazy cool stuff!Ok, I have been in the technology industry for well over 15 years now. Doing computer administration, graphics, multimedia, web, you name it. I LOVE technology, and I love my tech toys. However, I am extremely cautious what I ...
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Dec 09 '09 Overall Rating:
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