Audiovox CDM8900 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

by Verizon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 1.8 x 1.1 inches ; 3.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006593M0
• Item model number: 8900
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox CDM8900 from Verizon Wireless might look like just another flip-phone, but its Internet and data capability, integrated camera, voice-activated dialing, and tri-mode operation are just some of the features under the hood that make this phone a winner. The CDM8900 definitely has it where it counts and this slim companion will get you plugged into the latest cell phone technology.

Design
The phone features a traditional clamshell design with a 128 x 160 TFT color display with 65,000 colors. The rear of the flip-up cover houses a camera that can snap shots at 640 x 480 resolution, also known as VGA resolution. There's also a small 95 x 64 secondary black and white LCD display on the back of the cover that displays incoming call information, network signal strength and more. Most camera features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an extendable antenna while data and charging ports are housed on the unit's bottom edge. Blue lights on the right and left sides of the handset can be set to flash when a call is incoming.

Calling Features
The CDM8900 has all the latest calling features folks have come to expect. The built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. There's also a built-in address book that can store up to 300 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. Perhaps most importantly for users in rural areas, the CDM8900 is a tri-mode phone, meaning it can operate on Verizon's digital networks, as well as analog networks that serve many outlying areas.

Messaging and Internet
The CDM8900 also covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving text and picture messages. T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the CDM8900. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater.

Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with the CDM8900. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads and digital photo-sharing tools using the Get It Now service.

Imaging and Entertainment
Plenty of good times are built right into this handset. Its VGA camera makes it easier than ever to snap good pictures and share them with friends via picture messaging. Fifteen ringtones are included with the phone and there are plenty more to be had using Verizon's Get It Now service.

Vital Statistics
The Audiovox CDM8900 weighs 3.28 ounces and measures 3.4 x 1.8 x 0.75 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 103 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 800/CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

In the Box
Audiovox CDM8900 cell phone, travel charger, standard lithium-ion battery, holster, hand strap, user's manual, welcome CD, quick reference guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars i.hate.this.phone., January 5, 2006

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vinthrift18 (VT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox CDM8900 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

it works for almost exactly one year, but then it completely falls apart. i don't abuse it, yet it's still extremely unreliable, not to mention obnoxious.

the camera quality is poor, it randomly turns itself on and off.
i actually feel bitter toward this phone when i have to use it, haha.

my brother and i each got this phone at roughly the same time, and both our phones died almost exactly a year later...within 2 weeks of each other

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Unreliable Phone - Poor Customer Service, December 22, 2005

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Necole Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox CDM8900 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

The first 10 months I had this phone, it was great. Then one day the software just looked up. The local repair center sent it in to Audiovox for repair and it came back unrepairable due to physical damage??? What, this phone was never dropped or abused in any way...and it was a software issue....Customer service was clueless when I called in. They told me they know nothing about technical issues, even though I called into the warranty center, and that I was not allowed to speak to a technician. VERY POOR SERVICE for a VERY POOR PHONE!!! DONT BUY THIS PHONE!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Yet another "non-phone" phone, May 24, 2005

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Dave M (Sturbridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox CDM8900 Phone (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

It seems that most phone makers are so busy adding features (camera phone, fancy lights and ringers) that some important gaffs (IMHO) are made with the design.

The CDM8900's outside LCD is perfect example of this. While it seems obvious to me, it apparently wasn't to Audiovox, that the outside LCD should ALWAYS show the caller's ID when the phone is ringing. The 8900 toggles every 5 seconds between the caller ID and a "Verizon Wireless" banner. According to VZW, that toggling is supposed to show if you are roaming or not. Fine, but does it have to happen during an incoming call?!?!

Another 8900 goof: Speed dial #1 is hard-coded to your cell phone voice mail. You can't modify speed dial #1 so that it auto-dials your account password. Something my old Motorola did.

I would love to see a return of ergnonmic/common sense design in cell phones: Buttons that are easy to dial by touch, easier to see the displays in bad light, and easier to use when driving(like the Speed dial #1).

On the plus side, aside from a squeaky hinge for the flip, it's a sturdy phone with good volume and reception.