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Written: Jun 01 '01
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Pros: convenient size, sensible functions, visually pleasing design
Cons: no voice dialing, no browser, calender/PIM a little hard to use
The Bottom Line: If you need the fancy stuff, this is not your phone. If you need a well-balanced phone that gets the job done, you should buy this one.
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| akuoh's Full Review: Nokia 8260 Cell Phone |
The Nokia 8260 is a solid phone that focuses on the essential functions. It doesn't have a lot of fancy features like the Sprint phones, but it has all the necessary ones, plus a little extra.
The Good:
First, it's shaped like a little brick without any moving parts such as flip covers. I feel that this increases its durability, especially after I put it in a case. My previous Nokia phone (6260) lasted me nearly 2 years, so I have additional confidence in their products.
Next, it has logical functions such as an alphabetical phonebook and softkeys. I tried out the Ericsson R289LX and Motorola V2397 and found their menus to be less intuitive than the Nokia. This is definitely my personal opinion which others may argue. Nevertheless, it was a sign that the Nokia was the phone for me.
Lastly, I love the reception. I understand this probably has more to do with my service provider (AT&T), but I'm still happy that I can talk clearly most of my way to Tahoe while my friends cannot. What's the point of getting a cell phone and paying for a plan if you can't talk?
The Bad:
WHAT'S UP WITH THE 2.7MM HEADPHONE JACK?!?! This is the most annoying part of this phone that I didn't anticipate. The 8260 comes with it's own cheap headphone set, which was ok with me because I was planning to upgrade anyway. However, practically all handsfree options on the market are made for 2.5mm jacks, making it almost impossible to find a midtier headphone in Fry's, Best Buy, and Circuit City. Be prepared to do some legwork or internet shopping if you want to buy another headset for this phone.
I am also jealous of my friends who can voice dial and look at an entire month at a time on their Samsung phones. These are obviously conveniences that I can live without, but dude! Those are cool features. However, I do derive comfort from the fact that I can get reception in a lot more places than them. :)
The Ugly:
...otherwise known as the Truth. This is a no BS phone. It looks pretty nice and it's portable. It'll let you talk. It'll let you store names and numbers. It'll even let you play some games and set up some ringer tones that you like. To me, these aspects of the Nokia 8260 overshadow its inequities. I'm glad I bought this phone and I highly recommend it.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 150
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