Motorola Motofone F3 Unlocked Phone with Dual-Band GSM 850/1900--International Version with No Warranty (Black) | 
| Brand: Motorola
Category: Wireless
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $19.94
as of 3/10/2010 01:57 CST details
You Save: $60.05 (75%)
New (8) from $19.94
Seller: UnlockedCellPhoneKings
Rating:  193 reviews
Sales Rank: 270
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 2 x 0.9
MPN: MOTF3
Model: F3
UPC: 822248987185
EAN: 7503003647171
ASIN: B0013A7KMW
Release Date: January 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Features:
| • | This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint. | | • | International version dual-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/1900 frequencies and GPRS capabilities | | • | Durable, flush-fitting keypad; large electronic ink display is easily viewed in direct sunlight; stores up to 250 contacts; clock with alarm | | • | Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time | | • | What's in the Box: Handset, battery, travel charger, documentation |
|
| Accessories:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product 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.(
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining Motorola's sleek design sensibility with intuitive and easy-to-learn functionality, the nicely affordable Motofone F3 slides easily into your pocket. Functional and fashionable, the Motofone F3 is designed to keep you in close communication with your friends, family, and business associates via voice and text messaging. It features dual-band GSM connectivity (850/1900 MHz), speakerphone, a clock with integrated alarm, and up to 500 minutes (over 8 hours) of talk time as well as up to 300 hours of standby (over 12 days). This unlocked cell phone does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. 
The super-slim Motofone F3 features a unique electronic ink display with large, easily readable characters. | Phone Features
This candybar-style phone measures just 0.35 inches (9mm) thin, and it has a unique Motorola ClearVision display that helps to increase the battery life of the phone. The changeable electronic ink display (electrophoretic imaging film) is easy to read in bright sunlight or dimly lit environments from virtually any angle--just like paper. Additionally, the display is plastic, lightweight and ultra-low power, making it ideal for mobile and power sensitive applications by eliminating the weight and breakability of glass used in LCD displays. The text display contains only two lines of six characters each, and it shows a digital clock when there's no activity. Combined with a flush-fitting keypad and dust-resistant design, the Motofone F3 is especially durable in active everyday use. The Motofone F3 offers a redesigned user interface with voice prompts to guide the you quickly and easily through menu navigation, messaging, and other functions. In addition, graphical icons visually demonstrate the menu features as well as network status and battery strength. For pre-paid customers, the Motofone F3 automatically reports the status of your pre-paid account after each call or message. This phone allows you to store contacts only on the SIM card (for 250 entries), and it provides a view of the last 20 dialed/received/missed calls. The layout of the numeric keypad resembles Motorola's SLVR phones, and it includes a large navigation pad as well as send/end keys and two soft keys. Above the display are bars showing signal strength and battery life. Other features include: - High-volume for call clarity in loud environments
- Embedded polyphonic ringtones in eight voices
- Ability to download ringtones
- Silent vibration mode
- Speakerphone
Vital Statistics
The Motofone F3 weighs 2.4 ounces and measures 4.5 x 1.85 x 0.35 inches. Its 750 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 500 minutes of talk time, and up to 500 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 GSM frequencies. What's in the Box
Handset, battery, travel charger, documentation
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 193
 An ok cell phone March 9, 2010
Fang Wang (CA USA)
In terms of the price, it is something pretty good. But it's, on the other hand, not user-friedly at all. The screen is just like the one used in the very basic calculators. Everything is drawn/written in symbols, it takes a while for you to understand what the symbols mean. When my friends saw the phone. they even asked me if the phone was a toy or a remote. Anyway, the phone only has very basic functions which are enough for calling. However, if you really wanna type txt messages, just avoid it.
 Distinctively Retro March 6, 2010
Alan Craig (George Town, Grand Cayman Cayman Islands)
Has a basic LCD display as opposed to a regular color display. This limits what can be displayed so is supplemented by voice notifications. It works and is appealing in a distinctive retro way. I have multiple SIMs for different countries and for people visiting and use this for that.
Minimalist, simple and cheap March 5, 2010
David (Dallas, TX USA)
Received the phone exactly as described. It was unlocked, and my T-Mobile (US) sim card was recognized right away. The phone came in packaging from a Latin American country, but the (brief) instruction manual included is printed in English. When you first turn on the phone it gives you an option to proceed in Spanish, Portuguese or English. I pressed 3 and my phone was configured for English. The whole process is simple, and I didn't experience any of the negative issues past reviewers have complained about--they seem to have worked out those problems.
 worst cell phone March 5, 2010
bart simpson
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the worst cell phone I've ever use/seen. Do not buy it. And this product shouldn't be sold! Companies that sell this phone deserve to go to jail.
Shipping was very fast if you think it's more important than product quality.
Short, sweet, simple and to the point March 2, 2010
R. Rodriguez
The box I received was one of Mexico carrier TelCel's "AMIGO" kits. The manual, more like a Quick Start Guide, enclosed was in English, though. Also, the phone spoke for the language setting, so "International Version" is correct!! I did turn voice guidance off as a matter of personal choice.
The other reviews says what you get is a phone with no bells and whistles, that's it. Good for me, since that's what I was looking for!
The phone is a bar form factor, thin and solid. "Unlocked" is true! I put in my prepaid T-Mobile SIM and T-Mobile scrolled across the screen after initial power on, language setting and date/time setting. Carrier specific functions work too, example #999# to check prepaid balance. Comes with seven ringtones to choose from and speaker can get loud. D-pad on front doubles as volume rocker.
I'm not a texter so the screen's missing ability to display # (pound sign), ' (apostrophe) and other characters correctly is not a problem for me. People do text me, but those messages are usually very short and sporadic since my friends prefer to communicate with their mouths than their fingers. Long story short, "Not for texters" is right, but display is absolutely great to look at anyway.
Showing reviews 1-5 of 193
|
|
|
![Motorola H12 Bluetooth Headset (Silver) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0029Z9TB0.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
![Motorola H375 Bluetooth Headset (Black) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B002AKKEU4.01._AA75_PU_PU-5_.jpg)
