Alcatel Max DB

Advantages: Unique - cute phone you can't throw away
Disadvantages: Too old now. Can't compete with Nokia

...either. The reception I found wasn't brilliant - and Although this phone isn't exactly top notch now, I liked it, and prevailed with it even after the Motorola. I now have a Nokia 3310 (doesn't everyone?!) and the Alcatel is now on my shelf in my room. ... Read review

Advantages: Some nice features. Well built and generally an ok phone.
Disadvantages: Overtaken in the style dept. by most Nokia's. The lack of new features may frustrate.

::Stats:: Weight: 150gr Size: 122x48x25 mm Standard battery: NiMH 650 mAH Talk Time: Up To 4h45 Stand-by Time: Up To 130h ::Features:: * Range of Colours: Denim Blue, Lolita Grey, Gala Black, Ranger Green and Techno White. * Built-in Handsfree Mode * SMS * Directory * Redial list * Speed Dialling calls * Personalize Menus ::Verdict:: Ive been using the One Touch Max DB for over a year now, on the Virgin Mobile network. Its not as feature ...
...due to the amount of time its been in the shops. Ok, so how do I find it...well first ill point out the strengths. A major reason for me buying this phone was the charge-up time. Like most people, I live my life in the fast lane (well more like the middle lane), but I needed a phone that I could whack on the charger and then an hour later it be fully charged for the next 5 days. This phone allowed that, I didnt have to leave it on over-night to ... Read review

Advantages: Good looks, plenty of good features, exclusive to Virgin so cheap calls
Disadvantages: 72-50 including 10-00 of talk time

...job. I plumped for the Alcatel because it has good looks and is very practical. Ot also has good features free with it like the stylish stand/charger and the clip on belt clip that is supplied. The phone is available for 60-00 with a 12-50 Virgin Mobile service pack on top which includes 10-00 worth of calls. Being a Virgin you also have access to the Virgin Extra section including loads of information on it. The phone is definitely a lovely phone ...
...have concerns that Virgin Mobile wont have the quality of network supply but this is untrue. It is based on the 1-2-1 network and has 98% coverage of the UK, I always get a 4 or 5 bar signal out of 5 so this is no problem at all. Virgin also undercut opponents by a significant amount. With Virgin, calls whatever time of the day are 15p a min for the first 5 mins and 5p a min thereafter. Also you get a nice little message letting you know when your ... Read review

Advantages: cheap calls, reliable network, lovely phone, free accessories
Disadvantages: none!

...phone that I purchased, the Alcatel Max DB. This phone is available in either black or white although I plumped for the black one myself as I think it looks better. At the time of purchase the phone was £60-00 with a £12-50 service pack required which included £10-00 worth of calls. All this with Virgin's incredibly cheap tariff of 15p a minute for the first 5 minutes and 5p a minute from there after. I needed a mobile with cheap calls but also ...
...got all this with my Alcatel and the Virgin network. Although based on the 1-2-1 network, which isn't the most respected around, I have found great signals and no problems regarding connectivity or signal problems at all. I can wholeheartedly recommend this combination and hot off the press i can announce the major price cuts which make this phone just £29-99 now with a £10-00 service pack to be brought including £5-00 of free calls. Go out and ... Read review

Advantages: cool looking ,works well
Disadvantages: none

the alcatel max db is a very good looking phone with a sexy shape and colourful buttons.I have had mine for a couple of months now which is long enough to give it a good trial, and i can report it works well with no downsides.The battery life is 5 days on an hours charge thats using it for about 15minutes of calls and messages per day.You get a choice of 20 ring tones and there is a speaker facility. i am on the virgin network which is also excellent ... Read review