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GREAT IFON article: InfoSonics' SL5000 'Quantum' performs like the big boys


Nobody is going to mistake InfoSonics for Apple or HTC, but what if I told you they have a product that might remind you of something put out by the big smartphone manufacturers?

I'm talking about InfoSonics' verykool® SL5000 smartphone, the first smartphone in the verykool line that offers access to LTE 4G networks.

Powered by a more than adequate Snapdragon 400, a 1.2 GHz quad core processor, the SL5000 also sports a big 5" screen, so it looks and feels like an iPhone 6 or HTC One M8.

It also performs.

My tests in and around the Metro Atlanta area, (where I conduct most of my tests) showed just a slight difference in boot times, email loading and posting on Facebook among the three smartphones. In addition, battery life was also very similar, with the HTC One M8 getting a little more life.

The SL5000 also offers the option of external storage with a microSD up to 64 GB. Your iPhone 6 won't give you that.

I also found excellent connectivity to Wi-Fi, perfect USB tethering and well performing Bluetooth to speakers and fitness devices.

There's a reason. InfoSonices puts a premium on R&D and making sure they offer a great product that is a true value for customers.
Joseph Ram, InfoSonics president and chief executive officer offers:

“The SL5000 is a testament to our commitment to producing the most efficient products that deliver performance, design, features, speed and exceptional value that customers have come to expect from verykool. The SL5000 packs an impressive amount of features into its slim and attractive design, with multi-band 4G LTE U.S. nationwide support. We are thrilled to add this device to our existing successful lineup.”

It's my job to tell the good and bad of gadgets and devices, and there is a lot of good to say about the SL5000.

The slim frame feels good in my hand even while walking. The display is bright and clean. This is a phone that is available for you to use, and it doesn't matter who your wireless provider is.

Don't forget about the 8-megapixel autofocus camera with HD 720p recording and flash that gets the job done. The 2-megapixel front-facing camera may seem basic, but it is good enough for that outdoor "selfie" you can post on Facebook or Instagram.

The verykool® SL5000 is available right now as a single SIM in the retail market. It has a retail price of $230 in the U.S. Visit the verykool® website at http://www.verykool.net/Products/SL5000 for all the specs.

http://www.examiner.com/article/infosonics-sl5000-quantum-performs-like-the-big-boys