Anna here with a fun smartphone & watch giveaway! Many thanks to ALCATELÂ for sponsoring.
I’m excited to share this review & giveaway with you today. I’ve had my eye on an activity tracking bracelet or a “smart” watch for a little while and now I want to tell you all about the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Idol 3 & ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch.
I love getting new devices. Now, I am not a device brand snob, nor am I a device guru or tech nerd or what-have-you. I don’t get the latest and greatest devices the minute they hit the shelves. But when it’s my time to get a new phone or laptop or ebook reader I love taking the time to play with my new toy and set up all the settings to my personal preference.
I’ve been using the ALCATELÂ ONETOUCH Idol 3 for right at a week now, and I am really really happy with the phone.
I did have some initial trouble getting my SIM card and microSD card into the phone. All my other phones have had slots behind the battery but this phone has a small teeny tiny tray that slides out for you to put your cards in. You need a “SIM card eject tool” or a small paper clip. I had no idea I would need this and so I used a straight pin and it took me several minutes to get the tray open. I think it would be nice if they included a “SIM card eject tool” in the package.
Other than that I have enjoyed the phone quite well. The phone runs very fast, and it’s a little bit slimmer and taller than my previous phone which was a Samsung Galaxy S5. I have pretty small hands so being just a bit slimmer helps me when using the phone one-handed. I will actually be keeping the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Idol 3 as my primary phone, I won’t be switching back to the Galaxy for the time being anyway.
The ALCATELÂ ONETOUCH Idol 3 is an UNLOCKED phone which gives you the freedom of choice in choosing your carrier, with no contracts or hidden fees. #LiveUnlocked!
Two of my favorite features are the Dual Front Facing Speakers and the Dual Camera. The speakers have a very nice sound and no distortion when the music gets loud. The Rear-Facing camera is 13MP which is a bit less than my Galaxy BUT the Front-Facing Camera is 8MP which is significantly higher than my Galaxy. It’s very annoying to try to take a photo with my kids, husband or friends and the front facing camera be lower quality resulting in gross looking photos! The phone also has a full featured camera app which includes panoramic, time-lapse, manual mode, and more.
Now for the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch. I was most excited about receiving the watch because I’ve been wanting an activity tracker for a while now. I wanted to track how much movement and exercise I have been getting (or the last thereof!) And having had a heart rate health issue in the past I like being able to check my heart rate at the touch of a button….or screen.
The ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch is very attractive. It’s not too glam-y and not too tech-y looking and I like that a lot. There are two color choices, black & red and white.
The ACATEL ONETOUCH Watch comes with sensors and apps that allow you to monitor your daily activity and health such as heart-rate, sleep cycle, steps taken, & calories burned. You can also receive message and call notifications thru the watch, and you can activate your camera on the phone as well. The Watch has a long lasting battery life, up to 5 days! The USB charger is built into the end of the band, very convenient. The Watch is compatible with both Apple and Android.
You can purchase the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Idol 3Â & the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Watch at Alcatelonetouch.us. The Idol 3Â is $249.99 & the Watch is available for $149.
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I received products from ALACTEL ONETOUCH to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own.
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To live free of being tied down to things like contracts.
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No contract yay!
Do what makes you happy in life, make others happy, but don’t place your happiness in another person’s hands.
I love the freedom and option to choose any provider at anytime. Sounds really great!
it means I don’t have to be with one company all the time
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My way- no contracts!
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It means not being tethered to anything.
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To be completely present day to day.
To be able to shop around and find the best carrier for me instead of being forced into whatever carrier I am currently committed to, would be amazing!
Well, although I have yet to experience it, I believe that living #unlocked would be a liberating experience. No more worrying that I am still under contract and having to put up with ridiculous fees and charges. How nice would that be?
In a world full of everyone trying to control everything we do,to be in control of anything is wonderful.
I guess it means have freedom for me options
#LiveUnlocked not bound by anything
freedom
to #LiveUnlocked means to me do not depend on anybody
You can use any phone you choose and no long term contract
No long term contracts or early termination fees.
you can use any phone you want.
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I think it means living your life on your own terms, both in reality and electronically.
#LiveUnlocked to live the way you want to be!’
It means being able to choose my own provider. That phone isn’t the boss of me.
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For me it means the freedom of choice!
It means to have freedom.
To have unlimited customization options for my phone.
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i have heard great things about this phone. Looking forward to trying it out.
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To #LiveUnlocked means to not be tied down to cell phone plans.
What a great classic watch.
#LiveUnlocked so your not locked in a contract.
it means having the freedom to be independent with my phone.
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To live #UNLOCKED=to be FREE FREE FREE, YOU AND ME!
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having the freedom of my phone whenever and wherever
#LiveUnlocked is to be free and clear period!
To #LiveUnlocked means being free of contract and all bill pays
this will be so cool for my granddaughter at college
To me it means being free of people and things that will stop me form progressing in my life.
Living a life unlocked is owning your phone completely. It’s having to freedom to do whatever you want. You aren’t tethered to any company and therefore freer than others who do not live unlocked.
I can take it camping, exercising, etc and not miss out on my kids calling.
It would mean more options and not to have hands tied by a particular company.
Living unlocked means not being tied to one cellular company! No contracts! Freedom!
Not being stuck in a lousy contract.
To be free
To live UNlocked would be amazing!!! Too many things require contracts that give up your life and choices!
To #LiveUnlocked means to not have a bunch of silly rules and be under contract. Phone freedom.
For me, #livingunlocked means living in the moment without worrying who liked what on facebook!
I’m actually soafaid o getting sucked into a plan that I don’t like, or that costs too much that Idon’t have a cll phone yet! #lifeunlocked to me would mean being ableto drag my cheap elf into this cenury! (My friends woul love it if I dd!)
I think I realy need a new keyboard. TThat last post was a mess….
for me it means no boundaries and no contracts. total freedom!
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Livin how I want to live and playing how i want to play #LiveUnlocked
to live free from things that tie you down
it means I have freedom!!
What does it mean to #LiveUnlocked? Not to be tied down for years in a contract with a certain company!!
To me it means no hidden fees! Yay!
To not have to follow the rules or contract of one certain company for x amount of years.
‘What does it mean for you to #LiveUnlocked?’ It means having choices. Being able 2 do many different things with one gadget is the way 2 go. Hate looking for things in my bag or forget 2 take it with me when I step out of my house. Yes, freedom!
It means being free from contracts and maybe even unlimited data too!
To not be ruled by a contract!
It means being happy 😊!
To live unlocked is to live with the freedom to be ourselves.
To #LiveUnlocked definitely means it’s time to toss the contract in the circular file 🙂
To not be tied to one phone company.
Living #liveunlocked means you never have to settle!! You get what you want and what you need. Happy dance!!
Being able to control all aspects of my devices. Thanks for this giveaway!
Freedom to choose the service you want!
freedom to choose
I think it would mean freedom from cell phone contracts.
Letting go and being free from those nagging contracts, would be the best!
To #LiveUnlocked means not being forced into a place I don’t want to be. Freedom!
To #liveunlocked means being independent and free!
It means many good things to many good people.
To #LiveUnlocked means I can get the best value for my money.
To #liveunlocked is to live with total freedom. Freedom of choice in carrier. Freedom of terms. Freedom of device. Love freedom!
To live unlocked is to be able to move with the military without fear of cancellation fees.
no contracts
freedom to do my thing
i currently own an unlocked nexus 5. best phone ever. root is the only way
#LiveUnlocked means having a phone that I can move between carriers whenever I want.
To live unlocked means to laugh uncontrollably!
To me #liveunlocked means I can change carriers when I want with no contract.
To #LiveUnlocked means to have contract free phone (y)
#LiveUnlocked means to me not getting stuck in a contract.
wow
To #LiveUnlocked to me means I can choose the best price and coverage area for my phone use and area. I love it!
#liveunlocked means unlimited data for life!
To #LiveUnlocked means having freedom from horrible contracts.
To me it means being able to use my device without any restrictions.
I have an Alcatel one tough Fierce. I hope this Alcatel is easier to operate.
To live “unlocked” to me is to live unlocked from contracts and live free.
It means not being stuck in a contract.
No contracts
to not have a contract free home
What we all need and love is a unlocked phone..
To #LiveUnlocked means I can switch service providers as often I needed. Plus, I can use the phone during trips to other countries.
#LiveUnlocked would mean freedom for me not to be tied to a cellphone companies decisions.
To me it means not being tied down with a long contract!
already have a carrier that allows me to have low prices without a contract,
always being true to yourself no matter what
Means having the freedom to change cell phone providers when I need to!
Unlocked to me means I can get my info wherever i am without clunky equipment. Nothing to hold me back.
I need a new phone as mine is not “smart”
Leave a comment below telling us ‘What does it mean for you to #LiveUnlocked?’
frea as a bird baby!
To me, #LiveUnlocked means to not be a tied down to a cell phone plan.
It means not being locked down and having the freedom with my phone letting me decide what works best for me.
no restrictions or constraints
To be able to make my own decisions!
the freedom to pick and choose and you would like
Being able to select any carrier and not be locked down to use only there phones.
No contracts!
I like having options, not being forced to choose something.
It means not getting those extra fees.
To #LiveUnlocked means to not be a tied down to a cell phone plan
To me #liveunlocked means to live without boundaries.
It means not having to purchase a plan from a certain company. I could get a plan from any company I
want to.
I love no contracts!
Living unlocked to me means freedom from anything you don’t want to be a part of.
heyyy
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my first cell was alcatel.it was good phone.
It means no contracts and saving money
Living unlocked means doing things on your time.
To keep my phone with a different service!
For me it means NO contracts and reasonable prices while still having great phone service.
I would love to have the freedom to change carriers and keep my same phone, so neat!
It means I can use it with my prepaid plan.
It mean free to be open and no stress.
not having a contract
It means not being tied down to a carrier!
Living life unlocked means not having any apprehensions to me.
Being contract free!
Living life #LiveUnlocked mean not being tied to a contract, freedom with my phone choice
For me it means having complete freedom to choose another carrier without losing money
He who is set free is free indeed!
#LiveUnlocked means I can find the best deal anywhere and change when I need to.
The freedom to stop the plan if you find sneaky little charges later on when you’ve already committed to the plan.
Thanks!
#LiveUnlocked means to be free to make decisions of your own will.
To me, #LiveUnlocked means I am available to go where the best phone deal is.
No contracts
it means freedom
To me it means the freedom to choose whatever Carrier you would like and whichever plan you would like to subscribe to.
It means not to be locked down in a contract and having freedom.
To me #LiveUnlocked means that I’m not tied to what my phone manufacturer wants me to do with my phone.
#LiveUnlocked to me means having a non contract phone with great service.
#LiveUnlocked means freedom from commitment to one carrier, one plan, and freedom to choose.
We switched to prepaid cell phones about two years ago. We #LiveUnlocked because we can get the same service of a contract plan, at the same cost, and have the ability to be flexible about which carrier to use. I love it!
To me, it means the freedom to talk to the ones you care able when you please without limitations.
Freedom to call whomever/wherever
It means freedom!
Living #LiveUnlocked gives me the freedom to choose the carrier that I want
Liveunlocked means to not be tied down to anything! thank you for the great review and giveaway.
not being tied to a contract
#LiveUnlocked means being able to use my phone anyway I want to.
Living unlocked to me means not having to have a contract.
#LiveUnlocked means that I’m not tied down to one contract, one service provider.
to #LiveUnlocked means that I am free from the walled garden that phone companies like to impose on us.
I like having the ability to make changes to my life at a different pace than the one set by a phone company.
#liveunlocked means I am not forced to buy a new phone if i swt h carriers!!!
The freedom to switch providers and plans whenever I want.
To live unlocked for me is to be able to make changes in phones when I want to. Not to have a carrier keep me in any way.
#LiveUnlocked means freedom. No contract needed.
#LiveUnlocked means to me FREEDOM! So if I want to change my plane I can without having to give up my fabulous phone.
Not being tied down to anything!
Living #LifeUnlocked means not being stuck with a contract anymore!
To #LiveUnlocked means to not be a tied down to a cell phone plan.
Be open minded and step outside your comfort zone.
To #Liveunlocked to me means not being tied up in a contract!
not having a contract
To #Liveunlocked means no contracts and freedom!
#LiveUnlocked to me means freedom to use whenever and however I want to.
To #LiveUnlocked means I can try out new smartphones and keep my unlimited data plan.
#LiveUnlocked means you can choose your service provider rather than be locked in to one.
#LiveUnlocked means no contracts, no hassles and freedom to choose your service.
To #LiveUnlocked means I can contact my friends and family whenever I want to.
#liveunlocked means not being bound by a contract.
For me it means free to change plans anytime with which ever company without being penalized
#LiveUnlocked means freedom
#LiveUnlocked is having a device that you want at a reasonable price, with no contracts that cost so much.
To #LiveUnlocked means not having to be tied to a contract
I’d love to #LiveUnlocked because being tied into a phone contract sucks specially when budget gets tight.
Yes because I am not Donald trump
To #LiveUnlocked means not being tied down to a contract.
To #LiveUnlocked means to have contract free phone
I already have a carrier that allows me to have low, fair prices without a contract, and I LOVE it.
Not having to abide by a contract from the big guys
I dont like the contract. Plans i live in a area that dont get reception with some plans so i dont want to be stuck with a plan i cant use .
To #LiveUnlocked means to not be a tied down to a cell phone plan.
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To #LiveUnlocked means having choice and freedom with my phone.
No boundaries enforced by these companies! #LiveUnlocked is exactly why I want this phone. I would love to have the freedom and option to choose any provider at anytime. Freedom of choice and freewill to #LiveUnlocked..
oh it just means the world to me. whatever.