Entertainment

The Snap comes with three built-in games -- Solitaire, Bubble Breaker and Wheel of Fortune -- access to television and music, plus a headset and audio boost for that headset comes standard.

Users can upload their music library by connecting to a computer and using ActiveSync. Music is also available for download in the Sprint Music Store on the phone.

Sprint TV channels offer access to music videos, primetime TV, Sprint Radio, sports, cartoons, movies, short films, news, weather, mobile previews, entertainment and live feed.

This is a paid service, so don't plan on accessing it the second the phone comes out of the box. Video clips from any of these channels can be purchased and viewed for as long as customers want.

The Snap also comes with access to NFL Mobile Live, NASCAR and YouTube. A Sprint software store lets customers download games, ringtones, themes, applications and other items.

There's a lot to do on the Snap if consumers have the money. Downloading music, watching TV and Internet service to connect to applications all costs money.

For the penny pincher, there's always the option of uploading music from a computer, playing the phone's three games and avoiding videos. The phone is still entertaining with those options plus Internet access.

The Snap has great music access and listening options and its TV and movie options just add a little kick, if users are willing to pay for it.

Internet

A Qualcomm MSM 7225, 528 MHz processor powers the Snap and its Windows Mobile 6.1 Internet provider. There's no Wi-Fi option on this phone, so the mobile web is the only service to choose from.

Internet speeds are decent, thanks to Sprint's 3G network/EV-DO Rev. A. What slows down the phone, unfortunately, is the phone itself -- but a slight pause when playing audio or a video. The time gap is small but slightly annoying for the person on the go.

Along with instant access to NFL, NASCAR and YouTube channels, the home menu for Internet access can take users to Facebook, MySpace, Sprint Power Deck, AccuWeather, Windows Live and Windows Media, Windows Mobile Extras or any site through Windows Mobile on Explorer Mobile.

Explorer Mobile is at times hard to navigate, but offers access to any site.

Instant and email access to any account is also available on the phone through mobile Internet.

The Snap takes advantage of high-speed Internet access and a 3G network, but it would still be advantageous to allow Wi-Fi access for those looking to save money.

Faster responses from the phone itself would also help complement quick download speeds. But the wide variety of Internet-based features plus instant access to multiple popular sites and news and weather providers are a definite plus for the Snap.

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