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This phone is pretty good over-all, I will not be discussing the pros since they are well-known, however let's speak of the cons. First of all, the phone doesn't have a vibrating function. I really don't understand why Nokia didn't include this in this handset. So basically its virtually impossible to use this phone in a "work" or "school" environment since you have to put it on silent mode in such places and it will not vibrate to tell you who's calling or who's texting you. Second of all T9 anyone? You'd think that you will be able to text using the T9 dictionary with the front cover closed, but no! Nokia decided to take the T9 dictionary out of this phone... Again I have no idea why... Does it really hurt that much to include it? This makes texting one handed really hard (since I am a T9 addict). Third of all, firmware upgrades!!! They cannot be done via your computer or over-the-air, you actually have to take it to a Nokia service center or a third party shop who will perform this for you and, yup, you guessed it, it's NOT FREE! Honestly, I've never seen a firmware upgrade that is not "free" ... So it's about 30 bucks to get it updated... Fourth of all, the keyboard is not back-lit, So if you are trying to type at night and the screen is too bright, you cannot see the keys... Well I guess you can take the brightness down, but that's yet another task to perform... The form-factor through of this phone is very good, it's well designed, and it's shaped very well, I just wish it didn't lack the above stuff, otherwise it's an absolute keeper. It doesn't have a camera, but heck, it's supposed to be a "business" tool. It is pretty fast, much faster than many Nokia phones, there is plenty of RAM on-board, and the QWERTY is pretty good, although it's hard to press at times. If you own this phone, do yourself a favor and install Opera Mini web browser, it's very easy to use and much better than the built-in one. If you plan to buy this phone and you love the form factor look for the (i) model (Nokia 9300i) The 9300i is a 100 folds better since it has WiFi and T9! The IM application also doesn't support Windows Live (hotmail) you will have to install Agile-Messenger or Fring or something. Overall I would keep it for a long time if it at least had a vibration function and a T9 dictionary.Read full review
Great gadget! If one compare it with Nokia e90 which I have also, 9300 is surprisingly lighter and fots pockets better. Buttons are pushed great. Only they are not with backlight. Internal display is very good even now. External is small but readable. External buttons are good too. Menu is simple but contains eveything you need. For me its better then 9500 because its smaller and lighter and easier to put in the pocket and hold in hand. Stickpoint could be better but works fine. I recommend this smartphone for hose who like Nokia and its communicator series. And also its useful for messaging.
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When my previous phone deteriorated, I decided to not take the cheap route again. I also wanted a QWERTY keyboard (I LOVE text messaging) and a calender function (I'm a forgetful person). I'm also one of those people that always has a 'list' in my pocket, whether it's a shopping list, list of things to do, or list of stuff to download (again, I'm forgetful). I originally planned on getting a Blackberry, but I didn't like the crammed keyboard and the feeling of using a big square PDA as a phone. For what I was looking for in a new phone, the Nokia 9300 gave me what I wanted. The keyboard is wide. The calender function is a breeze to use. And the "Write Note" feature replaced all the lists and little pieces of paper that I carried around. Now, I've always been a Nokia fan. Their chargers are compatible with any other Nokia model, and their operating systems and menus are the easiest to navigate out of any other brand phone that I've used (had Motorola and Siemens). With all that said, I'll get into the cons and dislikes of the phone (some of them are pretty major when considering on making a purchase like this). There are four significant dislikes that I have for this phone, but have learned to live with. First, there is NO vibrate option. You read that correctly, no vibrate. There is no option to set it to vibrate, nor is there even a vibration motor inside the phone. I've learned to check my phone more often, but I still miss a lot of phone calls (only friends though, glad it's not my business phone). Second, the phone is large, long, and heavy. My first phone ever was a Nokia 3390, so I've experienced large and heavy. I've also owned a Siemens SL56 (tiny tiny phone) and just previously a Motorola v551 (same OS as the Razr). I understand that in order to get the nice wide keyboard, the phone has to be made longer. However, the phone is probably one of the heaviest out there right now. And I definitely foresee future models being much slimmer. Third, there is no camera. I just got used to having a camera with me at all times with my Motorola v551. To tell you the truth, it was a nice feature to have, but I'm doing fine without it. Fourth, the operating system, although easy to use, can lag a bit sometimes. Most features of the phone take a few seconds to load up. I think this is common with Nokia phones. From what I remember, my 3390 had lag, and the Motorola v551 was pretty good about being quick to respond. But I don't mind the lag too much. I see it as me being spoiled in a fast paced world. A faster processor would have added a lot more to the price. In conclusion, if the phone was lighter and slimmer, came with a camera and had vibration mode, then I would be the ultimate advocate for converting everyone in the world to buying this phone. This phone will impress your friends, until they hold it and say "man, that's heavy." But for me, right now, I love this phone!Read full review
I bought this phone because I liked the full key board and the simple face. It is a nice phone and easy to use, although because it wasnt manufactured in the US, it has some basic operating issues like using internet or getting onto the AT&T media page that is basic for any AT&T phone. It probably can do it, I just havent figured it out yet. I saw that it doesnt have the vibrate function and a back light on the keyboard before I got it. I can live without these as the phone does everything else I want it to. I have thought of recomemending this phone to others because it is the first phone I have had that I can text and talk on the phone at the same time!! Cool if you can mutli task.
THE GOOD: The Nokia 9300 features a nice, wide color screen, a QWERTY keyboard, and a speakerphone. It also supports multiple e-mail accounts and Bluetooth. THE BAD: Some downsides of the Nokia 9300 include its heft, its awkwardly placed expansion slot, its nontactile, nonbacklit keyboard, and its lack of Wi-Fi and a camera. THE BOTTOM LINE: The Nokia 9300 includes handy features for corporate users, though some of them could use work. With the cover closed, the Nokia 9300 looks like a run-of-the-mill candy bar phone, albeit a fairly long, thick, and heavy one (5.2 by 2 by 0.8 inches and 5.9 ounces). The all-silver face is appropriately utilitarian for the 9300's target audience of mobile professionals, and Nokia keeps the design simple with a small power button on the top-right corner, a basic dial-pad layout, Talk and End buttons, two soft keys, and a five-way navigation control just below the 1.7-inch-diagonal, 65,536-color external display. The dial pad features bright white backlighting for use in dark rooms. Our only complaint here is that it's tough to activate the left or right navigation buttons without hitting the center Select button. And because the phone doesn't have dedicated volume buttons on the side, you have to pull it away from your face during calls to adjust the sound level with the navigation keys.Read full review
