Motorola i530 Black Phone (Nextel)

by Motorola

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000177F7S
• Item model number: I530B
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,943 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Overview

Compatible with Nextel cell phone service, the ultra-durable Motorola i530 packs all the really necessary features of a modern cell phone into the world's first weatherproof clamshell frame. This phone is so hardy, it actually meets military standard durability specs. If that's not enough, there's also Internet access, speakerphone functionality, a 600-entry phone book, voice recording, voice activation, and more.

Durability

The i530's Military Standard 810 F certification means that the phone can function normally in environments with high degrees of dust, shock, and vibration. Its hard rubber encasing and interior linings and seals all work to protect the phone’s antenna, speaker, keys, battery door, and accessory connections. The i530 also sports tough, rubberized keys designed to be both easy to use and durable in their size and resistance to accidental depression.

Calling Features

Used simply as a phone, the i530 sports a handy 4-way scroll key and two command keys for relatively easy navigation. It also includes a speakerphone function, important for the outdoor/industrial user, which has its own dedicated key. In its closed position, the i530's external screen lets you preview calls before you answer. The phone can also be set to connect to the last Direct Connect call or to a previously assigned Direct Connect contact, by pressing the PTT button. Other calling features include vibrating alert, downloadable voice activation (allowing users to speak a command or number and the phone will respond without a key being touched), recent calls list, call hold, call waiting, a 600-entry phone book, and keypad lock.

Messaging and Internet

The i530 includes basic text messaging, and its Net services include access to news, weather, entertainment, and other Mobile Net-enabled sites, as well as downloadable ring tones, and the always-handy GPS support (for non-Java services such as Mobile Locator).

Other features

The i530 also provides time/date notification, an accessory connector cover that enhances the phone's durability by protecting the bottom accessory connector from dust and debris, a headset jack for direct plug-in without an adaptor, and English, French, and Spanish language settings.

Vital Statistics

The Motorola i530 weighs 6.63 oz. including the battery, and measures 3.6 x 2.0 x 1.1 inches. The phone comes with an OEM standard Lithium Ion battery (750 mAh) rated at about 165 minutes talk time and 75 hours standby time. A travel charger is also included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great , tough phone!, April 2, 2005

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Chief Justice "JCR" (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola i530 Black Phone (Nextel) (Wireless Phone)

This is a great phone...

1. Nextel is awesome in customer service. THis is my second phone, both were shipped within one day. I had them in 48 hours.

2. The PTT is great, you don't rack up minutes. My wife and I use this all the time, nice feature. In fact, don't get this phone unless you plan to use this a lot, otherwise this is just another phone.

3. Volume on this phone is great, speakerphone loud, but adjustable.

4. Tough little phone..good for cops, construction, firecrews, military, anyone in a dusty, hot, or extreme environment. I am none of the above, but drop my phone a lot and work it hard, and like something a little more durable.

5. DO NOT buy this phone if you are looking for great color in the screen, the latest in graphics and software, etc. It is a good, solid phone, period.It is not real fashionable, I have the yellow and black bumblebee model, but a nice solid feel.

6. You can have internet access, more bells and whistles if you want, but if want that stuff, get something like the i830, Treo 650, etc.

GOOD, RUGGED, DEPENDABLE PHONE!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with this little rubberized phone, February 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Motorola i530 Black Phone (Nextel) (Wireless Phone)

v. rugged, replaced a V.66 (Tmobile) for Nextel with an i530 to beat the Tmobile dead zones in S. FL, the i530 works beautifully and is indeed pretty rugged. Also slightly larger size than the V.66 means I can actually use and dial with one hand - The rubberized patch you flip up to recharge is a bit awkward until you get the hang of it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The i530 is a feature packed powerhouse of a phone, February 11, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Motorola i530 Black Phone (Nextel) (Wireless Phone)

I recently upgraded from the 1000Plus to the new! 530 and I have to say it is one of the more well designed cell phones that I have owned to date. The menus are clear and surprisingly intuitive. If you do not want Ashcroft types tracking you GPS can be disabled for privacy. If you purchase one for your child or an elderly parent, you may want to leave the GPS feature enabled in the event of an emergency. It's light weight rugged yet stylish in a post-cyberpunk kind of way. Yeah I know it doesn't have a camera and no it doesn't have a color screen but you know what I can actually use my phone in places that others around me cannot. If you do buy it keep in mind that Nextel will stick you with another two-year contract commitment in order to get the reduced price. Bottom line the i530 is a feature packed powerhouse of a phone for the price.