Nextel i1000 good, but could be better!
Written: Oct 22 '02
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Pros: Built to last, great reception
Cons: Little talk/standby time; no good features
The Bottom Line: If you can get it for a good price and you're not obsessed with features, grab it and you'll love it!
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| bigben407's Full Review: Nextel i1000plus Cell Phone |
I got this phone after my horrible experiences with AT&T Wireless because all of my friends had it, and I found Nextel to have a very cheap plan that had generous anytime, off-peak, and Direct Connect time. I do like this phone because it is a flip phone, it's been dropped about 100 times and still works and looks new, and the reception is great. I live in NYC and sometimes I'd see a few reception bars on my phone and a flashing green light underground at some subway stations! I did formerly use the Nokia 3360 and the Panasonic TX320, all phones with great features, and maybe if they were used on a better wireless provider, they'd have great reception. This phone is not very good with the extras. There is wireless access that can be purchased at a monthly charge. But not much else. The phone book isn't alphabetical. So if you're the person who likes to just scroll to look for your numbers, make sure you write out all your contacts first then put them in because the order they are in the phone book is the order you put them in. There is a name search you can do, but by scrolling the menu it's chronological, not alphabetical. Also, if you use the standard battery that comes with this phone, don't expect a lot of time. Standby time is about 2-3 days, with talktime at a supposed 100 minutes. The phone isn't feather-weight, but it's not like carrying a brick in your hand.
Some internet stores like Buy.com and Amazon usually offer a good price on this phone if you buy it with a plan. I do suggest buying this if you get it at a good price. Nextel is starting to make better models and hopefully in time they will become cheaper. This is the perfect phone to start with, and if you're one who's into features, a perfect temp phone until Nextel's better phones and lower prices come our way!
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Amount Paid (US$): 49.99
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