LetsTalk.com Expert Reviews

HTC Touch Diamond Cell Phone Review

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:27:57 PST

Sleek, slick, and packed with features, the HTC Touch Diamond has a lot to offer (3G and WiFi connectivity), some curious omissions (no expansion card slot), and features that are both impressive and sometimes puzzling (that TouchFlo interface). If a touchscreen smartphone is what you’re after, the Touch Diamond will certainly pique your curiosity. Just be prepared to spend some time getting used to its quirks.

LG Decoy Cell Phone Review

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 15:36:36 PST

The LG Decoy is an attractive cell phone with its sleek finish, slider design, and bright display. But that’s not what makes this cell phone stand out. It’s actually the integrated Bluetooth headset that is the real show stopper. The LG Decoy comes with a Bluetooth headset that snaps nicely into the back of the cell phone. For those who drive a lot and want a Bluetooth headset always nearby this is a good fit.

BlackBerry 8220 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:32:51 PST

BlackBerry’s first flip phone has arrived, the Flip Pearl 8220. While it might not be as compact as many of the flip phones currently available, that doesn’t mean it’s not an attractive cell phone. Although the 8220 Flip sports a new form factor, there’s no skimping on any of the features that you’ve come to expect from BlackBerry. That’s simply not the case. Like the Bold, the Flip sports all the favorite features wanted on a smartphone: WiFi, stereo Bluetooth, multiple e-mail options, the ability to view and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint docs, an impressive MP3 player that supports album art and finally a 2-megapixel camera with a built-in flash that also has the ability to record videos. Simply put it’s a BlackBerry with an edge. We just wish it had 3G support.

BlackBerry Storm Cell Phone Review

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:07:48 PST

The first BlackBerry to sport a touchscreen (that’s more of a push-screen) has arrived. That’s right, the BlackBerry Storm. There’s a lot to like about the Storm and with every new form factor there’s also a lot to learn. Read: be prepared to invest a good week to really master the Storm. That said, the Storm is a good looking device and has many features found on the BlackBerry Bold. If you want a slick looking touchscreen smartphone that has a solid media player, great MP3 player with the ability to save songs as ringtones free, and can handle its share of business applications, check it out. Just know this is unlike any other BlackBerry you’ve seen before.

Motorola ROKR E8 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:53:01 PST

The Motorola Rokr E8 is more than just a slick looking cell phone; it’s also a chameleon of sorts changing its visible exterior to suit the feature being used. When using the Rokr E8 to make calls or send texts the black casing lights up to look like, well, a cell phone. Switch on that great sounding MP3 player and the casing changes appearance again highlighting only music-centric features. There’s no doubt this cell phone will make you think twice about toting around an MP3 player as well. If you’re in the market for a music phone the Motorola Rokr E8 is worth considering.

Nokia 5610 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:49:20 PST

There are lots of cell phones on the market today that offer some kind of music capability, but few are as robust as the Nokia 5610 XpressMusic phone. Along with stellar music offerings—including a FM radio—this cell phone offers plenty of other solid features, including a high-resolution camera, e-mail access, and strong call quality.

Blackberry Bold Cell Phone Review

Mon, 3 Nov 2008 15:45:19 PST

The highly anticipated BlackBerry 9000 Bold has finally arrived and it just might have been worth the wait. The Bold sports all the favorite features wanted on a smartphone: WiFi, 3G data speeds for fast surfing while simultaneously conducting calls, stereo Bluetooth, multiple e-mail options and of course, the ability to view and edit word, excel and PowerPoint docs. But the real story here is that the Bold isn’t just the workhorse productivity smartphone we’ve come to expect from BlackBerry; it’s also a solid multimedia cell phone with a snazzier interface to make it really pop.

UTStarcom Blitz Cell Phone Review

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:59:47 PDT

At first glance, the Verizon Blitz looks more like a toy than a cell phone. Really, if there was a cell phone specifically designed for young, new texters, the Blitz would be a shoe-in. Slide up the display to see a full QWERTY keyboard that’s built for people with smaller hands to see why we say it’s for younger texters. Don’t get us wrong, this cell phone still has plenty of features found on many mobiles today including a camera, MP3 player, expandable memory and stereo Bluetooth support. All and all, the Blitz is a good starter cell phone.

LG VX9100 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:03:55 PDT

The original enV with its hidden keyboard was a popular cell phone for heavy texters and the next generation model, the LG enV2, is a solid improvement. It’s a little slicker and essentially is two cell phones in one fairly compact device. When closed, the LG enV2 is a solid basic cell phone ideal for making/taking calls, texting, and even listening to music. Open the cell phone and you’ve got more robust access to those features and more.

Samsung SGH-T739 Cell Phone Review

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:11:55 PDT

At first glance, the Samsung Katalyst seems much like any other cell phone. But this one has a trick up its sleeve: it’s one of T-Mobile’s line of HotSpot @Home handsets that can make calls over a Wi-Fi network as well as the carrier’s cellular network. And it’s designed to make seamless transitions between both networks when necessary. This service can save you money because calls originating on a Wi-Fi network aren’t charged against your cellular minutes—even if you begin a call over Wi-Fi then finish it on the cellular network. For an extra $10 a month, it’s a worthy service, and the Katalyst is a good option for taking advantage of Wi-Fi calling.

Nokia 6301 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:24:18 PDT

The Nokia 6301 might not be the best-looking candy bar-style cell phone to hit the market, but it’s got a ton of features that are bound to impress. In addition to a camera, a music player, and Bluetooth support, it’s also a Wi-Fi-enabled cell phone. What’s the big deal about Wi-Fi? In short, it lets you use the cell phone in more places and saves some money to boot. We just wish the camera snapped better photos.

LG VX8560 Cell Phone Review

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:07:45 PDT

When the LG Chocolate first appeared on the scene, it was an exciting cell phone. So how do you improve a cell phone in its latest-to-date iteration? Make the external scroll key easier to use, put it in a more durable case (the back of the LG Chocolat 3 VX8560 has a rubberized backing making it more resilient), upgrade it to a 2-megapixel camera, and up the external storage capacity to a whopping 8GB via a MicroSD card. And of course, add more Verizon features to the cell phone namely VZ Navigator and compatible with the Verizon/Rhapsody music service. Throw in support for stereo Bluetooth and the LG Chocolate 3 becomes a full-featured, fun-to-use music phone.

Nokia 6205 Cell Phone Review

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:24:44 PDT

The Nokia 6205 cell phone is a basic flip phone with a splash of style via the external display’s mirror-like finish and shiny case. While this Nokia sports a decent 1.3-megapixel camera with a flash, it lacks stereo Bluetooth. If you’re in the market for a basic cell phone that’s easy to use and battery life isn’t a big concern, consider the Nokia 6205.

LG Dare Cell Phone Review

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:07:50 PDT

While the LG Dare doesn’t look like what you’d expect a cell phone to look like, it definitely lives up to its name. This cell phone dares to look different without sacrificing on functionality and usability. It has all the high-end features you’d expect: 3.2-megapixel camera, touch-screen, stereo Bluetooth, MP3 player, navigation system, and high-speed web surfing. In short, there’s not much you can’t do when you’ve got the Dare on-hand and you’ll just feel cool using it.

Danger Sidekick 2008 Cell Phone Review

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:18:07 PDT

The latest Sidekick is all about personalization, so much so, that you can even release your inner artist and design your own Sidekick shell. That’s not all this Sidekick has going for it: Besides the standard features found on most Sidekicks and that fun-to-use trackball, it also sports a 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth and a MP3 player all in a slimmer, slicker format. The only drawback is the cell phone’s internal memory; it’s not too big, so you’ll need to insert the included 526MB MicroSD card to make the most of this Sidekick.