Motorlra T720 0r Nokia 3595

I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I upgrade my
plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on which is the
better of the two would be appreciated.

Thanks,

ST

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"ST" <[email protected]> wrote in
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> I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I
> upgrade my plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on
> which is the better of the two would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ST
>
>
>

My wife loves her 3595. Personally, I think it's a little low in the
connectivity department, without even an IR port. Sounds fine, though,
with pretty good reception.

Scott

"ST" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I upgrade
my
> plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on which is the
> better of the two would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ST

My wife and I have one of each. If the same price, go for the T720. They
are almost identical as far as reception and voice quality (both ways) goes.
The Nokia has a little better battery life, but not significantly better.
The T720 is a little easier to operate, and has slightly better features.
At the same price, the T720 is a better value. If the T720 was more than
fifty dollars more expensive, I'd have to recommend the Nokia 3595, though.
It's that close. They are BOTH GREAT cell phones. If someone were to offer
me either one for free, I'd take the T720. -Dave

Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?

Bruce

"Dave C." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "ST" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I
upgrade
> my
> > plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on which is the
> > better of the two would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > ST
>
> My wife and I have one of each. If the same price, go for the T720. They
> are almost identical as far as reception and voice quality (both ways)
goes.
> The Nokia has a little better battery life, but not significantly better.
> The T720 is a little easier to operate, and has slightly better features.
> At the same price, the T720 is a better value. If the T720 was more than
> fifty dollars more expensive, I'd have to recommend the Nokia 3595,
though.
> It's that close. They are BOTH GREAT cell phones. If someone were to
offer
> me either one for free, I'd take the T720. -Dave
>
>

In article <[email protected]>,
"Bruce" <[email protected]> wrote:

> Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?
>
> Bruce

NO, neither has 850 MHz

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=101

800 and 1900 MHz


The Nokia is not shown as having 850 MHz either:

http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=266

"Bruce" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?
>
> Bruce

Yup, they both do. -Dave

In article <[email protected]>,
"Dave C." <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> "Bruce" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?
> >
> > Bruce
>
> Yup, they both do. -Dave

Not according to Phonescoop.

> > > Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?
> > >
> > > Bruce
> >
> > Yup, they both do. -Dave
>
> Not according to Phonescoop.

According to Phonescoop they do, too. (you are aware that 800 and 850 are
the same thing, right?) Phonescoop lists it as "800" while Cingular calls
it 850. -Dave

Thanks to all for the input, Still haven't decided but leaning towards the
Nokia cause I'm kind if rough on phones and the Motorola T720's construction
seems pretty cheap.

ST


"ST" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I upgrade
my
> plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on which is the
> better of the two would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> ST
>
>

I had the 720 originally and got rid of it. It has an inherent defect. After
a while it tends to shut off whenever it feels like. I vote for the 3595 Nokia

I hear more bad thing on the 720 e.g. battery charge short, display
freezes up, shuts-off whenever, dropped calls, broken hinges and more.
Looks like Motorola dropped the ball on this one... although I'd like to
have a flip phone, looks like the 3595 for me.

ST

"Brevdude" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I had the 720 originally and got rid of it. It has an inherent defect.
After
> a while it tends to shut off whenever it feels like. I vote for the 3595
Nokia

All GSM phones that Cingular sells support GSM 850 MHz, which is North
American specific ( for overlay of AMPS/TDMA coverage areas).

Handset King
"Bruce" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Does the 720 have 850 MHz as the Nokia does?
>
> Bruce
>
> "Dave C." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> >
> > "ST" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> > > I have a choice of either a Motorola T-720 or a Nokia 3595 when I
> upgrade
> > my
> > > plan, both are bascally free after rebates, any opinions on which is
the
> > > better of the two would be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > ST
> >
> > My wife and I have one of each. If the same price, go for the T720.
They
> > are almost identical as far as reception and voice quality (both ways)
> goes.
> > The Nokia has a little better battery life, but not significantly
better.
> > The T720 is a little easier to operate, and has slightly better
features.
> > At the same price, the T720 is a better value. If the T720 was more
than
> > fifty dollars more expensive, I'd have to recommend the Nokia 3595,
> though.
> > It's that close. They are BOTH GREAT cell phones. If someone were to
> offer
> > me either one for free, I'd take the T720. -Dave
> >
> >
>
>

I'm in a similar boat as the previous posters, I have the Motorola
T720 & my wife has the Nokia 3595. We ported from Sprint PCS & have
only had these phones for ~ 3 weeks, but I cannot complain about the
quality of the phones or Cingular GSM service in the Chicago area.
Since both phones are "Free after rebate", I would go by personal
choice of candy bar or clam style form factor.

Both have excellent battery life and good RF sensitivity. My major
gripe on the T720 is that the Talk & End buttons are reversed on the
key pad!! Also remember that the T720 is an estabilished platform and
many of the early bugs that affected early rev's have been fixed
(e.g., dust under the screen). The 3595 is very rugged and continues
the Nokia quality tradition at all price points.

Having used the Nokia 6185 on Sprint PCS, I was able to pick up the
3595 and navigate the menu structure without the need of instruction.
That is what I like about Nokia's, they have used the same menu layout
(with additional extensions as new phones are introduced) and same
accessory interface (i.e, chargers for 5100/6100 works with 35xx) for
years.

Both phones are dual band GSM for the United States (800/850MHz
"Cellular" & 1900MHz "PCS") contray to a previous post. (Click on the
GSM800 link on the T720 phonscoop.com link & you will see the
explanation of the 800MHz band).

Hope it helps!
- MachXS1