Qualcomm Makes Verizon Ok
Written: Oct 26 '01
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Pros: Powerful, clear, many options
Cons: Harder to use than nokia
The Bottom Line: A great phone, after you get used to the menu system
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| mrboom's Full Review: Kyocera QCP 2035a Cell Phone |
I received my qualcomm qcp 2035a for free, as my old nokia would not function on the verizon network properly if I left Kansas City. The old nokia, (I don't know the number, it was one of the cheap cookie cutter ones that everyone has) would not pick up signals in my hometown, although it did well where I work in Kansas city. I got the new qualcomm, and boy did things change.
This phone is very powerful. On my way to my home town (4 hour trip to Illinois) I was almost never out of service. Compare this to the old nokia, which was out of service about half the time and its impressive. Even when the phone was only registering 1 bar of service I could make and receive calls and hear them clearly. This phone is for the person that lives in the boonies and wants a digital/analog (supports both, switches between the two) phone that will be in service on those country roads.
The phone is well put together, and very solid. It has an extendable antenna, which is nice for that extra little boost. The display is easy to read, and plenty big and bright. (helpful at night)
The phones only major drawback is its difficulty of use. The nokia was so simple anyone could use it instantly, but this phone takes some getting used to. I think qualcomm could follow nokia's lead, but after you get used to the operation it is not as bad.
The battery is very small and concealed, but seems to last forever. Right now the phone shows two bars left, and it has been 3 days since it has been on the charger, with many phone calls made from it. Every other phone I have ever had pooped out after a day or even 4 or 5 longer calls. Verizon (my service provider) attributes this to the fact that the phone easily hooks into there network, and so it never has to struggle to get service. I don't know if this is true, but my battery life is great!
Of course the phone also has more features than my old one, with a vibration ring setting, a business as well as personal phonebook, caller ID, and, a very cool feature, web access. Although I do not use it (I didn't order it in my plan, only email) I think this is a good option. My old phone only had email, but this allows you to view limited web pages on your phone.
All in all, this is a good phone. Plenty of options, power, and clear calls mix to provide cell phone heaven, but only after a couple of weeks when you get used to the non nokia menu system.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): Free
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Member: Scott C
Location: Shawnee, KS
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Electrical tech at a KC company.
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