Yes I Can Hear You! - Nokia 3589i - Get It NOW Color Phone
Written: Apr 30 '04 (Updated May 28 '04)
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Pros: Reception, Contact List, Tri-Mode
Cons: Lack of Business Like Ring Tones
The Bottom Line: The Nokia 3589I is a good phone for those that desire a simple to use, yet feature rich non-flip style, non-camera, tri-mode phone.
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| Lisa_J's Full Review: Nokia 3589i Cell Phone |
Occasionally my husband resists change…
His Nokia 5185I was still working, it was programmed like he preferred and he still liked it. Yet we were changing our calling plan, I was upgrading my phone, we were purchasing a phone for our teen daughter and I felt it was time to upgrade his phone also. He didn't want a flip phone, didn't like how the Kyocera KX414 felt in his hand, and wanted a tri-mode phone (analog and digital capabilities). The sales representative recommended the Nokia 3589i - a Get It Now Color Phone, stating that other customers (who previously owned Nokia cell phones) were satisfied with the performance of this phone.
Change is good…
Thus far he has been pleased with the performance from the Nokia 3589i. He is pleased with the similarities that this phone has in relationship to his old Nokia 5185I, yet more readily impressed with the improvements on the new phone. Most notably he appreciates the color screen, enhanced ring options, increased contact list capabilities. I have used this phone several times now and feel that if is easy to use, offers great reception sound quality. In fact this phone has retained calls in an area that previously was notorious for dropping calls. Overall we are pleased with this cellular phone and recommend it. This phone will best serve the needs of those that don't want a flip phone and don't need camera capabilities. If you currently own Nokia – and like it – this phone is worth looking at.
Details…
Unlike the Nokia 5185I, the Nokia 3589I has a color screen, a built in vibration mode and a longer lasting battery. The contact list is so much nicer in this phone, allowing you to enter up to 500 contacts. You can enter several phone numbers for each contact and other pertinent information. Although this phone is definitely an upgrade from the Nokia 5185I the phone remains simplistic to use. My spouse is pleased with how easy it is to navigate the menus, program the phone and use the features. His phone change apprehension was quickly replaced with awe over the improvements.
There are multiple options for personalization including graphical Caller-ID icons, wallpaper, color schemes, screen savers and optional Xpress-on front and back color covers. All of the features on this phone are easy to use, including the 25 name voice dialing and the voice memo recorder. Have a question? No problem, as there is built-in help text. Also, from what my spouse states, it is easy to use the full-screen calendar with notes. However to fully benefit from certain features you will need to purchase a DKU-5 data cable (ie: to synchronize PIM calendar with phone calendar).
This phone has a retractable antenna at the top of the phone and an internal antenna in the back of the phone. Although my husband automatically extends the antenna, I don't – nor do I feel that it makes a difference. Currently he is completing externship in a medical facility and although some employees have a difficult time getting a proper signal on their cell phones, his Nokia 3589i works every time. As mentioned earlier, this phone works in regions that our old phones didn't. We have successfully used this phone indoors and outdoors and in numerous regions. Speaking of antennas… this phone also has GPS – Location Information Sharing which can be activated via calling 911 or by turning the feature on. We haven't used this feature.
I am unsure of the precise amount of time that this phone takes to charge; my spouse habitually plugs it in at night and unplugs it in the morning. The manufacturer states that this phone offers Digital Talk Time up to 3 hours and Digital Standby Time up to 8 days.
This phone is comfortable for my husband to hold and use; it measures 4.68" x 1.96" x 0.92" and weighs 4.1 ounces. He states that it is easy to hold and that the buttons are simple to maneuver. He likes the appearance of this phone – it arrives with a blue cover and translucent sides, but he looks forward to customizing it via purchase of front and back color covers. The sides and the keypad light up with incoming calls. I should also mention that he is pleased with the large font that is on the LCD; even though he wears glasses, he can read the display without them, which is a real plus when the phone rings early in the morning.
Although there are 45 musical ring tones included in the Nokia 3589I, my husband was disappointed with the lack of what he considers to be normal business like ring tones. In addition to the included ring tones, you can download polyphonic ring tones via Verizon Get It Now ** service (extra charge).
Conclusion…
After using the phone several times I can state that I like the Nokia 3589I because it is easy to use, offers good reception and it is slightly smaller and less heavy than the Nokia 5185I. But I prefer the compact size of the Audiovox CDM8900 and the sleek design of the Kyocera KX414. As mentioned, it is my view that the Nokia 3589I is a good phone for those that desire a simple to use, yet feature rich non-flip style phone. My spouse is glad that I nudged him to upgrade, and sees now what he was missing. Beside the 'ring' choice grumble, my husband is pleased with this phone. Overall we are pleased with all three phones and we are enjoying the freedom of talking to each other as often as we want via our call plan that includes Verizon Family Share National in-Networking plan. We are "IN!"
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Included With Purchase:
Nokia 3589i
Lithium Ion Battery
Travel Charger
User Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Welcome CD
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SPECIFICATIONS
(As per website product specification listing.)
Features:
Voice
Voice dialing for up to 25 numbers
Voice commands for up to 8 menu items
Record memos for up to 1 minute
Mobile Messaging
Write and send text messages
Predictive text entry
Connectivity
cdma2000® 1X technology for high-speed data transmission1
Send and receive data between phone and PC via data cable DKU-5 (sold separately)
Access the mobile Internet with the built-in browser - Openwave 4.1 browser1,2,12
Internal wireless modem capability
TTY/TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) compatibility
Hearing Aid support with the LPS-4 Loopset
Organization
Phone book with up to 500 contacts, with multiple numbers and text entries per contact†
Full calendar lets you save up to 100 entries, including meetings, birthdays or any type of reminder†
Synchronize your phone book, calendar and to-do list with your PC using Nokia 3589i PC Suite.4
via data cable DKU-5 (sold separately)
Alarm clock with snooze
Personalization & Fun
Xpress-on™ color covers (front and back) sold separately
Download applications over-the-air
Enjoy 45 enhanced musical ring tones (MIDI) included on the phone or download ring tones over-the-air
Specifications
Internal and external antenna
Vibrating alert
Large, high-resolution color display
Weight: 4.1 ounces
Dimensions:4.68 inches long x 1.96 inches wide x 0.92 inch thick
Service
CDMA 800/1900 MHz, AMPS
3589i Battery Life
Extended Li-Ion Battery 1000 mAh
-- Digital Talk Time up to 3 hours
-- Digital Standby Time up to 8 days
**"Get It Now from Verizon Wireless puts a virtual software store inside a wireless phone. Customers with Get It Now-capable phones can download applications over the air and purchase them from their phones. getTXT, getIM and getEMAIL help customers stay in touch and communicate with others. getGAMES keeps customers entertained, while getGOING applications, made for today's mobile lifestyle, offers restaurant location services with maps, directions and more. View and share digital photos with getPIX, check out Web cams with getFLIX or identify incoming callers by assigning a unique ring with getTONES. getALERTS keeps customers informed while getBROWSING lets them access the Web from their wireless phone."
Additional Information:
http://www.nokiausa.com/phones/3589i
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Family Affair
Audiovox CDM8900
Kyocera KX414
Other Phones
Nokia 5185i
Qualcomm 2760
Wireless Provider
Verizon Mobile Phone Service in Seattle/Tacoma/Everett
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Thank you for reading!
©2004 Lisa_J
Recommended:
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Recommended for: World Travelers - Works Anywhere and Everywhere!
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