Tracfone Lg 500g P4 Dm Bundle

I downgraded from a verizon blackberry. This was as close to a blackberry I could find with decent airtime rates and phone cost with double (or triple) minutes. I bought this on amazon for $9.99. Yes the qwerty keyboard is much smaller than a blackberry. I can live with that. The thing that bothers me the most is that you can't view an entire conversation when you text. When you receive multiple texts from someone, you don't know which text they are replying to. I like to see when I've texted someone the whole convo, because if they don't follow up, I tend to forget (bad memory). Also, there is no blinking red light on top when you receive a message (I'm use to that with my BB). I like to be able to see after I've walked away from phone, whether I have a message without actually pressing buttons to check. Two things I do to save minutes is if someone calls and I'm at home, I just don't pick up and call them from landline. And if you hit the escape (or back) button when you receive a text, then manually go into messages, you can view a msg that is short without using up minutes (as long as you don't click on the msg). More positives: It's got some fairly good standard applications like the calendar, Notes & "Converter" which can convert money, area, length, weight, temperature, volume & velocity. It also has a stopwatch (something my BB didn't have). I only wish there were more icons so that they wouldn't be lumped all together. It allows way more text characters than your standard phone (something like 1400-1500 characters). That reduces amt of texts when you have alot to say. As for hitting the browser button by mistake - I've only done it once. My phone has never accidently hit it in my purse, pocket etc. because I have it in a case. Easy fix. It's not a fancy shmancy smart phone, but it'll do for now.

Good product for a cheaper price. Buttons are kinda small and may be hard for someone with larger hands/fingers. Make sure you LOCK the key pad as it is really easy to "butt" dial. The browzer key is in a bad spot and it is easy to launch to the web. Personally for my use it is perfect as I'm not a constant user of my phone. Like I mentioned lock the keys and you should be good to go.

I've used this phone for a few months now, and I love it. If you don't use a phone a lot, but still want to have a mobile phone, then you should consider a no-contract pre-paid phone. Really good battery life too. If you are technically proficient, you can even find apps and games that will work. I think a lot of the complaints are overblown: - if the phone is dialing or browser coming on in your pocket, use the keylock feature: Settings>Phone>Auto Key Lock - yes the buttons are small, but they're raised and its not difficult to use. Noticed a lot of the comments about this were female, yet I'm male with med/lg hands and have no prob. - yes it is easy to accidentally start the browser, but pay attention to what you are doing, use the Key Lock, and if you are quick and hit "end" after you accidentally open the browser, you can close it without getting docked airtime. - you can move files with a USB cable, just make sure your USB cable works for data and not just for charging. - you can add a micro SD card, but the limit is 4GB. My Sandisk works fine. - it is possible to transfer your contacts using Bluetooth, but it takes some practice. I was able to import all my contacts from Gmail, but it took some investigation and I'm technically proficient. It can be done if you look at the data structure of the vcard (.vcf) files. Hint, fill out a blank contact using all the available fields, then export that file and look at it in notepad. That will tell you what the field limitations are. -haven't used the MP3 player much yet, but it works. -I use picomail to get mail from 2 yahoo accounts, and a gmail app for a gmail account. If you use the web and mail a lot it will eat up airtime, but its nice that its possible. - useful info and tips can be found on the website howard forums. Unfortunately, there isn't much documentation on this phone, and the user guide is very very basic. To do more complex things, you have to be inquisitive and patient. All in all though, for $20 this is a fantastic phone.

I have been waiting for a phone like this, that texts and calls for emergencies or social events. I had a cell before but did not know when it needed more money, this one reminds me! My friends kept complaining they could not get ahold of me without one. Plus at 20 bucks for the phone and ten bucks a month plan I can handle that. I only use cell phones when I have to, I hate those others that make people into zombies, and ignore others. Plus they are soooo expensive. This phone is basic though, so if you want a smart phone go elsewhere. It's like a basic blackberry, full keyboard, great for texting, email function, bluetooth file transfer to other devices and headset, compact design, mp3 player, micro SD memory upgrade, great price (shop around) though it does NOT INCLUDE the 4GB memory card like it says here. I looked in a Walmart store, and the box says "not included" so don't be fooled. Best part is no contract, no bills if you pay by phone card. The feature I dislike the most is you have to pay for texts both out to someone, and when you read them!! My old phone only charged me if I texted someone, not if I got a text back. It's not a cool feature. Plus the browser button is useless and in a awkward "back button" place. The keyboard is small, so it might be suitable for ladies over men. The menus are kinds cheap looking, and confusing, takes a minute to find the settings, the signal seems good though I have not driven farther out of the area with it yet. Otherwise, I love it. So if you want a great simple, cheap phone. Get it.

I have owned several tracfones from the very first ones and of all of them, I disliked this one the most. Keyboard is so small it I had to dial 911, I would be in trouble. Also I like the speaker phone and this one doesn't have one. I mean I do have a bluetooth, but sometimes it's not handy. I bought it for the keyboard, but seeing how small it is, it was a waste. But as far as the phone itself, it was okay.