Customer Reviews

Motorola i95cl Phone (Nextel)

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What do you want from your phone?

I'm a bit of a gadget geek, so I wanted it all. I wanted text messaging, a large color screen, web access, AOL AIM access, Java-based games, you name it. So, I was willing to shell out the big bucks when it came to getting a phone.

I got the i95cl about a year ago, and I've been very satisfied with the phone's performance. I'm not as satisfied with Nextel, though, who you have to get service from to get this phone. All the features you could ever want are there, but you're going to pay for them. Web access costs money, text messaging costs money, caller ID costs money... they nickle and dime you for all the features on their network. They have package deals, which is what I use, where it's $15 a month for all their internet access features, which makes it reasonably affordable, but if you're looking for a cheap phone and a cheap monthly bill, you won't get it with this phone, and with Nextel.

Now, back to the phone. Here are the pros:
- Pretty good battery life (I charge every 2 to 3 days).
- Very sturdy design, unlike several phones I've owned before. The antenna is tough, and so is the case. Dropping it won't break it.
- Loud and clear sound, and a built in speakerphone.
- Color screen, which is nice for looking at web sites, or playing the Java games... which leads us to...
- Built in Java engine which allows you to download applications from Nextel right onto the phone. Games, business applications, notepads, there are lots of fun java tools to play with. Some are free, and some you have to pay for.
- Nextel Direct Connect, which you can only use to talk to other Nextel customers, but the phone functions as a walkie-talkie, and it's very convenient.
- Internet access, allowing you to text message, instant message, receive emails, and browse the web (text only).
- Voice activated dialing, which is convenient.
- Amazing coverage. I have service inside buildings when no one else does. The antenna picks up signals well, and Nextel has great coverage.

This is all well and good, you say, but what are the drawbacks? There are a few cons to this phone:

- Size. Man, is this a big phone. I have a holster on my belt, it really isn't "pocket sized". To get a nice big screen, and durability, you have to sacrifice size.
- Cost. As I said before, the phone is expensive, and so are all the cool little extras. You probably will be paying $50/mo for this phone.
- Web access is text only, which is unfortunate, as some new phones are entering the market with real graphical web browsing.

So, like I said at the beginning of this review, what do you want from your phone? If you're willing to pay for it, this phone has it all. It's a little big, and a little costy, but I've been in love with it for a year now, and I don't think I'll be trading phones any time soon.

I do not like the phone because it only holds a charge for about 12 hours...If you use it it holds it for less time. I ordered two of these and it happens with both. I also tried replacing the phone and it happened with the new one as well. The second problem occured when I signed up with Amazon for Nextel service. I was told by Nextel that I would not have a specific length of time I would have to keep my service. They said this was special for Amazon customers...However when I tried to cancel the service I was told I had to stay in a contract for one year. I NEVER signed or agreed to a contract however I am told I am being held to one. I have been going around in circles with these two companies and nobody can get their act together...Love Nextel service but not when you use Amazon to get it...Try another plan or go directly through Nextel.

Wow! What a spectacular phone! From clarity of the screen to clarity of the calls, this service beats all other cell phone providers by a mile. I have never had a cell phone that I can use in elevators before, or in basements, or in the middle of the woods- but this one works in all those places (and for all those who complain about it not working in your house sometimes, move out of the boondocks- all cell services have a few black holes)! Not only is the cell phone service great, but the walkie talkie feature is creative, convenient and useful. Some complain about the larger phone styles- but the ruggedness of the phones are so worth it (I have dropped mine a million times and it has never even flinched at working). I will never have another cell phone service! Now you can even keep your cell phone number when you switch to Nextel!

I've owned this phone for several months now, and I really have no complaints. I know there are camera phones out there, and phones with better graphics that are thinner, but none of them have the great service that Nextel offers. I've tried all the major providers that are available here and they just don't compare. There are so many ways you can personalize this phone. But one of the relatively few drawbacks is that you can't assign a ringtone to certain people. Although you can with the new phones that just came out. But overall, this is a great phone with many features and you can add ringtones, wallpapers, java programs... I would have given it 5 stars, but it is a bit bulky, and you are limited compared to the newer phones out there. But you really can't go wrong with the i95cl.

The phone is great. I would recommend it to families especially. The only problem is that the surface scratches easily. An excellent phone nonetheless, wonderful service.

It's been 3 weeks now and I've only had minor voice mail setup issues. The phone itself is the best I've had in years. Clear calls and it gets signals where my previous AT&T service would not. My guess is that this is partly due to the good Nextel coverage my area gets.

As for the phone...I did not particularly like the v60 series. My flip seemed cheap and I broke the antenna really easily. This phone feels much stronger and better constructed. Lucky for me all of my v-series accessories fit, so there were no extra purchases needed. I'll see what 6 months to a year brings.

I've been a Nextel customer for years for both business and personal use. I've used almost all lines of phones. The i95cl was my favorite until i830 came along. The i95 is good for casual and especially heavy business users. The color LCD screen is huge compared to i730 and i830. Apparently Nextel had to reduce screen size in order to reduce phone size. That is one thing I miss in i830. I never had a problem with i95 size since it weighs about 5 oz. Great phone and I could not believe Nextel would discontinue it. *Note: I have an extra i95 for sale. It was my personal phone and in very good condition with some scratches. It is fully operational, travel charger and holster, shipping in USA included for flat $120.00. I will accept paypal only. Please email me if interested at leel1@netscape.com.

...IS THE I95CL...I BOUGHT MINE FROM A NEXTEL STORE...THE PHONE IS AWESOME...THE CUSTOMER SERVICE, HOWEVER...IS HORRENDOUS...I ACTUALLY WAS ONLY ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA FOR A DISCREPANCY IN MY BILL...OUT OF 4 CALLS...AND THE AMERICAN CUSSED AT ME AND TOLD ME THAT SHE HAD THE ABILITY TO SHUT OFF MY SERVICE...THATS FINE...NOW THAT I BOUGHT THE DATA CABLE IM ABLE TO TRANSFER MY NEXTEL SOFTWARE TO BOOST...VIVA LA REVOLUCIONE!!!

I have this phone for about 10 months. The calls are clear in many places where I can't get my other service to work. I have dropped it numerous times on our concrete driveway and never had a problem other than a few scratches from the impact. A few weeks ago I even dropped it in our pool. As it stopped working, I called a local authorized repair shop and they told me it could not be repaired. To save the $200 they wanted to charge me for a new phone and sign up to a new contract, I open it up and dried it well and a couple of days later it was working as before. This is the best phone I ever had!

phone is very nice, just had few problems with speaker not working.had repaired twice in 6 mouths. phone is very nice comfortable to use.....