Pros: Small, Lightweight, easy to use with a headset,and Internet Browser. Cons: This model has a loud buzzing sound coming from the ear piece
Well I must say that about five months ago I would have told you that Motorola would have been one of the best companies because of their reliability on their numerous StarTac models. I wrote a review back then recommending the 7867W which is a clone of...
The Motorola Startac ST7868W is an excellent choice for those looking for a compact, lightweight cell that offers the basic features and a little more. I opted for this phone after the hinge on my Samsung 3500 came loose. Overall, I am highly satisfied...
Pros: Small, lightweight, has internet capability, many useful functions Cons: Small, can easily get lost
For my birthday this year my husband purchased a Star TAC ST7868W cell phone for me.
He has a Nokia 5160 provided to him by his company. There had been a number of times I was out shopping or running errands and he wanted to get in touch with...
Pros: Packed with tons of features Cons: Unreliable, sound and signal strength could be better.
Let me start by saying I share some of the same experiences of many who have owned this phone. That is to say, I am on my third replacement and first repair, only restrained from trying another model by the fact that Verizon would make me pay for it, as...
Pros: Size and Features Cons: A few trivial problems
The Motorola Startac 7868 is my cellular phone of choice. Even though there have been some minor problems with the phone, the size, features, and convenience have made these problems seem trivial.
Pros: Strong, small, lightweight and versatile. Cons: Little pricey, would like a bigger display
After much horror with Sprint Wireless Internet and Cellular service, I moved over to Verizon (GTE) for essentially the same services. There is only one phone that they will supply with the Verizon service and that is the Motorola StarTAC 7868W. ...
Pros: Size, Weight, Clarity Cons: Hard to use with one hand
I have been a cell phone user for many years now and have owned five different models. A few years ago StarTac's were somewhat of a status symbol. They were very expensive and were sometimes hard to obtain. A lot has changed in the cell phone market and...
Pros: Small size, data access and sync software, good battery life, small size Cons: Cannot accept extra battery, analog battery life not so hot, somewhat expensive
Two months ago, I accidently washed (in the washing machine) my Nokia 6162 cell phone. With the phone broken, and my ATT contract expired, I decided to look elsewhere for cell service.
I decided to use Verzion Wireless because they have...
Pros: compact and lightweight Cons: annoying rings and it's flimsy
After using a Nokia 6160 for two or so years, I switched mobile phone companies and purchased a Motorola Star Tac 7868W. The cost of this phone was exactly the same as what I paid for my Nokia, about $200.00. I have a lower opinion of the Star Tac than...
Pros: Small and lightweight Cons: Un-ergonomic, fragile, battery weak
This is my SIXTH Motorola Startac. The first two were analog, and I was an early adopter of these phones. Since then, I've had the Analog/Digital Startacs exclusively. Here are some of the pros and cons:
Having used this phone for over a year, as well as previously owning its predecessor StarTac model, I recently made the move to the Motorola v120c model, and here's why:
1.) Gremlin in the Speaker:
Over the 14 months that I used the...
Pros: Size, quality of construction, appearance, durability Cons: Features, user friendliness
I should start this review by introducing myself. My name is Jon and I am a corporate sales representative for Verizon Wireless. Does this make me an expert? Not necessarily. Does it add some credibility to my review? I'd like to think so :)....
The Motorola StarTak is a great phone. I have been using mine for about 4 months now and have experienced very few problems. It's size makes for very easy handling but as with any product, I have experienced some problems. Because it is a very compact...
Pros: Light Weight, Durable, Easy to read display, 4 types of numbers stored per 99 entries. Cons: Not the most intuitive to understand requiring some reading of the manual.
As long as you have the time to read over the manual for 30 minutes, this is an excellent phone. I like the ability to press a letter to quickly jump through the phone book to look up a number quickly.
If you can justify the price, this one rocks.
Some of the reasons I bought the StarTAC:
#1 - Small, it is about the size of a text pager.
#2 - Backlight, Activates as soon as you open the...
Pros: Protected keys/screen w/flip, lots of features, very light and compact Cons: Interface is HORRIBLE
I've been the owner of a stone-age cell phone for the last two years (read: it weighs (gasp) 9 ounces and is larger than a thumbnail). My old qualcomm QCP 820 was a great filly in its day, but with the arrival of the newest generation of compact and...
Pros: Holds calls in some weak signal areas, text messaging memory, good battery
life, Motorola support Cons: Does only 1-way, not 2-way, text messaging, fragile, especially antenna.
I recently upgraded to a Startac 7868 several weeks ago from a Startac 7760 that I had for 2 1/2 years. I am pleased by the many improvements Motorola made in the 7868 over the 7760, but still just a few items need work. Some of these improvements from...
Pros: It's a cute little phone to fold up and carry around Cons: It always felt so cheap and flimsy to me
The StarTac phone was given to me when I switched from one cell phone company to another, as long as I traded in my Nokia 252. I was excited, cause I liked those little flip open phones and I thought it would be cute to clip on my pants or throw into my...
In choosing a phone, there has been one that I have always loved for consistency and durability. I love the Motorola product line. This is a phone that lives up to the Timex adgae of it "takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
Pros: Small, Durable, Classy Cons: Small size not good for rural areas
Just when you thought you had the latest, the 7860 model, here comes the 7868. If you just upgraded to the 7860 I guess you'll have to wait until you fulfill that contract before upgrading to the new one! The 7860 model is a tri-mode-THAT'S CORRECT....
Pros: Size and portability, reception Cons: Small display and buttons
After a terrible experience with a Samsung SCH-411 phone, I switched to a StarTac because of its popularity and reputation. Guess what... every raving review I heard about this phone is entirely true.
Pros: Small, Excellent Battery Life, Web Browser Built In Cons: Are there any?
I bought this phone to replace my AT&T plan, which should be tag lined 'Drops every 3 minutes'. The Motorola phone was a hard sell - I had a Nokia 6160 with a custom slide face, all the hands free goodies and a vibrating extra capacity slim battery....
Pros: Small, discreet, well-built, long battery life, readable display. Belt holster very handy. Cons: Antenna sticks out a bit when on your belt.
I've always been impressed by Motorola's products. The StarTac 7868W is no exception. After using it for 4 months, I would not switch it for any other mobile (except maybe a StarTac that was Bluetooth-enabled, but that's another story).
Pros: Very tiny, amazing call quality Cons: Sub-par vibration mode, confusing menus and lack of ringing choices
UPDATE 6/23/02
I broke the antenna on the phone yesterday at Disneyland. (I had it in my pocket in a ziplock bag with my credit card and driver's license). Motorola and Verizon do not sell replacements. Motorola suggests (a) shipping the...
I received the StarTAC 7868 as my first-ever cellular phone in October of 2001. My previous experience with cellphones was very limited, occasionally borrowing one from a friend to make a call.
Pros: clamshell design, small size, durable construction, good ergonomics, efficient menus, good performance Cons: no E-911 support, so Verizon refuses to activate them now; no loadable ringtones
History has shown that this was a great phone. I'm still using mine today, and if you troll the forums, you'll find plenty of people lamenting that Verizon now refuses to activate them because they don't support the "enhanced 911" features that the FCC ...
Pros: Size, accessibility, feel, and functions make this phone superb Cons: Phone is expensive without purchase of a phone plan
Let me start of by giving a little background. I signed up for a cell phone plan and received this phone for 49.99 with the plan. Thus, I cannot claim that it was pricy except for the fact that its going price w/o a plan was 129.99. Upon first receiving...
Pros: Size, quality, features Cons: sound(sometimes)
I have had this phone for a number of months now. My previous phone was the StarTAC 7860W (see my review). I was sent this new model when mine was damaged. I have cell phone insurance so I got this new one for $35. I highly recommend subscribing to the...
Pros: long battery life, good features Cons: can't send text messages, old
It may be several years old at this point, but this phone still does everything I need it to do. The reception is pretty good, even in places where the towers are further between. If you lose digital service in a rural area, the analog reception is still ...
Pros: Small, easy to use Cons: Only 9, boring, ringtones. Cannot download more. Poor battery.
The Startac is not a BAD phone, however I don't think I would recommend it purely due to the fact that you can get a better phone for a lower cost. It has good features, everything you need and nothing more. Caller ID, voicemail, text messaging, Internet...
Pros: Unbreakable. Easy to use. Comfortable. Sync ability. Cons: None.
My first phone was an Ericsson. My second phone was a Nokia. Finally I purchased a StarTAC 7860. I owned it for 2 years. I am a technician and often found myself dropping my cell phone because a ladder or some other object would push the phone off my...
I bought this phone when I switched carriers. Reception and clarity are much better than with my previous (Ericsson) phone, but that might be a combination of carrier and phone. I have noticed clarity improvements when my wife has switched from our...
Pros: Folds up, loud ringer & it vibrates. Cons: Haven't found any problems yet.
I recently purchased this phone and use Alltel for service. My teenage son is on a traveling Soccer Team (all over FL) and my husband drives over the road & we can keep in touch with each other wherever we are. I am glad I purchased this phone. ...
Pros: size, flip Cons: Cheap plastic which gives, including the flip; CHEAP Build qaulity
I purchased a Startac 7868 on July 17, 2000. The phone was a problem from the time I first turned it on. The display would dim constantly and the phones power would flicker off and on(this is because the battery and the phone itself had a huge gap when...
We have two 7868W cellular phones which replaced much older analog only models. The principal purpose to the upgrade was to be able to use the phones with a Vox2 base station that connects cellular phones to "landline phones" (i.e. you can use your home...
Pros: well designed, easy to use Cons: some parts especially the antenna break often.
All in all this is a great cell phone. It is very light and is generally easy to use, especially with one hand while doing something else simultaneously via the 3 buttons on the side of the phone. The menus are easy to navigate after the initial trial...
Pros: Very sleek and small. LOADS of features! Cons: I have yet to be disappointed in this cell phone.
I recently upgraded my last cell phone (The StarTac 6500) to the newer versions. The new StarTac cell phones are fantastic! I very rarely miss incoming phone calls, and outgoing calls are very clear.
Pros: great phone. has tons of features Cons: My web is broken for now, but that is verizons fault, not the phone.
I received this phone as a gift from a friend, with Verizon wireless as my carrier. At first i was intimidated by the phone, because of all of the hoo-ha's and doo dads this little puppy does. But after I read the product manual, i felt as if I was the...
Pros: Very small, long-lasting battery, pretty good reception Cons: Features not as user-friendly as could be
First let me emphasize that I got the digital one -- I have heard from many people that the analog StarTac is aweful. I have been in analog only areas, and my phone was pretty much useless there.
Pros: small, lightweight, easy to read display, long battery life, very durable Cons: no calander/appointment feature, no alarm
After owning the StarTac for about a year now, I can honestly say that this is the best mobile phone that I have owned. Very comfortable and lightweight with easy to read display. The battery life on a phone this size is amazing. I use the phone a lot...
Pros: Dual band, very small, lots of third-party accessories Cons: Jutting antenna, screen too small for web browsing
From the outside the StarTacs sold today look exactly like they have for years -- and that's generally good. They fit nicely into a pocket (even the ubiquitous Nokia 5100 series is significantly thicker), they can't accidentally dial in your pocket (also...
Pros: Lightweight, Small, Easy to Use Cons: Poor Reception, Antenna Bends Easily, Terrible Battery Life
I have fancied the StarTac since it came out several years ago. This small lightweight phone is excellent for someone who doesn’t want the bulk of most conventional phones. I wouldn’t recommend the phone to someone who does not enjoy dropped...
Pros: Tons of Features Cons: I only liked a couple ringer styles
I really don't know where to start with this phone. Well, first of all, this is my third cell phone. First, I had a big fat audiovox that was way outdated. Then, I traded phones with my mom. She gave me her audiovox, and it was smaller, but barely. I...
I recently switched cellular phone companies for the sole purpose of purchasing the new StarTac phone. My old carrier did not carry the StarTac's, so I decided that after 4 years I would switch companies so i could get a different phone. I knew a few...
Pros: Size, Sound, Internet Ready, Signal Strength Cons: Questionable Durability, Flimsy Antenna
Folks: As with my ISP service, I've been in a period of experimentation with cell phones and cellular providers over the past 2 years. I've ended up with Verizon Wireless after having tried Sprint PCS and AT&T Wireless Service. I think Verizon's...
Pros: small size, coolness factor, big LCD screen Cons: feels a little flimsy -- be careful with it
I've been in love with Motorola StarTACs since I was a freshman in high school (I'm a junior now) and my web-design teacher had one of those "sweet" phones with the little green blinking light. The best part was that it fit on his belt! How...
Pros: Small, compact, nice clip for attaching to your belt Cons: The transition from digital to analog, during a phone call, loses the caller
This is a very small, compact yet powerful little phone. It packs a lot of punch in a very small package. The first phone I had was installed by the cellular company and the "radio" had to be installed in the trunk, because it was so big and bulky and...
Pros: Small size, descent size screen Cons: Menus are a pain, doesn't get your attention w/ ring or vibrate
12/02 added thoughts ...
I still have the phone, it's still working. Been through at least 5 antenas that I remember so far. Other than that it's OK except for the weak ring sound.
Pros: Light-weight, small, durable, easy to use, stylish Cons: pricey
The Motorola StarTAC is the phone for today's worker and business type. The phone is compact, light, and efficient, by which I mean both easy to use and simple. Simple in the sense that this is a no nonsense phone. With a remarkable phone book...
Pros: Phone Book, Backlit, Vibrating Cons: Few Rings, Weak Battery Life
The StarTAC phone is one of the most expensive mobile phones that you can purchase on most service providers. However, I have found that it is well worth the price, if you need all the features. It also is very compact, and comes with a holster. When...
I chose this phone because it was free with a 3 year contract with my celular provider. Its a lot smaller than the motorola 650 i had for years before it. I was told that digital phones don't work as well in analogue areas as analogue phones do, but i...
Pros: Small and convenient to use Cons: Sometimes it is too small
In general the phone is a great buy. In digital mode the battery can last up to 2 days with using it on a regular basis, and it can last almost a week if you have it on and don't use it.
Analog mode, you are lucky if the battery lasts a day...
Pros: small, lightweight, belt clip is very handy Cons: poor signals (frequently) prevent calls
My husband just received a new Motorola ST7868W through his employer. He uses it for work and for important personal calls. Very often the phone cannot get a signal or the signal strength is too weak to place a call. This happens in many different...
Pros: Small, not bulky, light-weight, slim design, phone holster is easy to use, timers helpful Cons: very susceptible to water damage, a bit pricey
I appreciate many of the StarTac's features. I had a bulkier cell phone before this one, and I really like the slimmed-down design and that it doesn't weigh much. I can handle it with one hand and drive with the other fairly easily. The reception is...
Pros: Ultra-light and Portable. Cons: Slightly Top-Heavy
I purchased this phone in July of 2000 with a SingleRate plan from Verizon Wireless. I won't discuss the plan here, but I mentioned it because a national rate was required to purchase and activate the tri-mode phone.
Pros: Great phone, durable, great reception. Cons: "Old fashioned" as some would say since it doesn't have games, downloadable ringtones, etc.
I bought this phone when it first came out (2000) and am still using it. I have had service via Alltel and have had no problems with it. I always went with a prepaid plan since it was cheaper and more economical for my use. I even went about a year ...
Pros: Small, lightweight, easy to use Cons: "SIGNAL FADED CALL LOST"
I bought this phone through Verizon last year. It really isn't that bad of a phone. At times I have a big problem with the phone displaying a message that says "Signal faded call lost" on it. I can have 100% 5 bars of service, and it has done that to me....
Pros: The pro for this phone is that it is very compact. Cons: The con to this phone is that it isnt that durable to withstand damage.
This phone is good in many ways, but then again bad in ways too. I purchased this phone back in June of 2001. When i first got this phone, it was the best thing. I purchased it at the price of $99.99. This phone came with the charger and the holster....
I have replaced this phone 5 times (under warranty). Numerous problems, one of the main ones is dropped calls. There are tons of features, and the display is very clear and nice. Some phones out there you can't tell what number is what, but tis has...
Pros: Comfortable feel during use. Simple to use. Good volume and reception. Cons: The case is cracking, the antenna is bent. Poor battery life.
Overall, I love my Startac. But after two years of use, the phone is literally falling apart -- the antenna is bent and the case is cracking in several places. I've had a Nokia and found it to be awkward to talk on, but the shape of the Startac seems to...
Pros: Durable, Battery life, flip. Cons: Antenna breaks often if you put it in your pocket.
Up until 2000 I never had a cell phone, I had a pager for years, I had only the number feature, no voice mail or anything fancy. What caused me to step up to a cell phone was the price of pagers dropping. I was paying 80 dollars a year for it, and...
At the time I bought this phone, it was top of the line, and expensive. Over $200. I likes it, it claimed to have a 6 day battery stand-by, and it was nice and small. It seemed like it would be great.
Pros: Small, lightweight Cons: Is not durable, no repair service
I purchased this phone at the end of 2001. As long as it worked it was a good phone. Good clarity, and battery time. As of Feb. 1 2003,it no longer works. Service provider says that Motorola no longer makes this phone or services it, so throw it away....
Pros: Size and display Cons: Menu's and ring tones.
I got this phone about a week ago and exchanged it for the Samsung 850 because I didn't like the navigation.
What I like: Storing multiple numbers under one name, the display is awesome and the size is great.
What I don't like:
It is...
This phone was a gift for my wife. It is the best phone reception wise, I have used. It has a great backlit display with a very clear blue color which highlights the writing.
It has a good memory and the battery seems to last forever. The...
I received this phone as a Christmas gift and have been very pleased with its performance. The sound is very clear and the people I am talking too frequently as me if I'm talking on a land line because it sounds so good on their end. It has an...
Pros: small, discreet belt clip, lots of memory Cons: poor reception, problems losing ring/vibrate functionality
I have been through two of these StarTAC phones, and I must say that I've had enough. I first purchased the phone because of it's small size and the belt clip is very convenient, as I must carry a phone at all times for my job. Within two months of...
Pros: Small, Good battery charge, easy to use Cons: tendancy to be dropped
I purchased one of these phones a couple of months ago to replace my hopelessly old, bulky carphone. I was immediatly impressed just by the way it looks. It is a very compact, small, easy to use phone. It has good battery power and when fully charged...
2nd cingular phone i had by didefresh04 ,Aug 03 '05
Pros: It looked nice, was appealing Cons: sound was not so good
As this was my 2nd phone I have ever had (from Cingular--first was Nokia 5165), it was a cool phone. It had all the bells and whistles, a good battery life, and a big phone book. It was the pimp phone of 2002, but it is classic for all the people.
Pros: Durability, compact, features, storage capacity, LCD display clarity. Cons: Small, flat, hard plastic buttons on the keypad. This phone is also expensive.
I can't express how much I enjoy my Motorola StarTAC phone. The durability of the phone alone, says a lot to me. This phone has been dropped time after time and it keeps going. I am being more careful now, since Motorola has discontinued my 7740 model. I see the palm sized phones, the Nokia, the phones by Samsung, Quallcomm, etc, and none of this new gadgets have impressed me. I like the compact flip design as well and the cradle, lets me carry it like a pager, when I am without my purse. Talk about convenience!!! I have put it away for months, only to bring it back out again, and have services placed on it. Never have I been disappointed!
One of the best phones i've ever had! by tluv ,Sep 21 '04
Pros: Great reception. Easy to use features. Great size. Cons: Antenna broke a couple times. Battery life isn't so hot.
This was the 2nd cell phone i've ever owned. At the time, I had Verizon and everything about the Star Tac was awesome. Great reception, features, etc. It was small enough to fit into your pocket and was one of the first flip phones ever.
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