Sunbeam F1 Review | WORTH IT!!

[@theodenking169]

I'd be interested in a "power" version with hotspot and better podcast /music support. This phone is appealing to me because here in Canada our providers stock very few dumbphones.

[@danaw.patrice1091]

I decided to get this phone even though it was a bit pricey for me.. .mostly based on this review and also the Sunbeam website itself which I found very classy. When I got the phone besides it being classy and well thought out, I REALLY like that I can hear phone calls much better than my 3G flip phone. This is important because I am quite hearing impaired. I can also hear the phone when it rings! I do wish the battery lasted as long as my old flip phone. Compared with my friends new cheaper flip phones, this one shows higher quality.

[@JoseBriones]

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[@waldoonline]

Great video. Awesome to see a company showing a lot of support for dumb phones!

[@jasonadams128]

Love the Orchid version. Voice-to-text, maps, and touchscreen are great essential features. Love that it has no browser or social media. It works with most T-Mobile bands. Music player is pretty good. Bluetooth effective and easy. My question is can it connect to a smartwatch for call and text notifications?

[@JoseBriones]

For Bluetooth notifications it should to a basic smartwatch. Never tried though.

[@kathyfain2901]

I appreciate your videos and thoroughness of the product reviews you give! Very helpful!

[@kathyfain2901]

I spent hrs., yes hrs., watching several reviews on different dumb phones, to find the right one for my needs. Unfortunately, because of 5G, it is making my Pantech Jest phone obsolete, even though it has been working perfectly, up till Oct. when towers were being updated. It's been the best simple basic phone. :( Will be in morning! I hope the Sunbeam Orchid, will make the transition almost painless. Thank you Jose!

[@adamuser8246]

Can someone verify --I read a review by a random user -That stated their phone would lose charge after 5 hours if it was not even being used. Is this true? also what about Spam calls on prepaid go phone plans that eats up time/money. no blocking options?

[@bravestarr19]

Great review of the phone. I am even more excited to get my hands on my orchid. I am glad you said the speech to text is really good because that was another issue for me when I had the light phone..very hard to type on and the voice to text was hit or miss I found

[@chrisbroesky2932]

Very exciting to see various companies bringing back the dumb phone. I do not like this new age of smart phones.

[@itpathnet]

You were right when you told me to look for this review. This looks like a great option... instead of $300+ for a Punkt MP02, Lightphone II, or waiting for the Mudita Pure (which I hope you get to review) - you can pay $195 with a privacy-oriented company. Good option. Any secure messaging option?

[@JoseBriones]

No secure messaging as of right now. Send them an email requesting this or saying it would be nice to be able to install Signal on this device or some other apps. Maybe that will make them consider the new model sooner :)

[@Jmanwit]

@@JoseBriones I actually came to the comments after watching the video JUST TO SAY that if I can add Signal, I will be buying this device. It does literally everything I need, nothing I don't. If the (potential) next flower offers that, as well as hotspot, I'll snag it instead. I'm still a few months out on this darn smartphone, but I'm looking for the replacement now. My job uses signal, so it's a must. Otherwise the Punkt is the answer. Edit: Also, I subscribed. EXCELLENT content.

[@wlonsdale1]

Get a phone with GrapheneOS

[@wlonsdale1]

@@Jmanwit Why not just delete the apps?

[@elsiebolton7127]

With the Dandelion, what does making a call look like? My relative (age 94) struggles to follow multiple steps to call--his 3g phone only requires him to scroll down with an arrow, then hit the green phone key. His carrier sent him a replacement 4g phone where he had to scroll with a tiny ridge on the center circle, then hit "ok" 3 or 4 times. It was too much. He needs it to be the fewest steps possible. Thanks in advance!

[@JoseBriones]

It’s quite easy on the dandelion type the number and call or do speed dial

[@michalurbanful]

Nice review! PS: I want something with physical keyboard, a bar phone (non-flip), calls (VoLTE), SMS, Telegram and clock with alarm. A really big battery. Maps and wifi hotspot would be great. IP67 would be nice. And that it would work in Europe. :)

[@JoseBriones]

Xiaomi F21 pro

[@mirimazur8725]

This was an awesome review! It's hard to find reviews for this anywhere online, so this was super helpful. Thanks so much for putting in the work to get this info out to us! I did have a couple of questions I didn't see answered on their site - do these phones support group texting, and can you recieve or text emojis? I know these are both up in the air with "dumbphones", including the Light II.

[@mirimazur8725]

Sorry, I just watch this again and realized you briefly mentioned the Daisy being able to use group messaging. That's great to hear!

[@Vote4waifu]

Out of curiosity.... how do the music files work? It finds the MP3s when I search the directory, but when I hit select, none of them play or even show in the music player. I know they *do* work because the Ringtones and Notifications can be changed to them, but I'm confused on that part.

[@chefbambu9382]

Always great videos. I was ready to order the Corchid when I noticed a $3.5 monthly charge. It's not that I can't afford the charge but every company today tries and nickel & dime you as much as they think they can which doesn't sit right with me. I will continue to search.

[@se8508]

Awesome review, thank you so much! I think the Daisy should be enough for me, but I'm not seeing any reason not to get the Orchid in case I want the extra features later. Do you know if there's any way the extra features could be making it less private if you don't use them? Also, is the Orchid bigger than the others? I found a side-by-side photo on PCmag where it looks wider, at least.

[@JoseBriones]

They are all the same size. All of the features are made with privacy in mind. The restrictions are mainly in software, so if you don’t need them, the daisy should be fine.

[@se8508]

Thank you!! Also, apologies in advance if my comment shows up a couple more times... I was trying to send a link and I think it got delayed for review.

[@goodnota]

Is that an Opel Touchflip/TTFone 970 with Sunbeam firmware?

[@JoseBriones]

Correct.

[@goodnota]

@@JoseBriones have you had chance to try & compare both? I've ordered TouchFlip from Australia because it works with European LTE bands, and as I understand Sunbeam handsets dont support bands 3/7/20, is that correct?

[@Melbournelost66]

Thanks for this video. I am sure in Australia is called an ‘Opel Flip’. The hardware is the same although it looks like the software might be different with an aim to support senior citizens. But I have purchased one. I’ll check to see if the Aussie version has wifi later today. All the best and thanks for your information 👍🏻

[@prejitsu3101]

Any updates on using the phone in Australia?

[@joalhiri]

Buena José, 😂😂😂 Margarita como ejemplo Daisy2. Greetings 👍🏽🇨🇷

[@AskIveSolar]

Never heard of this company until now. Very interesting. Ill have to look and see if you made that video about the chinese stuff you mentioned in the video. Right I have a one plus 6t thats degoogled. I dont use it nearly as much as I should but Im glad I have the option.

[@JoseBriones]

No chinese video yet. But I’ll make it for sure!!

[@MediocreMillennial]

Been enjoying the channel Jose! I'm looking to downgrade from my Google Pixel 3a and and strongly considering the Sunbeam F1. Curious if you know more about the forthcoming music (Spotify?) feature? As well as tethering or a possible "pro" version? Pretty confident I can make the Orchid work as-is, and love the mission-driven vibe of the company, but curious nonetheless. Thanks sir!

[@JoseBriones]

No new models will come out from Sunbeam as of right now. But the music player is fine for MP3, wav, and most other formats :)

[@MediocreMillennial]

@@JoseBriones gotcha. Thanks! I emailed their contact card on their website, and Sterling got back to me stating they may have a model with email in mid-2022. Tethering is a hard "no," though, which is understandable. Do you know how much data the directions tool uses? Also if there's wifi calling capabilities?

[@kevinwisdom664]

Curious if you could read a text message while on a call with these phones?

[@JoseBriones]

You can :)

[@kevinwisdom664]

@@JoseBriones I'm very excited which model did I win?

[@bennettkirschner1585]

Thanks for this! How is the sound recorder on this phone?

[@JoseBriones]

Similar to an iPhone 5 quality.

[@morganbrownfield]

Is there any dumbphone that can be linked to a computer for text messaging (something like apple message or "your phone" app for microsoft)?

[@JoseBriones]

CAT S22 Flip can use the your phone app and also google messages

[@morganbrownfield]

@@JoseBriones Thank you!

[@angelkitten7930]

How would you compare the touch screen keyboard texting vs the Light phone 2 texting? :)

[@JoseBriones]

The T9 is very accurate on the Sunbeam F1, but I prefer the QWERTY touchscreen text on the Light Phone. The voice to text on the Sunbeam is SUPERB though. That is a crucial win for them. The only reason why I use the Light Phone 2 is because of podcasts and hotspot, the Sunbeam doesn’t have those and they are something that I prefer to have with me for long trips :)

[@angelkitten7930]

@@JoseBriones Podcast and hotspot is a huge plus! I've been planning on getting the Light Phone 2, but this phone peaked my intrest as well. Texting is one of the most important things for me, and T9 won't cut it. Did you test out the touchscreen qwerty texting on the Sunbeam F1 tho? I saw in another review of the phone that it was an option, but if it's too small and clumsy, I'll go for the Light Phone 2 for sure! Awsome channel btw!

[@endingalaporte]

What's the point of having a dumbphone that last only 2-3 days. They used to last 1 week

[@JoseBriones]

They used to. That’s correct. Not anymore.

[@ElHombredelPan]

Hello, I was wondering if the f1 phone compatible with any 4g sim card? For example, the most advance 4g card. To give you more context. I been wanting to switch from a smart phone (I have a Samsung S10) to a flip phone, but I have no idea if I can use the same sim card. If not, what type of flip phone do you recommend.

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. The Sunbeam F1 takes the nano SIM cards on most smartphones

[@oliviagreen8853]

Does the orchid have a basic web browser?

[@JoseBriones]

None of the models have a web browser. The power user version may have one, but it has not been confirmed yet. Make sure to send them an email telling them they should release a version for power users that want hotspot and apps like the web browser :)

[@smooth111012]

Would these work in the uk?, with voice to text

[@Fmandan77]

Do the F1 phones support WIFI calling /texting? At home I have a very weak carrier signal and rely on Wifi.

[@JoseBriones]

Not yet as far as I can tell

[@jaymzhetfield6001]

Jose, did you ever make the Chinese tracking flip phone comparison video?

[@JoseBriones]

Not yet. Probably in the new year.

[@janiceyutongcai7262]

Does it support other languages?

[@aidanjackson2509]

Anyone know if i can transfer my number from my iphone to the orchid?

[@JoseBriones]

Change the SIM card. It should be very straightforward.

[@rachelehsanipoor8056]

How does the phone text? Is there a touch/keyboard?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. There is a touch keyboard and also a voice to text feature on the orchid version

[@Jfredmny]

Does it have visual voice mail?

[@JoseBriones]

With Verizon yes.

[@SuperQueenV.]

Do these phones have "do not disturb" funtion?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes

[@SuperQueenV.]

@@JoseBriones Thank you!

[@swankykatiediacho9987]

How does this phone compare to the nokia 2780?

[@shartd1239]

Where can I buy this in canada

[@JoseBriones]

Sunbeam Wireless’ website

[@allenlongstreet3736]

So Jose…around 6 months ago I got the Schok Classic via watching all your videos and seeing what was best for me. Now that I’ve watched this video, what is your opinion? Is the Sunbeam F1 worth it, or better in your opinion, then the Schok Classic?

[@JoseBriones]

If you need hotspot, stay with the Schok. They are pretty equal tbh.

[@allenlongstreet3736]

@@JoseBriones that great voice to text is tempting tho! Haha

[@Turborb26]

Does the voice to text support other languages such as Spanish?

[@JoseBriones]

It does not. At least per my testing.

[@bricks7000]

These look cool

[@sminem6572]

Having Apple music and maybe even Android Auto on this phone would make me switch tomorrow.

[@JoseBriones]

Check the CAT S22

[@charlieblvd5384]

Anyway to get Gmail?

[@JoseBriones]

Nope

[@yosefbeyda8069]

Does it have email

[@JoseBriones]

It does not

[@yosefbeyda8069]

@@JoseBriones oh man. I’m looking to switch from iPhone but I use outlook so much especially for reminders / calendar etc. what would you recommend?

[@JoseBriones]

@@yosefbeyda8069 AGM M7

[@yosefbeyda8069]

@@JoseBriones thanks Jose you rock. I will check it out

[@marieazrak1951]

I don’t like Any of them

[@shadowblade9385]

Learn to iron your shirts

[@JoseBriones]

Sure. Thanks for the tip I guess lol

[@stevecarlson6462]

Sounds great, but will it give me a smooth shave?

[@story-mode]

I've been using the Sunbeam F1 for 6 months. I'm really enjoying it, the voice to text is amazing, BUT they are a family friendly company and it stars out every curse word or even simple semi offense phrases like "pissed off". Also their touchscreen keyboard doesn't have swiping. Would love to Crack this thing to install android apks

[@story-mode]

@@fleetfootedtexan I'm glad that works for you. I didn't necessarily mean it as a negative, just something to be aware of.

[@DanRedd]

This phone is terrific! Love the message and missed call LED on the front. Talk and text only. Just what I was hoping for. Thanks for reviewing, Jose.

[@yairk9898]

Been waiting for this review this looks phenomenal! This might be the perfect phone for me. Especially since there is a great support system backing it. I'm excited to see the new models they come out with--any idea on release dates? For now I would only get the orchid since weather and maps are 100% necessary for me, or one of the newer models. Awesome that there's support for mms, and I like their pricing model. Excited for the giveaway!

[@JoseBriones]

No idea for the new models. They said that they are considering it for now so nothing solid. Make sure to reach out to them so they know you'd be interested in a power user model :)

[@yairk9898]

@@JoseBriones Thanks for replying! I’m curious what would be the best plan for this phone?

[@JoseBriones]

@@yairk9898 I’d say Verizon or US Mobile. Best carriers I’ve had so far and I’ve had a lot of them haha

[@story-mode]

@yairk9898 I'm using USMOBILE $5 A month 2500 texts, 2500 minutes, 500mb data it uses a combo of verizon and tmobile towers. It's never connected to wifi and I used the voice to text 90% of the time for texts, and it lasts me. Wifi drains the battery heavily tho, fair warning.

[@emadismusic]

This is a GREAT phone: everything I wanted, no more, no less. Also, I had fears that my big fingertips would not work well with this phone's touchscreen QWERTY texting, but I am having no problem at all with that feature.

[@thekoncsics8340]

I have the F1 Orchid. I love the features, but the hardware is cracked and chipped after only 6 months. When I contacted customer service about it (including pictures), their response was: You can send us another $200 and we'll send you a new phone. You can then send us your old, broken phone and if we think that you're not responsible for the damage, we'll refund the $200. This is their "warranty"... not exactly designed to protect the consumer. Essentially, you'd end up just buying another phone from them. If this company won't stand by their product for more than 6 months, they don't deserve your business. They certainly lost mine. I will keep this phone going (duct tape?) as long as possible, but then I'll be buying something from another company. Stay away from Sunbeam wireless.

[@davidbernier5782]

I bought the Sunbeam Orchid last year after finding your (amazing) channel. After some time, it broke--the plastic it's made of is brittle, and if you drop it every now and then (and who *never* drops a phone?), the hinge connecting the keypad part of the phone to the screen part will break. So, I bought a new one--and after seven months, *it* just broke in the same exact place. I feel frustrated because I love the phone's features--group messages, emojis, voice-to-text, and a lack of internet. But I used flip phones for years that were MUCH stronger than this one. Unfortunately, I don't want to buy a third one, because it'll probably just break again within a handful of months. Unless you *never* drop it, I do not recommend this phone. EDIT: I just looked at their website, and they now sell both screen protectors and hard-shell covers for their phones. However, the hard-shell covers cover everything *except* for the hinge, which is already the phone's weakness. I didn't have either items on either of my Sunbeam phones. I believe these products were not on the market when I bought my previous two Sunbeam phones, but I may be remembering incorrectly.

[@JoseBriones]

Thanks for sharing your long term experience.

[@LegendaryMaoMao20]

This is a really interesting phone!!! 👏but 👏the 👏hotspot 👏got 👏me 👏off Edit: and the battery life

[@dankyte766]

Thank you for the review, Jose. I think the Daisy might be the feature phone I've been searching for. Very nice of you to offer a giveaway (I'll try my luck).

[@JoseBriones]

Good luck! :)

[@kf9058]

Awesome! I entered the giveaway! So thankful for you and your KZbin channel!

[@90smamabear]

I just ordered this phone. Looking forward to freeing myself up and spend more time doing things I love instead of scrolling all the time. Thanks for the great review, I’m glad I made the purchase.

[@retrogaminggenesis6102]

Are you still doing a video about dumb phones sending data back to China? I have an Alcatel MyFlip V so I definitely wanna learn more. Keep up the great content btw.

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. But it won’t come out until 2022. Due to me moving across the country.

[@hocinebelhadj989]

I don't understand , i pay a company money to give me a dumb phone then pay them more to give me dumb phone with some features that i need that make my life easier, this company is reallying on some people's idiocy in the mean time people with brains buy a smart phone

[@anonymousandy3438]

I think I'm going to purchase one of these. I was really hoping to see a music player function. The website says it has it but I guess it wasn't an option during this review.

[@sandpaste9405]

I'm thinking of getting the sunbeam f1 daisy I don't want radio does it have radio I really don't want it if it has radio. I have a radio addiction so I want the phone to have no radio and no internet and no games does the sunbeam f1 daisy have no radio no internet and no games

[@mechydegoat]

Can it text emails which one can and which one has music and do AirPods connect?? Pls answer

[@JoseBriones]

It can "text" emails. The Orchid has music, airpod connection, and it should be able to text emails.

[@sandpaste9405]

Does it have radio I want a phone without radio

[@kolrone]

I'm excited to find out more for the power user version. Keep us posted

[@JoseBriones]

Excited as well. Hope they bring out a new one soon :)

[@kolrone]

I'm usually not a fan of flip phones and prefer the candy bar style, but this seems like a really good size. The software looks great. If they develop one with the hotspot, I could see myself going for this and even paying the monthly charge for the extras.

[@JoseBriones]

@@kolrone I'll pass the feedback :)

[@kolrone]

I was just thinking, since these phones are pretty much the same hardware, minus the camera, could I purchase an Orchid and then upgrade to the power version OS later on? I'm familiar with custom ROMs and ADB, so it doesn't seem like it would be difficult to upgrade.

[@JoseBriones]

@@kolrone It is technically possible. However, I don't think Sunbeam would allow you to do that however due to their privacy policy and how they are trying to streamline the process. You should ask though :)

[@ashtonwomack]

Ok, you've convinced me to upgrade my Nokia 225 for the Sunbeam. I just ordered the Daisy. Very excited to get it in my hands and try it out. Thanks for the helpful review, Jose!

[@JoseBriones]

Glad I was able to help. Hope the Sunbeam helps you out!

[@pennywise6672]

At the risk of asking a dumb question, why would I care about updates for my dumb phone?

[@JoseBriones]

Sometimes the basic features may not work or there may be an issue or bug. If there are no updates, you are stuck with a phone that doesn’t really work in certain areas. Example: The Nokia 225 has an issue with text messages. They get delivered “3 hours earlier” than sent and you are left trying to find the message thread. Nokia is not going to support you or update the phone even though this is a massive mistake on their part.

[@kathyfain2901]

I would like to verify if the Sunbeam F1 Orchid, transitions into the 5G network. Thanks

[@JoseBriones]

It won't. It's a 4G LTE device only. It will last for 10 yrs at the very least.

[@kathyfain2901]

@@JoseBriones I thought 4G LTE phones work with 5G towers.

[@JoseBriones]

@@kathyfain2901 They do, but once LTE is shut down, they won't work. This is in 10 years though. So it does work with the new 5G upgraded towers, but only through 4G LTE if that makes sense.

[@justbored5222]

Solid device for what it's intended to do. For those who want more features below is Sunbeams email response about adding more features. While the ability to add features and apps would be useful, it is not our goal. We are building these phones to prevent added features, and provide a safe, restricted device.

[@savedbythebelial4319]

Happy with my Punkt, but this is definitely one I'll be recommending to people who want a few more options (like a camera) that I can live without Good video, my friend!

[@orafaelcesar]

Have you had issues with your Punkt? I've seen many reviews talking about freezing and other bugs, but it's not clear to me if this is still happening or something from the past. Still trying to decide about my new dumbphone. Any info about experience with Punkt is appreciated--manu thanks!

[@emadismusic]

After a year of owning the Sunbeam F1, I still like the phone. Unfortunately, these days everyone justs expects you to own a smartphone, have access to apps, the ability to click on links, and respond immediately on email or social media, especially if you are a professional musician. I love the simplicity and being the "odd man out" with my odd-ball flip phone, but most people just don't understand, so I question how long I (or any of us who live "on the grid") can stay this course.

[@ADHD_Gamer]

love the phones but they are all over price - similar to buying a Texas instrument vs a gaming pc. T.I. has the basics but......$195 for a daisy just to make a call and perform a few math functions? ouch!!

[@weiyu2861]

Please make a upload about the tracker thing. ps: how to join the giveaway?

[@JoseBriones]

Click the link on the pinned comment for the giveaway. And yes I'll be making a video on the tracker thing.

[@sterlingboehm5649]

Can anyone give me an idea as to what service costs to own this phone in Canada? Does anyone have experience with this?

[@charlieblvd5384]

Will it work with Tracfone?

[@JoseBriones]

From their support: Verizon MVNOs (eg. RedPocket, PagePlus, US Mobile, Affinity Cellular, or TracFone) - The F1 works well with these, no configuration needed on the phone.

[@martylinane7014]

thank you, Jose.. I'm curious. can the user use the screen to text (input).. no one wants to T9 again.. if the voice-to-text is not chosen (like being in a quiet enviro, etc).. / also, IP67 rating? or at the like? / finally.. one day battery seems awful low.. most "dumb" phone last days on a single battery.... thanks again! cheers..

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. You can use the screen to type the input. It does not have a strong IP rating, but it is water resistant. Battery lasts 2-3 days for sure :) Longer the less you use it

[@traceyreed8166]

@@JoseBriones I actually still want t9. The same style as on the LG classic flip. Does this phone have that? The Kyocera duraXE epic had just awful predictive text - I do not want that. Thank you! You are amazing.

[@arkieologist]

@@JoseBriones Excellent news! tysm for answering so many questions! much appreciated! 🙏

[@juniorwhite7475]

Where can I access more videos where you delve into the significance of safeguarding data privacy? Why the strong emphasis on privacy, or rather, why should I be so concerned about the protection of my data? Thank you I look forward to your reply.

[@jaymzhetfield6001]

What is voLTE? Will it work with 4G? AT&T just shut down y trusty 3G phone giving e a Cellular Flip Iv instead which is awful

[@JoseBriones]

VoLTE is 4G. And yes it should work on ATT

[@matthewbrown5371]

Does it do anything with group messaging? I've been looking around to decide on work around for some of the kaios (?) Operating phones, because on phones like these group messaging is a pain.

[@JoseBriones]

Group sms works without issues.

[@matthewbrown5371]

@@JoseBriones so then you can send a group message and it all goes back and forth in the same thread, not individual responses?

[@JoseBriones]

@@matthewbrown5371 Yes

[@grawakendream8980]

Wondering if you can share a little more about the voice-to-text. For my purposes, I’d need the voice-to-text to stay on for a bit of time, like iphone does, as i think of what i want to be converted to text. Does the sunbeam do this? Hopefully I explained this clearly, thanks!

[@JoseBriones]

Voice to text works for text messages and that’s it. It’s very reliable and you can compose large messages without issues

[@aliciareichenberger-walz1065]

Jose - Will this phone still work on AT & T towers (Red Pocket Mobile) in North America in February of 2022? I'm not seeing it on the AT & T list, so assuming it will not? If not, what basic phones would even work with Red Pocket in 2022? Thanks!

[@JoseBriones]

Yes. This will work after February 2022 :)

[@sboy1955]

Android technology… hmmmm. I would be hard pressed to accept this company’s privacy policy since they can’t control any of the app developers privacy policies. Android configuration control and compatibility with hardware devices (and their operating systems) is my biggest concern with these dumb devices - and the smaller the company - and the smaller the user base - the higher probability these users will become ignored by developers. I hope I’m wrong because I’d love to go back in that direction. For now I have an old iPhone SE that I can just strip down to run with bare bones apps.. weather, text, camera, etc.

[@JoseBriones]

Sunbeam has a great track record so far with their updates and privacy implementation :)

[@nanostar7660]

3:15-Has great voice to text. Even better than the iPhone and Google assistant

[@k.c.2213]

Damn. That hotspot missing is definately a deal breaker. Sunbeam! Please include it in your next model! Apks would be great too. :)

[@joalhiri]

You Let me thinking about Chinese dumb phone as M7 AGM , about privacy of data. Estoy apunto de mandar a traer el Agm M7 pero no sé si mi idea de teléfonos tontos sean más privados que los teléfonos inteligentes. Me dejas pensando pues volví a los teléfonos tontos buscando más privacidad y productividad.

[@JoseBriones]

Estamos investigando lo del AGM M7. Algunas unidades han reportado problemas, otras no.

[@joanposada5783]

I have an agm m7 and a sunbeam orchid, both on pure talk network (att). My wife's phone is the sunbeam, was working fine then one day it didn't get signal, any idea on how to trouble shoot if the problem is phone or simcard?

[@mcswato1]

I had to turn the 2G off for the voice to text to work on one phone. The voice mail feature is something I don't use much and one time I disabled that too to solve a recognition problem with a land line phone that blocked the cellular with a service that I use. Could have been a glitch there maybe.

[@gregnixon1296]

Sunbeam F1 is $195. Voice to text ability requires a monthly subscription.

[@maaroufmao]

Hey Jose! very helpful as always. I was wondering if there's any way to get any of the F1s in Europe yet. Thanks!

[@Meat-Puppet]

I see no info on the site on whether this phone can be considered de-googled, although I am assuming that is one of their priorities?

[@JoseBriones]

It is degoogled :) AOSP, so not a hardened OS version like Graphene or Calyx

[@pettylove86]

Thank you for the reviews. I recently saw another video about the Sunbeam but it didn't describe the different models. I think the Daisy might be perfect for my older sister who only wants to make calls, take photos and text. She needs something simple to use.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

Its 2022 & Im looking to swap out my nokia 800 tough to remain degoogled (as google just invested millions into KaiOS, bad sign!) & this looks great but as soon as this phone appeared in Australia (where I am) it disappears too. Shame.

[@Corvus52]

About the visual voicemail. I purchased this voice partially for the visual voicemail. It is said to work with Verizon and T-mobile. I have US Mobile (which uses T-mobile or Verizon towers) so I thought it would work. Unfortunately visual voicemail does not work with US Mobile.

[@uncouthboy8028]

Going to have to add a negative comment amongst all these positive ones. They sent me a phone that doesn't work and they are charging me $30 to refund it. And when I say it doesn't work, it won't turn on with a sim inserted. As well as making me pay for the shipping. Ridiculous anti-consumer behavior. They made no attempt to troubleshoot and just said I could return it or refund. Buyer beware.

[@JoseBriones]

Thanks for sharing.

[@falcongamer1013]

Does it work in uk and London

[@audreymeyer5616]

I think I want this phone

[@elliesieable]

Quick question: can you change the background?

[@JoseBriones]

Yes.

[@danielleprestidge7614]

Just ordered the Orchid version! Thank you for this review.

[@coeurgourmand]

I just ordered this phone, what do you think of it so far?

[@waggishsagacity7947]

Thanks for responding to my inquiry regarding a voice to text feature.Looks like the Daisy or the Orchid are in the right price range and I'll probably get one or the other, base on your recommendations. Thanks.

[@gerardofontanez2853]

Hi Jose. I’m thinking about adding another line to my Verizon plan. I have the new iPhone 14 Pro but I want a basic phone for my second line. I was thinking about the Kyocera Dura XV Extreme or the Sunbeam F1. Which one would you recommend? Thank you in advance.

[@cgraff92]

Do you know if there is any update on if they are releasing a new device?

[@JoseBriones]

In short, no. They are not planning to release a new device.

[@ProtectNSecure411]

The new F1 Pro phones have been released! Looking forward to your review.