Customer Reviews

Spark CellStik for Samsung A600, A620, VGA1000, A650, A660, VI660, A670, A680, A700, A740, A760, A800, A880, N330

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The product works well. It is easy to use. One thing to be aware of, is that when you are setting it up, be sure you have all your external devices up and running. The set up will reconfigure your drive designations if this is not done.

The one draw back is the fact that for each cell phone you need to purchase a new Cell Stik if the plug is different from the original cell phone. The company should have available adopters so you do not have to buy a new cellstick everytime you switched brands. Stated a different way. The original Cell Stik is $40.00 and each new cell phone, if different, is $40.00. This could add up and make this an expensive way to keep the memory.

This device is awesome. Lost my cellphone once and the 700 contacts in it!!! NIGHTMARE!!! Never again. This thing is SO simple and if I'm on the road and add new contacts I can back them up without the need for a computer. This is the greatest favor you could do for yourself or someone you love.

The ability to save cell phone contacts, edit the list on a PC, and reload the information into the cell phone is handy and a good backup in case the phone is lost. Also, the ability to print the list provides a hard copy backup.

However, when I reloaded the contacts to the cell phone, the built-in ring tones that were previously associated with the contact numbers were all changed to another ring tone. I contacted the manufacturer's support organization and received only a lame excuse for the unit's behavior.

In summary, it does half the job well, and that is arguably the more important part. If you don't have to restore the numbers to you phone, leave the CellStik in your sock drawer for use just in case.

The literature on the manufacturer's website (Spark Technology) implies that the CellStik can be updated to be compatible with new models by simply downloading software to "upgrade" the "stick". I got this as a stocking stuffer for my husband for Christmas. He has the Samsung A820 model and, as I write this, we have not been able to get updated software to make this compatible with my husband's cellular phone. So, this is a good theory--upgrade your phone and easily transfer information--but it is NOT a good product. I am truly disappointed.

CellStik works as advertised. But the software is stoneaged. It would be really helpful to have the ability to export/import with Excel. Beats the dickens out of having to go to the store and hassle with the technicians.

The CellStik provides a very simple way to back up the numbers on your cell phone. I have lost a phone in the past and have had to find and reenter hundreds of phone numbers...not fun.

If you are looking for a way to sync with an address book in say Outlook, be aware that the CellStik will not do that.

However, if you just want to have a back-up of your phone's address book, as I do, the CellStik is great.

It is soo simple to do. Can you read? Follow a few instructions?

Couple of clicks and you save to cellstik and update to phone.

When all of your contacts are listed on your PC screen it is a piece of cake to make changes, edit, or add to your list. In case you drop your phone and break it. or you drop it in a cup of coffee next to the drivers seat...you have your contacts saved....Piece of mind....

I thought from the description that this would interface with my Outlook contacts, but it doesn't. Just allows you to fill in the boxes on your PC. Probably a little better than using your phone, but not much.