Good for Business
Written: Oct 27 '02
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Pros: Direct connect, internet capable, download games, voice recording, etc
Cons: Two SMS is horribly integrated, service, expensive
The Bottom Line: If you want multiple business phones & your willing to give up the options other phones offer, then this is the phone for you. If you are not-look elsewhere
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| vinodatnobel's Full Review: Nextel Motorola i90c |
The Nextel i90c phone get's a GOOD rating. Nextel and Motorola had a good start, and they should of kept going - this phone has some excellent features such as:
- direct connect (walkie - talkie)
- voice recording
- record phone conversations
- Java Apps (download games, and small softwares)
- Internet Capable (read, shop, and play online)
- A LARGE phone book (being able to add multiple numbers under one name and easily choose between them)
- Call Forwarding
- Talk Group settings
If you have the upgrade you can: (you have to go to Nextel Store and get the software/firmware upgrade)
- additional ringtones
- scroll recent calls when your phone is closed
- being able to vibrate just by using your volume button on the side of your phone
- light detector - so your battery will last longer
- SMS capability (through the internet)
However, they could of done a lot more.
The way the SMS messing was done was horrible. They didn't integrate in the phone, you have to use it via the internet.
Unless you register online you can't use any type of phonebook - meaning you have to remember the phone number of the person you want to send a message to before you go to the internet and send your message.
Ringtones are not EASILY downloadable. There is a workaround in which you can download ringtones to your PC convert them and then email them to your phone - but there isn't an easy way to do this.
For personal use the nextel isn't as good as a Nokia - however for business uses it is the best. I used Direct Connect a lot - and with most business plans, you can get unlimited direct connection minutes, free nights and weekend plans as well.
This phone is NOT GMS capable - meaning you can only use it within the United States.
Also the service isn't always the best - walking into a Mall might mean you migh miss that important phone call because it just won't work. There are a lot of dead zones with Nextel as well, however, it still is the clear winner when buying multiple phones for a business.
There customer service is lacking, however there really isn't anyone else with their capabilities and their prices.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 390
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