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Written: Jan 08 '01
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Pros: Convenience, emergency use
Cons: Too large to wear comfortably, static
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| mcswarsik's Full Review: Nokia 918 Cell Phone |
With the close of the 20th Century, we have gone tech. We have a computer AND a cell phone. My wife had jokingly said that she wanted a phone "because all the other mommies have one". I thought that it would be good for emergencies so on Mother's Day I surprised her with a Nokia 918. With a contract plan with Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) through work, we got the phone for free. I did purchase the carrying case for $20.
I have seen smaller wireless phones, the size of a pager, that can be worn unobtrusively on a belt. The Nokia 918 is larger. Too large to be worn comfortably. My wife carries it in her pocketbook.
This model is an analog and sometimes you hear static. Occasionally it does not function while inside stores. I hear digital phones have better reception.
When we were first getting familiar with it, I called our home, from our home. The next bill came with roaming charges from New York. When you leave your home service area, your phone will roam, picking up the next cellular system. We live in CT, on the shore of Long Island Sound. The radio waves travelled across the sound to a New York network and back to us. Path of least resistance. You are able to disable the roaming feature and only make calls from your home area. If we travel, I will have to re-enable it to roam.
It is a very durable phone as my wife has dropped it numerous times. The last time knocking the battery off. I popped it back on and we're still in business. The battery just snaps on the back.
There are two different batteries that can be used.
Slim 600 mAh NiMH with a talk time of 1hr 15 min. (5hr charge time)
Extended 800 mAh NiCd with 1hr 40 min of gab time (6 hr charge time)
The charger plugs into a standard wall outlet. We recharge it every couple of days. She only turns it on when she makes a call. If you leave it on to receive calls you will have to recharge daily.
You can store up to 40 names and numbers in the Nokia 918, as well as your calling card information. The keypad and display have lights for easy reading. There are 5 ringing type options that can be set to ring high, low or silent. In silent mode, the phone will beep once and flash the lights, displaying CALL. No embarrassing ringing.
The Nokia 918 is a fine cellular phone for the first timer. Would also make a good work phone to keep in the truck. If you plan on carrying it with you, you'll need big pockets or a purse. Wireless phones can be invaluable. My wife just remarked this the other day after fearing she had a flat tire.
So too, I imagine, thinks the guy who, using my SSN, opened up an AT&T account and called EVERYONE on the face of the planet.
Warning:Cell phones Can be Dangerous
Don't use while driving.
Switch OFF in Hospitals or near medical equipment
Using mobile phones on aircraft is illegal. They can cause interference.
Turn 'em off at gas stations, near chemicals or fuels.
Do not use where explosives are being used for blasting.
Recommended:
Yes
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