Looks Like The "Communicator" Used By Captain Kirk and Spock
Written: Jul 22 '00 (Updated Oct 03 '00)
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Pros: Compact, lots of features
Cons: expensive
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| erpunt's Full Review: Motorola StarTAC ST7868W Cell Phone |
The Motorola StarTak is a great phone. I have been using mine for about 4 months now and have experienced very few problems. It's size makes for very easy handling but as with any product, I have experienced some problems. Because it is a very compact phone I find myself re-dialing phone numbers because I sometimes hit the wrong numbers when dialing. The keypad is just too small for those of us with fat stubby fingers. (Really a minor problem.) It can be especially annoying when I'm trying work on my laptop, eat a burger and change the radio station while driving my car. (That should tick off the "anti-cell phone while driving" bunch)
The other problem I've noticed with my StarTak is the port into which you plug the charging cord. The end of the cord seems to wiggle around in the port which makes it seem sort of flimsy. It does charge very fast though. Mine fully charges in less than 2 hours when plugged into a 110 volt outlet in my house and it charges even faster when plugged into the cigarette lighter in your car.
The features on this phone are fantastic. You can store up to 99 phone numbers and 9 one touch numbers. For instance, I have programmed mine to call my home number if I press and hold down the number 1 key. You can also check your voice mail with the touch of one key. Makes for very easy use. This is a great feature for all you knuckleheads who can't talk and drive at the same time.
You can also plug a headset or speaker into the top of the phone which is another great feature for the aforementioned knuckleheads. I have an ear-piece with a microphone that clips onto your collar for hands-free operation. Makes it much easier to eat a burger, change the station and flip someone off while you steer with your knees.
The Tri-Mode feature on this phone is a fantastic advantage. It will switch you between digital, analog and digital PCS depending upon where you are located. If you are in an analog area you can expect your batteries to run down much quicker. I think you get less than 2 hours of talk time when you are talking on analog. Digital is much better. Something like 8 or 9 hours.
Recommended:
Yes
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