Advantages: Simple to use and customisable menu, GPRS and infra red with synchronisation with Outlook.
Disadvantages: Not the smallest handset

...I came to be using a T280 when my accompli went in for service and a V66 that I had been using was 'borrowed' by my wife! Initially I thought that it was a bit on the large side, but discovered that it felt great in a suit jacket + I didnt have to search for it as I did with the V66.The buttons were well placed for my Man sized hands, very comfortable fit. The ring tone could be as loud as I needed it to be outside, yet was easy to turn down to a lower setting or vibrate when required. Phone book stores 500 numbers in the same format as Outlook so mutliple entries per name + you still have the sim memory (usually between 90-200 additional locations. One nice touch, is the ability to set the phone menu for your own use i.e there are 2 software keys directly under the screen, these can be programed to any menu feature that you wish... Read review

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Advantages: Triband, cheap as chips 2nd hand, robust, cheap accessories
Disadvantages: Bulky, short battery life, limited features, poor auto text features

...you'll know who's calling without glancing at the display. Comms Internet connection from the phone is powered by GPRS (General Packet Radio Service), much slower than 3G services but still a viable means of web access. A Built in WAP 1.2.1 microbrowser can be used to browse WAP enabled sites, but again this is somewhat yesterday's technology and many sites have not moved to support WAP protocol. You can still get to get up-to-the-minute information on sports, stocks and more though. At the time the T280 had the highest resolution display in its class, allowing web browsing to be slightly less painful than on other similar age devices. The GPRS connectivity can also be used to play network games online against live opponents. Built with three J2ME games preloaded and the ability to add... Read review

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Advantages: See below - there are loads
Disadvantages: The charger, mainly

...The Motorola Timeport T280 is really a phone aimed at business users rather than the "yoof" market. It has many features that seem designed for this audience, and I (despite being a "business user") use hardly any of them, ingrate that I am. Since my company provided the phone for me to use, I really don’t know about its price or availability either. So, what can I tell you about then…? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ How does it feel? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The phone is heavier than many that are newer to the market, but it is also larger. It feels remarkably sturdy and comfortable in the hand, and I have dropped mine a few times onto a laminate floor and so far there’s no damage... The buttons are smooth and all are slightly raised except the 5, which is textured to help both the visually impaired and those of us who use our... Read review

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Advantages: Takes away the need for a separate machine so more space, fewer wires etc.
Disadvantages: Feel a bit cheap, sound/picture quality won't be as good as an expensive dvd player.

..., but they aren't £280 worse. Overall --------- The only problem i've had with this is the choice of films to play on it! I seem to have hit a bad spot with my choices from Blockbuster of late, and as such the poor xbox has been subjected to such horror as "Just Married", although i did make up for it with the astounding "Equlibrum". I would recommend that anyone with an xbox on a budget, that doesn't already have a DVD player buy this, since it is a very standard DVD player for very cheap. It saves money on buying a separate DVD player, saves space and confusing wires due to the lack of having a separate machine, and therefore can be a very tidy addition to anyone's entertainment equipment. If anyone is thinking of buying an xbox, some of the packages in places like HMV offer a movie package with the concole, this DVD controller... Read review

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Advantages: Dependable
Disadvantages: Poor Menu Layout

...I am lucky enough that my company pays for my mobile yay, only problem is that I don't get to choose which one I get boo. However this time they seem to have done me proud with a decent phone from Nokia. Features ---------- * Video recorder and player * Digital VGA camera * Active TFT color display * Bluetooth wireless technology * Streaming video and audio * Music player for MP3 and AAC files * Stereo FM radio * EDGE and GPRS * MultiMediaCard (MMC) My previous phones were a Nokia 6210 and Motorola T280 so my review Ill make some comparisons to them. He camera on this phone is considerably better than than my last Nokia though it lacks a zoom. Its not a patch on the latest phones like the Sony K750i but its good enough to take the odd snap of things. Though to be honest... Read review

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Advantages: High Tech - Mobile Handset for travellors: Triband, GPRS, USB
Disadvantages: Sending of pictures, colour, Bluetooth missing - but is that really necessary for serious travellors?

...^°^°^°^°^°^°^°^°^° Of the here comparatively taken as a basis reference model Motorola timeport 260 or also the T280 by far improved achievement and equipment: - lightweight (82g) - very good Accu period of operation (stop and go 63 hours) - stereo radio head set (changes between radio and portable radio) - USB interface for my mini-notebook - appointment calendars - clock - bell - composer: Composition possibility of own handymelodies, both pitches and rhythms an be defined. - computers - 5 plays: Blackjack, Falling Numbers, Mindblaster, Paddleball, Video Poker - Download of bell tones possible for handy and mini-notebook. Internet on the road ^°^°^°^°^°^°^°^°^°^° Of course the V66i further has the tri frequency and GPRS characteristics essential for globetrotters (GPRS: General pack radio service = InterNet connection by Handy... Read review

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