Motorola i830 Reviews Summary

Highlights of Motorola i830 Reviews

Pros:

• Phonebook is well disigned; leting you input many numbers under each contact
• Quality built phone, considerably durable yet light; comes in two available colors the silver and bronze
• Added safety Global Positioning System feature
• External caller id display is convenient
• Loud ringtones
• Personalization is easy with the i830
• Good reception and call quality

Cons:

• The layout needs improvement, the screen is too small with a crowded buttons
• Battery life is short and will need daily charging, however in July '04 they will have other batteries for this phone available
• There's a large front screen but there text only is displayed on a small portion of it
• The buttons on the top of the phone is difficult to press

Overall User Rating:

4.0/5 based on 45 reviews

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Product Description from Motorola.com

Compatible with Nextel cellular service, this updated iDEN smartphone contains the latest calling, Web, and personal organizer features found in other iDEN phones, but in a smaller, cooler-looking package.
For your calling convenience, the i830 features a speakerphone function, mute, a contacts list, call forwarding, a selection of ring tones and downloadable ring tones, and vibrate mode. You'll also get text messaging, a date book, and the ability to download and run Java applications. Plus, if your car breaks down, you can use the i830's built in GPS to help make an emergency call.

The i830 is also equipped with a voice recorder and many office phone-like functions, such as call waiting, switching between calls, putting calls on hold, and conference calling. You can program a variety of shortcut keys to make dialing easier, and you can create profiles. The i830 also features high speed data download, TTY/TDD for hearing impaired customers, Java compatibility, a few games, and the usual polyphonic ring tones and customizable graphics.

Features:

• 4-in-1 Communications
  Integrated Digital Cellular Service, Nextel Direct Connect Digital Two-Way Radio, Mobile Messaging, and Wireless Web capabilities
• Speakerphone
  Use the built-in speakerphone to drive and talk with both hands on the wheel, share a conversation with a co-worker, use in conference call situations, or check voicemail and take notes
• GPS-Enabled
  Supports location-enabled applications and services, such as TeleNav, and latitude and longitude fixes
• Games and Programs
  Get answers at your fingertips or take a break from a hectic schedule with included programs and games. Preloaded programs include: Advanced Calculator, TeleNav 2.2 with compass, WayToGo COI with location service demo. Games include: FOX Football Demo, Bejeweled puzzle demo, Zip Zavier adventure game demo. Download more with memory for up to 2MB of programs and games
• Voice Record
  Capture memos or phone conversations for future playback of phone numbers, tasks, or driving directions (caller must notify other party of any call recording)
• Airplane Mode
  Turn off radio frequency connection and use programs, games, voice record, and calendar without disrupting plane operations. Check FAA rules and regulations for proper use of electronics during flight