Motorola StarTAC ST7868W
Written: Dec 03 '00 (Updated Dec 04 '00)
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Pros: small, lightweight, sleek, durable
Cons: price
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| kornell_911's Full Review: Motorola StarTAC ST7868W Cell Phone |
The Motorola Startac ST7868W is an excellent choice for those looking for a compact, lightweight cell that offers the basic features and a little more. I opted for this phone after the hinge on my Samsung 3500 came loose. Overall, I am highly satisfied with this phone despite paying about $250 for it.
Specs
This phone offers the same features as many of the others in its class. What differentiates this phone from the 3500 is the vibrate setting (there are around 9, rather than just 1 for the 2500) the phone book, and the voice-operated dialing (this feature does not exist on this phone).
Other offerings:
-Tri mode (dual digital CDMA and analog)
-Webbrowser
-Caller ID
-Last ten dialed
-Ring tones and Vibrate tones
There are more ring tones offered on the Startac than the 3500. There are around nine different vibrate settings
-Smart button
Allows you to easily and automatically dial a number at the touch of a button.
-Phone book
Stores up to four numbers for 99 contacts.
-Backlight setting
-Optional data connectivity
Allows for you to use this phone as a modem for your laptop to connect to the web.
-Earpiece jack
I highly recommend purchasing an ear-piece/headset for this phone. It uses the same jack as the 3500.
PROS
-Size and weight (5.9 cubic inches and 4.4 oz)
This phone matches rivals the ubiquitous Nokia 8260. It is small enough to fit in your pocket. And it also includes a belt clip. The flimsy antenna should be of some concern to those who carry the phone in their pocket. It may break.
-Clarity
The flip feature really helps in the sound quality on this phone. The ear piece is concaved inwards so you are better able to hear in noisy places. The clarity on this phone easily beats out the clarity on the 3500.
-Battery Life and Recharger
The battery on this phone is very good. The lithium-Ion Battery offers up to three hours digital talk time; five days standby. The recharger is a plug, rather than a base (the 3500 offers this) and the phone charges quickly.
CONS
Price
I paid around 250 for this phone with a 50 dollar rebate. This phone sells for around 110 with rebates for Sprint PCS (Circuit City). Unfortunately, I am on a national plan and this was the only phone, other than the cheesy Audiovox.
-Usability.
The usability on this phone is very bad. The phone is hard to use, as the digits and phone options/features are situated in all the wrong places. There also seem to be many unnecessary features. It took me more than average time to figure out how to use this phone. The 3500, on the other hand, is easy to use and very user-friendly.
-Missed calls.
I’ve missed a number of calls on this phone either because of the phone itself or the lousy Verizon service.
-Flimsy Antenna
-The vibrate setting too loud
In quiet settings, the vibrate setting is a bit too loud; many can hear the phone vibrating even when it is inside a bag.
Overall
If you’re willing to dish out the dough, I would opt for this phone over many others in its class.
Recommended:
Yes
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