Sub-par reception
Written: Jan 29 '03 (Updated Jan 29 '03)
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Pros: Small size, sleek look.
Cons: Mediocre reception, quiet ring.
The Bottom Line: I would go for this phone if you're looking for something really compact, otherwise I might look elsewhere.
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| sgfrank's Full Review: Nokia 8390 Cell Phone |
I bought this phone wanting something I could keep in my pocket, and the 8390 certainly fulfilled that part of the deal. However, and especially with the phone in my pocket, I often can barely hear incoming calls, despite the ringer being set on high. If you were going to keep the phone on a belt clip this probably wouldn't be a problem, but in a purse or pocket, I find the volume inadequate.
The only problem I have with this phone's size is that it is too small to cradle on my shoulder - though one could always get an earpiece, and I feel that this shortcoming is well worth it, given the tiny size of the phone.
Also, I have used other Nokia phones in the past, and all have had better reception than this one - even in places where I get near perfect reception with other models, the 8390 sometimes gives me static, or drops out completely. When I do get good reception (especially outdoors), the sound quality is certainly fine.
Finally, and though this doesn't bother me terribly, the keypad and battery cover doesn't seem to be as sturdy as other cell phones I've used, though perhaps this is a unit-specific problem, rather than a general problem with the 8390 series.
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Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 60
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