(IrDA) for communication with PCProfiles (different sets of settings easily switchable)Wireless access to Internet (service at additional cost)4 games Cons: Largest phone offered Sliding number cover flimsy; possible breakageCost: $100Ericsson A1228dPros:Easy read menusFree with contract agreementCons:Newer model available (2228-mysteriously not available as of 3/18/01)Heaviest phone (8 oz) with terrible talk time (digital-105 minutes)Cost: Free with agreementSprintNote: All sprint phones have Internet access available at an additional costMotorola Touchpoint 2100 Pros: Voice activated dialing Games Data/Fax capableCons: A tad thick/gawky Built in speakerphone only half duplex (works like a walkie-talkie)Cost: $150Sanyo SCP 4500Pros:Full duplex built in speakerphoneVoice activated dialingSupports text messagesConsPhallic in shapeCost: $180Samsung SCH 8500Pros:Small designBuilt in Internet minibrowserCons:ExpensiveActive flip has large connections-very often break or are damagedCost: $200Samsung SCH 3500Pros:Built in minibrowserRated #1 by Consumer Reports, Fall 2000 *see note at end of report*Cons:Rather low talk time (2.5 hours in digital mode)Arms that hold earpiece break frequently Cost: $150 Kyocera QCP 2035 Pros: Two way text messaging Vibrate alert Sprints cheapest phone Cons: Not quite as trendy looking as some of Sprints other optionsCost: $100Motorola Timeport P8167Pros:Built in vibrate alertGreat reception, great menu accessCan receive text messagesCons:All ringer options high pitched and irritatingVery costlyThree-colored screen not available through Sprint (only Verizon)Cost: $230Verizon Nokia 5185iPros:Accessories very easy to find-especially faceplatesTri-modeCons:Phone book only holds 99 numbersLacks many popular optionsCost: $50Kyocera QCP 3065Pros:Built in Palm Pilot w/softwareVibrate alertTri-modeCons:Large sizeFragile flip coverCost: $399Motorol...
