Keeping in Touch
Written: Feb 25 '01
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Pros: Nice size and weight, good selection of features, value
Cons: Locking keys is a must
The Bottom Line: Good, well-featured phone for a great price.
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| 3rdalarm's Full Review: Nokia 5165 Cell Phone |
I recently replaced my ancient cellular phones for my wife and I with current service. I was looking for a convenient, casual use phone, primarily to keep in touch with my wife. My work suggested a Family Talk plan with Cingular Wireless that generously filled my needs.
I selected a pair of Nokia 5165 phones for my service. I have been been satisfied by the durability of Nokia phones in the past. In terms of weight and size, the phone is great.
The display is clear and easy to read. The buttons have a convenient layout, though they are a bit on the small size. There are 12 number buttons, 2 scroll buttons, a cancel button, a power on/off button, and a multi-function button. The stubby antenna is not extendable, but seems to have fine reception. My only complaint about the
buttons is that while clipped to the belt, there is a possibility for accidental pressing of the multi-fuinction button, which can lead to an accidental call. It is necessary to keep the keylock feature engaged (press multi-function and * and repeat to unlock).
The phone has digital reception, and can send emails and text messages. While text messaging sounds like a gratuitous feature, it is actually very convenient and simple. My wife, whom I affectionately refer to as "technology chalenged", figured out how to use this without my instruction. It is a bit more convenient than voice mail (which I also have), as the text is sent directly to the phone. It took about 48 hours for the text/voice mail service to set up.
Other features include emergency 9 key, call waiting, call forwarding, multiple calls, and caller ID. There are games available, as well as multiple rings and alerts, with more available by download from the internet.
The price of each phone was $79.99 with a $50 mail-in rebate, making the final price about $30 per phone. Each phone included a AC charger, battery, manual, and hands-free headset. Battery life, so far, is excellent. It is recommended that batteries be charged a full 24 hours initially. Maximum capacity should be reached after 3 complete cycles of charging and discharging. The manual is easy to follow, clear, and concise.
I purchased an snap-on faceplate of a different color to distinguish my phone from my wife's, which easily installed. I also purchased an accessory set that included a mobile charger and leather cover/detachable belt clip. The accessory kit and the snap-on cover were $20.00 each.
Thus far, I am very impressed with these phones. They are lightweight, easy to use, and have plenty of features.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 30.00
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