You get what you pay for.
Written: Apr 12 '03
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Pros: blue backlight and multiparty
Cons: background noise irritates people on other end
The Bottom Line: This phone is only worth having for FREE. The cool blue backlight and multiparty call features are the R225's only redeeming qualities.
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| xamot95's Full Review: Samsung SGH-R225 |
I received a pair of Samsung R225 phones in the summer of 2002. I had been a nokia user for years, but reluctantly made the switch to samsung. The reason I say "reluctantly" is because I HATE the Nokia 3390 phone.
I am a T-Mobile customer and to this day the 3390 is the only nokia phone available. I have a Nokia 8290 (my 5th replacement under warranty) which has been discontinued due to a faulty screen.
The functions keys on the Samsung R225 are similar to the 8290, so I went samsung. I was so pleased with the blinding blue backlighting. I swear I use the R22g as a flash light sometimes (no kidding). This phone will hypnotize you right away with this feature. Don't be fooled, I mean it when I say that the backlight is the R225m's only redeeming quality. Well, I'll mention only one other great feature. The R225's multiparty functions are simply refreshing. If you're on the phone and another call comes in, you can select join and you've got a conference call. I think you can bring in 3 or 4 additional calls.
Now it's back to the bad comments. I find it kind of strange that the phone will sometimes answer by itself while still ringing. This causes a great deal of pain in your ear if your on the other end of the phone. I know because the other phone that I bought for $39.95 was for my girlfriend. I have received several complaints about this from people calling in. It is not the sim ships. T Mobile couldn't believe nor understand this strange malfunction, but the went ahead and sent out a new pair of R225(M) phones. I like the AIM feature that has been added to the phone, but I'm still having the same problem with my handset.
I'm on R225(M) Number THREE! My girl is doing fine with #2, but only time will tell. I have given up on this Samsung R225 and I might be giving up on T Mobile (after five years) if they don't get a better selection of phones for an AFFORDABLE PRICE.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 39.95
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