{"id":510256,"date":"2022-11-15T18:24:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T18:24:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:24:16","slug":"a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Bright PR Grab \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c7bd5283f0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CA_Bright_PR_Grab_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Bright PR Grab \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#The_Design_A_Hot_Magenta_T-Mobile_Ad_Youll_Love_or_Hate\" >The Design: A Hot Magenta T-Mobile Ad You\u2019ll Love or Hate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Battery_and_Charging_Compartment_A_Conundrum_for_Non-iPhone_Users\" >Battery and Charging Compartment: A Conundrum for Non-iPhone Users<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#The_Elephant_in_the_Room_Airline_Regulations_and_the_FCC\" >The Elephant in the Room: Airline Regulations and the FCC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Performance_as_a_Suitcase\" >Performance as a Suitcase<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Apple_AirTag_Tracking\" >Apple AirTag Tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_Sufficient_for_Average_Trips\" >Battery Life: Sufficient for Average Trips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_T-Mobile_Samara_Un-carrier_On_Smart_Suitcase\" >Should You Buy the T-Mobile Samara Un-carrier On Smart Suitcase?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-bright-pr-grab-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Bright_PR_Grab_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Bright PR Grab \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $325.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-136157 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/a75bc242.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On smart suitcase with its handle open.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>T-Mobile teamed up with Samsara to create \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fproducts%2Ftravelmagenta&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">The Un-carrier On<\/a>,\u201d a smart carry-on it\u2019s claiming is \u201cthe smartest\u201d of bags. Unfortunately, this bright magenta smart suitcase feels like an indulgent PR stunt and is also quite expensive at $325.<\/p>\n<p>The \u00fcber-branded T-Mobile Samara Un-carrier On bag includes a removable battery pack, an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le AirTag, and a flat work surface so you can, presumably, use your bag as a desk because you\u2019re too important just to put your laptop on your lap. These features are all packed into a bright magenta body with black detailing, which frankly reminds me of my punk rock phase in middle school when I committed to solely wearing black and pink as a statement.<\/p>\n<p>My younger self would be squealing with joy at the coolness of the design, but sadly, I don\u2019t think most adults will be keen on the color, let alone the cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Nice organization options<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy bag build<\/li>\n<li>Effective wireless charger<\/li>\n<li>Smooth wheels<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s easy to eject the battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most phones don&#8217;t fit into the wireless charging phone compartment<\/li>\n<li>The airline lithium-ion battery requirements can be complicated if you don&#8217;t know the restrictions<\/li>\n<li>The magenta color might be a turn-off for some<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Design_A_Hot_Magenta_T-Mobile_Ad_Youll_Love_or_Hate\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">The Design: A Hot Magenta T-Mobile Ad You\u2019ll Love or Hate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136158 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/5dd9332a.jpg\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On smart suitcase with its handle down.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bag size with handle closed:\u00a0<\/strong>9.8 x 15 x 22.5in (25 x 39 x 57cm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Height with handle open:\u00a0<\/strong>42in (105cm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>9.68lbs (4.39kg)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong>\u00a045.6l<\/li>\n<li><strong>Handle:\u00a0<\/strong>Telescopic design, aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Material:\u00a0<\/strong>Durable polycarbonate, aviation-grade aluminum<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locks:\u00a0<\/strong>TSA-approved combination locks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wheels:\u00a0<\/strong>360-degree movement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color:\u00a0<\/strong>Magenta with black accents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>I\u2019ll be honest: I still have a thing for brilliant shades of pink, and that part of me is probably never dying. However, T-Mobile\u2019s signature color isn\u2019t for everyone. How many people<em> want<\/em> a magenta carry-on bag? Even if you dig the color, you might find $325 for a carry-on suitcase a lot. This magenta shade is somewhere between Barney\u2019s dinosaur purple and Magenta from\u00a0<em>Blue\u2019s Clues<\/em>.\u00a0If that appeals to you, you\u2019re looking at a match made in heaven (er, magenta).<\/p>\n<p>I get that it\u2019s\u00a0T-Mobile\u2019s signature brand color, but you can\u2019t help but stand out from the crowd (whether you want to or not) when you\u2019re wheeling this baby around.<\/p>\n<p>The color aside, the suitcase\u2019s body resembles other <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fcollections%2Ftag-smart-carry-on-1&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Samsara carry-on bags<\/a>. Its overall design mimics its <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fcollections%2Ftag-smart-grand-carry-on&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Grand Carry-On bags<\/a>, which are slightly larger than the standard carry-on size. The telescopic handle is situated at the top of the bag and fits squarely inside its compartment (for that stellar flat workstation you\u2019ll be sitting your laptop on, wink, wink). All jokes aside, the flat surface may make it easier to set a purse or other duffle on top of it while rolling through the airport.<\/p>\n<p>The right side of the bag features dual TSA-approved combination locks and a side-carry handle. On the top back of the suitcase, below the handle compartment, is the spring-loaded battery slot and its plastic cover. The phone holder, where you\u2019d place your phone inside to charge wirelessly, is in front of the battery.<\/p>\n<p>Popping open the locks, you\u2019ve got two well-designed compartments for your belongings. A zippered side is on the left, while the right side features a buckle and a zipper that, when opened, reveals the inner compartment where you can access the AirTag holder. The suitcase comes with eight packing bags and a T-Mobile-Samsara branded bag to store them in, a plus for organization and keeping your clean and dirty laundry separate.<\/p>\n<p>The pink and black spinner wheels feature a \u201cT\u201d for the T-Mobile logo, and you\u2019ll find more branding representing both T-Mobile and Samsara inside the bag and on its handles.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_and_Charging_Compartment_A_Conundrum_for_Non-iPhone_Users\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Battery and Charging Compartment: A Conundrum for Non-iPhone Users<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136166\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1513bb75.jpg\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On smart suitcase with the battery connected to a USB-C cable.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery pack:<\/strong>\u00a010,000 mAh, 37WH, capable of wireless charging<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:\u00a0<\/strong>5.1in x 3.2in x 0.9in<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>10.8oz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max output:\u00a0<\/strong>5V<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design and connectivity:\u00a0<\/strong>USB-C port built into the top of the battery pack, on and off button, LED battery life indicator<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charging protection:\u00a0<\/strong>Over-Current, Over-Voltage, Over-Discharge, Short Circuit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The T-Mobile Samsara Un-Carrier On smart suitcase has its flaws if you\u2019re not an iPhone user. It appears the network had Apple\u2019s handset in mind when designing the smart aspects of the bag. Sorry Android owners; yet again, some tech giants act like you don\u2019t matter. A major blow I come to terms with regularly when products are so geared toward the iOS ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The battery pack features\u2014surprise, surprise\u2014more branding. It\u2019s a bit hefty when used outside of the suitcase, but the dose of power it provides makes up for that.<\/p>\n<p>The wireless charging compartment is about 4.5 x 3.5in, which fits some phones (ahem, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/735092\/best-iphones\/\">iPhones<\/a>) snugly but leaves others out. For instance, I tried a go-to old Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. In the case, it was too thick and barely fit inside, awkwardly sticking out. It also wouldn\u2019t charge in the case since I don\u2019t have one that\u2019s compatible with wireless charging. Without the case, the Note 10 Plus flopped around too much to do much charging. I\u2019ve seen <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2022\/11\/03\/t-mobile-suitcase\/\">similar reports from others<\/a> with non-Apple smartphones, such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/844639\/google-pixel-7-pro-review\/\">Google Pixel 7 Pro<\/a> and the Galaxy Z Fold 4.<\/p>\n<p>Since Apple\u2019s iPhones are generally thinner than Android options, some of these, like the iPhone 14 Pro, would probably have the ideal fit, case included. I wish the wireless charging slot was a little deeper so it wouldn\u2019t leave a couple of inches of your phone loose. But when wheeling my phone around, it never slipped out, so I don\u2019t think the suitcase would fling your handset onto the floor.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Elephant_in_the_Room_Airline_Regulations_and_the_FCC\"><\/span>The Elephant in the Room: Airline Regulations and the FCC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>So, whether you\u2019re an iPhone user or not doesn\u2019t matter for a particular problem with the T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On. The main question is, is your airline going to let you take your fancy $300-plus smart bag with the battery pack on the plane?<\/p>\n<p>You might remember back in 2017 when <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/1031\/your-smart-suitcase-just-became-a-dumb-purchase\/\">airlines cracked down on smart suitcase regulations. Yeah, TSA has it out for your batteries, but there\u2019s a good reason: built-in batteries are a fire hazard in cargo holds. Since the Un-carrier On supposedly complies with regulations, they\u2019ve made the battery pack removable and within the max 10-watt hours regulations.<\/p>\n<p>That means if you plan to check your Un-carrier On, you\u00a0can\u00a0take the battery pack out and pop it inside your carry-on suitcase or bag and hopefully be on your way. TSA says <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tsa.gov\/travel\/security-screening\/whatcanibring\/items\/power-banks\">you\u00a0can\u2019t<em>\u00a0<\/em>check a bag containing a lithium battery<\/a> such as this power bank, so don\u2019t even try.<\/p>\n<p>If you take the Un-carrier On as your carry-on bag, as the name so cleverly suggests you should, you may not have any issues leaving the pack in the spring-loaded slot, but I\u2019d still chuck it inside the bag to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/770220\/best-portable-charger\/\">portable power bank<\/a> s<em>hould\u00a0<\/em>be okay to take through TSA and on a plane in your carry-on, but the question rests on whether travelers will have trouble boarding with this battery pack or even remember these regulations amid the hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the Un-carrier On is still subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance. Until it passes, Samsara and T-Mobile aren\u2019t charging people who\u2019ve placed preorders. If you order one, you have to wait for the FCC to authorize it, and then you\u2019ll see the $325 charge that makes it official: you\u2019ve just spent a good wad of cash for a little monster of magenta.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fpages%2Fun-carrier-on-userguide&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">the bag\u2019s user guide<\/a>, once shipped to you, the bag complies with part 15 of FCC rules, i.e., that the device can\u2019t cause \u201charmful interference\u201d and \u201cmust accept any interference received.\u201d That\u2019s a fancy way of saying your battery pack can\u2019t interfere with important communications during air travel, so you don\u2019t unwittingly cause a tragic accident just because your phone needed some juice.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_as_a_Suitcase\"><\/span>Performance as a Suitcase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136175 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/fb11c9c9.jpg\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On smart suitcase standing outdoors.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a suitcase, the T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On works great. Its four wheels rotate smoothly, it fits a decent amount of clothing and belongings, and it has a nice locking mechanism. Do I see myself using the smart features much? Probably not. I\u2019m not putting my laptop on top of my suitcase to use it like a desk, and I can\u2019t imagine most people would deign to do this either.<\/p>\n<p>Wireless charging works well if your phone fits in the slot correctly, but since mine was loose, I preferred wired charging. The AirTag luggage tracker is probably the most useful of these smart features and the most practical.<\/p>\n<p>I used the suitcase regularly for a week and found its overall performance good\u2014but the price tag is still a sticking point when you could buy a cheaper carry-on suitcase and a portable battery pack for less. The wireless charging gimmick is a great idea, but this design doesn\u2019t have enough finesse for most to make it worth the premium price.<\/p>\n<p>T-Mobile has had success in its other tech pursuits, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/127391\/t-mobile-revvl-6-pro-5g-review-a-pretty-good-affordable-phone\/\">T-Mobile REVVL 6 Pro, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/302152\/which-cell-phone-carriers-unlimited-plan-is-the-best\/\">a leading unlimited plan<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/howtogeek.com\/809176\/t-mobile-starts-rolling-out-5g-powered-phone-calls\/\">5G-powered phone calls<\/a>, but as far as smart luggage goes, this launch is less than perfect.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apple_AirTag_Tracking\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Apple AirTag Tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136176\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/30f61c90.jpg\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On's back with the Apple AirTag.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>AirTag compatibility: <\/strong><\/strong>Requires iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or newer<\/li>\n<li><strong>AirTag measurements:<\/strong> 0.31 x 0.31in (8.0 x 8.0mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>AirTag weight:\u00a0<\/strong>0.39oz (11g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>I quickly installed the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/726085\/how-to-set-up-and-pair-an-apple-airtag-to-iphone-or-ipad\/\">Apple AirTag<\/a>.\u00a0I don\u2019t have an iPhone, so I had to trust that the new AirTag functioned. Sadly, other smart tracking tags, like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-SmartTag-Bluetooth-Tracker-Locator\/dp\/B08NRS3YP8?tag=lsmedia-13003-20\">Samsung Galaxy Tag<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/847000\/anker-just-made-a-better-airtag-than-apple\/\">Anker\u2019s Eufy SmartTrack Link<\/a>, won\u2019t fit in the Un-carrier On\u2019s designated holder. If you plan on using the AirTag with your T-Mobile Un-Carrier On, take note that you won\u2019t need to charge an AirTag; your AirTag will need a battery change after about a year.<\/p>\n<p>While Apple\u2019s useful \u201cFind My\u201d network is a nice addition to a smart bag\u2014more useful than a \u201cdesk\u201d on top of your suitcase, who\u2019d have thought?\u2014it would\u2019ve been nice if T-Mobile considered their other customers with Android devices and made the AirTag holder compatible with a broader range of tracker sizes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_Sufficient_for_Average_Trips\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Battery Life: Sufficient for Average Trips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-136178 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/bdaa2bf3.jpg\" alt=\"The T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On battery pack laying on a desk.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery life:\u00a0<\/strong>Estimated up to 10 hours of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>I had zero issues using the T-Mobile Samsara Un-Carrier On\u2019s removable battery pack with a USB-C cable. A USB-C wired connection gave my phone a swift charge. As a rule, super-fast charging gave my phone 88% battery life in about an hour.<\/p>\n<p>The charger lasts up to 10 hours when you\u2019re using it (I found the estimate to be true), so it\u2019s sufficient for most trips. However, if you\u2019re using it nonstop, it may die faster. If you\u2019re taking a longer trip, you\u2019ll want to recharge the pack or bring a backup battery bank.<\/p>\n<p>Wireless charging worked well enough. When charging my phone with a USB-C cable, it registered as Super Fast Charging with about 42 minutes left. Switching to wireless charging less than a minute later, my phone displayed a Fast Charging status and estimated 51 minutes until fully charged.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout a single charge, I estimated up to 2 full phone charges before I needed to plug the battery pack in, which is decent for a traveler\u2019s portable battery.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_T-Mobile_Samara_Un-carrier_On_Smart_Suitcase\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Should You Buy the T-Mobile Samara Un-carrier On Smart Suitcase?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The look of this expensive smart suitcase will turn a lot of people off, especially since you can get a different carry-on from Samsara with similar features (i.e., any in the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fcollections%2Ftag-smart-carry-on&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Tag Smart line<\/a> that caters to Apple users) and skip the gouache branding T-Mobile has plastered all over the bag. But if you\u2019re a T-Mobile superfan or love the color magenta, I get it: this is a limited-edition bag that\u2019ll definitely stand out from the crowd. I personally loved the loud color and bag functionality but disliked the excessive T-Mobile branding.<\/p>\n<p>As for the other smart features, they need some work. If you\u2019re an Apple user and have an iPhone, this suitcase will probably make you a happy traveler and work as intended. Just remember to remove the battery pack if you need to check the bag. If you use it as a carry-on as intended, just hope there are no issues getting on your plane.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, the listing for the suitcase says the Un-carrier On isn\u2019t eligible for any promotions or discounts, so if you really want one, you\u2019ll have to shell out the dough. You can get the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsaraluggage.com%2Fproducts%2Ftravelmagenta&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">T-Mobile Samsara Un-carrier On<\/a> smart suitcase for preorder for $325 while supplies last, and it\u2019s scheduled to ship sometime after the FCC authorizes it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\nRating: <strong><br \/>7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/><small class=\"price_starting_at\">Starting At<\/small> $325.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Nice organization options<\/li>\n<li>Sturdy bag build<\/li>\n<li>Effective wireless charger<\/li>\n<li>Smooth wheels<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s easy to eject the battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most phones don&#8217;t fit into the wireless charging phone compartment<\/li>\n<li>The airline lithium-ion battery requirements can be complicated if you don&#8217;t know the restrictions<\/li>\n<li>The magenta color might be a turn-off for some<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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