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The Ugly: 1) The microSD card is badly placed (yes we know this). 4) MP3 buttons on top - sometimes it can turn on without you intending to turn it on. It'll turn white with some "busy vertical lines". (It's not quite so easy for BlackJack users). The Bad: 1) Entering data into the device.
2) Bright, clear, crisp display. If you just want to keep on top of things, this phone ROCKS. I have my phone activate a "button lock", so it eliminates this problem. I can just "record a memo" to replay back to myself to recapture that idea. There are better smartphones for entering in data. Of course, make sure you have an unlimited data plan or it'll cost you a fortune). 2) A phone that won't be really heavy or attract a lot of attention.
3) It's suprisingly easy to connect this phone to your laptop and use it as a wireless modem. However, should it somehow become loose while it's behind your SIM card, it can have a bad affect on the quality of your calls. So, enter in the AT&T 3125. 3) A phone that would excel as a PHONE and have decent PDA functionality. 4) It syncs PERFECTLY with Windows Mobility Center with Vista. Connect via bluetooth or USB and you're ready to go.
2) If you grip your phone in the wrong way, it's possible that you'll slide your battery cover off, and the phone will turn off. 5) Works quite well syncing with ExchangeServer, so you can keep current on the go. That can wait until I get back to the office. (Just find the "Accessories" folder and you'll find "Internet Sharing". My favorite applications: Facade 1.4 to customize my display; Oxios ToDo List (helps with task list); SmartphoneNotes syncs Outlook Notes (not wirelessly).
Saves money too. The Good: 1) Easy to use as a phone. I searched for a smaller PDA-type phone so I can have functionality, but not have a target for theft on my belt. (Try that with a QWERTY keyboard). If you clean any part of the large hinge, and it stays wet, it can affect your phone display. If you're not that fortunate, then you might want to invest in a "documents to go" program for your phone - or consider a different smartphone. 6) VoiceNotes - what an ingenious application.
3) ClearVue applications - not good. It's okay when typing in an appointment, but typing out an email or a document would be quite slow. Therefore, it's simple to install additional applications. What's so special about it. I don't use this phone to view attachments in emails. 1) A phone that will sync with Outlook. It keeps me focused on the basics the phone does and not try any elaborate software packages. (Again, have an unlimited data plan).
It's been my favorite phone ever. It takes a good minute or two for it to boot back up again. Now, what was I looking for. I currently do NOT use the microSD card. If you do, make sure it's FIRMLY placed where it should be so it doesn't interrupt your call quality.
This is perhaps a good thing for me. 2) Not a lot of applications available (compared to Palm). It's not good for reading ebooks (nor are there many available for this format). Easy to see and use the buttons in the dark while driving. Keep in mind that once it dries, it'll work just as it did before.
I frequently get good ideas while driving or other times when I don't have a pen to write down ideas. I wouldn't use this phone in that way. 3) Be careful cleaning it. I hope you enjoyed my balanced review of AT&T 3125.
The cons are some times it works crazy(few hang offs), it restarts again(well I feel it is rare), the internal memory is too little and when the memory is filled, it gave me a warning to "Clear Storage", when I did that it even cleared all my contacts and I lost so many contacts. Hi,I bought this phone 6 months back and I feel this phone is ok. The pros are excellent battery backup, good signal reception, nice mp3 capabilities. I feel this is ridiculous. I think the speaker quality needs to be improved much better(need more sound), the micro memory card slot need to be given outside, now it is behind the sim card and also removing this card is too scary.instructions are very bad.Overall I would say is average.
The phone is well-made, solid and sturdy. I stupidly upgraded to this annoying phone from my razr, which I loved. The keypad keys are larger than most, so you almost never hit the wrong #'s. My main source of irritation about the 3125 is that the keypad light goes out too fast and there's no option to change it. I haven't bothered with the mp3 player because I have an ipod.The few good things: Solitaire game is kinda fun (but tiny). Reception is spotty. The interface is dull and unimpressive.
It's a 5 keystroke process to turn on bluetooth on the phone, then you have pair up with the headset - a 2-step process - it's a royal pain. It drops calls ALL the time (my razr almost never did). Syncing it with my pc was impossible. Maybe I'll run it over with my car.
I hate this phone. You can only set one alarm time. Internet is excrutiatingly slow. The camera's decent. The battery life is short and takes forever to charge. I have to say that this is one of the most inconvenient phones I've ever had and I can't wait to get rid of it. Same for the cool blue clock on the outside of the phone. But none of this is enough to justify the price of this pda flip phone.I've had cell phones since 1994.
I gave up on that. The font on the main screen is difficult to read because it's too small. Lots of them and all different kinds and brands. or smash it with a rock.
I use it at home, work and everywhere there is coverage (I hike a lot). My biggest beef with the themes were the large icons and space taken by "advertizements" like MSN or Cingular. Not as good as the Nokia or Palm which would easily last a week. I also missed the protection of a flip phone.Now I have the 3125 for about 2 months. I wanted one device so I got the 5600.
I couldn't use it from my home or work. Had to buy SmartNotes program to sync with Outlook Notes.MicroSD card is under the SIM card. I had reception everywhere - even where noone else's phone worked, but I had my Outlook contact on my Palm. Syncing is great and it is a flip phone so I can toss it in my pocket without calling some random number.I wanted a device that works as a phone first and then as a PDA.
Color displays suck lots of power.Easy menu navigation - hint: you can hit the 1-9 keys to navigate the 9 icons.Voice recognition works once trained (bluetooth and phone).My old applications from 5600 work.Bought a 3rd party case that works well ($7)4 band phone works in all countries using GSM. You can also buy programs to modify the themes. Reception is great. The 3125 does both well. I had to figure out a lot on my own.
Some history: I have owned a cell phone from the days of the Motorola "brick" to the Motorola flip phone to the first Nokia candy bar phone with a Palm Pilot to the Audiovox 5600 which integrated my Palm functionality and a phone into one device.By far, the Nokia was the best phone. I used mine in China with a China Mobile SIM. hint: call Cingular and they will unlock your phone for free.Cons:Proprietary connector - can't use std headphones.Themes supplied have too much junk. To solve the themes issue, I edited the xml files. With a bluetooth keyboard you could do a lot.Pros:Reception almost as good as my analog Nokia of 10 years ago.Clear bright display - easy to readEasy to hear and to be heard. No on-phone help - my old Nokia had menu help 10 years ago.Notes: I am a PC user (not a Microsoft fan, but surprisingly like windows mobile). It synced great, but reception was poor.
I use Outlook for contacts, calendar, email, and notes. It is a basic mobile computer for simple tasks. Speaker phone works well.Nice big tactile keys that automatically light up when needed.Much improved navigation keys (left, right, up, down, enter)Bluetooth with a Plantronics earpiece has good range and audio works well for the listener and talker.Battery life is better than the 5600. Cingular staff and instruction manual don't tell you much. I sync my phone with all of these.
The mp3 player function workds remarkably well and with a 2 gb smartchip, this think becomes a monster media device. This phone works amazingly well in most aspects. My one grievance is the camara on it. The call clarity is great and the menu system works very well. I especially find the hot bar menu system on the start screen very convienent. It lags horribly when you try and take a piture that is not staying perfectly still. In all, I highly recommend this phone.
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