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How Good Is The Motorola i870? Find Out...

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Motorola i870

The Motorola i870

The following technical Motorola i870 review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it is not based on a live hands-on review. It outlines its strong and weak points so that you make a sound decision.

The Good:

  1. Phone Book: It can store up to 600 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
  2. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot yes, a useful way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  3. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  4. Push-to-Talk (PTT): The Motorola i870 supports Push-to-talk (PTT), a technology that allows you to instantly talk to other people owning a PTT phone on the same network, just by the push of a button, as with a walkie-talkie. (score: 7/7)

The Average:

  1. Camera: yes (1.3 megapixel) camera built-in the Motorola i870 is considered a good camera. (score: 7/10)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 4.97 oz of weight is a little bit above average. You may find that phone a bit bulky. (score: 4/20)
  2. Talk Time: 165 minutes of talk time. This is just basic. (score: 8/20)
  3. Stand-by Time: 70 hours of stand-by time. Not quite sufficient for most users, in my opinion. (score: 4/20)
  4. Wireless Data System: Not Bluetooth-enabled. (score: 0/7)

Overall Score: 70


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Motorola i870:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not necessarily list technical specifications in full, some information may be missing. Therefore, the script that generated that technical analysis may yield akward results. If you see a mistake, email me to let me know.

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