Motorola TalkAbout T2282 Cell Phone
Out of stock |
Similar in Cellular Phones
- Network Type: GSM 1900
- Overview
-
Reviews
-
Compare Prices
User ReviewRead All Reviews »
670
For free, I will take it.
Pros
It was free from VoiceStream as long as I signed a 1 year contract.
Cons
It has an 'ok' button for send, end, and almost everything else.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
With a years contract, you can get a free phone every year. With a deal like this why pay for one.
My contract on my Qualcomm phone will be up in a couple of months. I purchased the original one from PrimCo 4 years ago, and signed a 2 year contract with them. After the contract was up, I had the option to get a free phone with a further 2 year contract. This I did.
Verizon took over PrimCo, so I called them to check the date I have to continue paying for this service. 7th April, 2002. Okay, so what promotions do they have. None whatsoever. I asked them if they still wanted my custom as I had been loyal to them. They could do nothing.
My husband and I went to our local mall. Cell station had a huge sign. Free phone, free leather case, free car charger, and free ear piece, just for signing a 1 year contract with VoiceStream.
I purchased immediately, so now have 2 phones activated.
Onto the most important part of this review Motorola Talkabout Model T2282.
I had gone with my girlfriend a couple of months back and she got the same phone. I spent a week showing her how to use it, set up phone numbers etc. so I was aware of the features.
The guy at the store was extremely helpful. Within 15 minutes I had my phone plus all the extras. Paid nothing and signed up for just 1 year. I had my new telephone number and was all set. All I had to do was charge the phone for 12 hours.
Features that I like
It is in black, with a black leather case. For ladies, this goes with most handbags/purses. I don't think that is a guy thing.
The display area is large and well lit when in use.
I love the choice of ringing sounds. Choose from:
Standard.
Single.
British.
French.
German.
Bravo.
Three Ring.
Siren.
Quick.
High.
Music.
Anyone that knows me doesn't have to ask. Of course I choose the British sound. Glad to say it doesn't make me homesick.
The buttons for numbers and letter are a good size. The numbers nice and large. Not so for the letters though. Out come the glasses.
This phone is much clearer than my old one, and I can actually use it downstairs in my two story home. I have always had to leave the Qualcomm upstairs to get a signal.
Features that are okay.
It has internet access. I chose not to use this feature, so am unable to comment on it.
It has call forwarding, call waiting, caller i.d., and messages. These can either be voice or text. This comes pretty much standard with all phones.
I have been charging the phone every 48 days during the week. This is when I have less minutes. Depending how long I talk at the weekends, I have to charge each night.
The great thing is if we go on trips I have the car charger too.
Features that are either frustrating or could be improved.
Operating the phone. As with every phone, the power button on the lower left side is pressed to use it. This brings up the VStream logo, the signal strength, bell, and the battery charge left. To get past this screen the middle menu button has to be used, to use all features apart from making a phone call by punching in the numbers.
The menu when pressed once gives 'Access Internet'. Then by pressing the 'ok' button you can get into the different sections of the internet. Below the menu button are up and down scrolling signs. These give you, 'Call Meters', 'Network Selection', 'Phone Setup', 'Messages', 'Call related features', and 'Phone Book'. To use any of these you have to use the 'ok' button.
This is where I get frustrated. To make a call press the 'ok' button. To end a call press the 'ok' button. When you go into phone book and pull up a number it says, view options. When you press 'ok' it says call number. If you press the 'ok' button it will dial it for you. If you are just checking on a number, do not press 'ok'. You have to hold down the 'C' button to go back.
My girlfriend kept forgetting to do this with her phone. Pressed okay while she was 'playing with her new toy', and each time it used up a minute of her allotted time.
The Motorola Talkabout Model T2282 comes with a 88 page user manual. Therefore no one should have a problem with this phone. I tend to read what I think is necessary and then only go back to it when I screw up.
Also included with the manual are 5 separate pages.
1. Wireless phone safely tips.
2. SIM replacement procedure for your Motorola Internet capable mobile phone.
3. Seting up the internet menu.
4. New Features.
5. Motorola limited warranty card.
This card states that the warranty period depends on the serial number of the phone. They are either 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the number.
It also gives the address to contact them.
Motorola Inc.
Cellular Subscriber Services Department,
630 North U.S. Highway 45,
Libertyville,
Il 60048.
Final thoughts.
I have 88 pages of information I could bore you with. Hopefully from my experience with this phone and previous ones, I have given you information that will help to decide if this product is for you.
Thank you for reading.
~Susan~
Verizon took over PrimCo, so I called them to check the date I have to continue paying for this service. 7th April, 2002. Okay, so what promotions do they have. None whatsoever. I asked them if they still wanted my custom as I had been loyal to them. They could do nothing.
My husband and I went to our local mall. Cell station had a huge sign. Free phone, free leather case, free car charger, and free ear piece, just for signing a 1 year contract with VoiceStream.
I purchased immediately, so now have 2 phones activated.
Onto the most important part of this review Motorola Talkabout Model T2282.
I had gone with my girlfriend a couple of months back and she got the same phone. I spent a week showing her how to use it, set up phone numbers etc. so I was aware of the features.
The guy at the store was extremely helpful. Within 15 minutes I had my phone plus all the extras. Paid nothing and signed up for just 1 year. I had my new telephone number and was all set. All I had to do was charge the phone for 12 hours.
Features that I like
It is in black, with a black leather case. For ladies, this goes with most handbags/purses. I don't think that is a guy thing.
The display area is large and well lit when in use.
I love the choice of ringing sounds. Choose from:
Standard.
Single.
British.
French.
German.
Bravo.
Three Ring.
Siren.
Quick.
High.
Music.
Anyone that knows me doesn't have to ask. Of course I choose the British sound. Glad to say it doesn't make me homesick.
The buttons for numbers and letter are a good size. The numbers nice and large. Not so for the letters though. Out come the glasses.
This phone is much clearer than my old one, and I can actually use it downstairs in my two story home. I have always had to leave the Qualcomm upstairs to get a signal.
Features that are okay.
It has internet access. I chose not to use this feature, so am unable to comment on it.
It has call forwarding, call waiting, caller i.d., and messages. These can either be voice or text. This comes pretty much standard with all phones.
I have been charging the phone every 48 days during the week. This is when I have less minutes. Depending how long I talk at the weekends, I have to charge each night.
The great thing is if we go on trips I have the car charger too.
Features that are either frustrating or could be improved.
Operating the phone. As with every phone, the power button on the lower left side is pressed to use it. This brings up the VStream logo, the signal strength, bell, and the battery charge left. To get past this screen the middle menu button has to be used, to use all features apart from making a phone call by punching in the numbers.
The menu when pressed once gives 'Access Internet'. Then by pressing the 'ok' button you can get into the different sections of the internet. Below the menu button are up and down scrolling signs. These give you, 'Call Meters', 'Network Selection', 'Phone Setup', 'Messages', 'Call related features', and 'Phone Book'. To use any of these you have to use the 'ok' button.
This is where I get frustrated. To make a call press the 'ok' button. To end a call press the 'ok' button. When you go into phone book and pull up a number it says, view options. When you press 'ok' it says call number. If you press the 'ok' button it will dial it for you. If you are just checking on a number, do not press 'ok'. You have to hold down the 'C' button to go back.
My girlfriend kept forgetting to do this with her phone. Pressed okay while she was 'playing with her new toy', and each time it used up a minute of her allotted time.
The Motorola Talkabout Model T2282 comes with a 88 page user manual. Therefore no one should have a problem with this phone. I tend to read what I think is necessary and then only go back to it when I screw up.
Also included with the manual are 5 separate pages.
1. Wireless phone safely tips.
2. SIM replacement procedure for your Motorola Internet capable mobile phone.
3. Seting up the internet menu.
4. New Features.
5. Motorola limited warranty card.
This card states that the warranty period depends on the serial number of the phone. They are either 1, 2, or 3 years depending on the number.
It also gives the address to contact them.
Motorola Inc.
Cellular Subscriber Services Department,
630 North U.S. Highway 45,
Libertyville,
Il 60048.
Final thoughts.
I have 88 pages of information I could bore you with. Hopefully from my experience with this phone and previous ones, I have given you information that will help to decide if this product is for you.
Thank you for reading.
~Susan~
