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A phone even a mother would love!
Pros
Small design, Lots of options, overall good phone
Cons
no display on front, only one size text
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a good quality phone but doesn't need all the special applications which can be gained by a higher end unit.
Here is one of the newer "flip" phones which has come out from Motorola and Nextel. Of course, the i60c has the Direct Connect capability which pushes Nextel past other wireless carriers. However, the i60c has many other options on it as well. It is an overall good phone and has a better design for durability than the old i1000 models which Motorola produced.
SIZE - The size is great. It is a relatively small phone, but not one which you will lose because it is too small to find. It measures just 3.6" x 2" x 1.1", so it is a good size even if you want to carry it in a purse or pocket. It weighs in at a rather light 5.36 oz with the battery on it, so it will be no means strain you carrying or lifting it.
BATTERY - The battery is a Lithium Ion battery which does not create "memory problems" and can be charged whenever you need to charge it. Remember to give it that long first initial charge though. The talk time is around 165 minutes which will give you a crick in your neck if you actually talk that long continuously. The standby time is approximately 75 hours on a full charge, so it will last quite a long time if not used much ... but then again why pay for a cell phone and not use it.
FEATURES-
One thing about the i60c which is kind of a bummer is the fact that there is only one setting for lines of text. There are 4 lines of text and it cannot be changed. For instance, on the i90 where you have options of 4, 6, or even 8. This does mean however Motorola gave the largest setting so you don't have to strain to read the screen.
Direct Connect and speakerphone are on this model. Direct Connect is the digital two-way walkie talkie feature that enables the Nextel users to "radio" each other hundreds of miles away ... and probably farther in the future. It is a real saver if you can utilize it. The speakerphone gives you capabilities to not have to try the lean your head against your shoulder to keep the phone in a position to hear. It is helpful with hands-free operation and also if more than one person needs to hear the call or speak on the call.
Vibrate features allow the phone to notify you of incoming calls or messages via vibration instead of beeping loudly and distrubing people around you.
Flip options allow you to open the flip without answering the call and then deciding whether you want to answer the call or not once you see who is calling (caller id required for this option to be complete of course).
Internet ready. This phone has capabilities to receive internet data. For instance, you can check your hotmail account or look at weather forecasts or directions ... or many other things. This will need Nextel Online which is a service that can range from around $5 - $15 but may be beneficial to you. You can even bid on eBay if you want to.
Recent calls list enables you to see the last 20 calls either incoming or outgoing which lets you keep track of the activity of your phone. It is easily accessible by simply pressing down on the keypad and then you can easily call the numbers in the list by either pressing the send key or PTT (push-to-talk) button. Making getting back in touch with someone rather easy.
Phone book. The i60c, like many of the newer Nextel phones, holds 250 entries and can hold up to 7 entries for one individual. This gives you great capabilities to put all your contacts in your phone. Plus you have 7 entries for one person and all you have to do is press the arrow keys to scroll through the types of entries (home, work, radio, fax, etc) instead of having 7 separate entries for the same person and having to remember which is which. It is all recognized by icons.
Other features include the options to lock the keypad for security purposes, alternate ring styles in case you like to change tones every once in a while, auto answer which picks up the call after 2 rings (careful could get you in trouble), 3-way calling so you can conference people in, and many more.
The only other bummer is that the i60c does not come with a carry holster, so that must be purchased separate. However, in the box is included a wall charger, user manual, and a credit card size tool to hold your sim card. The sim card is what stores all the data for your phone. Without the sim card the phone is non-functional ... another security feature but could become troublesome having to take it out and insert.
Overall, the i60c phone is a good choice for its value and price. It has many options and is a great size for the average mobile phone user. The phone is available currently in black. I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a good quality phone but doesn't need all the special applications which can be gained by a higher end unit.
SIZE - The size is great. It is a relatively small phone, but not one which you will lose because it is too small to find. It measures just 3.6" x 2" x 1.1", so it is a good size even if you want to carry it in a purse or pocket. It weighs in at a rather light 5.36 oz with the battery on it, so it will be no means strain you carrying or lifting it.
BATTERY - The battery is a Lithium Ion battery which does not create "memory problems" and can be charged whenever you need to charge it. Remember to give it that long first initial charge though. The talk time is around 165 minutes which will give you a crick in your neck if you actually talk that long continuously. The standby time is approximately 75 hours on a full charge, so it will last quite a long time if not used much ... but then again why pay for a cell phone and not use it.
FEATURES-
One thing about the i60c which is kind of a bummer is the fact that there is only one setting for lines of text. There are 4 lines of text and it cannot be changed. For instance, on the i90 where you have options of 4, 6, or even 8. This does mean however Motorola gave the largest setting so you don't have to strain to read the screen.
Direct Connect and speakerphone are on this model. Direct Connect is the digital two-way walkie talkie feature that enables the Nextel users to "radio" each other hundreds of miles away ... and probably farther in the future. It is a real saver if you can utilize it. The speakerphone gives you capabilities to not have to try the lean your head against your shoulder to keep the phone in a position to hear. It is helpful with hands-free operation and also if more than one person needs to hear the call or speak on the call.
Vibrate features allow the phone to notify you of incoming calls or messages via vibration instead of beeping loudly and distrubing people around you.
Flip options allow you to open the flip without answering the call and then deciding whether you want to answer the call or not once you see who is calling (caller id required for this option to be complete of course).
Internet ready. This phone has capabilities to receive internet data. For instance, you can check your hotmail account or look at weather forecasts or directions ... or many other things. This will need Nextel Online which is a service that can range from around $5 - $15 but may be beneficial to you. You can even bid on eBay if you want to.
Recent calls list enables you to see the last 20 calls either incoming or outgoing which lets you keep track of the activity of your phone. It is easily accessible by simply pressing down on the keypad and then you can easily call the numbers in the list by either pressing the send key or PTT (push-to-talk) button. Making getting back in touch with someone rather easy.
Phone book. The i60c, like many of the newer Nextel phones, holds 250 entries and can hold up to 7 entries for one individual. This gives you great capabilities to put all your contacts in your phone. Plus you have 7 entries for one person and all you have to do is press the arrow keys to scroll through the types of entries (home, work, radio, fax, etc) instead of having 7 separate entries for the same person and having to remember which is which. It is all recognized by icons.
Other features include the options to lock the keypad for security purposes, alternate ring styles in case you like to change tones every once in a while, auto answer which picks up the call after 2 rings (careful could get you in trouble), 3-way calling so you can conference people in, and many more.
The only other bummer is that the i60c does not come with a carry holster, so that must be purchased separate. However, in the box is included a wall charger, user manual, and a credit card size tool to hold your sim card. The sim card is what stores all the data for your phone. Without the sim card the phone is non-functional ... another security feature but could become troublesome having to take it out and insert.
Overall, the i60c phone is a good choice for its value and price. It has many options and is a great size for the average mobile phone user. The phone is available currently in black. I would recommend this phone to anyone looking for a good quality phone but doesn't need all the special applications which can be gained by a higher end unit.
