Cheap, Chic Phone for Ordinary People
Written: Jan 02 '04
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Pros: Color Screen, Games, WAP Browser, Polyphonic Ring Tones, Price.
Cons: Not Much.
The Bottom Line: Great for people who want a stylish, color screen phone for half the cost.
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| boycrazychick's Full Review: Nokia 3560 |
I ordered this phone online at www.attwireless.com and received it a day later from FedEx. (Yes, people, that fast!) I used to own the Nokia 3590 but decided to upgrade to a color screen phone with more features. At first, I wasn't big on Nokia phones since it seemed like everyone had one but the Nokia 3560 sure impressed me!
Special Features
The Nokia 3560 is jampacked with text messaging, email, an Internet browser (if you sign up for mMode), a calendar, a to-do list, cute color screen, photo gallery, polyphonic ringtones, instant messaging, voice-dialing, and much more. No one is expecting you to use all of the features, of course, but it's nice to know that they're there in case you need them.
Games
My phone came with four games which were Sky Diver, Bowling, Air Gliding, and Backgammon. I deleted Backgammon since I've never really liked it and downloaded Bejeweled from mMode, which was free. All the games are pretty entertaining and can help to make time pass by during that hideously boring meeting, class, or movie! Having a color screen enhances the gaming experience.
mMode
mMode is AT&T's internet browser. You can check your email, look for the nearest restaurant, check out movie times, personalize your phone with new ringtones, pictures and games and do much more. Sometimes, there might be special offers such as free games or pictures. mMode uses e-Wallet, which lets you buy things with a major credit/debit card. Unlike most phone companies, AT&T doesn't charge you based on how long you've surfed the net. (You know you have friends who say they'll kill you if you connect to the web on their phone!) You're charged based on the amount you download in Kb (kilobytes). Reading your email is about 25 Kb. 1Kb=$0.01 so you pay $0.25. You can't find a better deal anywhere!
The Nokia 3560: Physically
The phone is pretty sleek and petite. I hate phones that are huge and bulky and I'm not a huge fan of flip phones. You can buy Xpress covers to decorate your phone. The keypad shape is cute and the backlight practically turns the phone into a flashlight if you're in the dark or in a dark area. The only bad thing about the phone is that when this light is not on, the screen looks kind of dark and tinted and could be hard to read in the sunlight. The on/off button is on the top of the phone and is pretty small so you have to apply a good amount of pressure when you press it. The antennae is covered by a grip where your index finger goes when you talk to protect the antennae. The Nokia 3560 is so adorable! It fits into your back pocket so snug, kind of like a glove on your hand.
What's your phone plan?
I have GoPhone plan, which is kind of like a plan without a contract. When you sign up for it, there's no annual contract, activation fee, credit check, or age requirement. You can cancel anytime without paying any ridiculous cancellation fees. This plan is great for young adults in high school and college or people with bad credit. You get text messages when your balance gets below $10, $7, and $5. You can get all these amazing features with mMode for as low as $23.98 a month! All you need is a credit/debit card for automatic payments. I got a $50 instant rebate on the phone for ordering it online with the GoPhone plan so I only paid $79 for it.
Conclusion
I've had two other phones (Kyocera 3125 and Nokia 3590) and the Nokia 3560 easily blows them away. I really feel like the phone was made for people who couldn't or didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars for a phone with the same features. It's a cute phone that is great for first-time cell phone users who want a phone that is attractive and user-friendly. The Nokia 3560 is the second best-seller on the AT&T website behind the Nokia 3595 which is almost the same so it shows how popular it is. It's easy to see why Nokia is one of the most popular phone companies out there. Nokia really outdid themselves with this one!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 79
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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