Comments on: Nokia 3555 Phone http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone The Perfect Spot to Shop Cell Phones Online Mon, 08 Nov 2010 21:08:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jennifer A. Davids http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone/comment-page-1#comment-901 Jennifer A. Davids Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:39:33 +0000 http://www.usmobiles.net/nokia-3555-phone#comment-901 I have had this phone for 6 months now. Cosmetically, it has weathered my light daily use fairly well. However, it has always been schizophrenic at best. It likes to randomly shut off, make loud buzzing noises and constantly needs to be charged (not a battery issue - I tried a new one). The camera is much worse than my older phone (but it's not a feature I really need). I am seriously considering buying a new phone already, and I hate spending money when I have a product that *should* work. Perhaps it's time to try a new brand. Update: 8/2/2009. I have now gone through 2 phone bodies (cost: $10) and two separate batteries (cost: $5) to resolve this issue with no success. Only 3 more months until this contract is over. Basic phone functionality still good when it stays on and the new body doesn't make that buzzing noise. It's not unusual to have it shut off 3x in one day but the frequency is more like 1-2x per week. Rating: 1 / 5 I have had this phone for 6 months now. Cosmetically, it has weathered my light daily use fairly well. However, it has always been schizophrenic at best. It likes to randomly shut off, make loud buzzing noises and constantly needs to be charged (not a battery issue – I tried a new one). The camera is much worse than my older phone (but it’s not a feature I really need). I am seriously considering buying a new phone already, and I hate spending money when I have a product that *should* work. Perhaps it’s time to try a new brand. Update: 8/2/2009. I have now gone through 2 phone bodies (cost: $10) and two separate batteries (cost: $5) to resolve this issue with no success. Only 3 more months until this contract is over. Basic phone functionality still good when it stays on and the new body doesn’t make that buzzing noise. It’s not unusual to have it shut off 3x in one day but the frequency is more like 1-2x per week.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: A. B. Morrison http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone/comment-page-1#comment-900 A. B. Morrison Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:28:16 +0000 http://www.usmobiles.net/nokia-3555-phone#comment-900 I've had this phone for 9 months of moderate to heavy usage. I started having overheating problems about 3 months ago. The phone casing would get very hot where the battery was and then the charge would drop off precipitously. This happened whether using the handset or the bluetooth and whether it was in my pocket or on my desk. I replaced the battery with a Nokia OEM battery, thinking that was the problem. It didn't help. The phone still overheats for many calls (not all) and the battery charge drops off immediately thereafter. I would not buy this phone again and intend to trade it in as soon as I can. <br /> <br />In fairness, however, my husband has the same phone, the same age, but his is not exhibiting this behaviour. However, he uses his phone once or twice a week for 5 minutes at the most; I use mine every day for 30-45 minutes. <br /> <br />For the rest of it, the phone is functional and easy to use. The micro-SD card slot was a real plus. The games are stupid and of course it's almost impossible to download compatible games although it's Java-based. It is, however, easy to make custom ringtones and Nokia supplies a free application to facilitate this. <br /> <br />I will note that it disconnects the Bluetooth at random for no apparent reason (and has done this with 3 different Bluetooth headsets and 2 brands - Motorola and Plantronics). It also randomly turns on some kind of high frequency/speaker "option" that makes the Bluetooth unusable until you turn it off, unpair, and re-pair it. <br /> <br />Overall I should give this a higher rating but it's not that reliable a phone for moderate-to-heavy usage, so if you use your phone a lot, look around and read the reviews before you settle on this one. Rating: 2 / 5 I’ve had this phone for 9 months of moderate to heavy usage. I started having overheating problems about 3 months ago. The phone casing would get very hot where the battery was and then the charge would drop off precipitously. This happened whether using the handset or the bluetooth and whether it was in my pocket or on my desk. I replaced the battery with a Nokia OEM battery, thinking that was the problem. It didn’t help. The phone still overheats for many calls (not all) and the battery charge drops off immediately thereafter. I would not buy this phone again and intend to trade it in as soon as I can.

In fairness, however, my husband has the same phone, the same age, but his is not exhibiting this behaviour. However, he uses his phone once or twice a week for 5 minutes at the most; I use mine every day for 30-45 minutes.

For the rest of it, the phone is functional and easy to use. The micro-SD card slot was a real plus. The games are stupid and of course it’s almost impossible to download compatible games although it’s Java-based. It is, however, easy to make custom ringtones and Nokia supplies a free application to facilitate this.

I will note that it disconnects the Bluetooth at random for no apparent reason (and has done this with 3 different Bluetooth headsets and 2 brands – Motorola and Plantronics). It also randomly turns on some kind of high frequency/speaker “option” that makes the Bluetooth unusable until you turn it off, unpair, and re-pair it.

Overall I should give this a higher rating but it’s not that reliable a phone for moderate-to-heavy usage, so if you use your phone a lot, look around and read the reviews before you settle on this one.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: Analysis http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone/comment-page-1#comment-899 Analysis Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:18:10 +0000 http://www.usmobiles.net/nokia-3555-phone#comment-899 I needed to get a new cell phone to fit my basic needs, so I selected the Nokia 3555. Unfortunately, it does not function well for its intended purpose of making phone calls as the battery life is poor. I have to recharge it about every 3 days or so without much use and seriously doubt it lasts anywhere close to the advertised standby time of 11 days. I have not had any other problems with it, but have not had a chance to test the music features yet. I am rather concerned about how long the battery would last if I did use any other features such as bluetooth, music, etc... My last 2 Nokia phones have given problems with the battery, although my Nokia 3650 before those performed excellently. Perhaps it's time for me to try another cell phone manufacturer. Rating: 1 / 5 I needed to get a new cell phone to fit my basic needs, so I selected the Nokia 3555. Unfortunately, it does not function well for its intended purpose of making phone calls as the battery life is poor. I have to recharge it about every 3 days or so without much use and seriously doubt it lasts anywhere close to the advertised standby time of 11 days. I have not had any other problems with it, but have not had a chance to test the music features yet. I am rather concerned about how long the battery would last if I did use any other features such as bluetooth, music, etc… My last 2 Nokia phones have given problems with the battery, although my Nokia 3650 before those performed excellently. Perhaps it’s time for me to try another cell phone manufacturer.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: K. son http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone/comment-page-1#comment-898 K. son Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.usmobiles.net/nokia-3555-phone#comment-898 I have all kind of problems with this phone such as battery overheated, cell phone overheated and can not use more than an hour per charge. On top of all the drop calls and phone shut off. car charger and new battery did not work neither. T-Mobile did not help at all but yet insisted that this is nokia problem and not t-mobile. T-Mobile still insisted that 2 years of commitment with a phone that would not work. This is how they treat their customer. <br /> <br />Please do not buy this phone even if this is free. Rating: 1 / 5 I have all kind of problems with this phone such as battery overheated, cell phone overheated and can not use more than an hour per charge. On top of all the drop calls and phone shut off. car charger and new battery did not work neither. T-Mobile did not help at all but yet insisted that this is nokia problem and not t-mobile. T-Mobile still insisted that 2 years of commitment with a phone that would not work. This is how they treat their customer.

Please do not buy this phone even if this is free.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: L. Halverson http://www.mobiles22.com/nokia-3555-phone/comment-page-1#comment-897 L. Halverson Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:27:45 +0000 http://www.usmobiles.net/nokia-3555-phone#comment-897 I'm not what you would call tech savvy but I like this phone. This is my second Nokia and is a far cry from the first generation phone I owned before. What drew me was it's sleek look and feel. The specs were not that important... I had taken a trip to T-Mobile and spied it there first... and then bought it here. Other reviews about it's excellent sound clarity (esp. ringtones) and somewhat limited battery life are right on. So that's a positive and negative... haven't done much with the camera but the resolution (pixels) seems to be just OK.... likewise games or any of that other stuff...this is a great phone for someone who likes an element of style but is not that sophisticated. Rating: 4 / 5 I’m not what you would call tech savvy but I like this phone. This is my second Nokia and is a far cry from the first generation phone I owned before. What drew me was it’s sleek look and feel. The specs were not that important… I had taken a trip to T-Mobile and spied it there first… and then bought it here. Other reviews about it’s excellent sound clarity (esp. ringtones) and somewhat limited battery life are right on. So that’s a positive and negative… haven’t done much with the camera but the resolution (pixels) seems to be just OK…. likewise games or any of that other stuff…this is a great phone for someone who likes an element of style but is not that sophisticated.
Rating: 4 / 5

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