One plus for Nokia, but many downs.....
Written: Jan 28 '03
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Pros: Internet Access,
Polyphonic Ring tone,
Calender Setting,
Cons: Pea soup green LCD,
double press unlock button,
Voice calling rarely works,
The Bottom Line: If you like polyphonic ring tones I say invest. Depending on the service provider, there may be problems with reception and clarity. I like my phone regardless of its perks.
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| hmreviews's Full Review: Nokia 3590 |
Well I've always have been a Nokia fan for years now and I must admit, Nokia almost had it right with model Number 3590 series. The hook that got me was the Polyphonic ring tones. Now for those who don't know what Polyphonic is, it is a ring tone that is created using multiple sounds at once instead of one single tone in a sequence creating a much richer sounding ring tone. When I heard the Nokia ring tone in Polyphonic sound I was impressed. When I looked at the LCD display I also noticed that the screen still had that Pea soup green look. I bought the phone at a price I thought was great for a non-colored screen (and believe me, I tried looking for a colored screened Nokia that had the Polyphonic ring tone, but with no luck.)and I put it in my pocket. I went to work and I noticed that I could feel the phone vibrate but the phone was not ringing. So I checked the setting to discover that the maximum volume was set for the phone. Another disappointment. I did like the fact that I can go online to other WAP (Wireless Application Protocols) site and look for movies, restaurants, and events nearby my location. I did not like the fact the phone would sometimes not work to go online with. The Nokia 3590 works on a GSM network. I was told that the phone would work anywhere I was with perfect clarity and no cut-offs. Well, I never noticed the difference. As a matter of fact, I think my old phone was better when it came to clarity. The manual to the Nokia was as basic as the other books that comes with any Nokia phone. The front cover of someone happy using their phone, the logo and the model number in a bold blue text. It's good reference material if you know a lot about phones, but if not you will get lost.
I liked the fact that the phone has voice activated dialing where you hold the send button and you say the name of the person you want to call. But unfortunately, when you first record the name of the person, you have to say it the same way again. If not the phone will dial someone else's phone number. The Nokia 3590 has the key lock button to prevent the user to dial out, but to unlock the phone the user has to double press the menu button then press the star button. I was very impressed with the screen savers that were available for the Nokia 3590. The battery last longer than any phone I have ever experienced, up to 12 hours of talk time and 72 hours of standby time. The buttons themselves are a nice size very basic gray and blue.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 186.90
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Member: Herman Monge
Location: Port Jefferson Station, NY; U.S.A.
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