Good, but Long-term Software problems
Written: Sep 15 '03
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Pros: Size, Features, Durable, Speakerphone, Java enabled, Mixed Vibrate/Ring Mode
Cons: Battery Life, Randomly Turns off, Low Battery Warning, Must turn off occasionally
The Bottom Line: Had I known about the quirks prior, I would have went for a different model. Next time I will be more cautious, particularly with Motorola phones.
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| mcpres's Full Review: Nextel Motorola i90c |
I've been using the i90c for about a year now, and there are a lot of great things about the phone, as well as several problems.
Size - Seems to be perfect. Fits easily in your pocket, when opened, comfortable to speak into.
Features - Has all the common features except ringtones. Can customize the menues to the order you use it in. However, one feature missing common on other phones - There is no way to add a phone number from the incoming calls list to an existing phone entry (ie add someone's cell phone number to their home number) unless you manually add it.
Speakerphone - Ability to use without opening the phone is very convienent.
Ring/Vibrate - You can set the phone to vibrate and then ring if not answered.
Battery Life - Stand-by time will last through the day without problems, but if you use the features or talk on the phone, you will get less than 1 hour of time. However, the phone does charge quickly.
Low Battery Warning - The phone provides little warning to when it is going to run out of power. Frequently I will be talking and then the phone beeps it is low on power and then shuts off almost immediately.
Randomly Turns Off/Software problems - The phone appears to have some software problems with it. It will occassionlly turn off for no reason. Sometimes while it is sitting on my desk, it will be at the startup screen and nothing has happened to it. When this occurs (once a week usually), it has to re-read the memory card.
Must turn off occasionally - If you never turn your phone off (I usually just charge it, and leave it always on), you will experience problems. After a couple weeks of the phone being on continously, the phone appeared to be working, with full signal, but refused to call out. Turning the phone off and on resolves the problem. This seems to happen sometime after a week of being on, and aside from not being able to make/recieve calls you can't tell it happened.
Overall the phone has a lot of things going for it. Once you realize the quirks in the way it works, they are fairly easy to work around. However, had I known about them prior, I would have went for a different model. Next time I purchase a cell phone I will be more cautious, particularly with Motorola phones.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 249
Recommended for: Professionals On-the-Go - Internet and Email is a Must!
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Member: Matthew Preston
Location: Edison, NJ
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