still getting used to it...
Written: Jul 23 '02 (Updated Jul 23 '02)
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Pros: small, nice-looking, high tech
Cons: takes a little getting used to
The Bottom Line: The sleekness and small size of this phone actually take a bit of getting used to, but the convenience and technology are worth the switch!
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| blacksheep's Full Review: Nokia 8260 Cell Phone |
I got this phone a couple of months ago because it was the one with the highest list price that I could get for free with a plan. Previously, I lived in Europe and had a Nokia in the 5000 series - big and clunky. I'm still getting used to this one, however sleeker it might be.
First, it seems to have a much shorter battery life. It promises 8 days of standby, but it seems to run out after 3 for me. I hardly ever recieved or made calls during this time, so I'm not sure where my batteries are going. My suspicion is that the keypad might be getting pressed somehow, and although I keep my keypad locked, the phone still lights up and gives a 'locked' message, thus using more batteries than if it was really on standby.
Second, although this is by far better looking and hi-tech phone, I kind of miss the 'substantialness' of my old one. This is so light that I wouldn't notice if it was missing, and when I make calls, it's hard to keep it against my ear correctly.
The phone is certainly more hi-tech than older models. For one, there is an infared port on the side. You can use this to communicate with other phones or with a handheld as a modem. I've never used this feature, but I've been able to connect to my handheld just as a test. It's amazing! Also, the calendar feature allows you to use this in place of an organizer or handheld. The space for saving names is also much longer than on other phones - all of my contacts are listed with both first and last names. Some people complain about the small size of the keypad, but I've never had a problem writing text or dialing numbers.
Despite all the complaining I've done above, I really do recommend this phone. It just takes a little getting used to for somebody accustomed to clunky, substantial, older technology. Get a good holder for the phone, and you'll be on your way!
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Amount Paid (US$): 0.01
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Member: Stephanie Obodda
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