i1000 Goods, Bads, and a whole lot more
Written: Apr 19 '02
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Pros: Stylish, Enclosed keypad, mic close to voice, Lith. Battery
Cons: Some design flaws, misc semi-common problems
The Bottom Line: Buy it if you want a sleek phone and two-way radio but don't want to shell out hundreds.
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| junebugz's Full Review: Nextel i1000plus Cell Phone |
The i1000plus is one of the original "professional" phones marketed to Nextel users. It is a "flip" phone which is a little larger than a StarTac but still small enough that you do not look or feel like you have another appendage strapped to your belt.
The phone is about 5 1/2" long (antenna extends another 3" or so) 2 1/4" wide and 1 - 1 1/2" thick depending on whether you have the slim battery or not.
It is a pretty light weight phone at approximately 6 oz with a standard battery.
The phone is easy to use as soon as you get the hang of where buttons are, etc. ... which truly is the same with any other phone no matter what make or model.
The phone comes standard with features such as:
-Time and date
-Speakerphone
-9 Ring styles
-2 line capability
-Vibrate feature
-Auto answer
-3Way calling
-Last 10 Numbers Sent/Received List
-100 Phone Number memory
-100 Direct Connect (radio) memory
-others
There are many battery options, however, Motorola provides the batteries in either a standard 900mah Li (which comes with the phone, manual, and carry case) or a slim 500mah Li battery.
The i1000plus is a pretty good phone for the money, but the newer (I call them "menu driven") phones are easier to use with more features that will wow your friends and family. Such as java applications and voice activated dialing and more memory. However, to get a flip style phone with the new features you have to purchase the i90c which is easily a good $100 more than the i1000.
The phone is capable of being used just the way it is in Canada and Mexico (where service is available).
It can have many different features which are added to the rate plan from Nextel .... such as : Voice mail, Caller Id, Call Waiting, Online service, etc.
There has been a few problems with these phones though:
1. The flips on the old designed i1000 style (picture shown on the epinions site) were relatively easy to break. The redesigned model reinforced the flip by making it attach from the inside of the phone body instead of the outside (which adds more stability).
2. The battery contacts can become worn and either break or be bent which will create battery contact problems and result in the phone powering off when bumped.
3. Some units have problems holding the LCD screen cable in the correct position on the board inside the phone which causes the screen to go blank. This is a rare occurence but does happen. I have seen one phone do this and was sent in for repair only to come back and a few months later repeat the problem (it was at Motorola repair).
4. Some units have problem with calls either dropping off or cutting in and out (where you can hear the other person talk but they cannot hear you). This is not a coverage or service issue but a problems with some units (line rejects?).
5. Some i1000's will periodically power off. Motorola was aware of this problem and made a software patch which was to fix it. However, I have seen some units receive the software patch and obtain a new battery but still have this problem. Once again, a rare case but does happen.
6. Very rare is a problem which happens with other models as well. This is a problem where a particular unit will not pick up as good of a signal as other units. Once again maybe a line reject?
I used this particular phone for several months and enjoyed using it ... you can feel the flimsiness (I made that word up as if you couldn't guess) of the phone, but it was easy to use and people can hear you a lot clearer since the flip design puts the mic a lot closer to your mouth.
With the Lithium batteries you don't have to worry about have battery memory problems.
Motorola does have a one year warranty with the phone. However, if you have to send it in to them it may take a little while (a few weeks) to get back. There are other repair options, but my suggestion is to pursue getting a new unit since most which have been "fixed" eventually show the same signs.
Overall, as long as you don't get the line rejects, the phone is a very handy phone to use, just be careful with the flip.
Thanks for reading and have a great day!
PS - I am writing reviews on other models as well (i500, i550, i700, i85, i90 when available)
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 169
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