Nokia 6800 Phone (T-Mobile)

Rating:
Summary: Very Nice Phone
Review: I'm blown away by the capabilities of this phone. I have been using a crappy Motorola c331 for the last two years, so any new cell phone would probably impress me, but this phone alleviates the need for a PDA.

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I couldn't believe how easy it was to synchronize Outlook with the phone. I downloaded the impressive, free Nokia PC Suite sofware(...) installed it, selected infrared connectivity on my phone and pointed the IR window at my laptop, opened the Nokia PC Sync application and it transferred 400 contacts and all of my appointments to my phone in 2 minutes. No configuration, drivers, or cables required. Phenomenal.

The phone comes with a decent headset, too.

Rating:
Summary: Half of a PDA?
Review: I've had a 6800 for a year on ATT's service. The service usually sucks, but that's not the phone's fault as far as I can tell. I use it to take notes and check weather and traffic. The dialing directory is huge, the Nokia UI is easy to learn and use (I've been using Nokia cell phones since 1989, so take my usability comments with a grain of salt), and people prefer the speakerphone on the 6800 to my $250 Polycom on my desk.

Phones with moving parts have always scared me, but this one is very sturdy, and the keyboard is pretty easy to type on (with thumbs).

On the downside, the screen scratches easily and the headset connector is not 2.5mm; it's a Nokia custom connector. It's hard to hold the phone while keeping your fingers away from the internal antenna (as the manual suggests); practically impossible when the keyboard is flipped open.

Rating:
Summary: It's alright
Review: I've had this phone for a couple of weeks now. I hated it at first because of it being so bulky. I don't have as much of a problem with it anymore. It's very handy if you text message alot...that's it.

Rating:
Summary: Excellent Phone
Review: Pros
Has IM capabilities
You are able to download Ringtones and Games and Wallpaper
has a sleek design where your keypad comes out of the phone
has a Radio, that has crystal clear quality
has a speakerphone for Deaf or Hard of Hearing people so that they don't have to use the phone the regular way.

Cons
You can lose the back easily
The downloads cost 1.49
The Keypad is annoying because you have to use two fingers to reach certian keys
The Radio only works if you have the headset which is extremely annoying.
The Speakerphone is sometimes too loud or too quiet so you have to spend quite some time adjusting the volume.



Rating:
Summary: T-mobile is like crack....
Review: So, I got this phone with my T-mobile plan after my T722i (the first camera-phone EVER and the phone that I got a year ago when I left verizon for T-mobile). I was a little disappointed when I purchased it, before I actually had it in my hands (I ordered it), because I originally wanted to get a newer camera phone. In conversing with a T-mobile employee, I realized that T-mobile, much like other cell-phone companies, screw over people who are already loyal customers, as opposed to giving all kinds of discounts, and even FREE phones, to newbies. That was depressing. So, after realizing that I am very poor, I ordered the affordable Nokia 6800. Even without a camera phone, video capabilities, or bluetooth tech, it's a very good phone. I am big on texting and emailing over the cell-phone, and this phone makes that MUCH easier due to the flip keyboard thing. When I tell people that I have a Nokia, they envision the older, ugly phones that all look identical, but they are pleasantly surprised when they see it. I love it, and I've named it "Sweetness".

Rating:
Summary: i bought this phone for the keyboard
Review: What i like about this phone

1. keyboard
2. large screen
3. great internet like features
4. t-mobile has a great system where can get 300 text messages for $3.00
5. and a bunch of other things that are great
6. it's durable(if u tend to drop your cells alot on hard surfaces

Whats bad

1. like for example if your putting contacts in your phonebook, you have to open the keyboard, then close it back up to push enter. i think that nokia should have made a " select" or "enter" botton on the key pad too.



only get this phone if you send a lot of ims or texts, because if you don't do alot of that, then i would say get another phone.

Rating:
Summary: only 4 stars because Nokia uses non-biodegradable packaging
Review: When you turn the phone horizontally and open it up, you'll be presented with a full keyboard. You can even start writing a message with the cover closed, and continue with the cover open.

With its efficient and unique design, you can write more easily and effectively. The concatenated messaging function lets you write much longer messages, and the distribution list function will allow you to send a message to several persons at a time.

With multimedia messaging (MMS), you can receive messages containing a text, a polyphonic tone, and an image, which can be saved as a ringing tone and as wallpaper; you can also send and forward messages containing images and text to other MMS compatible phones.

Polyphonic ringing tones and an integrated stereo FM radio offer you a high-quality sound experience.

SyncML compatibility allows you to synchronize personal data remotely over the network.

The phone also incorporates a mobile wallet application, offering you convenient and reliable online shopping via WAP.

With the Notes feature, it's easy to take short meeting minutes, capture your thoughts, or keep a diary.

Phone Features

Unique 2-in-1 concept with integrated full keyboard
SMS distribution list
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
E-mail client
SyncML technology
Downloadable personal applications via Java™ technology
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)
HSCSD (High Speed Data)
WAP 1.2.1 Browser (via GRPS or CSD)
Wallet
WIM (Wireless Identity Module)
Stereo FM radio
Handsfree speaker
Polyphonic ringing tones
Wallpaper: full screen color image
Changeable color schemes (8 schemes)
Display brightness control
Screen saver: digital clock
Customizable and timed profiles
Clock, alarm clock
Calculator, currency converter
Stopwatch, countdown timer
Connectivity options: IR and cable
Security keyguard

Full Specifications

Size
Weight: 122 g (battery included)
Dimensions: 119 x 55 x 23 mm (maximum), 105 cc

Display
High-resolution, Passive Matrix Color Display
Supports 4096 colors within 128x128 pixels
Up to 8 lines (Latin) in message viewing
Adjustable display brightness control

Messaging
SMS distribution list (15 lists with to 50 contacts in one list)
Text messaging: concatenated SMS, send and receive message up to 459 characters in one message
Multimedia messaging: receive messages containing a text, a polyphonic tone, and an image, which can be saved as wallpaper and as a ringing tone; send and forward messages containing images and text to other MMS compatible phones.
Mobile email for lengthy messages
Mobile Chat
Picture messaging: 10 predefined and replaceable pictures plus 1 empty slot
Templates: quick and easy sending of pre-defined messages

Ringing Tones
40 polyphonic and 10 monophonic tones preinstalled

Preinstalled Java applications
Converter II (Currency, area, length, mass, temperature etc. conversions)
Portfolio Manager
Games: Triple Pop and Bounce
All applications user-removable

Call Management
Speed dialing: for up to 9 names (key 1 is always for voice mail)
Last number redial from dialed calls list (Dial-key brings out the dialed calls list)
Automatic redial (max 10 attempts)
Automatic answer (works with headset or car kit only)
Emergency calls to 112 without SIM-card and with key locked phone
Call waiting, call hold, call divert, call timer
Automatic and manual network selection
Closed User Group
Fixed Dialing Number, only allows calls to predefined numbers

Dual-band Operation
EGSM 900/1800 networks in Europe, Africa and Asia.
Automatic switching between the bands.

Sales Package content
Transceiver
Battery BLC-2
Travel Charger ACP-12
Stereo Headset HDS-3
CD-ROM with PC Suite software
Booklet: User guide, Club Nokia invitation module and Enhancement information
Email set-up leaflet