SONICblue ProGear 1000 LX - TM3200 400 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 5.6 GB - Mobile Linux 2.4 - 10.4" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )

SONICblue ProGear 1000 LX - TM3200 400 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 5.6 GB - Mobile Linux 2.4 - 10.4

SONICblue ProGear 1000 LX - TM3200 400 MHz - RAM : 128 MB - HD : 5.6 GB - Mobile Linux 2.4 - 10.4" TFT 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
Manufacturer: SONICblue
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
ProGear is Frontpath's premier Information Appliance targeted to the vertical market segments. ProGear couples hardware and software to deliver one of the first ever wireless, truly portable, untethered, broadband-based products capable of enabling vertical partners to fully customize content. Frontpath's ProGear supports all rich media formats and offers a high quality 10.4" TFT display, X86 compatibility and a touch screen that will enable quick access to applications or the Internet. A virtual keyboard or handwriting recognition gives users the choice of input modes. Because of its ambidextrous design, ProGear can be used in either portrait or landscape modes.

Average customer rating: 2.5

nothing but trouble
Freezes, sudden busy signal, sudden call drops
worst phone ever
Serviceable
Don't waste your money

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Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson Mobile
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory
ASIN: B000BYPFN2

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Z520a

Amazon.com Product Description

An upgrade to the venerable z500a, the z520a adds Bluetooth, an upgraded main display and fun lights around the keypad. All this goodness is delivered in a package that is smaller and lighter than its predecessor. With dual screens and a VGA camera with video capabilities, the z520a is a serious next-generation phone. It's the perfect handset for folks who want to get all the latest wireless goodies in one chic package.

Design
The z520a's 65,000-color, 128 x 160 display is housed under the front cover while the outside sports a supplementary 101 x 80 color display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA (640 x 480) camera is housed on the front cover as well. The z520a uses an internal antenna-- nothing to snag or break off--and a five-way button just above the dial pad is used to control most of the phone's menus and features. Up/down buttons on the left side of the phone can be used for quick volume control and menu navigation. USB data and charging ports, as well as a headset port, are located on the phone's bottom edge. And because the z520a's front and rear faceplates are changeable with Sony-Ericsson Style-Up covers, you can dress it up to suit your style. The design also incorporates a unique carry handle on the top of the phone.

Calling Features
The z520a's phone book can hold up to 510 contacts with multiple entries per contact. A call list remembers your most recent missed, received and dialed calls. The phone's voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. The phone also features a speakerphone for easy, hands-free talking. In addition to a vibrating alert, the phone supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3- and AAC-format ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. There's even a bundled application that lets you mix your own ringtones with up to 16 tracks. Picture caller ID lets you assign a photo to specific callers. Similarly, a ringer ID lets you assign ringtones to callers. Lastly, users of Bluetooth headsets will find perfect compatibility with the z520a's Bluetooth radio.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The z520a has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, video, graphics and sound via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun (carrier messaging charges may apply). Instant messaging is also supported and the phone ships with a built-in email client.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the z520a, as it supports the GPRS protocol. When used with a carrier data plan and the phone's USB or Bluetooth data capabilities the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. There's also a built-in web browser for wireless downloads and mobile web browsing. T9 text entry, 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.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the z520a including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock with a timer and stopwatch. Sony Ericsson Sync Station software lets you synchronize your Microsoft Outlook calendar, contacts, notes and tasks with your phone.

Imaging and Entertainment
The z520a was designed for serious fun. The built-in VGA camera captures stills and video to the phone's 16MB of internal memory. Picture effects and custom screensavers, backgrounds, and themes can be set up to fit your personality.

Java support is built into the z520a, making it a powerful gaming companion for both online and offline games. Games are downloadable via the Internet or you can use the handset's USB or Bluetooth data connections to load more games and files onto the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Sony-Ericsson z520a weighs 3.46 ounces and measures 3.27 x 1.81 x 0.94 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description

If a cool clamshell with every possible customizing option is what you want, Z520a is your phone. You can change the front and back covers, have any combination of ringtones, images, and light effects play when a call comes in. And you can have a combination for favorite friends in your phone book. Z520a is all about sharing. It has an easy-to-use VGA camera with video recording to capture fun moments and Bluetooth and MMS to share them. A speakerphone loudspeaker gives your original artist Music tones the sound they deserve. Z520a is all about expressing yourself. Do it.

Customer Reviews:

nothing but trouble.......2007-06-11

I have read the other reviews and I seem to have the same problems with this phone. Within a month of buying this phone brand-new, it started shutting itself off. This a major problem since this is my only phone. It also freezes a lot and you have to take out the battery to re-start it. I drop calls all the time and have a funny noise that sounds sort of like an atomic bomb in the background of most conversations. I also hear myself a lot through this phone. The weird antenna thing has started to seperate and very recently, within the last month, my screen has gone out so I can't see what I am dialing. I have only owned this phone for a year, this combined with the fact that these problems are consistent between owners of the phone is the reason why I gave it one star.
Now, people ask me why I didn't get a new one since the problems started within a few weeks of buying it. I called Cingular and they admitted that it sounded like I bought a phone with a 'software problem.' You think? Then they told me that they were going to mail me a refurbished one in place of the one I bought. I paid FULL PRICE for a brand-new phone that turned out to be a broken piece of crap and the only thing they offered is to send me a refurbished phone, a.k.a. someone else's broken piece of crap. Way to keep your customers guys, I have been with Cingular for three years. Needless to say, I am getting a new phone soon and I am shopping for a new wireless carrier and doing a lot of research before I buy a phone.

Freezes, sudden busy signal, sudden call drops.......2007-06-02

I agree that this is one of the worst phones I've ever had. Sudden busy signals that then lock up the phone -- sometimes I can't turn it off to clear the problem -- dropped calls during non- impacted hours, etc. I still have a year on my contract, so I'll wait to buy another phone, but based on this experience I would never buy another Sony Ericcson phone.

worst phone ever.......2007-03-31

I have had alot of cell phones and this is the worst I have ever had.
The buttons on the side are in an bad place. I take lots and lots of pictures of my pocket because of them. It turns off by itself. The screen blanks out. It has two of the worst games ever included with it. It is not a user frienldy phone at all. Dont' waste your money on this phone.

Serviceable.......2007-03-04

This is a solid flip-style cell phone, in my humble opinion.

I bought the phone for one main reason:
I wanted a flip phone with a voice recorder feature. While Motorola phones to come equipped with a voice recorders, the amount of memory that one is allowed to use for voice records is very limited. With this phone, I can compose many short notes to myself, such as what items to buy from the grocery store, whom to call, what the license plate number was of the person who hit my car, etc.

The phone's camera is also adequate for my purposes. However, I'm not a big photo taker. I have used the phone to document damage to my car (after I had a broken car window, for example).

The data cable and free software pack is that you can download from Sony's website allow you to transfer images and sounds to and from the computer with relative ease, free of charge.

One annoying feature of the phone: it takes a non-standard headset, charger, and data connection cable. So, you cannot use handsets equipped with standard 2.5 mm connectors. unfortunately, I have not found a very good Bluetooth headset that works well with the phone. So, one's best bet is to use the standard headset that comes with the phone.

as previous reviewers have commented, the phone's screen does blank from time-to-time.

It is difficult to use the voice-activated dial feature. Recognition is very poor with this phone. Motorola phones, in general, have slightly more sophisticated voice-activated dial features.

It is also fairly easy to record conversations using the voice-recorder feature. So, let's say you're on the phone with someone in the car, you don't need to have pen and paper in hand to take down addresses or phone numbers. You can simply record the needed information and playback. I often use this feature when I'm calling restaurants or merchants for addresses, telephone numbers, or directions.

I've found that battery time is generally quite good.

As with all cell phones, make sure you determine what features you want in advance, do your research, and purchase a phone that has all the features you want.

I, for instance, am most interested in the voice-recorder that this flip phone is equipped with. I can live with the phone's other deficits.

I would suggest going in to one or more stores to make the purchase, if possible. I realize that is not always possible, particularly with phones that are not very popular or with unlocked phones, as in this case.

nevertheless, if you do your research somewhat carefully and thoroughly, you can generally find a phone that meets your needs.

Don't waste your money.......2007-02-25

I have had this phone for about six months. After a month, I got the white lines thru the outside screen so I can't see who is calling unless I open the phone. Last week, the down and left arrows just stopped working and I can only navigate thru menus by going up or right!
It's a piece of junk and way overpriced. Please buy a different cell phone. I am careful with my things and there's no way I damaged this phone. It just doesn't work properly.

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