Stylish but ............
Written: Oct 13 '00
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Pros: Great looks
Cons: High Price not much value added
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| outsider33's Full Review: Nokia 8260 Cell Phone |
My girlfriend bought a Nokia 8260 a few weeks ago. I have been an owner of Nokia 6161 for almost 2 years. I am going to write this opinion as a comparison between the 2 models.
We've also looked at other Nokia phones such 8890 before making the decision to buy this one. But 8890 is a lot more expensive than 8260. My girlfriend also doesn't like the very visible finger prints that are left on the phone after handling it. Well, this is very true, the shiny surface of the 8890 can get dirty very easily.
There are many improvements to this model over 6161.
First and most obvious, it is the much smaller size. On top of that, 8260 no longer has the antenna. There's also a choice of face plate color. That makes the 8260 very stylish, no doubt about it.
Another new useful feature is the internal vibration alert.
If you ask me, I would say the 8260 is a very solid phone with very good features. However, are those new features good enough to justify the much higher price, I don't think so. Older models are just as solid as the 8260.
Most of the basic features offered by 8260 such as user friendly interface, phone book, calender, calculator, alarm, games, etc. can be found in 6160 and 6161. The vibration feature is good, but it can be replaced by buying a vibrating battery. Also, this feature is just a waste for ladies because they tend to put their phones in their bags.
If you are buying this one, there can only be one reason - the great look of the phone. This is also why my girlfriend bought this phone. She doesn't care about the features at all and I don't think she will touch most of those features. If style is not your priority, go and get an older model for a much lower price. They will do just the same job.
In conclusion, 8260 is a good buy only if you want to show off your phone to your friends. It will certainly turn heads (actually, her new phone has already attracted a lot of attention from our friends). Don't buy this phone for its features. Older models carry most of the same features with a much more reasonable price.
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