Scotty Beam me Up
Written: Apr 08 '00 (Updated Apr 08 '00)
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Pros: Great features
Cons: Size can be a little too small sometimes
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| merryann's Full Review: Samsung SCH 8500 CDMA / AMPS Cellular Phone |
It reminds me a tri-corder. Those of you who watch Star Trek know what I mean. My husband does and therefore I know. This phone is totally awesome. Recently, I had an emergency in an area where I wasn't in range on my single band Qualcomm 1920 and swore I was getting a dual band phone. My husband insisted that we get new phones - ones that would last us awhile. We just got the other phones last year. So, at lunch yesterday, he asked if I was going to go get my phone. That was all I needed! Within an hour, I had purchased the Samsung 8500. Don't look for it at Radio Shack: those guys think it is still only a picture on the internet. Haha. Go to a Sprint Store.
This Phone is terrific. It comes with a dual-slot desktop charger, a standard lithium ion battery ( I plan on upgrading this soon), a hand strap and a limited warranty. OH yeah and the user guide and terms of service. Yada yada yada. Now on to the good stuff.
This phone weighs 4.8 ounces. I just weighed it. It folds down and is about the size of a beeper. The standard battery that comes with it provides 3 hours continuous talk tim or up to 120 hours standby on digital network. On analog, it is 50 minutes continuous, and 15 hours standby.
I programmed mine so that when I open the phone, it says "who would you like to call" . You simply say the name of who you want to call and it dials the number for you. No more looking for buttons to push while driving down the road. (This is a very serious subject right now and soon driving and talking will be illegal without the use of hands free kit.)
You can record up to four one minute messages or reminders.
The phone book in it can hold 229 names with up to SIX different phone numbers per name! That is a total of 1,374 numbers in memory! Plus, I don't think that the voice dial numbers count either. You can put a name and number in voice dial and it doesn't have to be in the phone book. You can store up to 20 names in voice dial. Therefore, you can tecnically have up to 1,394 numbers...not that I will ever have that many but it is nice to know the option is there if I ever want to sit down with a phone book... LOL
It even has a personal information manager. It has a built in calendar to record appointments and to do lists. It also has an alarm clock, a world clock, a countdown feature and a calculator. WOW!!! I was going to buy a hand held PIM but this has about all I needed for right now.
Did I mention that it is INTERNET READY??? Now I can check my flights from the road instead of calling before I leave and hoping in an hour the status doesn't change. You can check stocks, anything. You can also receive and send email and faxes. Talk about the lap of luxury. Email on the road. I can't wait.
This phone has been very easy to learn to use and have had it only one day. The only downside to it is that it is so small that it doesn't fit between your ear and shoulder too easily when your hands are full. But the size makes it great to fit in your pocket or purse. Plus the ear piece closes as a cover so it keeps it cleaner and acts as a keypad guard. You can also program it with a security code so no one else can use your phone. It is has very clear reception. We use Sprint with our phones and no one can ever tell we are on a cell phone. Their great service with the combination of great digital phones manufactured by various companies are wonderful. I love the new features this phone offers. Plus being dual band - if I break down where there is no PCS service, I am still covered. That is a relief.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 199.99
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Member: Marianne Bailey
Location: Sarasota, FL
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