Verizon Samsung Alias 2 U750 No Contract Dual-Flip e-Ink QWERTY Phone Black

I bought my Samsung Alias 2 in October 2009 when my previous phone stopped working. I chose it because (1) it's a Samsung, the brand with which I have consistently had the best luck and fewest problems, (2) it is a "flip-phone" design, which I prefer because the screen and keyboard are protected when not in use (usually in my purse or pocket) and I don't have to worry about "pocket dialing" someone unintentionally, and (3) I prefer an actual keyboard rather than a touch-screen keyboard. The reasons I LOVE this phone are all of the above PLUS... I rarely lose a call unless I am in an area that seems to be a notorious "dead zone" for everyone, the camera takes fantastic pictures, the available GPS application is so cheap and easy to use, I can access my online email, I keep several "must have" games (including Scrabble and Sudoku) on shortcuts for quickest access, mp3 capabilities, and of course... great TEXTING!!!! The list goes on. I don't particularly want or need a smart phone and I think that's because I've been so incredibly happy with THIS phone. I am on Amazon right now, looking for another one, because something seems to have gotten into the slot for the charger so I can't insert it to charge. I am heartbroken! :o( I am way past due for an upgrade with my carrier and could probably get a much more sophisticated phone with my upgrade, but I'm just not ready to part with my Alias 2!! Besides, I have never had trouble finding accessories for my Alias 2 on Amazon (near impossible through my carrier, who only seems to stock parts and accessories for the newer, fancier phones they would rather you buy!). Bottom line: LOVE LOVE LOVE MY SAMSUNG ALIAS 2! Additional note, added 8/16/12: I almost forgot one of the VERY BEST things about the Samsung Alias 2... NO "AUTO-CORRECT!!!!" When I get texts from some of my friends and relatives who have phones that are a little newer/fancier models, and the "auto-correct" has done anything BUT "correct" their text content, I just crack up. I'll never forget the time my sister texted me that she was going to "club" my mother! Lol! I don't even remember what she later told me she'd MEANT to type. I "locked" that text in my inbox and look at it whenever I need a laugh. Who decided to call those "SMART phones" anyway??

This is a great phone if you are not into the smart phones. Personally, I have access to the internet, email, rss, etc all day long so I have no need of a full blown smart phone yet, I do communicate regularly via text msg. The big issues with my needs are that I absolutely hate phones with keyboards on the outside; the lockouts are a pain and they inevitably find a way to unlock themselves and start dialing no matter what I do. I don't want a large display screen to gather all my finger and facial goo (oh, you have it too, dont fool yourself) and are too susceptible to breakage with my lifestyle--not to mention they take up too much pocket real-estate. And I don't want to buy a data package which is optional for this phone (verizon). This phone's dual flip feature is excellent and allows me to use it conventionally or to open it and have a nice, qwerty keyboard running lengthwise. The e-ink keys switch and flip accordingly so they are always upright. The one complaint I have is that there is no hot-key for the camera when opened lengthwise but I did assign a hot-key to access that menu--it just takes a few more button strokes to activate the camera function. You do have to be careful of it when opening one handed, or letting young children play with it. The dual hinge is the weak link and I can see how it will break with uncontrolled pressure being applied incorrectly. I plan to keep my eye open for deals on these phones so I have a backup, if/when this one breaks or is lost. A friend has had this same phone since they first came out and it is still going strong and in good shape. Proof that it is not as volatile as some reviews might lead you to think. The downside to this review is that it might encourage others to buy them on the refurb market as I have done, thus depleting the supply or driving up its cost.

I purchased this phone from this seller for the reason of the high ratings for customer satisfaction, but I completely thing this place is awful. The shipping was under estimated and on top of that, the phone is faulty. It was under the lable "good condition" and is was said to have "minor scratches" but it does deserve that title. When I opened the box of the phone, it of course had the minor scratches as promised, but one of the outlets cover (like where you would charge the phone) was broken, AND on top of that, the back cover didn't close all the way which meant the battery falls out all the time. That was just the outside of the phone. When using the phone for the first few days, I found out that it would freeze up. It was completely unusable, and the only way to be able to use the phone was to take the battery out and power it back up in a few minutes. After a few months I found out that the phone would completely shut off if I closed it the wrong way which is annoying when I finally realize that my phone is off after a few hours and people are trying to get ahold of me. The charger that came with it (which was also promised) was extremely cheap and stopped working after a few weeks. I am not an avid phone user. I rarely take my phone with me, so it stays home about 95-90% of the time. I rarely use my phone too. I am not rough on it. It stays on the table, so I think the condition it is in is unacceptable. I payed around 74 dollars for it and never EVER would I have wasted my money on this. I have no idea how this company has had achieved such positive feed back. I am not dissatisfied with the phone, but the company that has sold the phone. The phone has been glitchy ever since I got it.