The Little Phone that Could, sort of...
Written: Jul 24 '01 (Updated Jul 26 '01)
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Pros: easy to use, simple features, adequate range and power
Cons: battery life short, will not broadcast in buildings
The Bottom Line: A good everyday phone if you're out and about, but if you need more power or longer operating time, keep looking.
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| Naughtius's Full Review: Kyocera QCP 2035a Cell Phone |
I was recently issued a Kyocera (Qualcomm) QCP 2035a cell phone for work purposes, and have been using this particular model extensively over the past month. Here's my analysis so far.
The QCP 2035a model is a lightweight, streamlined cell phone with a wide variety of features. Powered by Verizon wireless, the voice quality ranges from very good to excellent, depending on outdoor locale. I live in the Raleigh/Durham area, and have never been in a dead spot anywhere in the Triangle. It is remarkably easy to use, and is not burdened down with a lot of extra features.
One other item I like about the phone is how easy and intuitive it is to program. Thee are very few settings menus, making personalizing the phone rather simple. Within minutes, I had my name on the display setting and the keyguard on (a must for this phone, where the buttons are exposed), and was ready to go. The phone also ships with an instruction booklet, but a quick glance through it will give you any information you need.
Some cons: The battery is very small, and is prone to overcharging, resulting in shorter and shorter lifespan for your battery. I would usually have to recharge the phone after about 2-3 hours of use. Luckily, I have the car charger unit for when I need to use the phone while traveling, but this might be inconvenient for you who travel extensively without a charger or backup battery. Also, possibly due to a lower powered battery, the phone is severely limited in broadcast power. I work in a basement office, and will seldom if ever receive signals down there. I understand that maybe this is too much to expect form a cell phone, but my Motorola i1000 phone works fine downstairs...
All in all, a very good phone for everyday use. If you need more power or longer battery life, however, I'd keep looking.
**Note** Unfortunately, I am not able to give any information on the web-based properties of this phone, as my business does not subscribe to that particular service. Sorry.
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Amount Paid (US$): none
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