Motorola StarTAC ST7868W Cell Phone

Pros: Small, Lightweight, easy to use with a headset,and Internet Browser.
Cons: This model has a loud buzzing sound coming from the ear piece

Well I must say that about five months ago I would have told you that Motorola would have been one of the best companies because of their reliability on their numerous StarTac models. I wrote a review back then recommending the 7867W which is a clone of...

Pros: small, lightweight, sleek, durable
Cons: price

The Motorola Startac ST7868W is an excellent choice for those looking for a compact, lightweight cell that offers the basic features and a little more. I opted for this phone after the hinge on my Samsung 3500 came loose. Overall, I am highly satisfied...

Pros: Small, lightweight, has internet capability, many useful functions
Cons: Small, can easily get lost

For my birthday this year my husband purchased a Star TAC ST7868W cell phone for me.
He has a Nokia 5160 provided to him by his company. There had been a number of times I was out shopping or running errands and he wanted to get in touch with...

Pros: Packed with tons of features
Cons: Unreliable, sound and signal strength could be better.

Let me start by saying I share some of the same experiences of many who have owned this phone. That is to say, I am on my third replacement and first repair, only restrained from trying another model by the fact that Verizon would make me pay for it, as...

Pros: Size and Features
Cons: A few trivial problems

The Motorola Startac 7868 is my cellular phone of choice. Even though there have been some minor problems with the phone, the size, features, and convenience have made these problems seem trivial.

First Size and Ergonomics: ...

Pros: Strong, small, lightweight and versatile.
Cons: Little pricey, would like a bigger display

After much horror with Sprint Wireless Internet and Cellular service, I moved over to Verizon (GTE) for essentially the same services. There is only one phone that they will supply with the Verizon service and that is the Motorola StarTAC 7868W.
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Pros: Nice feel; Web browser built in
Cons: Poor reliability; Short life in analog mode

I got this phone through work in June. If I didn't need it for that, I would probably have pitched it a while ago.

First, the good: it's a small phone that is fairly comfortable to use. The controls are fairly easy to use, and since the...

Pros: Size, Weight, Clarity
Cons: Hard to use with one hand

I have been a cell phone user for many years now and have owned five different models. A few years ago StarTac's were somewhat of a status symbol. They were very expensive and were sometimes hard to obtain. A lot has changed in the cell phone market and...

Pros: Small size, data access and sync software, good battery life, small size
Cons: Cannot accept extra battery, analog battery life not so hot, somewhat expensive

Two months ago, I accidently washed (in the washing machine) my Nokia 6162 cell phone. With the phone broken, and my ATT contract expired, I decided to look elsewhere for cell service.

I decided to use Verzion Wireless because they have...

Pros: compact and lightweight
Cons: annoying rings and it's flimsy

After using a Nokia 6160 for two or so years, I switched mobile phone companies and purchased a Motorola Star Tac 7868W. The cost of this phone was exactly the same as what I paid for my Nokia, about $200.00. I have a lower opinion of the Star Tac than...

Pros: Small and lightweight
Cons: Un-ergonomic, fragile, battery weak

This is my SIXTH Motorola Startac. The first two were analog, and I was an early adopter of these phones. Since then, I've had the Analog/Digital Startacs exclusively. Here are some of the pros and cons:

Pros:

Small
Light
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Pros: Compact, sturdy, vibrate mode
Cons: Battery life, few options, squeaky hinge, unpredictable call quality

Having used this phone for over a year, as well as previously owning its predecessor StarTac model, I recently made the move to the Motorola v120c model, and here's why:

1.) Gremlin in the Speaker:
Over the 14 months that I used the...

Pros: Size, quality of construction, appearance, durability
Cons: Features, user friendliness

I should start this review by introducing myself. My name is Jon and I am a corporate sales representative for Verizon Wireless. Does this make me an expert? Not necessarily. Does it add some credibility to my review? I'd like to think so :)....

Pros: Compact, lots of features
Cons: expensive

The Motorola StarTak is a great phone. I have been using mine for about 4 months now and have experienced very few problems. It's size makes for very easy handling but as with any product, I have experienced some problems. Because it is a very compact...

Pros: Light Weight, Durable, Easy to read display, 4 types of numbers stored per 99 entries.
Cons: Not the most intuitive to understand requiring some reading of the manual.

As long as you have the time to read over the manual for 30 minutes, this is an excellent phone. I like the ability to press a letter to quickly jump through the phone book to look up a number quickly.

Some of the features I would have liked...