Nokia Phones are good. Like, really really good...
Written: Feb 14 '02
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Pros: easy to read screen, lightweight and compact
Cons: buttons get stuck under face plate
The Bottom Line: Bill Gates won't be happy, but most other people will benefit from the Nokia 5125
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| pelirojo18's Full Review: Nokia 5125 Cell Phone |
I have had many a good and bad cell phone in my life, and to review them all would take forever, but I would like to review this cell phone because I have had many positive experiences with it. Below I will outline and describe the pros and cons of this phone that I have personally experienced, but first, lets look at the features.
Features
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-Dual band mode
-caller ID
-large display screen for easy reading
-phone number storage w/ names
-many many rings to choose from
-not able to connect to the web
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Pros...
1) Size and weight: This phone is extremely lightweight (perhaps the lightest I have ever owned) and very small...It can easily fit into your slacks or coat pocket with no problem.
2) Display screen: The letters on the display screen are very large and easy on the eyes, and at night the screen will light up. Many phones light up, but small fonts will run together making it no less difficult to read, but the Nokia 5125 is much easier on the eyes.
3) Features: As listed above, things like dozens of rings form which to choose, caller ID with storage of names and numbers, speed dialing at the touch of a button, and easy programing make this phone a definite steal for the money.
4) Battery life: In my experience, I have had one or two phones with better battery life, but I have likewise had in the area of 10 phones that could not last as long as the Nokia 5125. You can easily get 2.5-3 hours of talk time without charging the phone at all.
5) Clarity: Much like battery life, there are phones with better clarity, but for the money, you can not find a better compact cell phone.
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Cons...
1) No web-based abilities: Lately it is becoming increasingly important to receive email, stock quotes and similar things on your cell phone, but the Nokia 5125 is not able to perform those features. For the family cell phone, this is a great deal, but you won't see your company's CEO sporting the Nokia 5125 anytime soon.
2) Buttons: Simply put, these buttons are more confusing than they need be. Instead of a talk button, there is a multi-purpose button that will perform the task listed above it on the display screen. Also, I have had numerous experiences with the number buttons getting stuck underneath the face plate. This is, of course, not a buying or selling point, but it does get a little annoying after the second or third time.
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Like I said, don't get this phone if you are in need of web-based information because you just won't be happy with it. However, if you have no need for those features, I can say with certainty that you will be very happy with your purchase.
~Thanks
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 50
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