Hello, *schhh* what did you say?
Written: Nov 04 '01
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Pros: User-friendly interface, more options than earlier models, SIM card
Cons: Unreliable reception, large size for such a simple phone
The Bottom Line: There are many phones that offer similar or better features that will have more reliable reception. I would recommend this model if you don't mind occasional interruptions.
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| mryoung7's Full Review: Nokia 3390 |
I must admit I did not take time to research this cellular phone before purchasing it. The "screen saver" won me over! My only worry was possible bad reception but the knowledgeable salesman assured me that new technology has replaced antennas. The following weeks left me more and more disappointed. I discovered the lack of an antenna can affect reception. It's not bad reception like I usually think of it though. If I am perfectly still then my Nokia usually works just as the salesman assured me it would. However, if I move my head to the side or am walking around the connection sporadically cuts out. I am not trying to convey that the reception is terrible enough to render the phone useless. I am still able to carry on most conversations without extreme amounts of interruption, but it is a disadvantage compared to older model cellular phones I have used in the past. I brought it back to the store and they tried to sell me a Nokia 3395 to fix the problem. My only other complaint is the somewhat large size compared to the other recent Nokia models. There are not many different features between the models and yet the Nokia 3390 is larger. It's rectangular shape doesn't make this phone very innovative or stylish. As for for practicality, many active people would find this more of a hindrance to carry on a belt holster like other Nokia models are so well suitable for. There are many useful features that you can read about in the positive reviews. I am just advising that a better option can be found with all the options of the 3390, but may allow better reception. After all, when you get down to it, what good is a cellular phone if you can't carry on a conv*schhh*
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Amount Paid (US$): 120
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Member: Ryan Young
Location: TX
Reviews written: 8
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