Bad value for your dollar
Written: Jan 27 '01 (Updated Jan 27 '01)
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Pros: REALLY light; included vibrating function
Cons: Buttons are idiotically small. EXPENSIVE.
The Bottom Line: Its really senseless to pay 100 more just for styling. If you are on a budget I would recommend finding another Nokia phone.
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| l8gr8av8r's Full Review: Nokia 8260 Cell Phone |
I purchased the 8260 two months ago at a local phone store. They were just starting to catch on and everyone seemed to have one. Naturally I was attracted to the cool styling and the electronic gadgets like the calculator and the calendar.
As a large handed individual I had a great amount of difficulty turning the unit on and off. The button was so small I would have to fish a paperclip out of the drawer in order to operate it. Dialing was no treat either...I was forced to use the tip of my fingernail to press the buttons. Reception in buildings is not very good due to the internal antenna's limited receiving capabilities.
The price is pretty ridiculous too. $150 bought me a phone that I could hardly use...not a great value.
Personally I don't think that all the hype surrounding this phone is all that true. Sure it looks good, but does it make sense to pay an extra $100 for styling and a couple of electronic gadgets? My current phone, the 5165 has better reception and practically the same features. Oh yeah and it was only $60.
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Amount Paid (US$): 150
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Member: Nate
Location: Woodbury, NJ USA
Reviews written: 12
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