Connectivity

The Surge comes with Bluetooth 2.0 for connections to wireless headsets and headphones, hands-free devices and car kits, and peripheral devices to swap files, music and videos.

Users can also sync the handset with a PC through its Micro-USB port (cable not included) on the right side of the device. This makes managing music, videos and photos a snap.

Conclusion

The Surge packs in a lot of bang for its price and has a lot to offer users who want a phone for social networking and text messaging.

Its spacious keyboard and large screen make for an attractive package at a low price. However, certain design flaws, such as a flimsy volume rocker and unintuitive keypad/keyboard setup may make some users think twice about the Surge.

As a smartphone, the Surge makes less sense than a BlackBerry or iPhone for business users who want email on the go, simply because the handset lacks a standalone email app and needs to connect through the clunky MediaWeb browser.

But for consumers looking for an affordable text messaging device that has music, videos, photos and can connect to social networking sites, the Surge is well suited. With its variety of entertainment and connection options, the Surge, while flawed, delivers the multimedia goods.

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