Good Phone, Glad I didn't pay for mine..... Read on to see why.
Written: Mar 21 '04 (Updated Mar 23 '04)
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Pros: Easily viewable, oversized screen, Cool Factor, Nokia's wonderful menu system,
Cons: glitches- power shut off, phone lag, volume inconsistency), large size can be a pain.
The Bottom Line: Good Phone, Nice Features, Easy To use-- Glitches can be a pain, the size is a bit large for everyday use.....
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| kidfubar2003's Full Review: Nokia 3650 |
I finally caved in and got the Nokia 3650 back in October 03. My girlfriend had it and I really liked the idea of picture messaging her at work, plus the phone was just completely different than anything else on the market.
After 6 months of ownership I feel I have enough information to write a detailed review.
THE GOOD: The menu is very easy to navigate through. This phone is loaded with features such as a camera and camcorder mode. Contrary to what others have said, you CAN play mp3's but you have to first purchase one of those software discs off of Ebay so that you can convert the mp3's to a readable format for the phone. (HASSLE) The battery life is above average, I have talked for 3- 3 1/2 hours straight before. Even though the phone has been out for 2 yrs now, people still ask me about it all the time, so it retains the "cool factor" The screen is easily viewable due to its larger size. Since it is a Nokia, accessories are abundant. The keypad took a bit of getting used to, but now dialing and texting are just as fast if not faster than a conventional number pad configuration.
THE BAD: I don't have many problems with the phone in general, but for some reason I notice glitches. My first phone would randomly shut off, the ring volume would always fluctuate (Even when set to the highest volume!), and the phone often feels like a computer in that it slows down. Sometimes if I want to go through my menu,or to perform most functions, it will take a good 10 seconds to execute. However, other times it will react immediately. This is very very frustrating. I contacted my provider and they immediately sent me another Nokia 3650 (Thank you T-Mobile), however this phone is having the exact same issues. The "shut off" glitch drives me crazy so I will be looking for a new phone soon. Also the size being a bit on the larger side can be a pain at times when you just want to wear shorts and a t-shirt!
BOTTOM LINE: The phone now is relatively cheap on Ebay in the $100ish range, and most providers are offering it for $150 or even FREE if you sign up, so I think the price is justified. Maybe I was just unlucky with this phone, but I think I am going to try a Samsung or Sony Ericsson next time around.
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Amount Paid (US$): FREE
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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