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By: Laci Marlin on Sunday, April 08, 2007
From Prue OK (United States)
Experience: 16 Weeks
Pros: They have good quality.

Cons: They have sucky service and the minutes are high.

Summary: I have had my phone for about 16 weeks and did not have problems with it until just recently. i dont know what happened, it says invalid SIM and it will only let me dial 911. it will not let me do anything, not even go to the main menu. These phones are a piece of work. They do not get good service at all. but hey you know what they say," you got what you paid for." do not even waste your money on these pieces of crap. i only like mine cause it gives me the time and date and i can take pictures of the people i love.

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