Excellent, durable cell phone
Written: May 24 '04
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Pros: Inexpensive, easy to use, color screen, changeable faceplate
Cons: No camera; wallpapers and color schemes lame; voice dialing for only 10 numbers
The Bottom Line: A good, solid phone that's also stylish but not expensive.
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| cxc273's Full Review: Nokia 3560 |
I received the Nokia 3560 as an upgrade to an older Nokia candy bar-style cell phone. Those who are familiar with the popular cell phones won't be disappointed, as all the features one comes to expect from Nokia are included.
The unit itself fits nicely in the palm of the hand. Its internal antenna allows the phone to be compact and fit well in most pockets. Its gray case is an interchangable shell that users can swap out and upgrade to different colors and patterns, if they wish. The case is an improvement over the Nokia 8260, which was very popular about two years ago. The color on the 8260 tended to wear off in areas where they were held, as well as chipped due to wear and tear. The 3560, however, does not suffer from that problem due to the fact that the case is not painted. Also a nice touch is the fingerprint-sized piece of rubber on the back of the phone to prevent a user's finger from sliding, as well as the phone sliding off of a table or other smooth surface.
The color display is very nice, and the backlit keys make dialing in the dark very easy. When the phone is in active use, its sides will also light up through its translucent case. If the phone isn't in use, it goes to a screensaver function that flashes the time, using black and white LCD. The only downside with the screensaver is that the time can't be seen in low-light conditions, so in order to see what time it is, a user will need to activate the phone to get the backlight on. The provided wallpapers for the screen are neat, but most make reading the screen text very difficult. Users can also have eight color schemes, but it seems that the factory settings are the most legible.
The 3560's applications are standard Nokia fare, with messaging menus, call logs, multiple profiles, settings, voice applications, image gallery, organizer, games, and applications. There is an alarm clock, to-do list, currency converter, and calendar. Anyone who is familiar with a Nokia cell phone should have no problem transitioning to this model. Although the 3560 allows users to change most settings, I found it frustrating when I could not locate a setting to lower the volume indicating an incoming text message (though I could change what the sound was). For an extra fee, users may download pictures, ringtones, and wallpapers. Also unimpressive are the five games (Air Glide, Racket, Sky Diver, Backgammon and Bowling) included with the phone. I found myself missing some of the games from older Nokias.
The 3560 has one of the stronger antennas available, and the phone was able to get a signal in a neighborhood known for its poor signal strength. The phone also has a very long battery life, with a standby time of more than nine days.
Finally, the 3560 is an extremely durable machine. After dropping mine numerous time, it continues to operate just like the day I first received it. The only indications of damage are some minor scuffing on the plastic back.
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Amount Paid (US$): 0.00
Recommended for: Stylish Trendsetters - Hip and Trendy
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