I recently bought Nextel's new i1000plus phone for approximately $200. Its features and service are superior to any cellular phone I have used. For instance, as a regular cellular phone, it has excellent clarity and durability because it can be used both as a regular phone and a hands-free speakerphone. This feature is useful in situations such as being in a car or during a business meeting/conference call. The most unique feature that puts this phone above all others is the two way radio. This phone can be used as a walkie-talkie to anyone who has a nextel phone and the sound is superb. This is a good way of communicating with co-workers, friends, and other associates right away and avoiding the use of voice mail. This phone does have voice mail capability, numeric page, text pages, e-mailing directly to the phone, and many other convenient features. The two-way radio can be used to communicate to up to 100 people at the same time. By the first quarter of next year, Nextel is going to introduce its internet service which will allow the power and tools of the internet (stock prices, weather, sports, etc.) to be available directly from the phone. The i1000plus has this capability already, we are just waiting for the service to be turned on. The phone is also very sleek and compact. Unlike many of the other "epinions" this phone is far superior in style and in features to the StarTac or any Nokia model currently available. Motorola won several accolades for this phone model.
There are many other great features. The only downside to Nextel and the i100plus is the pricey service plans and the lack of a time/date stamp. However, nextel has assured me this will be available by spring 2000. Overall, a great phone as long as others you normally talk to have the same phone or similar nextel product.



Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 200