Category: Wireless
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Buy itProduct Description
Simple, functional and fashionable MOTOFONE has the features you need and can count on plus the look you aspire for, at a price that fits your pocket.Billionsof people around the world have yet to make a phone call and billions more have only just begun to explore wireless technology. Technology can be intimidating however MOTOFONE is convenience in voice communication.(
Product Details
| Publisher | Motorola |
| UPC | 683728154288 |
| Features |
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| Color | Black |
| Brand | Motorola |
| EAN | 0899794003263 |
| Release Date | 2008-01-28 |
| Label | Motorola |
| MPN | MOTOF3 |
| Studio | Motorola |
| Title | Motorola Motofone F3 Unlocked Phone with Dual-Band GSM 850/1900--International Version with No Warranty (Black) |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Model | F3 |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
Customer Reviews
Love my F3!Review by Troglodyte, 2010-08-30
My wife and I both got these F3 phones, and we love them. They are everything we ever wanted in a phone - voice calls and limited texting with awesome durability and battery life.
Note that we did NOT buy these phones from Amazon - we found them cheaper elsewhere ($15 each plus shipping), so we did not have any of the issues many have reported in the 1-star reviews. Make sure you buy from a reputable source.
The phone has lots of quirky limitations, and you have to be creative to use an address book that can only display six text characters at a time, especially if you are using a SIM card from a more advanced phone.
My only complaint is that I couldn't figure out a way to edit existing address book entries. The only thing you can do is delete an entry and create a new one, which is a pain if you want to edit lots of contacts. I had to edit them on my old phone to be six-character-friendly, then move the SIM card to my F3. This is the only reason I didn't give the phone 5 stars.
Overall I'm just so delighted to have the cheapest and simplest new phone possible. I'm not paying for a camera, mp3 player, web browser, fancy screen, or video player, and I plan to sell the "free" phones we got from T-Mobile to someone who actually wants those features.
Basic phone, looks good, not for txt'ing
Review by J. Crawford, 2010-08-27
I like the slim size and shape of this phone and it has been durable. It works well as a phone (sound quality, battery life). However, it has a very limited interface and some annoying aspects, such as beeping when you accidentally press it against things, which happens all the time. There appears to be no setting to turn off that feature or to lock the keypad. It does not store the number of missed calls reliably or intuitively. It's interface is otherwise pretty intuitive, but also very limited. Can't beat it for this price if you need an unlocked GSM phone.
Perfect for those who just want a basic, no-frills cell phone.
Review by JD Adams, 2010-08-26
I'm over 50, work hard for an honest living, drive a Jeep Wrangler and I enjoy the few remaining tools in life that simply WORK. The Motorola F3 is one of them. Like a Jeep, this phone is simple, basic and built to last forever. The dual-antennas really pull in weak signals, the call volume is crisp, clear and HUGE, the speakerphone really stands out as useful, clear and loud as hell. It's small enough to tuck into a pocket or in a horizontal belt case as I have, to keep it out of the way when I'm working.
The beauty of this tool is that it's simple, cheap and useful. It makes phone calls, and that's it. No muzac, movies, internet, texting, pictures and all the other assorted crap that kids like these days. It makes phone calls, period. If you want a toy, buy something else.
Very few people appreciate simple, useful tools like this anymore. Forget about impressing anyone with this particular communication tool. I leave it on 24/7 and plug it in every few days. Plenty of battery power, but I do carry a charger in the work truck just in case. I do recommend a slim horizonal case to keep it out of the way. The alarm clock works great and will get you up before the rooster. Ringtones are useful and basic, just the way I like it. I have 3 new F3's in the closet. These were discontinued in 2006. Get one while you still can.
Nice replacement/transition/back-up phone
Review by G. Burke, 2010-08-25
Just what was needed when I lost a phone. It is easy to set up if you have a little time. But not so easy for the less technically inclined. It's a little cluncky and not intuitive for those that want everything to work exactly like the phone they were used to. But for the price, a good phone to have in the drawer and tell the kids not to loose their phone or they'll have to use this one.
it's a toy
Review by kevin, 2010-08-18
it's a junk, it did not work with my sim card at all, people please don't purchase this phone, you will lose your times, money.
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