Nokia 6340i

Pros: TDMA+GSM, Long Battery Life, Very Clear, Doubles as a PDA
Cons: A little bigger than the typical phone

I've been using this phone for a year now, and it is the best phone I've ever owned. It is one of only two or three phones that work in both TDMA and GSM networks. I just came back from a road trip from Florida to New York (10 states + Washington DC) and I never lost the signal or missed a call.

The battery life of this phone is amazing. It lasts a full 5 days without recharging (with a couple of calls).

Also, since the phonebook, calendar, to-do list & reminders can be synchronized with MS Outlook (via infrared port) I haven't used my Palm Pilot in a year.

This phone has voice activated dialing, a couple of lame games and some boring ringtones. It doesn't have a color screen and it doesn't have a camera (and I couldn't care less).

About the only negative is that it is a bit large.

Pros: Picks up a signal everywhere, great for traveling, sturdy, not too small, a dependable cellphone.
Cons: Button cover pops off, hard to cut on and off.

This phone is one of the best that I ever had. Nokia is one of the best phone makers anyway. I had this phone when I was with Cingular, but I switched services and I got a free phone through AT&T . I like the Nokia 6340i better because it gave better reception, I wouldn't lose a signal at all. I dropped it like...40 times and it still worked, it was banged up alittle, he he. On the downside, the power button may pop off, and it can be difficult to turn on and off. I keep my cellphone on at all times anyway, so it does not bother me that much.This phone is simple,the menu is easy to read, and it doesn't have all that fancy crap that is unnecessary. I just like a phone that works, not a portable computer! I got a computer at home! If you want a phone and not a computer, then this is the best phone for you!

Pros: Multi band, good for rural areas that do not have GSM coverage.
Cons: The 6340i will not stay on, this is a documented problem that should be addressed.

I returned this phone after just a few days, it would NOT stay on. It would turn itself off every night, no there is no timer, and at least 3 times during the day. After doing some checking I found out this is a very common problem with this phone. A phone that will not stay on is of no use. My old StarTac was never turned off, except when I failed to charge the battery. I expect my phone to be there when I need it and not have to check it every constantly to see if it is turned on. The signal was nothing compared to the StarTac, I would get a better signal without an external antenna on the StarTac than I could get on the 6340i with one connected.

Pros: Easy menu navagation
Cons: Bugs in the software, random power offs, clock never works

I've had two of these phones so far and both have given me trouble. The lock function stops working when you receive a call while locked then try to lock it back when done talking. With both phones I have had trouble with it randomly turning itself off. Reception isn't great and the vocal quality sucks. I have had the mike replaced and could tell a little difference but not much. Just all around not a good phone. Shell out fifty bucks and get a clamshell their loads more reliable.