Definitely NOT for heavy cell phone usage
Written: Nov 25 '02
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Pros: Small, loud ring, inexpensive for the new user
Cons: Drops calls constantly, signal strength is quirky
The Bottom Line: For an average user, this phone works. But for anyone who depends on their cell phone, I would suggest that you get something else.
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| dreamcatcher39's Full Review: Nokia 3390 |
The Nokia 3390 is a good phone for what it was designed for. . users who do not use cell phones heavily, and don't depend on them constantly. That's why it's one of the phones that you see being given away free with a new cell phone plan.
The full product details on this phone are:
Basic info:
Talk time: Up to 3 hours and 45 minutes
Standby time: Up to 7.5 days
Size: 4.3 L x 1.8 W inches
Weight: 4.7 oz.
Built-in Paging
Caller ID
Conference Calling
Call Waiting and Call Hold
Access to Directory Assistance
Emergency Calls
AOL Instant Messenger™ Service (AIMŪ)
Voicemail with Message Alert
Call Forwarding
The Nokia also has a built in antenna and vibrating alert. It is a small size so it's handy to put in your pocket or purse, and has a hands free kit that makes it easy to use in the car, etc.
For the low end cell phone user, it works well. The problem comes when you are someone who uses a cell phone constantly . .as I do.
I have had this phone replaced twice due to it's problems. . the signal strength on this phone is quirky, seeming to have a mind of it's own. You can sit in the same place, put your phone on the desk, not move, and have the signal change from 4 bars (full strength) to 1 or even no bars in an instant. There is no reason for this that I, or the manufacturer, is aware of.
This phone also drops calls constantly. My experience has been when I've been on a call for over 10 minutes, the call will drop and then the signal strength will go back to normal, and it will allow you to make another call. Then, when you're on that call for over 10 minutes, that call will also drop.
Since I am in IT and need my phone to work (and sometimes will be on calls for up to 3 hours if there is a system outage), this problem is unacceptable to me, and I am actively looking for a different phone. If you do not have the need to be on long calls, and the quirkiness of the signal does not bother you, this phone will work fine, as it has many good uses.
You get what you pay for, and in this case, that says it all.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): free
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