Customer Reviews

HTC FUZE Phone, Black (AT&T)

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(11)

 

 

I've owned my Fuze for about a month. It's my second WinMo smartphone (I previously owned a Samsung Blackjack II), and I do WinMo software development in my spare time.

Out of the box, the phone has many features that put iPhones and Blackberries to shame.

Pros:
+ VGA touchscreen (twice the resolution of iPhone's display, and 4 times the resolution of QVGA)
+ QWERTY keyboard has lots of keys that are small, yet easily accessible with my large hands.
+ Accelerometers- might seem gimmicky at first (Teeter is a fun game), the ability to mute a phone call by turning it face-down is surprisingly useful
+ Opera as default web browser. It blows Pocket IE away in terms of speed and usability.
+ Community support- even though HTC doesn't seem to care about customer's support ("We don't care if 3rd party software can't run on your device..."), the folks at xda-developers.com are great about tweaking HTC phones to near-perfection.
+ Wireless connection options are great. Supports AT&T's 3G/HSDPA network. Connection to a Wifi network is surprisingly fast for this little device (I wish my laptop could do this).
+ Supports HSUPA (needs to be unlocked), which increases upload speeds ten-fold (for me at least), which allows much snappier web-browsing
+ MicroSDHC expansion slot, allowing up to 32 GB of extra memory
+ TouchFlo3D front end
+ WinMo has more available apps than most (all?) other smartphone platforms, and is very easy to develop new apps for WM
+ Extra little surprises like the light sensor, very bright LED flash, snazzy notification LED (looks very cool), TV-out functionality (requires $20 cable), and a capacitive touchpad below the screen.

Cons:
- Small screen
- Crappy settings out of the box... Touchflow is jerky on default AT&T rom, GPS lag, hardware Direct3D support (easily fixable with a custom rom from xda-developers)
- AT&T bloatware, trial software wasting precious rom space (again, easily fixable with new rom)
- Glossy black finish = fingerprint magnet and very slippery device. The HTC Touch Pro overseas had a rubber matte back that was much nicer and felt more solid in your hands. No idea why they changed this for the US version.
- Lack of proper hardware drivers for video and 3D acceleration.*

*This is unacceptable. Even after HTC made assurances after the Kaiser driver debacle that future "devices" would be better supported. This thing has awesome hardware that is being advertised as one of the fastest mobile chipsets out on the market (Qualcomm MSM7201a, which has impressive specs on paper), but it runs video and games slower than my Dell Axim PocketPC produced back in 2003.

Overall, this is a great phone that with an impressive number of features. If you can excuse the mediocre video playback and lack of OpenGL ES support, this is an ideal phone. But if you're looking for a robust multimedia device that can handle 640x480 videos as well as 3D games, I'd suggest avoiding HTC phones until they fix their drivers.

I bought a Fuze a few weeks, upgrading from a Treo 680. I must say that they are totally different animals. The Treo was an effective, rather basic tool for work and communication. The Fuze is a highly sophisticated pocket computer that has an incredible range of uses from business to play. Here are more specific thoughts:

1. Choices: I looked at the Treo Pro, Samsung Epix, and the Blackberry Bold. The Fuze sold me on all of the issues I will discuss below.

2. Form factor: I'm not one of those business guys you see in airports with their phones in their belt holsters (not a good look in my view). I always keep my phone in my pants or shirt pocket, so the Treo (and just about every other smartphone) is just too big for that. The smaller size is great for me. Admittedly, the Fuze is a bit heavy and thicker than most, but the smaller over-all size makes up for that.

3. Keyboard: I might have been tempted to get an iPhone, but I use my phone a great deal for emailing while traveling and I just couldn't get the hang of typing on a virtual keyboard. The Fuze's slide-out keyboard is expansive compared to the Treo's and other smartphones of that style. I love the top row of punctuation because I use punctuation much more than numbers and it's nice not to have to press the Fn key for such a necessity while writing.

4. Tweakability: In researching the Fuze I found some amazing web sites devoted to it, including fuzemobility.com and xda-developers.com. Though I love technology, I'm no technophile, so I was really stumped when I began to install apps and tweak the Fuze. But thanks to some great people in helpful forums at xda-developers.com, I was able to install many great programs (e.g., FM radio, free GPS, more attractive theme, even convert the camera flash into a flashlight) and tweak its functioning and appearance so it can do so much more than just out of the box. I was also able to remove that annoying bloatware that AT&T puts on the phone.

5. Windows Mobile: Though Windows Mobile is often criticized, once I got the hang of it, and learned where everything was located (not at all intuitive), I'm able to move around the Fuze easily. I've also set up my menus and tabs so those apps I use most often are readily available. It is a bit slow periodically.

6. Syncing: The integration with my PC, primarily my Outlook calendar and contacts, is a breeze. I was concerned about transferring my Palm data to Outlook, but after researching different options, I found the easiest is to simply reinstall the Palm software and designate Outlook as the program I would be using.

7. Screen: It is incredibly sharp and detailed. I find the TouchFlo screen generally easy to use. Coming from a Palm, I usually use the stylus. I must admit that the screen often confuses swiping with opening, which can be annoying. But over all, I find it beats a scroll wheel.

8. Camera: No smartphone I found had a 3.2 camera that can take real, useable pics. Nice to have when I forget my camera.
9. Voice Command: Amazingly enough, the Voice Command actually works for calling and opening programs.

10. Annoyances: no 3.5 headphone jack, two different Programs pages, can't move around icons on the various screens. All very minor.

Over all: A powerful business tool and a great toy.

Let me preface this review by saying I was upgrading from a Verizon Treo 700w, which had a measly 32 MB of RAM and an unreliable docking connector.

Windows Mobile phones are right now the most flexible phones in that they have thousands of software titles written for them. iPhone comes in close second on this front, but only when jailbroken.

I almost went for the Samsung Epix (also on AT&T) instead due to its QWERTY keyboard on the front of the phone, but it was just too hard to pass up 256 MB of RAM, beautiful VGA screen, and a better (bur not ideal) connector scheme. Also, HTC phones have the wonderful benefit of having the myriad resources of "xda-developers" to provide new ROMs with bugs fixed and added capabilities. Also, Android may well be fully running on this phone in the next year as a result.

TouchFLO is a bit cumbersome, and at the moment I'm planning on swapping the default setup out for a less AT&T-branded one. I prefer the default black HTC color scheme.

Call quality is great, although the speaker could be a little louder. There is a built-in application for making the speaker and speakerphone louder.

Some of the AT&T-included software is great: a Java emulator for games and 3rd party apps, best-in-class Opera browser, a YouTube app available in the Windows Directory, Music ID based on the famous "Shazam" iPhone version, and Google Maps and TomTom Navigator (GPS software) can easily be added. There is also a Java-based Wikipedia viewer, which is surprisingly functional.

If you want a simple phone, this is not for you. If you want a simpler taste of Windows Mobile, go for the Treo Pro with its more basic interface and front keyboard.

However, I will note that I have a horrendous amount of functionality in my pocket. An 8 GB Class 6 MicroSDHC card means I have GPS maps for all of Europe, US, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand in my pocket at any given moment. I have push IMAP e-mail via SEVEN's Beta, (my university doesn't support BlackBerry or Exchange, which are MUCH easier to set up with AT&T's BlackBerry Connect or the default OTA ActiveSync) as well as FM radio, great-looking internet on one of 6 great browsers, full YouTube access, and the ability to stream live TV from my media center for free via a zero-configuration VPN called Hamachi and a plug in for my Windows Media Center PC called WebGuide. (Slingbox is much simpler)

This is a wonderful and highly flexible phone. Be warned though, you won't get the most out of it unless you're willing to put in a bit of time figuring it out. I have to admit, if I could use Exchange I'd probably buy a Mac and an iPhone, and if I could only use BlackBerry, I'd probably buy a Bold.

But the flexibility of this thing is simply astounding.

(An additional guiding piece of advice: If you're a basic Windows user buy a Blackberry Bold; if you're an advanced Windows user buy this HTC Fuze, if you're a Mac user buy the iPhone 3G, and if you're a Linux user figure out a way to bring the HTC Google G1 on AT&T)

AT&T replaced my Tilt with a Fuze after my Tilt broke for the third time in eight months. I must say I'm impressed by the Fuze, but it will take some tweaking to capitalize on its enormous potential.

First, from a design standpoint:
1. The Fuze is a downright beautiful phone. All my previous PDA phones looked... well... ugly. I never complained because the features were what I cared about most, but the Fuze is a reminder that a PDA phone can be funcitonal and stylish.
2. The addition of a fifth row of keys is a nice improvement, though as a previous Tilt (and before that, 8125) user I wish there was a Tab key on the Fuze. Instead, four keys are wasted on shortcuts to Calendar, Contacts, Messages, and Internet, all of which are easily accessible through menus.
3. The phone is a fingerprint magnet. Be prepared to constantly wipe the screen to keep it clear. Get a good screen protector, not like the cheap one included in the box.
4. The battery door on the back is faceted, not smooth. As a result, the phone can wobble when it is laid on a flat surface. This seems downright stupid, as style clearly won out over practicality on this one.

Features:
1. Wide range of connectivity options. In addition to cellular, there are still wi-fi and bluetooth. Supports the A2DP profile, so it can be paired eastily with bluetooth headphones.
2. GPS. A built-in radio means you can load GPS software and maps and navigate without having to use AT&T's subscription-based offering.
3. Powerful hardware. 528MHz processor and 512MB of built-in memory.
4. High resolution screen. 640x480 full VGA is quite impressive given the screen's size. The touchscreen is not quite as responsive as the one on the iPhone, but it's still quite nice.
5. Battery life. As with any PDA phone, the Fuze cannot rival traditional handsets, but its battery life is much improved over previous models (the Tilt being my reference point). If you don't use data, you can disable 3G using third-party utilities and this will enhance your battery life.

All of this considered, it will take some considerable tweaking to get your Fuze running at top speed. AT&T's bloatware really slows down the Fuze, and on top of it all the custom AT&T interface is ugly. I guess according to the user guidelines, I'm prohibited from linking to third party websites, but if you do a Google search for "ATT Fuze NOOBs only" the first result is the easiest, most straightforward guide I have come across for a speedy, bloat-free Fuze. I'm much happier having spent about an hour customizing my Fuze - it's faster and prettier, I get better battery life, and best of all I avoided all the dangers of flashing a cooked ROM (which voids your warranty - do not recommend).

All in all, a worthy successor to the Tilt.

If you are already familiar with Windows Mobile and or love to tinker with the workings of applications and the Windows environment, you'll really like this phone.

We ordered both an iPhone and the Fuze at the same time. I use the Fuze and my wife uses the iPhone. Both have allot of terrific features and work very well, but they each have their niche of optimal user. It is very much like comparing a Mac to a PC. Whereas the iPhone is a relatively seamless package that just works, the Fuze provides customization options and access to countless outside applications that can keep one tinkering endlessly. Sure, you could just stick to the AT&T provided interface and applications and get a very decently working smartphone, but that's like asking Michael Phelps to break world records while wearing a business suit.

I'm not going to go down the list of pros and cons outside of that because there are plenty of other reviews here and elsewhere to do that for you, but to sum it up: If you just want something that works well and never want to tinker with how it works, there are better options, like the iPhone. But if you want something that can do virtually everything the iPhone can do (the most noteable exception being no multi-touch on the Fuze) with the option to expand and modify it, the Fuze is a great platform to do that.

Other points worth noting if you are the type to keep your mobile devices for several years are that you can simply replace a dying battery yourself with the Fuze, vs. sending the iPhone back to Apple, and the microSD card slot allows slick and easy memory swaps and upgrades. Plus you are not tied to using iTunes to manage your applications and data when connected to a computer, with the option to use Microsoft ActiveSync or simple drag and drop style file transfer. But don't expect it to be as easy either. ;)

The bottom line is that while my wife loves her iPhone and would never think to edit a registry setting, I love the versatility to tinker with the Fuze in ways that you simply cannot with the iPhone. Similarly, I would never give my non-tech savvy mother a Fuze, whereas the iPhone would keep the "Can you fix my computer?" type of calls to a minimum.

I only took away one star for two reasons. The first of which was all of the useless demos and applicatons cluttering up the menus that AT&T has included to sell you more stuff, and for the bulkiness of the package. Sure it's allot to ask to stuff that much technology into something so small, but the similarly powerful iPhone manages it in a package half the thickness, although without the physical keyboard which I have found to be indispensable.

After literally drooling over the HTC Touch Pro (available from Alltel, Sprint, and Verizon as the HTC Touch Pro and from AT&T as the HTC Fuze) since its stateside release last November, I finally purchased one and am madly in love with it. The AT&T Fuze is my first Smartphone, although I'm no stranger to touch technology; I teach with an interactive SMART Board every day in my classroom, so I was fairly comfortable with touch prompts (albeit not on a 2.8" screen!).

I had debated over the HTC Touch Diamond versus the Touch Pro, but decided that the tradeoffs of having a full QWERTY keyboard and up to 32 GB of expandable memory were better suited to my needs. AT&T has chosen to keep the original European faceted diamond back, which a) looks really cool but b) is a total fingerprint magnet (I keep a black eyeglass cloth in my case to wipe it down with!). The touchscreen itself is highly responsive; you can choose several input methods when typing, including a virtual QWERTY, full QWERTY, or transcribe (the software is fairly accurate at reading my handwriting and converting it to text; I was happily surprised at this). Unfortunately, it also comes with a lot of bloatware that can slow down performance. You can avoid this by doing a hard reset (clear storage) followed by a soft reset immediately after the screen alignment; you'll have to install TouchFlo 3D manually, but it will save you some ROM and boost performance.

HTC's TouchFlo 3D is a novel way to navigate, although it does slow down at times, particularly if you're running several programs at once. You have several tabs that you can move between, beginning with the Today screen, contacts, e-mail, messages, AT&T apps, the Web (Opera), music, weather, programs, camera / video and settings. The weather feature is particularly welcome; you can choose from major cities worldwide and receive instant updates (and five-day forecasts) in Celsius or Fahrenheit.
The VGA screen is simply gorgeous; lush, saturated colors really pop, particularly on photo slideshows. You can customize your Today page and upload your own wallpapers and ringtones (you can use any MP3s on your storage card or phone for this purpose; simply right-click with the stylus and select "Set as ringtone"). The speaker is decent; sound quality is generally good, and the speakerphone was okay (but not as loud as I would have liked). The 3.2 megapixel camera takes sharp, crisp photos. The slide-out QWERTY keyboard is modified in that, unlike its European and North American cousins, it doesn't have a dedicated number row on top, but I quickly learned to work around it. The keyboard is also backlit, making it handy for low-light situations. It has a very firm feel when typing and the fit is tight (no jiggling) when the phone is closed.

AT&T also has some modifications from the other US carriers (Sprint, Alltel, and Verizon): unlike Sprint, AT&T doesn't include a starter microSD card, headphones, or a carrying case, so you're looking at a higher investment for accessories. Also, HTC uses a clumsy USB audio converter (2.5 and 3.5 mm); a jack would have been more streamlined. And you're stuck with the clumsy (and easy-to-accidentally-press) Push To Talk (PTT) button located on the left-hand side below the volume toggles. No, it can't be remapped (short of editing the registry via third-party software). A dedicated camera button would have been much more useful, but oh well (and the scroll wheel on front is pretty useless).

Onboard, you'll find Windows Mobile 6.1 with Microsoft Office Mobile (Word, Excel, and a view-only PowerPoint with Video Out capabilities), Windows Media Player, a YouTube app, and two different web browsers: Internet Explorer and Opera. A rep told me about the excellent mobile browser Skyfire (it allows you to view proxy-loaded webpages that look just like your desktop; i.e., not the limited "mobile" versions), and I haven't used IE or Opera since. You can set up ActiveSync to import your Outlook Express, Contacts, and other important files (a USB cable is included). You can also beam files and set up Bluetooth transfers (although I'm having a bit of difficulty setting up Bluetooth connections; my two-year-old Motorola was much more intuitive).

The Fuze is compatible with Amazon.com Unbox video downloads, and the video, although somewhat laggy due to HTC's skimping on video drivers (the hardware specs support faster performance), looks crisp and bright. Videos played on YouTube and other video sites played back smoothly, if a bit slowly in spots.

Finally, the topic many have debated about: the battery life. The standard battery that comes with the phone lasts less than a day under heavy use (e-mail / Bluetooth / 3G / Wi-Fi, GPS), but if you remember to put the phone in Airport mode (no phone, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi), and you close out any extra applications, I've had my battery last for several days of light use (you can also shorten the time that the phone goes into standby mode).

Overall, this is an amazingly versatile business phone that's jam-packed with a lot of great features (and a few drawbacks, mostly cosmetic or tweakable). It handles Microsoft office well, does a decent job with multimedia, and has ample storage for large files (up to 32 GB of microSD memory; the internal storage is a little over 500 MB).

Overall, the Fuze is a phenomenal device. I could rave for page after page about the positives, and have only a handful of complaints. I much prefer Windows Mobile smartphones - in general, they're far more versatile than their competitors, and have tons of applications available, though more capabilities also means more of a learning curve. This is everything I've ever wanted my smartphone to be, and, in my opinion, outshines the iPhone. Especially since the iPhone lacks a sliding keyboard. The only thing the iPhone has up on this are flashy gimmicks. I'll take substantive (and highly compatible) applications over flashy gimmicks anyday.

The screen is bright, easy to read at any angle, and the resolution is astonishing. Micro-small print is crystal clear, colors are rich, contrast is good and there's no color bleed or blurring of pixels.

The camera is impressive, especially that you can take pictures in pretty low-light conditions. I took a picture of some documents sitting on my desk, with only my PC's computer screen providing ambient light, and you could read the documents in the picture just fine. Obviously, it's not going to be as good as a decent model digital camera, but it smokes all other cell phone cameras I've had.

I was most surprised at how awesome a phone this is. Normally, smartphones seem to concentrate more on applications than the phone, and I'm prepared to put up with so-so voice quality or mediocre signal strength. But this phone doesn't sacrifice either! It's crystal clear, and I've had nothing but full bars in a house where I used to have dead zones with previous phones.

Battery life has been great. Over 3 days, I talked for about 3-4 hours, played with applications for about 5-6 hours, had it on standby the rest of the time, and it still had half the charge left before I re-charged it.

However, some improvements could be made. There should be more programmable buttons on the side, to "quick-launch" features. Though the touch screen is fantastic, I have the same complaint that I have with the iPhone - these screens are far too small to accurately navigate feature via touch screen, you spend a lot of time either carefully aiming your fingertip or else correcting what it mistook as your intent. A few extra physical buttons that can be programmed can help get common things done quicker.

The screen is VERY, VERY susceptible to scratches. I've only had the thing 4 days, have been religious about where I set it down and how I handle it, and it already has a major scratch across the width of the screen. I have no idea what could've caused it, I don't let anything touch the screen except my finger and the stylus. Given the microscopic text and graphics, a simple scratch is severely distracting, and I already wish I had a replacement. I have yet to track down a protective sleeve, but highly recommend NOT to take this phone out of the package until you have one.

Finally, the virtual phone keypad can be frustrating to use when you're on the phone. It works great, but it turns off within 1 or 2 seconds of non-use. I've been looking for a setting to change this, but haven't found it yet. When you're forced to navigate automated phone systems ("Please press 2 for English",) it's extremely annoying to listen for an option, then press a button to bring the virtual keypad on-screen, wait a moment for it to appear, then make your selection. Not only is it a little annoying and disorienting, but some automated systems don't give you much time to press a key. I've had some automated systems assume my delay was a non-answer, and re-direct my call or start repeating menu choices before I even got to make a selection. (Ironically, this includes AT&T's automated system in setting up my voice mail.) In my opinion, once you've pressed the button to display the keypad, it should stay on for at least 30 seconds between key presses, to give you plenty of time to navigate automated systems.

All in all, pretty minimal complaints. I'd recommend it to anyone that needs strong PDA features in a phone, and everyone I've shown this to so far has wanted to replace their phone after seeing the Fuze.

I'm an experienced Windows Mobile user and I'm pretty demanding on PDA-phones. Numerous members of my family tried to get me to switch to the iPhone. When the time came to retire my Cingular 8125, I looked to this phone as a way to say "see? My WM device kills your iPhone!"

Nope. This is yet another WinMo device that will satisfy only people who already use WinMo.

PRO:
1. keyboard
The slide-out keyboard is slick, natural, and backlit well. When the Fuze goes Landscape, it does so responsively and reliably, and it goes back correctly.
2. screen sensitivity
I do not have to use a pickaxe to get the screen to register my finger touches. I can lightly stroke it (the Fuze responds best when referred to as "my precious") and get the desired response.
3. rolly-wheel
Using the touch sensors in the central button, you can circle your finger around it to manipulate certain controls, such as zooming in and out with the camera.
4. GPS
The GPS works very well with third-party software (see my comments below about the software that comes with the phone), especially Google Navigator.
5. camera
Crystal clear. Much better than I'd expect from a phone.
6. technical
There is plenty of memory to load with applications. I have not loaded my music library onto it yet, but I expect to need a microSD card for that anyway. The CPU is responsive and handles multiple tasks well (Navigator + Pandora, for instance).


CON:
1. TouchFlo.
TouchFlo 3D was an insipid waste of time. It's neat, but it has no productive purpose and wastes an amazing amount of resources. I ended up using the WinMo-native UI to do my tasks (Contacts and Calendar especially) and finally switched TF3D off completely within a week of owning the phone.
2. Inconsistent Locking
Locking this device's screen does not do you any good. Despite being locked, the softkeys still work (so it will happily answer incoming calls while in your pocket...). If you use a bluetooth headset most of the day, you won't notice, but if you answer with buttons, you'll find the phone taking all of your calls when you go to dig it out of your pants.
3. AT&T's awful add-on software
I'm serious. AT&T loaded this thing up with the most egregious pay-to-try crapware I've ever seen. There's a whole folder full of games you can't play without paying, or music you'd have to subscribe to, and AT&T's GPS navigation software, which I couldn't even figure out how to use. Dude, I paid $200 or so for the phone, plus a commitment on my plan, and you want me to pay $5 for Tetris?

Most of these programs can't be uninstalled, so they're just sitting there, hoping you'll accidentally pay for them. Thanks, AT&T.

4. keyboard integration with WinMo
I'm not sure if this is a Windows Mobile issue, or a Fuze issue, or what, but certain apps (Opera is one) insist on displaying the onscreen keyboard even if I pop out the hardkeys. Minor irritation.

5. no reset button? Seriously?
Yep. If something goes wrong, you need to pull the battery. This is a star by itself. Anyone who runs a whole lot of software on his/her device gets to know the reset button intimately. The Fuze lacks one.

6. button ergonomics
A. The power button is near where the keyboard slides out. I hit it when I don't mean to, and I can't find it sometimes when I do.
B. The volume controls are at the bottom of the keyboard (look at the picture and imagine the lower-left-hand keys are catty-corner from three little studs). I often change the volume accidentally.
C. The dreaded "Push To Talk" button is right next to the volume controls. There's no way to reassign this button-- it just asks if you want to enable PTT. I don't, and it's really annoying.

NEUTRAL:
1. FM Tuner. It has one. I never use it.
2. Orientation Sensor. It's an underutilized toy. Good for playing Teeter and emulating a woodworker's leveling device, and not much else.

I had to choose between the HTC fuze and the iphone and in many ways I am glad I bought this. Let me just list what I feel are the good and bad things about the phone.
1. If you have worked on a windows platform OS all your life, you will really appreciate the HTC fuze. It has a drop down start menu where you can list whatever you use frequently. The touchflo 3d is the jazzed up app on the phone where you can use touch to access all the features on the phone.
2. I love using the touch feature to access everything, but I tend to leave some nice oily marks on the phone. Thank god they have a stylus as a backup for a picky person like me.The full keyboard is great for text messaging/chatting.
3. This phone can be tweaked a LOT. if there is some feature you find ridiculous (like the dedicated push to talk button on the side), you can go to some HTC fuze websites like fuzemobility etc. and change it to camera/internet explorer/whatever you want! There are tons of changes you can do to the phone (interface, features, etc.). You can even flash the phone to get rid of the AT&T bloatware, but that could be dangerous and your phone could get trashed.
4. The camera/video camera are pretty good. You can share videos which iphone cant do.
5. Now you wont get all those "fun" apps that you see for the iphone, but if you need a phone for practical purposes, it's good enough. Being a windows mobile phone, there are still TONS of stuff that you can put on your phone.
6. You can get a 32 gb microsd card if you think you'll be running out of space!!!
7. I just wish this phone had a normal headphone jack so that i could plug in my regular headphones and also use it in my car as an audio device (connect to aux jack), but it's a phone and i guess i'm really pushing it.

well hope this helps you out in choosing the right phone.

This is an amazing device. TouchFlo 3D is a great addition to this phone and makes is very easy to access the features you want to get to quickly. The keyboard is the best I have ever used and is far superior to software (on-screen) keyboards found on other devices. Media features are excellent. Great music and video playbackand the devices supports stereo bluetooth. the camera is great for a camera phone and takes great pictures in daylight, and even does ok in low light. The MP4 video recording is also of decent quality. The screen on the Fuze is amazing with the 480x640 resolution. Pictures and movies look great and text even when viewed very small is astoundingly crisp and clear. One of the best features about bout this phone is its excellent way in which it handles your emails. Extremely easy to view, access, and manage 3-4 email accounts. I use my Outlook Exchange, Gmail, and Yahoo on the phone and love the email management. The phone is very easy to cutomize to make it work and look the way you want it to. Thousands off applications available on websites like [...] to outfit your phone with useful apps, games, etc. Overall this is an excellent phone and I highly reccomend it to anyone who wants the most powerful smartphone currently on the market.