Nokia 7280
- j
- jin
- YHq
- 10 Jun 2005
Steven,
I'm just bitter that I spent so much money on a phone that doesn't even live pass 6 months! Especially a Nokia! They usually last a couple years! On top of that, no one will fix it for me. You would expect better quality control from such a manufacturer. Like I said, people with some extra cash to spare, go for it! Let's just all pray that they would have addressed all these gliches by then.
- S
- Steven
- myA
- 10 Jun 2005
Jin,
I agree with you in that respect - you must be able to enjoy the handset. I work for a large mobile phone company and we get cases all the time.
It's the fact that everything is quality controlled before it goes out so it must be good as handset manufacturers have such good Q.C. divisions.
Unfortunately electronic products do go faulty and in the instance that it does I grit my teeth and bear with it!!! Well it sometimes works ;-)
- j
- jin
- YHq
- 10 Jun 2005
Steven,
I agree with you. There are definitely good sides to the phone. But how do you enjoy the good if your phone doesn't work?
- S
- Steven
- myA
- 10 Jun 2005
Jin,
One thing that everyone must be aware of is that electronics products do encounter problems from time to time.
People moan and moan about their handsets because they don't work for a few days of the week! Now and again, every electronic product will need a repair - nothing is fullproof.
The Nokia 7280 is a fantastic stylish phone but everyone focuses on the negatives! Look at the good side...
- j
- jin
- YHq
- 10 Jun 2005
I'm a huge fan of nokia phones. I've tried all other brands, my most recent one being the sony ericsson T68. I finally decided to switch back to Nokia. You may think its slick, and its different, but you may want to think twice before spending so much money for a phone. I got one early Jan and after one week, it suddenly wouldn't charge. Had to send it back and get a replacement. After getting it back again, I encountered frequent lags and blank screens, suppose to be normal with this phone. This phone will freeze alot. Then it works normally again for a couple months. I've had this phone for about 6 months now. Suddenly, after turning off the phone one day, I couldn't turn it back on. Aren't phones meant to be turned off and on? Also, the rubber part of the dial is becoming flaky. Have encountered the same problems as everyone else here has shared. Debating if its really worth getting it fixed again or just get a new phone. Any suggestions?
- D
- Delimmabuyer
- PFM
- 09 Jun 2005
alan.do,
Thanks for the clear advise. =) will definately get one as i also like phones that do not look like usual phones as usual phones is boring...
- G
- Gigi
- MdM
- 08 Jun 2005
This phone is Ugly but all I know is, when my BF is not here, I use that to maturbate myself.
- a
- alan.do
- 4w5
- 08 Jun 2005
DelimmaBuyer, absolutely! i highly recommend the phone if you have some spare change. i'll probably end up getting another one for my wife. you should also read the complete review on the phone from this site.
here are a couple more things to add...
1. i was able to play the radio on the loud speaker w/o the bulky original headset by purchasing a cheap nokia headset ($7.00) and cut off most of the wire except for the plug (i left enough to tie it to the phone...where the leather strap used to attach)
2. got my first 'freezing' today while playing the radio, had to turn the phone off and on a again. i don't have access to a nokia store to upgrade the software, but will try next time i am in europe.
3. the top (ear part) seems a bit loose, kinda shaky. the plus side is that you don't have to pull the phone open when you want to talk.
4. another con: you'll need to carry the sim card removal device if you travel and have multiple sims
i still love it! it's (IMHO) the most unique and classy phone out there period. i agree with the previous person that if you don't have the phone, don't knock it. we need objective reviews for people to make intelligent buying decisions, not brainless bashings.
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- Anonymous
- F4p
- 07 Jun 2005
i own this phone... i find it very ok... no problem at all.. it is a bit different from other phones but if u are willing to try it is not diffcult at all.. pls dun comment something bad on a thing if u are slow.
- D
- DelimmaBuyer
- PUm
- 07 Jun 2005
alan.do,
So after reading yr point of view? is it worth to get? i'm thinking to get one.. but need help on whether is it worth it anot..
ALL,
Pls any advise from anyone??
- T
- The Judge
- Rxn
- 07 Jun 2005
hahahaah is this a phone how can u txt with this. what will you do if you have an emergecy that you need to reply soon??
- D
- DoD
- RKn
- 06 Jun 2005
Sure the nokia fasion series was great!but this phone was the most difficult to use!Still its very stylish and has some great features..Next time I hope when nokia introduces another fasion series make sure they make all phones easy to use!
- N
- Nokia downfall
- PF2
- 03 Jun 2005
now wat da hell is it suppose to be!!! no features small screen n numerous other drawbacks. dis phone is way too much expensive for its price. n people who thinks its a headturner.... oh well dey r quite rite...it turns head n been pointed n said " dat jackass doesn't have a taste to buy a cell phone".
- J
- Jillian
- j3N
- 03 Jun 2005
i've had this phone since it first came out . . . i think it's the most awesome phone in the world . . . ppl are always like "is that really a phone?" and it's different . . I like having phones no one else has . . .
- b
- balush
- Px}
- 02 Jun 2005
Nokia's Ugly Baby
- R
- Ruby
- nEt
- 02 Jun 2005
hi, i got this phone yesterday and think its great - only 1 prob - I cant receive mms?? my network provider (O2 UK) say its nothing to do with them and its the phone that doesnt accept them...is this true?
thanks xx
- m
- mini m
- mx7
- 02 Jun 2005
i have that phone i love it but i think its more of a girls phone
- m
- mikaela
- Ae7
- 31 May 2005
i think the phone looks stylish and all but cmon look at it. it's just a load of plastic!!!
very very complicated its like those old fashoined fones where u have to twirl the dial around to put in ur number
I H8 THIS FONE!!!
if i told u that Nokia has put on dah market 6,500 fones this year wot would u think?
well if i were u id be thinkin WOW!!!!
the real reason the've put this crap on sale is to stay on top!
- v
- voy
- PWg
- 30 May 2005
i have it.and i love design but!!!when you find name in phone are bad .
- a
- alan.do
- 4w5
- 30 May 2005
i have this phone for exactly 1 week and intentionally waited before writing a review. the verdict: i love it, but there are a few complaints.
pros:
+ 100% unique - form factor is the key here. head turner, you'll get "cool phone!" left and right. it's fashionably designed. nokia should have more color variations though.
+ slim - oh it's small, if you're looking for a light-weighter, this is it
+ voice and sound - a little better than my 1 y.o 6820.
+ mp3 player - quality player, impressive speaker (even if mono)
+ BT/IR - pretty standard, but look at siemens' cool phones (e.g sl65, sf65)...no BT
+ nice screen - for those who expect a large screen on this tiny phone, be reasonable! would you ask for a 21" rim on a VW beatle? it's perfectly sized, quality.
cons:
- screen - difficult to see in direct sunlight (possibly due to whatever used to do the mirror effect)
- non-replaceable battery - if you forget to charge your phone, you'll not have an option of swapping the battery
- radio - can't play through loud speaker w/o headset plugged it. apparently, this IS the nokia way for all radio phones. the vexing thing is that you CAN listen to the radio on loud speak IF the (proprietary) headset is plugged in. huh, nokia??? oh, and the headset is MONSTROUS. the wires are hard (almost unnatural), the speakers are larger than normal, and the connector is proprietary. in other words, i can't use my ipod headset to listen to listen to the radio.
- txt/# entry - i am a little used to the entry method (scroll wheel and select), but still rather slow. voice tag (not voice dial since you can't say the number) helps with common numbers and functions. however, you are limited to 10 numbers and i think about 5 - 6 commands.
- space - 50MB fits about 10 mp3s and a few VGA photos.
- 'buttons' - the dial wheel is slippery from time to time (difficult to find traction). it doesn't squeak like the one reviewed here. the slider 'grip' (the patch of velcro-like material used to help 1 hand sliding) is also slipper from time to time. slipperiness is at worst when your hand is too oily or too dry.
- no applictions - i can't imagine the owners want to play games on this phone; however, it would be nice if there are some basic apps (like calculator, stop watch, etc).