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Motorola Motofone F3 Black Unlocked Cellular Phone - F3

Motorola Motofone F3 Black Unlocked Cellular Phone - F3

Motorola Motofone F3 Black Unlocked Cellular Phone - F3/ 2.1 " High Contrast Display/ GSM 850/1900MHz/ Speakerphone/ Intuitive Icon-Based User Interface/ Large Font Size/ Up To 300 Hours Standby Time/ Black Finish/ Activation Or Handset Upgrade...

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Pros:

audio quality (2)

  • ...it's light, feels relatively sturdy, has easy-to-read screen, good audio and reception quality, and the default vibrate, then graduated...[0.8]
  • ...to have the iPhone with her. It fills that need pretty well. Audio quality is ok . Battery life is pretty good, but the standby was nowhere like...[0.65]

battery life (10)

  • ...without any extras, this is the ticket. It is light and sturdy, has good battery life and a highly readable screen, good sensitivity and an excellent...[1.0]
  • ...The sound quality is great, reception is better than average, battery life is good enough, screen is easy to read in any light and shows the called...[0.9]
  • ...sunlight) If you need just a basic phone this is the one for you. Battery life is great ....[0.9]
  • ...no camera, which is a plus for me; a highly readable display; good battery life ; a solid keypad; good durability, and it has survived several...[0.8]

call quality (7)

  • ...company Blackberry around that I cant fit in my pocket. The call quality is the best I have heard on a phone and the signal strength is great (better...[1.0]
  • ...phone. Pros: * Great battery life * Large display * Solid call quality * Great reception * Cheap Cons: * Letters have only one case (no...[0.9]
  • ... in fact, more daylight increases the screen's readability. Call quality is excellent with the exception of speakerphone mode, which is a little on...[0.9]
  • ...just to have it. First I'll point out the good things. The call quality and volume are really good , and it looks pretty amazing, I'll give it that. And I got lucky...[0.8]

reception quality (7)

  • ...pictures and just different. However, now that it's all setup, reception looks better than my Blackberry Bold; numbers are very easy to see; and you can...[0.9]
  • ... music I have on my MP3 player. The sound quality is great, reception is better than average, battery life is good enough, screen is easy to read...[0.9]
  • ...useless features, this is the device for you. Call quality and reception are excellent . I receive multiple bars where previously I had none. Voices...[0.9]
  • ...options a little clumsy. Battery bar hasn't budged in four days, receptions good , and it keeps time. I'm sure you've already read other reviews...[0.9]

signal strength (2)

  • ...pocket. The call quality is the best I have heard on a phone and the signal strength is great (better than my Blackberry). No dropped calls yet! Dont expect...[1.0]
  • ...used. Volume was loud and clarity was near-perfect. Pros: - Great signal strength - Crystal clear calling - Solid battery life - Slim profile...[0.8]

speaker phone (2)

  • ...long battery life, rugged, simple to use, great sound quality, surprisingly good speaker phone , and very compact with out being difficult to hold or delicate...[1.0]
  • ...many, I realize) are easily accessible. The sound quality and speaker phone are excellent . In summary, it's a no-nonsense phone for people who only want...[0.9]

speakers (3)

  • ...looking for in a really simple fucntion mobile phone. The handfree speaker is the best fuction of all. Loud and clear sound. It very much replaced...[1.0]
  • ...cell games, or internet. I simply wanted a tough phone with a good speaker made for making calls. If that's what your looking for this...[0.8]
  • ...my T-mobile sim card and I was ready to go.The microphone and speaker of this phone are very good quality.I have an old Ericsson purchased in 2002,for $140, and...[0.8]

usability (6)

  • ...battery noticeably and is always on. The alarm clock is very easy to use , in fact it and the clock is the only thing you fiddle around...[1.0]
  • ...it does not do predictive text, and the menus aren't the most intuitive .. only has to charge the phone twice a week. Realize this phone...[1.0]
  • ...your money and get something you would like that has a more user friendly version....[1.0]
  • ...It fits easily into pockets of jeans, jackets etc. If you are looking for a sleek, easy to use phone (once you get the English manual on-line)this is a great...[0.5]

volume (2)

  • ...it. First I'll point out the good things. The call quality and volume are really good , and it looks pretty amazing, I'll give it that. And I got lucky...[1.0]
  • ...hours before you try using the phone.. It works OK so far. Volume is good , easy to read, etc....[0.9]

Cons:

alarms (2)

  • ...thing you fiddle around with when you don't have a sim card. The alarm is really kind of cool sounding and starts out very low with a short vibrate, and the...[0.9]
  • ...only have time, date, a horrible version of an adress book and alarm ( with a horrible sound that sounds like a choaking chiken, as does the ringtones...[-0.8]

customer service (7)

  • ...and the signal strength is great (better than my Blackberry). No dropped calls yet! Dont expect to text much or listen to music on this phone...[1.0]
  • ...it did not work with the sim card I used overseas but overall the customer service was great ....[1.0]
  • ...without checking to see if they work. Luckily with amazon's excellent return policy I am not out anything but a little effort and time, but I would not recommend that anyone...[0.5]
  • ...States or Verizon. I tried to get my money back. The company said no refund if the original seal was broken. Well that is how it came to...[-0.6]

design (3)

  • ...For under $30 this phone is perfectly designed to make/receive calls and that is it. If you are an avid texter...[0.8]
  • ...the thing. imagine you are in the thirld world (the phone is designed to sell in poor asian and african markets), you put together a month worth of...[-0.6400000000000001]
  • ... Not a very "easy to use" design for the display, very awkward to display contacts and text messages...[-0.8]

general (15)

  • ...network clock that seems to lose 5 minutes a day. But again , the sound is absolutely perfect . ...[1.0]
  • ...Luckily mine didn't. I've used the phone for 2 days and so far I LOVE IT . I have used many higher end phones this year, Ive owned an...[1.0]
  • ...phone is good for making calls, its tough, light weight, and I love it . Oh and just so you know, your friends will make fun of this...[1.0]
  • ...save others money and hopes. I did buy a Nokia 6010 for about the same money and it has been awesome !...[1.0]

reliability (15)

  • ...she left; we tested the Indian SIM card with the Motofone and it worked great . Unfortunately, we didn't realize that did not mean it would...[1.0]
  • ...just said no, it's an unlocked international phone and they had no problems with that. Finally, voicemail did not work out of the box. Apparently...[1.0]
  • ...to take out the battery and reinsert my SIM card (older phone never had this problem ). -Don't receive calls when it's claiming the SIM card is out...[1.0]
  • ...can not be changed)... Everything else in the phone it self works fine . Given the display issues, I would not recommend to purchase...[1.0]

storage (2)

  • ...very well to serve as a backup phone until I did indeed find my old phone, the screen space is very limited, HORRIBLE FOR TEXTERS (no predicative text[t9] and read text messages...[-0.32000000000000006]
  • ...Nor is it a problem of the phone if it arrives used. That's a problem with the store . Happily, mine came as ordered. I went to wikipedia to look...[-0.8]
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