Qualcomm QCP-860
Written: Jan 25 '01 (Updated Jan 25 '01)
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Pros: earpiece forms to your ear, slim design, clarity, serveral options
Cons: Antenna doesn't stay extended
The Bottom Line: I recommend this phone because it is light, thin and the clarity is wonderful. I love all of the options it contains and use most of them.
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| Dinaker's Full Review: Qualcomm QPC-860 Cell Phone |
Recently, my vehicle was broken into and of course my stereo was stolen, and so was my pride and joy......my cell phone! Yikes! I always left my cell phone in the car, because I normally only used it for emergencies.
I went back to Alltel, my service provider and look at the array of different cell phones. They didn't have my old Nokia model and so I wanted to upgrade myself a little bit! My phone was just your standard, ring and answer and that was it. I was in the market for the works, caller id, call waiting and voice mail.
I like a phone that feels very comfortable when holding it to my ear. I wanted a phone that felt sort of like my own cordless phone at home. I've used several friends phones and either they felt too small or too bulky and heavy.
There were different models displayed. Of course clarity was very important. There is nothing worse than trying to talk with someone and get only half the sentence, get frustrated and hang up!
I picked up the Qualcomm 860 and held it to my ear. I liked how it felt. The earpiece is oval shape so it almost feels like your everyday at home phone. The number buttons were big enough so you didn't have to use the eraser on your pencil to dial a number.
I went to the sales man and asked about the phone and the options. Recently on the Today Show, they had a list of the top selling and most requested cell phones and I remembered this particular phone was #3, so that was a bonus. You can sell me almost anything by word of mouth.
Pretty much, this phone can be used just like a PC if you choose. I myself think one computer is enough, and I will keep it at home in our computer room! ;)
You can have caller id, call waiting, voice mail and text messages, it has internet and data capabilities, of course you can log in your very own private phone book, you can put a lock on your phone using a 4 digit lock code, and you can only call emergency numbers or receive incoming calls, this feature is nice if you don't want others making outgoing calls without you knowing. The digital screen is big enough to see incoming calls, if your battery is low, if you have voice mail and making sure you have a nice strong signal. It has a menu button so you may see all of your features and options and it is very easy to follow. The phone comes with an internal battery and the talk time is great. You can buy an external battery that snaps onto the back of the phone to extend the talk time. My phone came with an AC adapter that I can plug into the wall and charge the phone when not in use. I also purchased an adapter that plugs into the lighter in my car to keep it charged also. That costs about $30.00. The phone has been very durable, I've dropped it couple of times, holding my breath each time, and nothing has happened. I guess the ultimate test would be to let my 3 year old throw it around a bit! ;)
One feature I myself like about the phone is that you can keep the numbers and screen lit up if you need to make calls. One thing about my old phone is that if I were in the car and needed to make a quick call, I had to turn my dome light on to see the numbers on my phone. This feature is wonderful, although I do not recommend driving and talking on the phone, if it were an emergency, the numbers are clear as day and you can dial without doing any added extras.
This phone does have alot of options. It comes with an instruction manual that takes you step by step through anything you need to do. Some people don't like to deal with doing so many things with a cell phone, if that's the case, this phone may not be for you. I myself like to program things and this phone is very easy to do that with!
This phone runs about $150.00 but I know with some service plans you can get it for about $75.00.
Clarity is great. After I bought the phone, I called a few people, didn't tell them I was on a cell phone and asked if they could hear me clearly. They all said yes and were surprised I was using a cell phone. So for me, it passed the clarity test.
All in all, I am very happy with this phone, and I do recommend it!
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): $75.00
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Member: Dawn M Rodriguez
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