A beautiful package, and a beautiful price.
Written: Dec 11 '00
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Pros: Price, size, attractiveness, dual mode, voice memo, voice dialing.
Cons: Antenna, some call drops(although I blame it more on the provider than the phone)
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| MagnumForce's Full Review: Samsung SCH 3500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone |
Well, I finally took the plunge a month ago, and purchased my first cell phone.
Even though I told myself that it was strictly for performance, and not about looks and cachet, I found myself gravitating towards the more expensive models all the time.
Then one day, I came across the 3500. Simply put, this is one of the best looking phones I've ever seen. The colour, the size, everything about it is perfect.
But all that is useless if the price and the performance aren't there right?
In this case, they are, and in spades. Via Bell Mobility promotions, I was able to buy the phone for only $130 Canadian, a price that NONE of the better phones could even come close too. So step one is finished.
Step two, the performance, has other factors involved. The design of the phone itself is great. Without opening the phone, you can easily run through text mail, the web browser, the phone book, etc, due to the handy design which enables the screen to be viewed even while closed.
The earpiece will take a little getting used to, but once you do, it will be comfortable for hours of talking. The actual number buttons are not my preffered type, as they are hard plastic, inlaid into the phone, making it difficult to punch numbers unless you look at the phone.
Navigation thoughout the various menus is easily accomplished via the up/down key central to the phone, and the screen, while small, allows for a clean look to all the menus.
Another nice feature of the phone is the voice activated dialing. Just program in a number and a corresponding name, and you can voice dial the number. This is EXTREMELY useful if you do a lot of driving while you use your phone, as you don't need to take your eyes off the road to dial. You simply flip open, and say the name of who you'd like to call.
Another nice feature is the voice memo feature. While in digital mode, you're able to record up to 5 one minute memos. This is useful for things like directions etc.
Some of the cons of the phone? I'm afraid that in time, the exposed screen may get cracked, and the antenna kind of looks out of place. Also, the earpiece volume should be able to higher than it does.
Otherwise a GREAT buy.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 100.00
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