A Little Too Standard
Written: Apr 22 '01
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Pros: Economic, lots of features, replaceable covers.
Cons: Stout shape makes it hard to talk and listen at the same time.
The Bottom Line: If there is one word to describe this phone it would be 'average'.
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| orion120's Full Review: Nokia 5165 Cell Phone |
I recieved this phone as a gift a few weeks ago, and although it wasn't the one I wanted (I wanted a StarTac or Samsung 8500), I have no complaints thus far. No real complaints anyhow.
The things I especially like about this cell phone are of course the affordability (the phone itself is free when you sign up for just about any plan from any company), the games (snake, memory, and logic, which I still haven't quite figured out yet), and the many ringing tones. You can actually add several more of your choice by e-mailing tones from a website directly onto your phone. One site I know does this is
http://www.cellphoneuser.com/ringtones/index.asp
Try the Coca-Cola ring tone! And finally probably my favorite feature would be the replaceable covers. You can change the look of your phone at your convenience simply by removing your current frame and clicking a new one on! Some stores offer customizable covers, meaning you can actually create your own look to fit your unique desires.
Well anyway, those were some of the advantages offered by the Nokia 5165. Want to hear some of my complaints? Read on...
Despite the fact that you can alter the look of the face of your phone, it'll still be the same Nokia 5165 which just about everyone has nowaday due to its affordability. That was one of the main reasons I wanted a phone such as the Samsung 8500, because very few people I know own it.
Also, the stumpy shape of the phone makes it hard to talk and listen simultaneously, simply because when resting near your ear the microphone is rather far from your mouth. It isn't exactly what you would call comfortable either. Phones like the StarTac fit easily around your mouth and ear at the same time eliminating that problem.
Finally, the most annoying part about this phone is that the "End" button (yes, the one used to end a call) is placed right where your cheekbone is very likely to accidentally press it. Several times already I've accidentally hung-up on people in the middle of a sentence because I pressed the button. If there is a way to disable this feature please post a comment.
All in all, if you're looking for a phone to start with, this is the phone for you. It's easy to use and is the standard for cellular phones today. If you want something a bit less average and common, however, try something else.
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Amount Paid (US$): Pending
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