[Mike Temporale]

Day number 2 with the Shadow comes to a close and I'm forced to pack it up and return it. I'm actually a little sad to see it go.  While it doesn't sport GPS, or 3G, it's fast and small and fun to use.  The new home screen is great and I can't wait to see what the community can do with it.  I snapped some pictures with the camera and found that it was a little awkward to use.  It's positioned at the top on the back of the device.  So when the device is open, it's actually in the middle of the phone. I ended up getting a picture of my finger more than once.  I expect that this is something that you would get accustom to over time.

I've posted a number of pictures showing the Shadow along side the Dash and the Vox (s710).  You can click on any of the images and see a full size copy of it. 

 

 

 

I would be more than happy to add this device into my pool of phones.  It's worth every penny. Let me know if you have any questions.  While I don't have the device any longer, it won't be a problem to answer questions.

[Mike Temporale]

Day number 2 with the Shadow comes to a close and I'm forced to pack it up and return it. I'm actually a little sad to see it go.  While it doesn't sport GPS, or 3G, it's fast and small and fun to use.  The new home screen is great and I can't wait to see what the community can do with it.  I snapped some pictures with the camera and found that it was a little awkward to use.  It's positioned at the top on the back of the device.  So when the device is open, it's actually in the middle of the phone. I ended up getting a picture of my finger more than once.  I expect that this is something that you would get accustom to over time.

I've posted a number of pictures showing the Shadow along side the Dash and the Vox (s710).  You can click on any of the images and see a full size copy of it. 

 

 

 

I would be more than happy to add this device into my pool of phones.  It's worth every penny. Let me know if you have any questions.  While I don't have the device any longer, it won't be a problem to answer questions.

[decodergrizzly]

Originally Posted by Mike Temporale

I snapped some pictures with the camera and found that it was a little awkward to use.  It's positioned at the top on the back of the device.  So when the device is open, it's actually in the middle of the phone. I ended up getting a picture of my finger more than once.  I expect that this is something that you would get accustom to over time.

While i agree that the camera can be cumbersome to use while the phone is open, try closing the keyboard and turning the phone on its side, now you've got a traditional camera orientation with the snapshot button uptop and the lens on the other side. Pretty clever idea if you ask me :-)

[Pete Paxton]

Nice pics! Looks like a cool phone. I'll probably stay with my trusted Dash for a while but it's good to know some quality devices are coming out.

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by decodergrizzly

While i agree that the camera can be cumbersome to use while the phone is open, try closing the keyboard and turning the phone on its side, now you've got a traditional camera orientation with the snapshot button uptop and the lens on the other side. Pretty clever idea if you ask me :-)

Yeah, that's a pretty nice way to do it. I've spent years getting used to using a camera phone by holding it one way. I can't change my ways over night.

[rsilverst]

why did you return? was it primarily because of the camera?

[Mike Temporale]

Originally Posted by rsilverst

why did you return? was it primarily because of the camera?

I didn't return it - it was a loaner device, sent to me for review. I had to send it along to the next reviewer. Would I buy one? Sure would.