Cricket MSGM8 Cell Phone Review

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Summary: The proprietary Cricket MSGM8 cell phone is wonderfully simple mobile device.  On the outside it looks strikingly similar to a Blackberry.  With it’s full keyboard the aptly named MSGM8 makes texting and mobile e-mailing a breeze.  As a basic phone it functions reliably well with a decently loud speakerphone, bluetooth, and headset input jack.  It has some bonuses you would come to expect such as voice control functionality, 1.3megapixel camera for your MMS needs, and larger than usual LCD screen.  Some things it lacks are the ability to expand memory with a MicroSD slot.  This also means you won’t be listening to your MP3′s or watching movies/youtube on this small device.  Overall if you’re looking for a great basic phone that just plain works and e-mails/texts exceptionally well then you should choose the Cricket MSGM8. (Read Full Review…)

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Unlimited provider Cricket Wireless has a HOT weekend sale going on.  They are offering the Samsung U340 Camera Phone for only $29.99.  This is 50% off the normal selling price.  Cricket is doing this to celebrate their recent announcement of expanding service nationwide. That’s right!  You can now use their unlimited talk and text cell phone services mostly anywhere in the US.  The Samsung U340 has great extras like a front-facing camera and bluetooth. (Read More…)

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Offer Ends: April 5th, 2010

If you are on a budget and looking for an entry-level clam shell phone then the Cricket CAPTR cell phone is a great choice.  It nails the basics: Simplicity, Reliability, and Pricing.  For less than $100 this phone will do most everything you need a cell phone to do.  It’s limitations include poor text messaging abilities and some other stuff you should probably read about in our full review.  Either way, watch the video review and judge for yourself about how this Cricket exclusive mobile phone stacks up against the competition. (Read Full Review…)

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The Cricket CAPTR is available today @ MyCricket.  It’s currently on sale and includes Free Shipping, First Month of Service Free and No signed contracts.  Hurry up because this offer is available for a limited time only.

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Unlimited Cell Phone provider Cricket Wireless has a couple really great promotions going on right now that you might be interested in.  Check our coverage map to see if they have service in your area…

1. Samsung U340 – $29.99 + Free Shipping + First Month Free – This is a great reliable and affordable cell phone.  Check out our review in the Free Cricket Cell Phone guide.

2. Cricket TXTM8 50% off + Free Shipping + First Month Free – This one is for all you TXT-a-holics out there.  Texting and e-mailing your friends is simple with the full keyboard on this handset.

3. $25/Month for Unlimited Talk & Text – Hurry up and sign-up for this limited time offer.  Cricket wants to show you just how great their service is.  Try it for this low low price and you won’t regret it.  Click here to read more about their unlimited service plans.

Recently we’ve had some time to sit down and do a full video review of our Samsung Messager II cell phone using Cricket Wireless phone service.  This tri-band CDMA phone works great across several networks including MetroPCS.  However, this video review was conducted in Las Vegas, NV on Cricket 3G cell towers.  (Read Full Review…)

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The Samsung Messager II is available today @ MyCricket or Shop MetroPCS Phones.

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Samsung Messager 2 Review

Video Review:

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Summary:

Samsung Messager II for Cricket Wireless is an amazing cell phone.  It is easily one of the best handsets Cricket has to offer.  It nails the basic functions with consistently clear call quality, a full-keyboard for easy text messaging/e-mailing, and tremendous multimedia functionality.  If you are looking for a candy-bar style phone that just plain works great than this is the mobile phone for you.  It pairs excellent with Cricket’s unlimited calling / text plans with no contracts.  One of the only negatives was the fact you have to purchase MicroSD card, USB Cable, and bluetooth handset separately.  However, this is to be expected.  The other issue was a candy-bar style handset needs to be locked/unlocked to prevent in pocket dialing.  It also makes for an uncomfortable positioning in-between your shoulder/ear when going “makeshift handsfree”.  The bottom line is the Samsung Messager 2 is an excellent and affordable handset that just plain works great.  (READ MORE…)

Pros:

• Great All-Around Cell Phone.
• Expandable MicroSD Slot.
• Multimedia Functions (2.0MP Camera/Camcorder/Music&Video Player/MobileWeb/Social Networking)

Cons:

• Doesn’t come with MicroSD card or USB computer cable.
• Candybar style phone (Must lock/unlock phone or risk pocket-dialing people, difficult to neck/shoulder handsfree talk)

Complete Review:

The Samsung Messager II is one of those cell phones that just plain works great.  It really feels great in the hand, not too heavy and at the same time enough weight to make you feel comfortable.  A simple elegant slide reveals the full size keyboard hiding underneath the main handset.  The battery lasts forever, it has an expandable MicroSD slot, a quick access multimedia button and much more.  It is simple to use for the “basic” user yet it has tons of features for those willing to explore.  The phone utilizes cricket’s widget dashboard which gives you quick access to the mobile web, weather, sports, chat, news and more.  However, if you want to access the traditional menu it can be done simply by pressing the default menu button on the top left corner.

Which brings about a good point.  After purchasing this phone you will want to quickly access the settings from the default menu and disable the key button sound.  It gets soooo annoying sooo fast!  The way you learn more about this phone is just by playing around with it.  In only a few minutes time you should easily be able to be sending out picture texts to all your friends.  One great feature is when you slide out the keyboard the screen automatically flips from portrait to landscape mode.  This makes typing out lengthy e-mails or texts a breeze.  You’ll probably want to buy a 4GB MicroSD card and load it up with some MP3′s, videos, and other multimedia.  For the demo we loaded the Samsung Messager II with tons of songs.  This phone is somewhat special in the fact you can use MP3′s on the MicroSD card as your ringtone.  Therefore you don’t have to waste money purchasing ringtones!  If you don’t end up buying a MicroSD card that’s alright read our guide to downloading free cricket ringtones.  Overall, you really can’t go wrong with this handset.  The best way to put it, is it just works.  It’s affordable and functional.  This is easily one of Cricket Wireless & MetroPCS best phones.  (Read More…)

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A lot of people ask me this question…

Q:What is the lowest priced unlimited talk & text cell phone plan?

A: Cricket Wireless currently offers the lowest priced unlimited talk & text monthly plan.  They offer unlimited talk and text for only $25/month.  However, this is a limited time offer and it could change at anytime.

The great thing about Cricket Wireless is that you could potentially save a lot of money with them.  If you purchase your mobile online they offer the first month free, free shipping, and no signed contracts.  Read our Free Cricket Wireless Cell Phone resource guide to learn how to save money on the purchase of a new cricket phone.  You don’t even need a promo code or coupon code to save this money.  Simply sign-up for a new plan online through Cricket Wireless and save. (Read More…)