Net10 Motorola EM326g ReviewPrepaid Cell Phone with Music Player and Megapixel CameraSearch This Site:
This is the first phone from either Net10 or Tracfone to feature either a music player or a megapixel camera, so two huge leaps forward in enjoyment there. We'll eventually take a look at some of the basic features but first let's get straight to the goodies. Megapixel CameraYes, the Net10 Motorola EM326g has a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. This is just enough to share some really nice pictures over email or even make some small prints.Share using Picture Messaging, Bluetooth and USBYou can share your photos via picture messaging.Since the photos are megapixel size, the picture messages will take a little longer to send, so they will cost you a little bit more airtime and money. So if you take a lot of pictures, you wouldn't use this as your primary camera. On the other hand it's great to have a pretty good quality camera on hand when you need one. MP3 Music Player, FM Radio and Voice RecorderMP3 PlayerThe Net10 Motorola EM326g has an MP3 music player. There is an SD card slot, so you can store your music and podcasts onto an SD card and drop it into your phone. You have to get a cable and SD card separately.Play TimeYou can use the 8 hour talk time of this phone to get a rough approximation of how long the music player will play on a fully charged battery. If you plan to use it with your car stereo on a long trip or vacation then you might consider getting a car charger to keep it going.You need a headset for the MP3 player function and also for the . . . FM RadioIf you're a fan of a talk show or like the (slightly) random playlist of a music station, you can use the FM radio on your EM326g.Better yet, you can listen to the sound of your own voice via the . . . Voice RecorderYes, you can record your own voice and play it back with your Net10 Motorola EM326g. This is great for making simple lists or "mental notes". One other great use of the voice recorder is to practice for public speaking or one-to-one presentations.Bluetooth Slider PhoneBluetooth Wireless ConnectivityYou can use a Bluetooth headset with this phone for conversations. As I mentioned above,Slider PhoneThe EM326g is the first Net10 slider phone. The main advantage of a slider phone is that there more room for either a larger screen or a second keypad. In this case, the extra space is used for a second keypad - basically the music buttons for controlling the mp3 music player functions. Then you slide the front up for the numerical keypad.Basic FeaturesNet10 FeaturesNet10 PhoneAs a Net10 prepaid cell phone, calls cost 10 cents per minute and text messages cost 5 cents to send and receive. Picture messages cost a little more. International calls cost 15 cents per minute once you call up and activate international calling.300 Minutes and 60 DaysYou get 300 minutes and 60 days of service upon activation. This is basically a $30 value, which reduces the effective cost of this phone to $30. In fact, it's like getting a gift instead of being charged an activation fee.Unlimited OptionYou do have to option to get an unlimited plan for $80 a month if have to be on the phone all the time, but there's still no contract.Other Phone FeaturesNow for the phone itself . . .Lightweight and CompactThe Net10 Motorola EM326g weighs just under 3 ounces which is about standard these days. Considering the added capabilities, that's pretty good, actually.Battery LifeTalk TimeThe talk time is a healthy 8 hours. Normally you wouldn't care too much about the talk time with a prepaid cell phone since you wouldn't spend hours on the phone. But now that there is a music player, the talk time gives you a rough idea of how long you can expect the music player to last before needing recharging.Standby TimeIf you don't use your phone much, you probably hate taking it out to use only to see that the battery's dead. Well, the standby time is a decent 12 days. This means you should get at least a week even after using the phone for a while - long enough to remember to recharge it.Here are a few more features, you may or may not care about. I personally like the flashlight myself. Hands-free SpeakerYes there's a handsfree speaker. Good in a pinch when your hands are otherwise occupied, but you still shouldn't talk and drive if you can avoid it.FlashlightYes the flash light is back and can come in handy when you get home and porch light is not on.You may also want to know there is an alarm clock, a 1000-entry phone book, twenty-five ringtone plus vibrate to choose from. You can also buy downloadable ringtones and graphics directly from Net10 if you're into that. ManualTake a look at the Net10 Motorola EM326g Manual(PDF file) to find out more.Good PhoneIf you've been looking for an prepaid cell phone with a music player and a megapixel camera, the Net10 Motorola EM326gThanks for reading this Net10 phone review! Already Have One?Great! Please give us Em326g Questions and Reviews here.
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