Takes on 8260 versus TX310.
Written: Sep 10 '02
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Pros: Think of it as a Nokia 8260 on a party custume. Great reception.
Cons: Flashier and slightly bigger, but not clearly superior to the 8260
The Bottom Line: A dissapointing but efficient next step from the great 8260, on of the best sounding phones in the market, and the best reception for any Nokia.
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| lirubis's Full Review: Nokia 8265 Cell Phone |
I loved my 8260. Superb phone, reliable, cute, small size..had it all. Now comes the 8265 and here I am, ready to get this one before anyone else. I should also mention that I own another cell phone, the also impressive Panasonix TX310. Now that is what I call comparison potential!
What new bells and whistles does the 8265 has to offer? Nothing much, really, other than a better backlit screen, which now its bright blue-white, much easier interchangeable faceplates, a slightly bigger body, and much better sound quality. MUCH better. You will notice a much sleeker face, more "triangular" buttons that do not improve dialing at all.
Sure, the new 8265 looks cool and jazzy, a lot more than Panasonicīs TX310. The lack of a visible exterior antenna is still one of nokiaīs better points, and this time, reception has been improved substantially, because I am taking calls on places whene I usually could not. I can say that Nokia matched the outstanding reception abilities of the TX310. If overall size is a priority for you, then the Nokia is your phone.
Wait a second. Weight is also important. The new 8265 is still far heavier than the TX310. Battery life is comparable on stdby mode, but on call mode the scales tip in favor of the Panasonic with over 20% more capacity. You must know, however, that the TX310 is one of the lightest phones in the market. Nokia is not.
How about other improvements? Nokia stayed with its great formula where ease of use and intuition take center stage. Nokia has to be among the friendliest phones out there, menus are clear, straightforward and logical. The alarms and agenda are top notch tools for us traveling people, and the new 8265 has the same cool features its predecesor did.
The only problem is that TX310 still offers a lot more, like voice commands, speaker, more powerful agenda, and its own ring tone composer, just to name the most evident.
Finally, the new 8265īs faceplate may be easier to interchange, but it is also flimsy and after less than one month of use, it looks beaten. The faceplate chips easily, and to top it all off, the dial is all squeaky now.
Bottom line is: I expected a MUCH better phone than this as the succesor of the excellent 8260. The looks are killer, yes, and the recepction and sound quality has been MUCH improved, but slight size increase, and the flimsy faceplate are dissapointing. The TX310 has a lot more to offer and feels more durable. I have to choose which one to keep by the end of september.
And Im keeping the Panasonic.
Enjoy.
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Amount Paid (US$): 120
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