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Pros
Stylish, good performance, feature rich, tri-mode
Cons
Menu interface could be easier to use
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Great value for the dollar. Long list of features with an affordable price tag.
Allow me to begin this review, as I do all of my reviews on cellular equipment by mentioning that I have worked in the corporate sales department of Verizon Wireless for six years this month and have seen and experienced everything under the sun when it comes to wireless communications. What a great opportunity Epinions provides to share the information I've accumulated over the years with the rest of you. I've also written reviews on the Motorola V60, Kyocera 2135, etc. I'd also like to point out that the point of my reviews are not to list all of the features and benefits of a particular phone, because that is common knowledge that can be obtained anywhere. I would rather provide the behind-the-scenes information that can only be gathered by working in volume with these handsets. Well, enough said, let's move on!
The Audiovox 9155 is a newer model of the Audiovox line that now incorporates the GPS feature for tracking assistance in an emergency situation. Nice feature, but you may be able to save a fair amount of $$$ going with the 9150 which is identical to the 9155 minus the GPS transmitter. Take this into account when purchasing.
The 9155 is manufactured by Toshiba. Few know this. Audiovox is simply a marketing name and has truly never manufactured anything to speak of.
Over the years, the Audiovox line has proved itself to be reliable and affordable, making it perfect as an entry level unit for our customers. The 9100 series really shines in this respect. As a matter of fact, the 9100 was probably one of the most trouble free phones we ever carried. A real performer. It's too soon to tell whether or not the 9155 will live up to this precedent.
The 9155 has a solid track record thusfar. I just closed a 17 line deal with a company that purchased 9155's for each of their lines. I just received feedback from the controller at the company that all of their guys love the phone. Their technicians are able to set the phone next to their work site and utilize the speakerphone for two way communication while they do concentration specific work. I should mention that no feature was left out of this model. It includes voice activated dialing, vibration, web browsing, GPS transmitter, and speakerphone, just to name a few. According to those I've heard from, the speakerphone is loud enough to conduct a conversation in the car while driving, provided the windows are up.
On the flipside, another customer recently returned the 9155 for the Motorola Startac 7868 and then, ultimately, on to the LG-510, due to the former two phones being "difficult to program". Ironically enough, this customer was in the technical department of her company. I have heard some complaints regarding the ease of programming of the Audiovox line. If this is going to be a real issue for someone, I generally recommend the Kyocera line that are especially easy to program numbers into. I will admit, the 9155's interface to stored numbers is not quite as polished as some other handsets. It is manageable with some practice, but many want a phone they can dive right into.
We receive very few of the Audiovox phones coming back to us. People have taken very well to the line, especially our corporate customers that are able to get these phones at a substantially lower cost. You'd be hard pressed to find a phone will all of the above mentioned features for the price point of the 9155. It truly is a bargain in today's market.
One last point I should mention is that I have occasionally seen Audiovox phones heat up when in use, specifically around the earpiece. If this occurs, beyond a "warm" level, I would recommend exchanging the unit while in the 15-30 day grace period and then make sure the new one is not having the same problem. This problem is sometimes initially overlooked, but eventually drives people crazy. Better to nip it in the bud when you can exchange it for a new phone rather than a refurbished one.
Well, with that said, I would like to once again recommend the Audiovox 9155 as a great value. With all of the features of phones three times the cost in a compact, portable size, you truly can't go wrong. Enjoy!
The Audiovox 9155 is a newer model of the Audiovox line that now incorporates the GPS feature for tracking assistance in an emergency situation. Nice feature, but you may be able to save a fair amount of $$$ going with the 9150 which is identical to the 9155 minus the GPS transmitter. Take this into account when purchasing.
The 9155 is manufactured by Toshiba. Few know this. Audiovox is simply a marketing name and has truly never manufactured anything to speak of.
Over the years, the Audiovox line has proved itself to be reliable and affordable, making it perfect as an entry level unit for our customers. The 9100 series really shines in this respect. As a matter of fact, the 9100 was probably one of the most trouble free phones we ever carried. A real performer. It's too soon to tell whether or not the 9155 will live up to this precedent.
The 9155 has a solid track record thusfar. I just closed a 17 line deal with a company that purchased 9155's for each of their lines. I just received feedback from the controller at the company that all of their guys love the phone. Their technicians are able to set the phone next to their work site and utilize the speakerphone for two way communication while they do concentration specific work. I should mention that no feature was left out of this model. It includes voice activated dialing, vibration, web browsing, GPS transmitter, and speakerphone, just to name a few. According to those I've heard from, the speakerphone is loud enough to conduct a conversation in the car while driving, provided the windows are up.
On the flipside, another customer recently returned the 9155 for the Motorola Startac 7868 and then, ultimately, on to the LG-510, due to the former two phones being "difficult to program". Ironically enough, this customer was in the technical department of her company. I have heard some complaints regarding the ease of programming of the Audiovox line. If this is going to be a real issue for someone, I generally recommend the Kyocera line that are especially easy to program numbers into. I will admit, the 9155's interface to stored numbers is not quite as polished as some other handsets. It is manageable with some practice, but many want a phone they can dive right into.
We receive very few of the Audiovox phones coming back to us. People have taken very well to the line, especially our corporate customers that are able to get these phones at a substantially lower cost. You'd be hard pressed to find a phone will all of the above mentioned features for the price point of the 9155. It truly is a bargain in today's market.
One last point I should mention is that I have occasionally seen Audiovox phones heat up when in use, specifically around the earpiece. If this occurs, beyond a "warm" level, I would recommend exchanging the unit while in the 15-30 day grace period and then make sure the new one is not having the same problem. This problem is sometimes initially overlooked, but eventually drives people crazy. Better to nip it in the bud when you can exchange it for a new phone rather than a refurbished one.
Well, with that said, I would like to once again recommend the Audiovox 9155 as a great value. With all of the features of phones three times the cost in a compact, portable size, you truly can't go wrong. Enjoy!
