Motorola i850 - Cellular phone - iDEN

Other products by Motorola

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• ASIN: B000A2REVG
• Item model number: I850
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,064 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 12, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With the i850, Nextel and Motorola continue their tradition of offering powerful handsets that help folks get the job done. With a built-in VGA camera, multimedia messaging, voice dialing, a speakerphone, and support for Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie service, this phone is designed to deliver great functionality in a stylish, easy-to-use package.

Take a closer look at the i850's functions.

Design
The i850's clamshell form factor sports a very large, 176 x 220 TFT color display with 262,000 colors. Meanwhile, the outside cover of the handset features a supplementary, 96 x 32, monochrome display that displays time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The phone's VGA (640 x 480) camera unit is placed just above this display. The speakerphone is located on the rear of the phone, while the trademark Direct Connect and menu scrolling functions can be controlled from the side of the phone. The phone's control pad features a five-way button that can control most of the phone's functions, and there's also a 2.5-millimeter headset jack for connecting a hands-free headset.

Calling Features
The i850's built-in address book can store up to 600 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones plus a vibrating alert, and more polyphonic ringtones can be added via download from the Nextel Online service. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names, while a built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. And if you have an emergency, the i850's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.

One of the key features of any Nextel phone is support for Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology. The i850 fully supports the service, which allows for one-touch conversations with anyone else on a Nextel phone, or with entire groups of Direct Connect users. It's like a having a CB radio with enough range to cover all of North America, Canada and Latin America. With the i850's powerful Direct Talk function you can also communicate in walkie-talkie mode when you're not even connected to the network. The system works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones within a range of up to 6 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). Direct Talk provides a reliable back-up communications tool in times of emergency, network outage, or when traveling to remote areas not under Nextel coverage. And last but not least, the i850 features a walkie-talkie private speaker button. This switches from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The i850 features MMS-based support for mobile-to-mobile or mobile-to-email text, images and audio messaging. When used with the phone's built-in camera, MMS (multimedia messaging service) messaging opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. 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 i850, as well. Nextel's optional Nextel Online package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Nextel Online also features games, ringtones, realtime news and sports updates, virtual address books, and more-- all delivered to your Nextel phone. Also, because the i850 is GPS-enabled, you can use Nextel's location-based safety services like Mobile Locator, which allows you to locate a friend or family member's phone location at anytime, right from your computer. And finally, the i850 ships with a calendar, a voice memo application, and a time and date clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The i850's 640 x 480 camera is enhanced by the phone's Media Center application, which allows you to easily store, browse and send your of photos. The i850 is also packed with a number of Java applications. TeleNav for audible driving directions is included, as is 1KTV multimedia for news (both require a subscription). Preloaded games include Zuma, Block Breaker and Texas Hold'em. More game downloads are available via the Nextel Online service.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola i850 weighs 4.32 ounces and measures 3.46 x 1.85 x 1.14 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 245 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 70 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the IDEN 800 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

Product Description

The new Nextel i850 is perfect for people who demand more than just a cell phone. Nextel's i850 phone is a powerful multimedia device with enhanced communication features so that anyone can be more effient and productive in thier day-to-day lives.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool phone, July 18, 2005

By	LEJ "LEJ" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews

I just switched phone service from verizon, (I couldnt make any phone calls anywhere in my house. )I have to say so far I am impressed with nextel, I can place calls from anywhere in my house, the phone is substantial so you dont feel like you are going to break it like the motorola razr, and it has a camera with great picture quality. I have two very small complaints for this phone #1 the power button its placed so turning the phone on and off is a pain in the neck. Number two complaint is the plastic piece that covers the area to charge the phone the thing is so annoying I just want to rip it off. So far I am not impressed with the battery life on this phone and may take it into nextel..But otherwise it is a good solid phone with solid service. I would definitely recommend this phone a buy.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, July 22, 2005

By	BiggJD69 - See all my reviews

First let me say this. Everyone has the right to there own opinions on items in which they purchase. But I think some people should do the proper research on there phone service, and they will find that most problems do have a solution. With that being said, now to the phone and Nextel service it self. The first phone I bought with Nextel was the i710. Got tremendous service from the phone,despite negative reviews on that phone. When the i860 came out, I upgraded and went through a total nightmare. Phone calls going straight to voice mail, dropped call, poor battery life, etc. I was ready to cancel my service until a rep suggested I take it to a service center and guess what? I had a software issue. They replaced the phone and started getting great service from the i860.

Move now to the i850(because I got to get every new phone that comes out) and I absolutely love this phone. I have not had one drop call yet. The speaker is very clear, not muffled. The menu is easy to navigate and overall it conducts itself like a phone should. The drawbacks if you want to call it that, would be the picture quality and the so so battery life. Now the battery life is not bad, but of course because of IDEN most Nextel phone are going to be kind of suspect with battery life because their phones are more like landline phones. The picture quality is so so also. But hey...camera phones are used for quick shots and fun images, not serious photo shooting.

Overall this is the best phone out there and Nextel continues to improve. But I have heard that i930 will really put Nextel on the map. But after all is said, go get this phone, it is worth it.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Phone Yet !!!, October 31, 2005

By	T. Lynn - See all my reviews

I recently purchased this phone as an upgrade from my i95cl. This is a great phone. I've heard some people say on other review boards that it is big and bulky. I think they were writing about the WRONG phone.

This phone is thin and lightweight (esp. compared to i95). Clarity is EXCELLENT. My calls sound like a landline phone and it is so great. The menus are easy to navigate.

The only con I have about the phone is the rubber piece that covers the charger hole. Sometimes it is hard to open, especially when you need to access it quickly to plug your phone in. I'm sure after a couple of weeks I will get the hang of it and it will loosen up a bit to make it easier to open as well.

This is a great phone and I'd recommend it to anyone! I'm so glad I upgraded. I just can't say enough good things about this phone and it's too many to mention.