i85s - One Solid Phone
Written: Mar 27 '02
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Pros: Battery, JAVA, Many options and settings, tough.
Cons: Exposed buttons
The Bottom Line: Many features make this phone attractive because of all the functions and its value.
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| junebugz's Full Review: Nextel i85s |
I work with a Nextel Representative and have seen every model Motorola Nextel phone out there (except for the dinosaurs), and this phone is solid.
It does not seem to be one that is prone to problems such as antenna's breaking or button's being corroded and eventually wearing out or charging plugs being pushed in. It holds up very well.
The features are extraordinary for a phone. If you have the data cable for the phone you can do just about everything. With Nextels wireless web, you can shop from your phone, get directions, look up the weather, trade your stocks, bid on eBay, etc, etc, etc
The screen has three different settings so if your eyes get tired you can make the print bigger. There are many different options to where you can screen calls coming in on the phone but not the radio and vice versa. The phone book holds up to 250 entries and gives you 7 different ways to specify them. Voice activated dialing, voice notes, and java applications all make this phone very attractive. It is compact and lightweight, while not the smallest phone out there.
There is over 3 days of standby time in the battery and about 2 3/4 hours of talk time off of a charger on a fully charged battery.
The phone also includes speakerphone capabilities and a datebook. The datebook you can use to set an appointment and then have the phone remind you so you are not late or do not forget to take your files or information with you.
It is all around a good phone. The only complaint I have heard is the open keypad. Friends, family and strangers have probably received calls from hitting buttons. However, with pressing three simple buttons the keypad will lock.
It's a nice phone for the value.
Thanks!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 124.99
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