Takes a licking and keeps on ringing
Written: Dec 20 '99 (Updated May 20 '00)
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Pros: Reliable, well made, great features, FREE!
Cons: bigger and less cool than other phones
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| netKat's Full Review: Nokia 918 Cell Phone |
I'm a relatively new cell phone user. This is my second year. It's kind of like a microwave... after a while you don't know how you could live without it.
The Nokia 918 is my second phone, my first being an older Nokia model. I have lent this phone to my teenagers, and it still works when I get it back. :) I'm not exactly gentle on it either. It's usually shoved into my purse, or on the floor of the car, or at the bottom of a coat pocket. I like it because it's too big to lose, but small enough to be convenient.
Here are the features I like:
- It was FREE!
You should not pay anything for this phone, it should be given to you free when you sign up for cellular service.
- The audio quality on this phone is superior.
No problems with hearing the other person or being understood. Many times it is not obvious that you are on a cell phone at all.
- Great programmable features.
And if I had some time I'd sit down and learn them all. One you definitely want to get to know is the "keyguard" feature. This will prevent the phone from inadvertently dialing numbers by itself just from being pressed up against something (like the side of your purse). You can change the audio volume, the ringer types and volume (you can even set this phone to discreetly beep once and light up instead of ring)
- Caller ID.
I love this feature! You can see who is calling and decide whether or not to answer. You can also track your missed calls.
--Add-ons I recommend:
- A case.
It's worth it to keep your phone from getting really messed up.
- A car recharger.
Since you'll be depending on your phone when you're on the go, you'll really appreciate being able to charge the phone while traveling. There's many times when I just can't remember to bring the phone into the house and plug it into the charger and then remember to bring it back to the car.
...Some interesting notes about cellular service in general.
When you're considering cellular service, the most important thing to know is that it's all negotiable. You can bargain for better deals, and even for better phones. Play off one company against another. Threaten to discontinue your service, and see what they offer you from their retention department to get you to stay. Really shop around. There are all kinds of promotions that can save you tons of money. I have free night and weekend calling along with 30 free minutes of peak airtime a month. This works really well for how I use my phone.
Spend some time investigating the plans and think about which one your usage pattern would best fit. Be careful and deliberate in your choice, cell phone service can end up costing a lot of money and if you need to bail out of your contract it'll cost even more.
Recommended:
Yes
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