Sony Ericsson KF-788 Cell Phone

Pros: Numerous features; extremely small and portable; digital
Cons: Key pads may be too small for some to use easily; need to remember where you put it---it is very small and easy to lose sight of; receiver is small and you may need to move phone slightly to hear clearly

I am an Occupational Therapist and work in home health & home-based early intervention/pediatric services. I cover two New York counties providing treatment in the home to pediatric clients as well as adult and geriatric clients. I live in...

Pros: Small size, lightweight, vibrating alert
Cons: Short battery life, poor menuing system, small display

I have been using this phone on AT&T's Orlando, Florida network for about six months now. It is the third cellular phone I have owned, the first being a Oki car phone, and the second being a slightly older Nokia handheld cell phone. I have also...

Pros: inexpensive plans, lightweight, clear sound
Cons: no "purty colors"

I was always a cell phone hater before i bought my ericsson. This phone is so light and portable, in stylish black, with inexpensive family plans that give us the service we need with a great price! With our family plan, all calls from family phone to...

Pros: Highly configurable, Great sound quality, Tiny size.
Cons: Inoperable at the bottom of the ocean.

I've been using the Ericsson KF788 since late December, 1999, and the phone has worked like a charm.

Before I discuss the features, I need to mention that the KF788 I own is not the same cell phone pictured to the left of this review. The 788...

Pros: comes with every feature
Cons: doesn't display time and date

Ericsson KF-788 is the best cellphone to date. So small and weigh's next to nothing this cellphone comes packed with every single feature you would expect in a phone. Not only that, but this phone is backed by Ericsson who has the best warranty in the...

Pros: tiny, good sound, good reception, tri-band
Cons: strange behaviour

I wanted the convenience of a cell phone, but I didn't want to come across as some sort of show-off with one hanging off my belt everywhere I went. I wanted one small enough to slip into my pocket!

I got the KF788 because it was the least...

Pros: has many options I like
Cons: none really

I was a Cell One customer for two years and broke my old old phone. I asked them what I can get for under 100 (digital only). They said that for subscribers like me they give 100 dollars off a new phone. I paid 39 plus shipping. I picked KF 788 because...

Pros: small, sleak, nice looking
Cons: expensive, fragile, poor reception

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I purchased this phone before it ever came out. THis was as some people can remember the phone used in James Bond. I was really excited as it was one of the smaller phones out at the times. I needed a cellular phone, and i...

Pros: Small, sleek, easy to use
Cons: small screen, small buttons, no extendable antenna

This is the first cell phone I've bought since the days of those old motorola flip-phone clunkers. Naturally, the KF 788 is better in just about every way I can think of.
I bought the phone originally because of its size. The Nokia phones were too...

Pros: size, clarity, vibrating alert
Cons: battery life, low volume

I've had the Ericsson KF788 since March, 1999 and can report that this phone works good. There are, however, two glaring negatives with the phone which I will elaborate on later.

I was debating between the KF788 or a Motorola Startac ST7790...

Pros: Many features for small size
Cons: Hard to hear in crowded places

I've owned my Ericsson for seven months now, but I still think it's the best phone I could've gotten. First of all, let me tell you all the features. It has Caller ID, Voice mail, Call Waiting, Blocking, Forwarding, stores up to 100 names and...

Pros: Small, lightweight
Cons: Less then 2 hours talk time

The Ericsson KF788 is a great performer in a suprisingly small package. This if my fourth phone, and by far the best of the lot. It is small, lightweight, and fits easily in a jacket pocket. I find that the belt clip is great for clipping it to an...

Pros: All listed above
Cons: Ring and vibrator wastes battery

I wrote a review about this phone that was completely wrong. The man at radio shack programmed the phone differently. This phone is amazing. In it, you can hold up to 200 names. The phone is small, lightweight and just over all good. 10 hour battery life...

Pros: the flip - great for a purse!
Cons: could use a longer antenna for better reception

I love having a cell phone. I'm always available if my son's preschool should call, or if the babysitter needs me - no leaving several numbers of places I'll be at! My husband can reach me any time for even the most trivial things, and my friends can...

Pros: compact, light-weight, vibe option
Cons: flimsy flip-cover, heats up too quickly

I had originally purchased an Ericsson 788 two months ago...I've since switched to a Motorola Startac 7797.

The Good:

~small size
~quick charging time (1 hr)
~very clear signal
~easy access volume keys
(on the...

Pros: Vibrating alert, voice calling
Cons: Short stand-by time, the display, the software, the keys

The new Ericsson T18 for GSM has arrived in Europe. The form factor is very similar to the previous 788. The size is the same (105x49x24mm, 4.1x1.9x0.95in). The weight is 146g (5.2oz) compared to 135g (5oz) for the 788. There is also a similar flip cover...

Pros: Small size, active flip
Cons: loud vibration, small display, annoying bugs

I've had the Ericsson KF788 for almost a year now activated with my local provider Cantel/Rogers AT&T in Toronto, Canada. The phone was an upgrade from my previous Ericsson 388 and I choose it for it's small size, active flip and silent vibrating...

Pros: Lightweight with many features
Cons: Buttons are just a bit small

I love this little phone! I have had a number of different cell phones and this one is by far the best. (Actually I only paid $15.00 for mine when I traded in an old phone) It is so small and lightweight, along with having a clip on the back, that you...

Pros: size, weight, features
Cons: display needs some refinement

I like to wear my phone; therefore, it has to be small and light. The ericsson flip series of mobile phones is a great example. It is similar in size to the motorolla startac and the new samsung flip that's available. not as light as the startac but...

Pros: Compact and Lightweight
Cons: Unfriendly design and display

I have used the Ericsson 788 for over a year with mixed results. I was first attracted by its compact size and design. The body of the phone measures about 1.5 inch by 3 inches, and 3/4 inch thick (add an extra inch for the protruding antenna). The...

Pros: Size
Cons: Phonebook

This phone is got to be the easiest cell phone I have ever used. It always gets a strong signals and works great. I use it about 2 hours a day. My charging is once a day and it has a very strong battery. I belevie this phone works better than thr Star...

Pros: Compact size, excellent feature set, great reception
Cons: Terrible battery life, screen is a little small, menu organization could be much better

IMPORTANT NOTE: I HAD THE LX-788 WHICH IS THE SAME EXACT PHONE, ONLY IT'S LOCKED TO BE USED ONLY ON AT&T IN NYC.

An important lesson was learned in the three months I had this phone. It's one that most cellular users learn very easily,...

Pros: Small and functional
Cons: Better phones available now, obscure UI, antenna broke off, tinny sound

Let me start off by saying this is yet another phone I broke the antenna off of -- I did it three times in three years. I remember this one vividly. It fell on the Milwaukee, WI hotel room floor directly on the antenna. I was able to tape the antenna...

Pros: Tiny, good signal
Cons: Flip seems flimsy and may easily break

My review is actually on the LX588 Ericsson flip phone, however, there was no product listing for it and these two phones are very similar.

This is a great little phone. The voice quality is exceptional and signal strength is comparable to...

Pros: Holds 200 names, 10 hours battery life, 120 hours stand by.
Cons: Doesn't work, cheaply made, just plain ol' BAD

I went to RadioShack, I was in the market for a new phone, since I had an Analog Startac 3000. I saw the Ericsson KF 788 and found the family plan, two ones for 100 dollars ($50 after rebate), plus UNLIMITED free calls between the two family phones and...

Pros: Small size, programmable ring, good reception
Cons: Short battery life, buttons can be pressed accidently

I recently started a new wireless phone plan with Pac Bell and had the choice of getting a free Ericsson KF-788 or Nokia 5190. I had owned the Nokia phone before and felt like a change, so I went with the Ericsson.

My feelings towards it are...

Pros: Long Battery , Very Tiny
Cons: Small Number Pad

I am an owner of the Ericsson KF788 and i love this phone and I am glad that i made this purchase. It only cost me 10 dollars through a corporate plan but the fact is compared to my old Nokia this phone is out of this world. I can talk longer without...

Pros: Very Small, Looks and Works Great
Cons: None

I got my Ericsson KF-788 about two weeks ago for about $31.00 used on Ebay. All I can say is that I got one heck of a deal! I love this phone!

Previously I have used a Motorola Microtac 650e. The phone served me well, but I decided I needed...

Pros: Long life, Excellent clarity, Pocket-size!
Cons: Hard to understand manual.

I purchased this phone from CellularOne Boston. I had no idea what I was in for. The keys on the phone look small and hard to press, but they aren't. The easy to read screen makes set-up and menu-browsing a breeze. An extra-special feature was the...

Pros: Size, Convenience, Menu
Cons: None

The Ericsson KF 788 is a remarkable phone with a stylish design. The little phone weighs in at 5.4 oz and is available in four colors (pewter, cabernet, hunter and indigo). This great phone offers many great functions that can be tailored to suit your...

Pros: Very feature rich.
Cons: Wish it had more battery time

Switching from analog service to digital service was the best thing I ever have done. Call quality is much improved. Ericsson's KF788 has many features I have never seen available on any other cell phones like, Auto prefix, auto area code, editable...

Pros: Size, fixed antenna, reception and clarity
Cons: Small keys, average talktime

This is now the 5th cell phone that our household has owned. This one caught our eyes for a number of reasons. The first was its compact and diminutive size. It can easily be put even in a shirt pocket or a little zip up purse for my wife. A second...

Pros: small, convenient
Cons: poor reception

I got this phone almost a year ago in May 1999. Right now, PacBell probably offers it for free with a new contract. With a fully charged battery, it will probably go about 2 1/2 days. It's really small, one of the smallest phones Pac Bell offers, and...

Pros: Tiny, vibrating battery, quick charging, good sound quality
Cons: Bad phonebook interface

I find the Ericsson KF-788 / LX-788 (the AT&T PCS model I have) to be an excellent phone. The main reason that I purchased it was for the vibrating alert, the small size, and the increase ruggedness. I found that my Nokia 6160 was not able to take...

Pros: Small and compact
Cons: Short battery life

I bought the Ericsson KF 788 after having a Nokia cell phone for several years. I had lost the Nokia and had to replace it. I went to purchase another Nokia but ended up buying an Ericsson KF 788. I love this phone!!! It is light weight, small and fits...

Pros: Small and compact with a silent alarm
Cons: Small Batteries and small buttons

I love my Ericsson because it is so incredible small and packed with features. I can easily carry it in my pocket and forget that I'm carrying it until it rings. Of course with its small size there are drawbacks. The buttons are tiny and you really have...

Pros: SMALL, Vibrating ring, inexpensive
Cons: only a day and a half battery memory

My quest for an inexpensive, pocket sized cellular phone ended when I found the Ericsson 788. I was really looking for the Motorola Star-Tac but it was way too expensive for the digital/analog version. The Ericsson was small, had the vibrating feature...

Pros: great look
Cons: you name it

what a fantastic little package, this small little parcel is something not to be reckoned with. Features such as call waiting, ringer details, menu design, divert data, fax and line, sms, speech to fax and so on. Little to people know how little...

Pros: small, reliable, can take a direct hit, lots of features, laud and clear.
Cons: (Easy too lose)

Once again the Swedish company Ericsson has done it with a great small phone that has all the features you need for your everyday life.
If you are looking for quality and reliability than this is the phone for you.
You can store a lot of...

Pros: 200 number memory Managed 3 consecutive calls during an emergency.
Cons: Many. Read the text

I bought this phone in 2001 May (with Mobitel Sri Lanka) and it is the worst phone I have ever used, and I've used a few.

The whole unit started malfunctioning and the company replaced the whole unit in Nov 2001. But they wouldnt replace the...

Pros: Compact size
Cons: Long connection time, unit gets hot.

After using the same brand of cellular for 3 years I decided to take the recommendation of my local Ericsson dealer and make the switch to an Ericsson. From day one, I had problems with the phone. It took an average of 2 minutes from the time I hit the...

Pros: Small and compact. Flip phone feature. Caller ID.
Cons: Poor battery time, ear area gets too hot, poor reception, flip phone disconnects calls.

I had to return my phone twice because the display kept going out. I'm having trouble with the phone again. This time it will not turn off and every time I try to answer a call the call is disconnected.

The ear area also gets extremely hot...

Pros: Small, Never ending batteries,
Cons: it "get on fire" after some minutes

I do use it 50/50 for business and leisure.
It is small and always is flying right to the floor and crash.

The batteries are perfect. Since I bought it, it never stay turned off. I do recharge it by night and let it on.

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Pros: Design, Simple Functionality
Cons: None

Bought this phone from my CellOne dealer here in Boston. It's Swedish design roots are evident: Clean, functional, simple, sleek and beautiful. It really stands out from the cluttered, overdone, button-ridden Motorolla's and Nokia's I saw at the...

Pros: Small size and weight
Cons: Battery & flip cover tend to fall off

I purchase this product mainly because of it's small size. I intended(and do so now) to carry it hanging from my belt the whole day.
It's a fine phone. But since it's exposed all the time, sometimes, when I bump onto a wall, door or whatever...

Pros: compact
Cons: comes with small battery

When I wanted a cell phone, I wanted a very small flip phone. When I saw the Ericsson KF788 I fell in love. It's only about 3 inches long, and very light in weight.

There is room for 200 numbers and storage for 2KB of messages. Other...

Pros: small, flip, inexpensive
Cons: battery life, recharger design

Small, 3-way (Analog, Digital, PCS) phone with active flip that
covers the keypad. Great for a woman to just toss into the purse. It took me a week to figure out that the clip has a button on top to release the phone, however. Programming is...

Pros: Size and ease of use.
Cons: Weak vibrating mechanism

Here is a good little phone that caught my attention on the display rack a celluar service kiosk in a Sam's Club.

I picked this phone up as my first venture into celluar service. I have read some about Ericsson and felt that it would be a...

Pros: reliability & style
Cons: none

I bought the Ericsson KF-788 phone about a month ago, and I LOVE IT! It's so cute and tiny, and works wonderfully. My last cell phone was a Motorola Nextel phone. It was terrible. When I finally got a signal, it would unexpectedly cut off in the middle...

Pros: Small, lightweight
Cons: Breakable plastic case, short battery life

I have owned four KF788 phones for the past two years. The recurring problem I have had is with the antenna coming loose. Either the plastic case develops cracks around the antenna or the threaded brass ring that holds the antenna pulls out of the case....

Pros: clear, good range
Cons: bills

At first I was skeptical about buying a phone for use within my family. I was not sure if I really needed one. I had heard that cellular phones were far from clear and cost quite a bit if you did not know what to buy.
When I bought the Ericcson KF...

Pros: Portability, features, sound quality, picks up signals well
Cons: Battery life, keypad feel

When I first brought this phone home about 2 months ago, my fiancee looked at it and said "you probably got it because it looks cute". Granted, that was part of its appeal, but there is much more to this phone. It combines excellent...