I just purchased this phone after having a Motorola Timeport. I really liked my Timeport, but after doing some research online I found that the Timeport emits an SAR Level of 1.53 W/Kg of radiation. SAR means, Specific Absorption Rate. That means that 1.53 Watts of radiation per kilogram (I'm not sure if this is body weight,but you get the drift). For those that don't know, the most a cell phone could have to pass inspection is 1.60 W/Kg, so this is really cutting it close. The 5200, on the other hand only has .73 W/Kg. Cutting the frequency by more than half as much. Since this is my ONLY phone (I don't use have a landline as a college student to cut back expenses), I decided to buy this phone and save all the Gamma and Microwaves from being compressed into my ear. Not to harp on this, but this was a big deal to me and my parents.

I've read all the gripes about the sound and reception and all that, and while I've found the sound to be a bit distorted at times, it's still clear and audible. The weight is excellent, it's so small and portable.

I must say my biggest peave is that the vibrate ringer is very weak. I can barely feel it with it on my holster attached to my waist. This is a pain, but I usually keep the ringer audible. The ringers are a bit cutesy which is okay for me as a girl, but there is a standard ring if you don't like all of the hoopla Jingle Bells stuff.

Overall, I really like this phone. I mostly use my phone to call out. If I miss a call because the vibrate was too weak, then just call them back. No big!

I definitely reccomend this phone, it's portable and durable. But moreso, it's one of the safer phones out there as far as radiation levels go. Good to keep in mind.


Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 160.00