I ordered this handset with a wee bit of trepidation, because of the earlier reviews. I received exactly the model described, though, right down to color.It claims to be a Cingular phone, but I've used it with the offered Mobal International SIM card, and with a US T-Mobile pay as you go account. Both worked a treat. It's definitely unlocked, as promised.All I want is a phone that can work in most countries. I have other gadgets to take pictures, browse the web, and play mp3s. This one suits, and at a most reasonable price. The sound and signal quality seem about equal to any other mobile phone I've used. Like most today, it's made in China (sigh), but the construction quality appears to be decent.I also chose the V190 over other models because of the warranty, which is provided by a third party, and because I was in a hurry -- it shipped directly from Amazon. Sure enough, it arrived right on time. Maybe they'll restock.The only quirk I found was the date and time displayed when I booted it up under Mobal - US West Coast time, 3 1/2 years ago! Finally I found the setup option to set time and date manually. The phone didn't tell me (until I asked it) that the European network I was on, Movistar, doesn't support time and date. But that's a minor point.I should also note that while this phone will work in the vast majority of countries, it's currently not usable in Japan and Korea -- but then this is true of most GSM triband and quadband handsets, because those nations have nonstandard cellular networks.There are plenty of inexpensive mobile phone options for stay-at-homes, but not quite as many for international travelers. This one can handle both chores with aplomb. Recommended.