Another Innovation from Motorola
Written: Jun 18 '01
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Pros: LONG list of features, sleek design, compact size, clarity of reception, fantastic color screen
Cons: silver paint covering, uncomfortable belt clip, screen tough to see in sunlight, silver paint
The Bottom Line: Although it has minor flaws, the Motorola Timeport is an excellent choice for those who favor compact size, a clear reception, and the most recent technology.
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| redflag's Full Review: Motorola Timeport P8767 Cell Phone |
I must admit that the Motorola Timeport is my first cellular phone. It serves as both a graduation present and a means of communication with my family (they will be 400 miles from me as I attend college). HOW, you ask, will I be able to afford long distance charges???? Well, I purchased the phone for $69.99 at Radio Shack on condition that I adhere to a special national plan offered by Verizon. I'll go into further description of this plan as my review continues. But, first, the phone!
THE SIZE
After hearing about the revolutionary small size of the Motorola StarTak, I realized that small is indeed better. The Timeport IS small enough to carry in a pocket, granted it's in the folded position. This is not a bulky phone of yester-year, rather it is probably the smallest and most versatile on the market at the current time.
RECEPTION
Last week I decided to take my dad on a hike up a mountain in the White Mountain National Forest, NH. Upon reaching the summit, I decided to contact my mother in MA to report of our successful ascent. There were no cellular phone towers nearby. Altough the sun was shining (actully SEARING in the direct 90 degree heat) making the screen difficult to view, I was still able to reach my mother. The reception was clear and my mother's soft voice was audible. This is comforting to have a good reception handy in other situations as well--especially if one finds themselves stuck on a backcountry road with a broken-down car.
LOADS OF FEATURES
Caller ID, voice messaging, a web browser (is it really necessary for a smaller screen??), ninety-eight "categories" which store 4 phone numbers each, 9 different ring options, etc etc. This is all more than I intend to use. Who knows, it may prove helpful in the long-run. Yet, when it does for me, new technology will be availible.
If you are looking for a phone with features and price is not an issue, the Motorola Timeport would be a strong contender for you.
THE BELT-CLIP and SILVER PAINT - SMALL QUALMS
The silver paint will slough off with prolonged wear and tear. It has in TINY areas already. Yet, this is cosmetic and whether or not the phone works well is my biggest concern.
The belt-clip, although versatile in the way it rotates about, is large and actually makes the phone protrude even further from your body. I would stay at least one foot away from walls or any other barrier. It is necessary to be conscious of your space as you carry the phone on the belt-clip.
OK...THE PLAN
Radio Shack is offering a $30 rebate on this phone (off the already lower price of $99.99) with the purchase of a Verizon national-based plan. I was able to get the Northeast plan which includes points north to Maine and south to northern Virginia. I have 2000 minutes on weekends (which is when I make the bulk of my social calls to friends around the country) and 500 minutes per month on weekdays. This deal will benefit me as a college student when I want to call my family of faraway friends on a weekend and still have adequate minute amounts on weekdays in case of emergencies or other talking necessities. The plan costs $35 per month.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 69.99
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