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Nokia 9300i

The Nokia 9300i

This technical Nokia 9300i review is computer-generated with this phone's specifications, it is not a live hands-on review. It pinpoints its best and weakest sides to help you make a good decision.

The Good:

  1. Technology: The Nokia 9300i is compatible with worldwide GSM frequencies , a convenient feature if you travel overseas frequently. (Roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
  2. Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 230 hours. It is above average! (score: 16/20)
  3. Memory Expansion Slot: It has a memory expansion slot MMC, a useful way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
  4. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
  5. Full Keyboard: It includes a built-in small keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the Internet and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
  6. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Average:

  1. Talk Time: 210 minutes of talk time. It is about average. (score: 12/20)

The Not-So-Good:

  1. Weight: 6.06 ounces of the Nokia 9300i is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)
  2. Phone Book: It can only store 80 phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 8/20)

Overall Score: 77


* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Nokia 9300i:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Since manufacturers do not necessarily list features in full, some details may be missing. For that reason, the script that computed that analysis may yield absurd results. If this happens, send me an email to let me know.

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