"HELLO; Is this my New NOKIA 3595? You sound wonderful!"
Written: May 20 '04 (Updated Feb 26 '05)
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Pros: Much like my old Nokia 3360 that I was happy with. Great new features too!
Cons: Did not come with a carrying case.
The Bottom Line: I like the feel of the phone, its durability and ease of dialing.
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| popsrocks's Full Review: Nokia 3595 |
I had my Nokia 3360 for a couple of years. I recently joined the rest of my family with T-Mobile service. I had a choice of one of a couple of "free" phones. I went for the Nokia 3595 because I had good service with my previous Nokia and I liked the heavier, more solid feel over the offered small, toy like competition that had a protruding antenna.
UPDATE February 2005
Unfortunately while playing some sports with my phone in my pocket I bumped the screen and lost the ability to read it. The phone otherwise still worked but is useless now for looking up stored numbers etc.
I liked the phone but it has been phased out or at least I could not get it at the place I do business.
I had to purchase another phone. Because I liked this one, I went for another Nokia, the 6010. It's the same basic shape but the buttons are different though all the functions remain the same.
BE CAREFUL!!
I suppose I should have read my instructions more carefully. I stored all my numbers into the phone, over 100 of them. When I changed the phone for a new one I simply switched out the sim card expecting all the phone numbers to be there. They weren't!! One MUST store on the sim card and not the phone in order to switch out phones. I ran into a couple of major phone problems because of this.
The new phone now had to be programed. Be sure to do it into the sim card if you want to be able to switch phones.
The second part of my problem is that I lost all the numbers that were in the first phone because I could not read the screen to retrieve them. Yikes!
Back to the original review.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Though I liked the feel of the phone, I did have a bit of hesitation and apprehension when I saw the key board. It had an arrangement with two larger buttons in the middle that are the 2abc/5jhl and 8tuv/0. See the above picture. It feels like they work on a type of rocker switch. The other numbers straddle around the much larger middle buttons. These to seem to rock from side to side. The salesman told me that this styling had been tested and that it is easier, quicker and more efficient to dial this way. My first attempts proved different.
It took a little time to get used to the format, but the fact is that now I really can dial more efficiently now. My thumb is more sensitive to where it is and where the other buttons around it are. I like it.
GETTING TO KNOW MY NEW PHONE
As I was about to open the box and take out my new phone I read some details. One said that
EVERYTHING YOU NEED IS IN THIS BOX
*Your Personal Digital Phone
*Battery and Battery Charger
*Hands Free Device
*Manufactures Limited Warranty
*T-Mobile Terms and Conditions
*Your T-Mobile Welcome Guide with Everything you need to activate service today.
I was hoping there might be a case but there wasn't one.
While I was still in the store the T-Mobile rep had called in for a change from my previous AT&T service to have my original phone number switched to my new phone. I was originally told I may have to make calls with my new phone and receive with my old until all was finalized. He said it could take up to seven days. To my surprise it was all finalized in about two hours. This I knew because a call from the outside was routed to my new phone soon after I arrived home. It has been perfect ever since.
The box also tells us that "This phone is sold for T-Mobile systems. It may not be compatible with other wireless systems." The salesman told me it is used for other systems. I suggest you talk to your reps about it. I do recommend this phone.
The box also features T-ZONES, Access your Email while on the go. Look up the score of your favorite team, find a great restaurant or look up a movie and more
Another says, DOWNLOAD GAMES, Shoot score, blast run, win! Download fill color games to your phone and turn it into the hottest arcade around!
One more says, DOWNLOAD MEGATONES, Personalize your phone with Ring Tones that sound like real music. Choose from hundreds of downloadable options at my t-mobile.com
Yes this means that you have to belong to T-Mobile, but the salesman told me other companies are offering these options too.
The truth of the matter is I don't use all the technology that is in the phone. In a little while I'll share what I do use and what I think of it.
The BOOK
As I opened the box I took out the phone, charger, and hands free device. The SIM card was already put in the phone by the rep. Included was an introductory book to T-Mobile and more important to me Nokia 3595 user guide.
This book was all in English so I didn't have to sort through pages that were useless to me. The 162 page user guide is pretty compact, written in bold enough lettering, and pretty easy to follow.
It has a List of Menu Shortcuts that saves me time. In the back there is a Trouble Shooting section that, thankfully, I have not had to reference. I must say, I haven't been through the whole book and the fact is I probably never will.
THE PHONE, FEEL and FUNCTIONS
For those who care, I must say that size does matter. This isn't a little play thing, this one means business. As compared to my 3360, my new piece of equipment is longer yet slimmer. Four point six inches may not sound impressive but I have learned to do quite a bit with this baby. It feels good and ,when in my pocket, I don't have an unnatural large bulge in my pants.
The use of the phone other than the change in the numerical keypad, is much the same as my old friend that took a lot of abuse and "kept on ticking". Whoops, sorry wrong product. The longer length also helps keep the antenna, that is enclosed in the phone, up higher and away from the hand as you hold the phone. This is supposed to help keep a better signal. I did find that, at times, though not often, I did have to move my fingers down lower on the old 3360 to get better reception.
I am happy Nokia kept the simple male/female, easy in easy out, battery charge jack on the bottom of the phone. It makes attachment much easier than other phones with all the little wires that must match up and have locks that you must squeeze to detach. The hands free jack is also still on the bottom too.
The battery, like in my older Nokia, seems to hold a charge a while. I also like that it charges up quickly. I had a charger for my car that I can still use with the new phone.
I was very surprised that the initial charge to the phone took only a couple of hours. The book said it would take 12-24 hours for a full charge. I watched as the guy cut the seal on the box and set up the new phone with the battery and SIM card. It wasn't previously, partially charged.
Some of my basic setups are the same. I like 1 touch dialing but a real pleasure in this phone is the Voice Tag. I had this in another phone a few years ago and found myself repeating the names over and over again. I don't know if it's the service or the phone itself, but I get connected the first time, nearly every time, except a few instances when I'm driving in my car with the radio blasting or outside noises interfere, but otherwise it is terrific! 14 voice-controlled names and numbers can be stored.
I did not like the fact that I had to input over a hundred names and phone numbers into my new phone because the SIM cards of the AT&T service and T-Mobile were not compatible. I am told that now that I saved the new numbers to my SIM card I can transfer them to a new phone just by switch the card. Now if I happen to lose my whole phone, then I'm in trouble again. This will be especially true if I fill in the 500 spots that are available for name and number storage.
I have gotten pretty efficient with text messaging and use it with my partner when he or I may be in a meeting and do not want to talk on a phone but want to get a quick word in. It took a few times of sitting alone with my phone to figure out the predictive text. It really is pretty cool how the little dictionary in the phone figures out what I am spelling out. That along with the new button set up makes me a wiz!
Though, not often, I have Emailed people with my 3360 and 3595 Nokia's. It is easy and makes sense in certain cases. I suppose it would be the best way to keep in touch with some of the Epinoholics at this site. I still have not looked up how or if I can easily retrieve my Emails. The text on the box says I can.
I like that when I'm not using the phone the time comes up in very large letters filling half the screen. I do find myself looking at the time from time to time to see the time. Anyways, it's big and I like it.
Another feature I like is the "To do" list that is under my organizer section. I use the calender and clock as a reminder of meetings and a couple of birthdays. There is an important anniversary that I must not forget either.
In my business when I work with Team Building Events I sometimes need a stop watch. This phone has one built in along with a calculator and alarm clock.
The screen
I do have to say that the clarity of the screen seems to have lost some definition when I look at it from the side during the day. It's perfect straight on. I liked the screen on the 3360 a bit better during the day though this one isn't bad. At night is when this screen shines. It is bright and very crisp and clear on the screen. When scrolling for numbers this screen has four numbers on the screen vs three the 3360 had.
I was able to adjust the screen background color and intensity of the light the screen has. The phone comes with a few built in screen savers that were down right pitiful looking. I just use the plain back.
The phone is just a shade lighter gray in color than the old one. It is attractive, It's actually a handsome looking phone and rugged.
Light up the night!
Another plus over my last Nokia is the lighted panel. All the numbers light up and are easily read in the dark. They light up in a blue colour while the on remains green and off is red.
A Big Help
The biggest improvement for me is the ring tones. The old Nokia wasn't loud enough for me in some situations. This has a number of selections and I found a combo vibration/ring that I can hear in most situations. I work in a party environment at times with speakers blasting music. The new "Low" tone makes it easy for me to hear. It's not low in volume, it's low in its pitch. I have trouble with higher pitched sounds. There were plenty of options and my kids tell me I can download some songs as a ring tone if I like. "I don't like". I can set the volume on this phone too.
The silent feature sets up the phone so when the phone "rings" it starts flashing on the front displays and also along the sides of the telephone.
What a simple yet great idea!!
Another feature of this phone is a rubber piece molded into its back. This is molded for grip but more important the rubber is for safety. It keeps the phone from sliding on flat surfaces.
I can place my phone on the dash board of my car and not worry about it sliding off. The rubber piece creates friction so it doesn't move. I sometimes use my wifes car and her dash is on a slight angle. By placing the phone on its back on the angled dash, I have no fears of it sliding off and onto the floor. It stays in place even when a sudden turn is made. This means less wear and tear on the phone too. I don't know how many times I had to search for my 3360 Nokia on the floor of my car somewhere.
Games
I don't waste much time playing games on the phone but I do want to mention this phone has a few built right in.
Air Glide
Bowling
Sky Diver
and Backgammon
These have some color graphics and some cool sound with them, though I haven't really played much. I do like the backgammon that can be played alone or with another player.
SUMMING IT UP
I like my new Nokia 3595. The weight and feel in my hand and pocket is just right. I like the new dialing configuration and some of the new features. I particularly like the voice activating function and the, better for me, ring tomes. The phone has been dropped and I hope it, like my other Nokia, keeps on working well for me. Did I mention that the voice quality on the phone is excellent! It sure sounds good.
My new Nokia 6010 Phone
SAMSUNG SGH-X105 Phone
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 00.00
Recommended for: Adventurous Technophiles - Tough and Durable
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