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Nokia you have some great powers I most likely will get the twist for Nokia and verizon it is very cool. <br /><br />one thing I disliked on this phone is the sound sounded raspier then the 9500. I didn't really notice this, I just had to get the 9500 and start enjoying this device to get to be aware of the previous issues. <br /><br />great phone and i think you should get the phone guys</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=33843#review33843 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=33843#review33843 Wed, 27 May 2009 23:04:52 GMT <p><i>hepresearch submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had this unlocked Nokia 9300 (North American version) for a year and two months now, and I love it. I have used it on both T-Mobile USA and AT&amp;T Mobility networks in the Harrisburg, PA, area, and it has been a solid performer on both.<br /><br />Signal quality is limited only by signal availability from the carrier, and the phone will send and receive both calls and EDGE data on no bars, as long as the operator logo is displayed.<br /><br />Sound quality is very good as long as you have your ear in the right place; otherwise, you may find yourself shifting the phone around to get good sound.<br /><br />The PDA functions of this phone are first-rate, and include document, spreadsheet, and presentation editing capabilities, but do come at the price of the occasional crash: usually, the phone will bring itself out of a crash if you leave the PDA alone for long enough, but those who are less patient may end up just pulling the battery out.<br /><br />The text keyboard indeed looks and acts like a miniature laptop keyboard, but the feel is a little awkward; there is little feedback when a key is pressed. The internal display is exceptionally wide and offers a fantastic web experience especially when in full screen mode. The PDA and phone portions are not very heavily integrated like one will find on traditional smartphones, and this can be either a great strength or a terrible weakness depending on your point of view.<br /><br />PROS<br />- signal strength<br />- out-of-the-box applications (documents, spreadsheets, presentations, Adobe Reader, Real Player, MP3 player and such...)<br />- PC-sync and phone-as-modem capabilities are robust (per my testing and use)<br />- Many functions can be controlled from both inside and out<br /><br />CONS<br />- sound quality takes some finesse to produce<br />- occasional crashes, sluggishness (150 MHz processor)<br />- new apps are hard to find for Symbian Series 80 OS<br /><br />Overall, this phone fits me very well; I can get along with the Cons and love the Pros. Great show by Nokia!</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=29052#review29052 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=29052#review29052 Fri, 23 May 2008 17:39:29 GMT <p><i>dallas123 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I purchased this phone when it was first introduced by Cingular. I used it for a year and gave it to my dad. Just recently I found this phone for sale (private website) and decided to purchase it again since it is THE BEST PHONE!.<br /><br />You will love this phone, trust me. It is like having a laptop in your pocket.<br /><br />Pros - Everything about the phone.<br />Cons - No vibrate feature.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=28605#review28605 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=28605#review28605 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:57:13 GMT <p><i>xandy4 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>best phone i ever had, i got it on ebay unlocked because i dont like any of the newer phones, and this is by far the best phone. better than the new blackberry curve 2 and all treos. very easy to set up and use.only problem is it is hard to find games</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=21059#review21059 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=21059#review21059 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:31:48 GMT <p><i>AXHEJAZ submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>i have used many cells phones in the past such as pda phones, flip phones, u name it i had it. i worked for a private cell phone ditributer. i think the nokia 9300i is the best phone that i have ever used. i'm not kidding, it really out done other business phones that i've used. once you use it you will understand my point. just make sure that you get the 9300(i) version not just the 9300. the 9300(i) is the european version with wifi and much more features. the 9300 is the u.s.a. version and it sucks, it's really crapy. so make sure you get the 9300(i). i hope you find this rating a good source for your desicion making.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19669#review19669 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19669#review19669 Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:27:25 GMT <p><i>jinanddevil submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>First off I'd like to say that I've owned ALOT of phones in the past 10 years going back to my first startac being one of the most reliable I've owned. This phone blows them all away even though I have made a warrenty claim on it since I got it. first I will start with the pros.<br /><br />Pros<br /><br />- Edge,EDge,EDGE!!! this phone is great for browsing the web and is fairly quick for a phone not as fast as some UMTS phones, There is no UMTS where I live anyway.<br /><br />- OS is extremely easy to learn and operate.<br /><br />- Speakerphone. as far as clarity and volume this is the best I've ever dealt with. Unlike other phones that may be louder, but you cant always understand whats being said to you.<br /><br />-GAMES!!!! There are tons of titles for this phone. I downloaded DOOM and it plays just like I remember it on the pc. <br /><br />-Reception!!! unbelievable!! this phone gets service in areas where most cingular phones do not.<br /><br />-Battery life. Amazing for a PDA. I talk alot and listen to music alot and I only have to charge it every 3rd day.<br /><br />-Real player!!! I can watch full leangth movies on this phone!!!!! With proper software any movie can be converted to work on the 9300. with stereo headset experience is even better.<br /><br />-Feels like a phone when you hold it to your ear. Instead of bulky,awkward, uncomfortable PDA. I realize it is still bigger than most phones and not what most are used to these days, but consider what it does.<br /><br />-Full QWERTY keyboard is awesome. One of the most usable on a phone ever made. love the mouse. <br /><br />CONS<br /><br />- no camera. not a big thing for me. Until we have cameras on phones as good as they make such as 7 mega-pixel or better I dont see the absolute need. Unless you are in realestate where you might need one.<br /><br />Not much to complain about with this phone. My only question would be: When is Nokia going to make a phone with windows?</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19594#review19594 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19594#review19594 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:00:48 GMT <p><i>djausting submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>What a deal. Got the phone from cingular 2 weeks ago. I switched from verizon and an lg vx4500! Let me tell you, i don't regret it! it's a pda, yeah, but it's still great. the ringtones are unreal sounding, meaning the built in ones are not bad and slap some mp3s on here and it's over. the sound quality of calls is steller, you can hold the phone and have it feel great, not crappy like myy vx4500! best of all, the reception is steller as well! My only gripe is no vibrate! Tip for blind users, you can install talks on here so we can use it as well. way to go nokia! and we can't forget the mp3 player and the mini sd slot, 80 mb of built in memory is not to bad either! there ya go, a review of one of the best phones ever made!</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19522#review19522 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19522#review19522 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:03:25 GMT <p><i>bettyboop13 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>short and sweet...<br /><br />pros:<br />great keyboard<br />great screen<br />mouse to navigate on web<br />not as big as the LG style or Sidekick<br />all the computer functions<br />user friendly<br /><br />cons:<br />NO vibrate! WTF<br />NO predictive text on the front<br />No navigation capability<br />No camera<br /><br />And those are some pretty needy features!!!</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19246#review19246 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19246#review19246 Mon, 09 Oct 2006 22:01:21 GMT <p><i>captain crunch submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I got this phone from cingular on a warranty exchange. They swapped me due to having 6 razors in 4 months. But that is besides the point. The phone is great the reception is not as good but what due you expect from a pda phone. Everything else is great on the phone. I would recommend it to anyone. <br /><br /><br />Pros-<br />Easy to use<br />Great speaker phone<br />Great battery life<br /><br />Cons<br />Reception<br />Bulky</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19015#review19015 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=19015#review19015 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 16:19:10 GMT <p><i>sureel78 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Real nice phone!<br />This phone talks business, no BS nothing. If I need to click snaps I will use a digi-cam and not a phone. <br />This phone is a must have for all business savvy and people who have a hectic travelling life. <br />Blackberry connect keeps you upto date with emails, this phone fits in pockets easily and I find it much better than blackberry's sqaure-tile-like interface. <br />No one can really beat the flip-Top design that Nokia has for these phones.<br />It would be nice to have 3G tech. and wi-fi connect for this phone. But then hey! its technology, 12 months down the road I will not be surprized if the newer models get it.<br />Happy buying!<br />-Sureel</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18450#review18450 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18450#review18450 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 12:45:03 GMT <p><i>cnegron2 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I must first start this review by saying that on a normal day there are no better phones then Nokia. Unfort., the 9300 has a lot of problems that need to be fixed before v2 comes out. I've had the phone for about 4.5 months and have requested my 4th handset rpl. In fact Cingular is switching me back to V3 instead of sending me another replacement 9300.<br /><br />During the 4.5 months of use the phone always locked up, the BlackBerry features would get all scrambled and answering the phone was always a hassel. Fix these problems and this phone can have a perfect rating. Nokia can make this happen.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18356#review18356 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18356#review18356 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:01:35 GMT <p><i>sharky submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This is a great phone. It comes with a 100 plus page manual(if you print it off) which indicates it is very technical. Love the keyboard. It is so nice not to have to guess on a regular keypad. Really, the only thing wrong is that it has no vibrate alert. If you are in a meeting, you can set to meeting alert and it beeps once. The only reason, I did not rate a full 5 is becuase of this feature. I highly recommend it. One thing that Nokia could have improved to make better, would be to set up as a world phone quad band. Thumbs up to nokia on this one.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18202#review18202 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=18202#review18202 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 02:45:53 GMT <p><i>blazev submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Have had this phone for the about two weeks now, and can't say enough about it. It is too cool. In an effort to keep it simple:<br /><br />Pros<br />Keyboard: Excellent. Perfect size for even the least nimble fingered typer.<br />Screen: Crystal clear and nice size.<br />Earpiece: Very Good.<br />Software: Very well organized and easy to use. No manual necessary.<br />Reception: I'm on the Cingular network and reception is better than the Razr V3 I own.<br />Size: A little bigger than the newest bar phones, but not so big that you don't want to carry it. Definitely nicer to hold in your hand than a Treo.<br /><br />Cons<br />No camera. That would be the ultimate addition if future models are sold.<br />No vibrate. Would be a nice feature for when you you don't want to interrupt a meeting. <br /><br />I've owned a Treo 600 and a Nokia 6620. Currently own a Motorola A630, Motorola Razr V3 and a Sony Ericsson Z525a and the the 9300 beats them all, except for the camera.<br /><br />If you're looking for a solid phone with excellent features this is the one for you. In my opinion Nokias are work horses that will stand the test of time. If you want a good phone and aren't interested in cameras and the like, you'll want this 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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17906#review17906 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17906#review17906 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:42:45 GMT <p><i>keninfw submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I started out with the Nokia 9300 from Cingular and then ordered the Cingular 8125. In the end I picked the 9300 over the Cingular 8125. Here are the points where the 9300 was better than the 8125:<br /><br />1) Sound quality - especially with the speakerphone. The 9300 has an awesome speakerphone. I called 5 different people and the response was unanimous.<br /><br />2) Symbian OS well thought out design compared to Windows mobile which will require you to use the stylus even with the keyboard out. Most everything you need to do like turn on bluetooth, IR, get to Messages is very easy on the Nokia. The 8125 is a little more laborious unless you keep a really sharp fingernail. The Windows mobile platform required me to reboot a few times because it locked up. The 9300's Symbian OS has been stable so far.<br /><br />3) Keyboard longer and better for typing than 8125.<br /><br />Not as good as 8125:<br />1) 9300 is tri band, 8125 is quad band<br /><br />2) 9300 has no camera.<br /><br />3) 9300 has no wi-fi<br /><br />4) 9300 has no vibrate feature.<br /><br />In short, if you want a better phone, get the 9300. If you want a good PDA, both quailify. If you want more bells and whistles, get the 8125. I would have loved to have a Nokia 9300i but that is not available with any of the GSM providers in the US.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17700#review17700 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17700#review17700 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:37:06 GMT <p><i>hdtravel submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This is a great all-in-one device. The form and look is very nice and professional. The keyboard is fantastic and the screen is crisp and clear.<br /><br />Reception on Cingular is fantastic. I dumped my Treo 650 and switched to the Nokia 9300 and there is no going back. Audio is much more crisp and clear and I get solid reception where I got nothing on the Treo.<br /><br />I purchased the phone for $240 brand new in the box from a seller on eBay. I purchased a 1GB RS-MMC card for $40.00 and loaded up the music and photos and some PDF files.<br /><br />There is a great variety of application software to download (much of it free) to add value to the phone. Syncing with my Apple Mac Powerbook by bluetooth works well using an inexpensive 3rd party application since native Apple iSync does not yet support the Series 80 platform. My tiny Nokia bluetooth headset BH-800 works well with this phone and the overall experience is just great.<br /><br />Overall I highly recommend this phone over other smartphones for ease of use, and great 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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17504#review17504 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=17504#review17504 Thu, 06 Jul 2006 05:05:11 GMT <p><i>frenchynicolas submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Currently using it for the past two months. Terrific phone, a true phone for true business men. The size is actually not bad, the options/features are terrific, i simply love it. The only thing is that the phone does not vibrate....</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=16330#review16330 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=16330#review16330 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 01:44:18 GMT <p><i>sam912 submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have owned many conversion devices over the years and this is the best. <br /><br />Pros:<br />--Call Quality<br />--Call Volume<br />==Speaker Phone<br />--Internal Screen<br />--Has regular phone dial pad<br />--PIM Features<br />--Key Board<br /><br />Cons:<br /><br />--No Wi-Fi</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=16321#review16321 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=16321#review16321 Wed, 26 Apr 2006 17:13:12 GMT <p><i>gotrimz submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>first off this device has a phone that really works and is clear !! next the blackberry email works and it's small. i use to have the 8700c and i really love it,but my problem was the cell phone side of the device..it was choppy and a make weird buzzing noise</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=15950#review15950 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=15950#review15950 Sun, 02 Apr 2006 12:31:05 GMT <p><i>sicher submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>For gadget lovers, this phone is terrific. It is very fast, with lots of things you can do with it. The phone is good, too. It doesn't have vibrate, which is the only negative.</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=607 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=15540#review15540 http://phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=607&r=15540#review15540 Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:52:54 GMT <p><i>johnbartley submitted this review of the Nokia 9300 / 9300i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Good news<br />Build: 4.5<br />Sound: 5<br />Radio: 5<br /><br />Software bundle: IMAP/POP3 mail, Opera's browser, Word/Excel editing/viewing, &amp; more.<br /><br />Bad news? I want to like this sweetie, I surely do, but it's.... retarded.<br /><br />The keyboard's odd to my liking, compared to my beloved Tungsten W. I surely wish changing MMCs didn't require shutown, dismantle &amp; a 3 min. reboot.<br /><br />I miss the Treo 650's backlit keys (but, compare Treo's 1800 mah cell to the 970mah of the Nokia BP-6M. Backlighting buttons burns batteries, I s'pose). So, swing the lid in from the normal tilt, to around 75 degrees &amp; the screen shines on the keys.<br /><br />Remaining issues: 1-PopPort 2-Speed 3-Capability.<br /><br />Nokia has an irrational fixation on the Pop-Port, a easy-to-loose cheesy plastic wart on the bottom, where I'd rather put my hand. Wake up &amp; smell the Salmiakki, guys; add a four-pole 2.5mm miniphone jack, so you can sell Nokia-branded hi-fi headset-stereophones (a la the iPod White earphones). Make your users happy.<br /><br />The 150MHz TI OMAP brain is the Mini-Me of CPUs, without enough oomph for quick applications. Don't know about Yurp, the land of 35-hr workweeks, but Stateside, this is the age of the Hemi. If I have to water-cool my PDA to get it faster than my decrepit Kaypro Ten, well, by gum, I'll git-r-done, even if I look like Locutus of Borg.<br /><br />And, then, Applications. Dang it, if you want to climb out of the primordial ooze of wireless telephony, Transcend the featurephone &amp; smartphone to Ascend into PDAphone-ness, it's got to DO stuff. Even PPC/WinCE/WindowsWhatever has more apps than Symbian.... and Symbian is a house divided. Do System 90 apps run on the System 80/OS 7.0 of the 9500/9300/9300i ? Do Series 60 apps run? What runs on the Series 40 of the exterior display? You just can't count Symbian apps, you have to count apps which run, which narrows things down quite a bit. It just does not have the richness, the diversity available to PalmPhone users... so I won't 86 my Treo 650 as I surely would like to.</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=607