Which Windows 7 is right for you
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4.0 stars
"Great smartphone especially for beginners"
Pros: Solid signal, fast internet, professional apps, GPS, 3G, perfect size
Cons: No WiFi, scroll wheel a little imprecise, WM6, glossy exterior
Summary: This is a great starter smartphone for anyone looking to climb the corporate ladder or just get more organized. The size is really great because it's thin enough to slide into a pants pocket or inside a suit jacket without appearing bulky. Plus, it is the perfect width so that you can still type with one hand is necessary. The screen is a good size and bright. It can be a little tough to see in the sun, but I haven't found a smartphone that isn't. The glossy cover looks nice when you first get it then 10 seconds of handling it will leave it covered in fingerprints, not a dealbreaker by any means but if you're really vain about your phone's appearance you may want to stay away. It isn't as slick as some people say, I've never felt like I was holding a "bar of soap", it could just use a little improvement.
WM6 gets a lot of bad feedback and it crashed a few times the first day when IE had problems connecting, but since then I haven't had a single problem. Even with IE mobile webpages display quickly. The Office apps are nice when you need to make a quick edit. It syncs with Outlook flawlessly and even has a great Automatic feature that changes your ringer to vibrate when your Outlook calendar says you're busy (a great feature for anyone who attends a lot of meetings and forgets to put the phone on silent).
The battery like is exceptional, I charge mine every night and I haven't seen it lose a single bar yet even with heavy surfing and emailing. They keys are very easy to use, I haven't had a mistake yet. I can't attest to the bluetooth as my PC adapter hasn't arrived yet, but I'm confident it'll work just fine. Finally, the GPS is a nice feature and you don't have to subscribe to Telenav (which is a ripoff in my opinion) instead just download Google maps. It's a little imprecise in less urban areas, but it works great in downtown Chicago. Very handy for finding the nearest coffee shop or fast food place in neighborhoods you're not familiar with.
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Is Google Maps a service that one utilizes by going to the google website, or is it an application that must be downloaded from the site? Please explain how it work as I have recently purchased a blacjack II.
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