Audiovox CDM 9155 GPX: It's Almost Perfect...
Written: Aug 29 '01 (Updated Jun 21 '02)
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Pros: Stellar sonics and reception; thin; light, GPS ready; 2-way duplex speakerphone; and voice-activated dialing
Cons: Mediocre user interface; lacks the panache of other Verizon phones
The Bottom Line: This phone does it well -- it sounds great, is loaded w/features, and you never get a dropped call.
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| karentonyjake's Full Review: Audiovox CDM9100 Cell Phone |
COSMETICS
Although it's sleek, thin and capable of faceplate replacement, it still lacks the panache of other Verizon phones currently on the market. For cell owners who prefer a non-flip style phone, this is acceptably aesthetically pleasing. It's too bad, however, it doesn't have the appearance of the Samsung SCH-N300, which is a real eye grabber.
USER INTERFACE (UI)
Where Audiovox continues to drop the ball is in their execution of a user interface. Although simply laid out, it's still a product of an engineer at the plant, and not an actual user. Audiovox may want to take Nokia's lead in this department and come up w/a usable interface that's idiot proof. I will say, however, that its UI isn't any better than the LGIC 510, which seems to be equally difficult to use.
SONICS AND RECEPTION
This is where this baby shines. Without exaggeration, the sound quality on this phone, as evidenced by my friends and family who serve as guinea pigs in my perpetual cell phone experiment, is as good if not better than a landline. It's crystal clear to the point where it's indistinguishable from a landline connection. Also, its reception (RF) is solid. I have not had one dropped call, and I've been able to retain a signal in traditionally weak signal areas of the DC metro area.
EXTRA FEATURES
Compared to its immediate predecessor, the CDM 9100, Audiovox has made some significant improvements. The speakerphone is truly 2-way duplex.
The 1 button web access key is misleading. This button simply puts you into a submenu for the internet, without directly accessing it on one key stroke. Consider it to be a shortcut key, rather than a 1 button access key.
For those of you who want to use this phone as a laptop/PDA modem, then you've picked the right phone. It's 1XRTT compatible.
One of the compelling reasons I purchased this phone is because it's equipped w/GPS location capability. This means that if I'm stuck on BF Highway 101, and have no clue where I am exactly, the phone is capable of broadcasting my location to an emergency operator to an accuracy of within 30 feet. This invaluable feature should give comfort to husbands/boyfriends who want to ensure the safety of their spouses when traveling.
OVERALL
It's a good looking phone, with outstanding sound quality and reception. However, it doesn't have the panache of other current, Verizon phones like the Motorola V60c or the Samsung SCH-N300. For sonics, reception, and features it gets 5 stars. For appearance, 4 stars.
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Amount Paid (US$): 99
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