The following technical Cingular 8125 review is based on an algorithm that takes a close look at a phone's specifications, it doesn't constitute a hands-on review. It lists its pros and cons to help you make a well-informed decision.
The Good:
- Technology: The Cingular 8125 works with worldwide frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient if you travel overseas frequently. (Roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
- Talk Time: A talk time of 300 minutes. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
- Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it usually allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
- Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot Mini SD, a convenient way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
- Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
- Full Keyboard: It has a full keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the Internet and adding new phone book entries. (score: 7/7)
- 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)
- Stereo Bluetooth: It supports stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). Perfect to listen to music, or | just to be more completely immersed in a conversation. (score: 5/5)
The Average:
- Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 168 hours. It is about average. (score: 12/20)
- Camera: 1.3 megapixel camera included in this phone is considered a fairly good camera. (score: 7/10)
The Not-So-Good:
- Weight: 5.3 ounces of the Cingular 8125 is a lot of weight. Whether you carry it in your pants pocket or a purse, you could find it heavy. (score: 0/20)
Overall Score: 109
* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Cingular 8125:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)
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