Sprint has done it with the Touchpoint 2200 cell phone
Written: Jun 02 '01
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Pros: size, shape, caller id, voicemail, voice activated dialing, sound quality
Cons: You cannot talk on this phone while it is charging in its base.
The Bottom Line: This Sprint Touchpoint 2200 cell phone includes so many easy to use features that will make using this phone an enjoyable experience. Voice activated dialing is a plus
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| lorirobe's Full Review: Sprint TouchPoint 2200 Cell Phone |
My girlfriend and I were discussing our husbands' success with their cellular phones just last night. It seems that her husband has already crushed two of his cellular phones by sitting on them in the car. My beloved husband drove his car off while the phone was on top of the hood. Then, he left his phone in the classroom (middle school teacher)over a week long vacation and what do you know, it was gone when he returned for it.
So, due to their "loss" of phones, they have been able to upgrade their phones to a newer and better model, while we very careful and responsible women are stuck with the old, heavy and lackluster original model of phones!!!!!!!!
My husband came home with the Sprint touchpoint 2200 model just the other day. Another electronic toy! And wow, this one is just fantastic. This $250 phone cost him $99. Always be on the lookout for rebates or special buys at the Sprint Store. By the way be sure it is a brand new phone and not a refurbished one.
Size and Appearance:
First, the weight and size of this phone is a plus. It is wide enough to fit comfortably in the palm of the hand. (About 1 3/4 inches). It is 4 1/2 inches in length. There is just enough weight to know you are holding something, but it if FAR from heavy and cumbersome. The exact weight is 4.5 ounces. The color is a deep dark teal green. Unlike my old clunker of a Sprint cell phone, this one has a rubber antenna that does not have to be pulled out. It stays just where it is, which protrudes one small inch from the phone.
Features Galore:
The screen on the phone is a 1 1/4 by 1 1/4 square. The lettering is smaller than what I am used to, but it is certainly clear and legible. It displays the time, date and a title that you may wish to display on top. The menu works with easy to use rubberized buttons that allow you to scroll the menu and chose o.k. to go to your desired place.
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Scroll to "call logs" by using the up and down arrow button. Scroll logs will be highlighted. Then, press "o.k.". This will allow you to see the incoming, outgoing and missed calls by displaying their numbers.
The main menu of the phone also displays "Messages". This is where you can access your voicemail. If you are using the computer and tying up your main phone line, people can call the cell phone and leave a message, even when your cell phone is off. Text or voice messages can be left on your phone. Voicemail can also be accessed with the press of one button.
The third and most important feature on the main menu of your phone is the phone book. Entering numbers is as easy as can be. Simply follow the directions on the phone. You will enter a name along with the number. It will automatically alphabetize your names by first or last name.
Simply scroll down using the arrow button to find your number. Here is a tip. If there is a number you call very often, simply put an "a" in front of the name and it will be first on your list.
Caller ID will allow you to see the name of the person who has called you as long as the name is one you have already programmed into your phonebook. If not, caller id will only display the phone number of the incoming call.
The feature that is absolutely brilliant is the voice activated dialing. It will allow you to "train" your phone to respond to your voice alone. It will actually dial the phone number of the name you speak into the phone. For example if I want to call "mom", simply say "mom" into the phone and your call will be made. The speaker also allows you to record messages for yourself. A great way to use this feature is if someone gives you their phone number, simply say and record it into the phone. Play it back later when you are ready to enter the number into your phonebook.
You will also be able to change your ringer into a message.
What I mean is it can be programmed so that whenever I call the phone, instead of ringing, it will sound a prerecorded message that I speak into the phone. Imagine, I call my husband's cell phone from home, and instead of ringing, my voice will sound, "Honey, pick up the phone!"
The Sprint TP2200 also allows you connection to the Wireless Web for the cost of one phonecall on your plan. You can also conduct Speakerphone calls. The touch of one small button will allow you to mute this call if immediate privacy is needed.
Cons:
One negative of the phone is that while you are recharging the phone it sits in an upright position on a base, therefore, you are unable to use the phone while it is charging. The phone does, though, charge very quickly and the charge lasts a long time.
All of these features are useless if the sound quality of the phone is inferior. Not the case, The sound is static free and the voices are clear, not tinny or muffled.
Sprint has really done it this time with the Touchpoint 2200 cellular phone.
I recommended to my husband that he insure this phone so that when, oh, I mean if he breaks or loses the phone, it will be replaced. You know what, I would like one of these phones for myself. I am feeling a bit clumsy lately. I sure hope I don't "accidentally" sit on my old cell phone while driving to the market today.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 99
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