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All rights reserved. http://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif http://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=26655#review26655 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=26655#review26655 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:39:01 GMT <p><i>whrichters3 submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Barney Rubble owned a better cell phone.<br /><br />The reception and sound quality on this phone is enough to make you want to replace it with walky talkies from PLAYSKOOL!<br /><br />Every conversation people are saying...HUH..What...you're cutting out.<br /><br />I don't have the heart to donate my old Kyocera energi to Goodwill! Why do that to anybody?<br /><br />Pro's<br /><br />It's better then yelling in the wind<br /><br />Cons<br /><br />Terrible reception<br />Terrible reception<br />Can't keep a good charge<br />Terrible reception</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=16734#review16734 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=16734#review16734 Fri, 26 May 2006 05:13:02 GMT <p><i>Staci submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I've had this phone for a year now and I love it. I really don't have many problems with it, except the reception isn't that greatest. <br />I've read some of the other reviews that talked about talking while charging. I discovered that if you take the battery out before you make a call while having it plugged in works, it won't charge obviously but you can talk. But you cant take the battery out during the phone call.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=13329#review13329 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=13329#review13329 Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:33:39 GMT <p><i>biocpu submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I had the same problem as reviewed above. Battery lifetime was 1.5day standby+20min talk. Also the phone refused to let me talk while charging. Went to a local dealer; he replaced the battery under 1yr waranty; he advised simultaneous charging/talking is vey bad for the battery. So let the battery charged full all the time as a solution. I will see how this goes.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=13240#review13240 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=13240#review13240 Mon, 21 Nov 2005 07:04:14 GMT <p><i>hibrad2003 submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This phone has been great. There are a lot of features, and I sorta knew what to expect since my previous phone was also a kyocera. The simultaneous charge/use thing is something that I couldn't do on my old one either, so I wasn't too dissapointed, but one problem I have with the phone is how small the buttons are, they often lead to mis-dialing. I have good sound clarity, and I conditioned the battery properly when I got it home, so my battery life is great, but just in case everyone should have a charger in their car and home, I do. It's a great phone for the money.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8539#review8539 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8539#review8539 Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:21:48 GMT <p><i>stickus submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>What can I say, I like this phone. It's small, get's a great signal (I have service with Telus Mobility in Victoria, BC, Canada) has wireless web via 1xRTT, SMS, a color screen, and the flashlight comes in handier than you'd think. <br />Keep in mind folks, it is and inexpensive phone and will NOT have all the bells and whistles of an expensive new Sony/Ericson or Nokia. That being said, it would be nice to see some sort of expansion slot (for cameras, or a headset), a bit larger screen, and some sort of wireless connection (Bluetooth would be too expensive, but IR is getting cheaper).<br /><br />All in all, this is a great little phone (I have it on a pre-paid plan, as a backup to my nice Rogers Wireless phone) and I heartily recomend it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8287#review8287 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8287#review8287 Thu, 10 Feb 2005 13:03:00 GMT <p><i>niceifyourlucky submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I liked this phone alot somethings bug me with the txt and the fact that on the menu it didnt wrap around but other then that it was a good phone</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8007#review8007 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=8007#review8007 Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:56:08 GMT <p><i>EJM8397 submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Not only is this phone cool looking, but whatever "knuckle dragger" designed this phone definitely knew what he was doing. Yeah there are a few minor problems with it, but what phone doesn't have minor problems. If anyone out there knows of the perfect phone, that does everything and never freezes up, or dosen't do odd things while you make calls on the charger, let me know, because I am still looking for that phone, currently I have a Motorola V551, I actually traded down from the V3 Razr and I am nothing but happy with it, so for all of you out there that think all of your little problems are the end of the world, feel free to email me and we can discuss it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=6822#review6822 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=534&r=6822#review6822 Thu, 25 Nov 2004 13:33:23 GMT <p><i>normanrs submitted this review of the Kyocera Energi K490 / K493 / K494:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Despite the cool features and good price for this phone, there is one BIG and absolutely ridiculous problem with it. Here's the scenario:<br /><br />You are at home after being a way for a day or so. Your phone battery is dead. You plug it into the wall so that you can make a few calls.<br /><br />Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.<br /><br />This phone will not power up *even when you have it plugged into the wall* if the battery is dead or low.<br /><br />Also, as I just found out, let's say you plug your phone in while it still works and you make a call. You think it is charging the battery - IT ISN'T. The phone dies in the middle of a conversation *while it is plugged in*.<br /><br />I don't know what knuckle-dragger designed this phone, but this is completely unacceptable. Cell phones that are MUCH older allow simultaneous charging and use when plugged in.<br /><br />There are other pros and cons to the phone but none of them matter much IMO considering this major blunder. I will be making every effort to return this phone as soon as possible.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=534