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Written: Jan 02 '01
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Product Rating:
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Pros: size, cost , utility
Cons: the power button is too small
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| michelesimmons's Full Review: Nokia 6160 Cell Phone |
Nokia Digital 6160
I purchased this Nokia from the BellSouth Mobility store at my Father’s insistence. (Yes, it seems he wanted to be able to reach me whenever, wherever – and my little X02 pager just wasn’t doing it for him anymore.) Of course the real kicker was the realization that I NEEDED a cell phone for business – my running the business kept me running – and stopping at pay phones to return pages was inconvenient at the least, as well as time-consuming and expensive. I also knew I didn’t want a flip phone , or anything too elaborate – cell phones still struck me as a snob appeal item – if I were going to have a cell phone then it had better be a workhorse – not a prize pony.
The features of this phone, while not flashy, are commendable and useful :
Phone Book – although it took some time to enter the names and number s- it is much more convenient than flipping through a phone book, or calling the office for a customer’s number. I especially like the search feature, and the 1 button dialing.
Keyguard - I don’t use this as a general rule of thumb- because in order to answer an incoming call you must press unlock and then * - and since I am not coordinated enough to pull over, get the phone out, then push unlock and * in the time allotted to answer the phone….
My Tones - includes ringing options, warning and game tones, keypad tones, and message alert tones. Each can be set to your “loudness” level, and as any of you know – there are various “tunes” that can be played to let you know when you have an incoming call.
Clock – just that, and an alarm clock as well – which is helpful at the job site – when I need a reminder to leave to keep another appointment, etc.
Games – well, I never thought I’d be playing a game on my phone – but the 45 minute wait at the Dr.’s office gave me a reason to explore this little feature- nothing to brag about –Snake, Memory Game, and Logic, but it did beat staring at the walls or reading 6 month old issues of House Beautiful.
System Settings – I don’t know much about this – except they set it for me at the Store and I haven’t touched it. Supposedly this searches for the correct “signal” digital or analog - depending on where you are.
Call settings – Emergency 911 ( key 9) on or off as you choose, Calling Card – if you use one with your phone , Automatic Redial ,
Call Log – this displays call timers for the current call as well as all calls – so not only do I know how long I spent talking to a specific customer (or my Dad), I also know how close I am to my total minute usage for the month, and can compare it with my bill to check for accuracy – or in last month’s case – calls that were billed to me that I did not make or receive. Subdirectories for the Call Timer feature include: Dialed calls – very handy when, after you’ve hung up, you remember you had one more thing to say. Received calls, Missed calls (and the numbers if you have the Caller ID feature), and Clear All lists.
Messages – for text messages over your phone. Messages contain an Inbox , saved box, and Write new. I have not used this “feature”. Oh, it also contains the “Welcome” note – which is the screen that comes on when you first turn on your phone.
Per the postal scale in my office this phone weighs only 6 oz., the buttons are adequate with the exception of the power (on/off) button – I either have to repeatedly push, or remove the cover, or use a pen to depress it enough to turn the phone on or off.
It seems well built and has survived a few drops from my purse, desk, and car – with no obvious damage.
Recommended:
Yes
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