8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Good simple phone.
Date of Review: May 31, 2008
The Bottom Line: If you just want a voice phone as I did... get it.
Got this a bit ago to use on the TracFone service. I have found it to be great on reception and operation in regards to using it as a phone.
It does not have all the extras people tend to want and not need. Like a camera/mp3 player.. whatever. In this case I find that a good thing as the battery lasts very well without all that stuff lunked on it. Besides, stand alone cameras/mp3 players will be far superior than anything you will ever get included with a cell phone. At least at this price range.
All in all, to be short and sweet... if all you want is a good long lasting cell phone to use for CALLS this will do you just fine.
Notes:
1. There is a very slight menu reaction time delay on a key press that can make texting annoying... again, if you intend to use it as an actual phone only, it will work for you fine.
2. You must open the phone to see who is calling as there is no external screen that shows a number. Only an indicator light that shows you have a call/text/voicemail waiting, and one final light that lets you know when the battery needs recharged.
3. Don't bother with the game features of this thing, it's way too choppy to be of any use IMO.
My scores:
Build strength: 8 out of 10
(would be 9 if not for the all rubber one-piece keypad.)
Reception: 8 out of 10
(4 bars in places some people's cells don't even work)
Call quality: 9 out of 10
(crystal clear and loud enough)
Extra features: 3 out of 10
(no camera/mp3 player/radio/walkie function)
Custom features: 4 out of 10
(custom rings/wallpapers/etc... in my case these must be bought through TracFone, your experience may vary)
