Nokia! More Durable Than A Timex Watch! I Can Prove It!
Written: Jan 08 '01 (Updated Jan 03 '02)
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Pros: Small, Many Features, Built to Hold Up
Cons: None
The Bottom Line: This may not be the king of cell phones anymore, but it is so sturdy that it can fall off the roof of a truck, and still work.
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| sweetsue_98's Full Review: Nokia 5185i Cell Phone |
Update! January 3, 2002
I do not know how many of you remember the Timex watch ads, but they should make one about this Nokia phone.
Some months ago, my husband was going with his hiking group and decided to take the cell phone. It was still dark, and apparently he put it on the roof of his truck, forgot about it, and drove down the road. Nearly a mile later he heard something fall, and yes, it was MY phone.
He came home in search of the flashlight, told me the bad news, and I was just sick. These are expensive to replace.
Oh well, it is just a phone I thought.
About ten minutes later the home phone rang, and my husband was talking on the cell phone. He found the pieces, put the phone back together, and other than a few scratches, it kept on working......just like the Timex watch.
Not having had cellular service for a couple of years, I was amazed at the difference in size and features that this Nokia phone had compared to my three year old phone that was sitting in a drawer in the kitchen. It was so small that I sometimes cannot find it in my purse.
I bought this phone because it was what Verizon was offering for $50 with new service. They also had a promotion of buy one get one free with the second line, so averaging out we paid $25 each for this product.
It did take me a short time to get used to all the features of this phone, but Nokia provides a fairly simple, but extensive manual to explain how to put everything into working order for you.
This Nokia is a digital/analog combination so it can be used in all areas. I have never had a problem with clear connections unless I was in the mountains, which obviously will block service.
Some of the features of this phone that I like are:
Phone Book: This will hold up to 99 numbers including names. It sure is easier to scroll through names rather than try and dial a number. Once the name you are looking for comes on the easily visible screen, you just push the call button, your phone call will go through. No more fumbling on a key pad.
Voice Messages: I had to contact my service provider to get the "secret" code, but after I got that, it was easy to set up, and I was able to leave a personal greeting.
Text Messages: The phone has the capability for this service, but unfortunately my provider will not be adding this until sometime this year. At least I have the proper equipment!
Call Log: This is an excellent feature so you not only know how long you talked on one call, but you can reset it each month to keep track of your total talk time. If you have a phone call that the number is not in your address book, it is easy to go back to the "received calls" feature, look through them and if you want to call them back, just push the send button.
This clever little phone has some games, a handy alarm clock, and numerous features that are included in 86 page instruction manual. It took a little time to get used to the smallness of it, and was it positioned correctly so people could hear me. However, after a few quick phone calls, I am completely satisfied, and would recommend it to any person looking for a reasonably priced new cell phone.
Recommended:
Yes
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