So small and light its hard to hold!
Written: Feb 08 '01
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Pros: Size and weight - no need for carrying clip etc. fits in front pocket.
Cons: So small and light- makes difficult to hold on long calls
The Bottom Line: For what we wanted out of a wireless phone - something we would have on us at all times - the Nokia 8260 is perfect.
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| borghese's Full Review: Nokia 8260 Cell Phone |
My wife and I bought this phone last October. We looked into a lot of different designs. It was hard to make up our minds. Here is why we decided on the 8260. Size size and size.
We were not looking for a phone that we would be talking on all the time. It was going to be mainly for emergencies, and almost like a pager - so I could let my wife know...ok I'm here, parked outside...waiting...car is running... even if she doesn't answer I'm able to leave a voice message.
The only way we were guaranteed to have the phone on us at all times was if it was light and easy to carry. The 8260 fit the bill. An important factor was also the life of the battery... we find it can go almost a week without charging. Also you don't have to wait till the battery goes completely dead before recharging.
It is easy to lock the keys so that you don't press numbers while carrying in your pocket. There are about 20 different programmed rings. We use a combination vibration and low ringing feature.
It is easy to set up speed dial as well...(add the names of people you call often) simply start to type the 1st few letters of the person you want to call and the phone fills in the rest.
We didn't sign up for the email feature - I think it was an extra $4 per month.
On very long phone calls you might find your hand and arm getting tired and even cramping holding something so small.
I'd recommend the headset for long calls.
It may be difficult to get used to speaking into thin air. The phone is so small the receiver sits just below your cheek bone. Don't worry they hear you fine on the other end.
The antenna is actually built into the back of the phone - you have to be careful not to cover it while your on a call though - you will get interference.
For what we wanted out of a wireless phone - something we would have on us at all times - this one is perfect.
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Amount Paid (US$): 200
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