Hearing Clearly with Qualcomm Mobile Phone
Written: Nov 14 '00
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Pros: Easy to hold, very clear sound, no zone-outs
Cons: Still too many features for me
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| MsHooterville's Full Review: Qualcomm QPC-860 Cell Phone |
Almost every year, I wind up with a new cell phone because I sign up for a better monthly deal than I had the previous year. I had had my mobile phone service with Alltel with 250 free minutes per month for $29.99 per month (usually $40 by the time taxes and charges were added in). Then Verizon Wireless offered 150 free minutes including free long distance for $25.99 a month as well as free voice mail and other features.
The Qualcomm QCP-869 was the least expensive wireless phone available with the plan for $29.99. The minute I held it in my hand, it felt better than my slippery little Nokia analog phone (even though I really liked the burled wood cover). The buttons are slightly larger, as is the earpiece.
Features on this phone allow you to access the Web and e-mail, which I have not yet used, and can even help you get maps and directions when you're on the road.
The sound is an instant improvement over the Nokia analong model. The keypad OFF function also is easier to work with just the touch of two buttons. The reason that's important is because I've thrown my phone in my purse, one of the auto-dial numbers reached my mother-in-law and she inadvertently overheard an entire conversation I had with a store clerk! Fortunately, I never have an unkind word to say about my mother-in-law. But my sister, who also has a Nokia phone, has had the exact same experience -- she rarely has anything positive to say about HER mother-in-law. I think I'll recommend this phone to her next time she makes a change.
This phone's instruction manual is easy to understand, and I had many of my most-used phone numbers stored in 12 or 13 of the 99 storage spaces.
Another positive little feature of this phone is a textured surface that makes it easier to hold under your chin. The battery does not need to be de-charged before re-charging, which is a real benefit for me when I don't have time to drain as often as recommended.
If your new mobile phone service provider offers this Qualcomm model as an option, I doubt there's a need for the vast majority of cell phone users to buy a more expensive model -- especially if you're used to digital service! While I saw mobile phones in the Verizon store for up to $399, I can't imagine any features they have that would make me happier than the Qualcomm QCP-860.
In fact, it's going to take me another week to get used to all the features this one offers.
Recommended:
Yes
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