http://www.phonescoop.com/ Phone Scoop is a comprehensive resource for mobile phone enthusiasts, professionals, shoppers, and users. This feed contains status updates and user reviews for the Nokia 2865i. en-us Copyright 2013 Phone Scoop. All rights reserved. http://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif http://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=30299#review30299 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=30299#review30299 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:07:56 GMT <p><i>sting82ray submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I really like this little phone. I chose the phone because of price but soon after I got it I realized what a great little phone it is. I rarely lose a call and the internal antenna seems quite strong. I often have one or more bars of signal strength when with others who have the same service provider. <br />Great speaker phone, loud ringer, light weight good features.<br /><br />Cons: My #1 con with the phone is that over time dust has accumulated underneath the display and when in bright sunlight, the refraction of the sunlight off of the dust particles makes the display difficult to see. #2 - the phone is quite slender making it a wee bit difficult to hold on to for those of us who have large hands.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=29891#review29891 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=29891#review29891 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:52:55 GMT <p><i>Bessie smith submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>My Nokia phone stopped ringing about two months ago and the Metro PCS store has not given me a replacement. <br /><br />I like the phone but it is not useful if it don't ring!!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27760#review27760 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27760#review27760 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:47:27 GMT <p><i>coqui2007 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>nokia 2865 is one the best phones i have ever had i my life. i work with phones and this one is certainly one of the best even that does not have a camera it have a good reception like any nokia and battery life is so great thats why i say nokias are the best phones ever make.<br /> coqui2007</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27689#review27689 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27689#review27689 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 19:25:23 GMT <p><i>CFCC submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I've been around this nokia for a while in my job and all i can say about it, its that it is a great phone it has very good features and not only that but all the features work great on it.<br />Nokia is known for making great phones and this one just confirm that it is true. i highly recomend this phone to anybody that wants a great phone for a very good price!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27055#review27055 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=27055#review27055 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:49:57 GMT <p><i>boiWonder12 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>When I first got this phone back in feb. of this year. I was haapy.but boy i was mad whn i found out about its deffects <br /><br />Pros:<br />FM radio<br />loudspeaker<br />keypad<br />U can even listen to ur mp3's on ur bluetooth headset<br />long lasting battery life<br />u can record and make your own ringtones.<br />it supports mp3, aac, amr, midi, m4a, and mp4<br />and streaming quality video<br />IrDA(Infrared)<br />Easy access menu<br />and themes<br /><br />Cons:<br />Screen isnt bright enough to be sufficent<br />u can't listen to your radio on your bluetooth headset. (Nokia only uses the wires of the headset for an antenna)<br />NO CAMRA( HOW DO YOU HAVE BLUETOOTH ON A PHONE AND DON'Y HAVE A CAMRA)<br />IN 6 months the screen will go out, the speaker will break in like 2 months.<br /><br />in all this is a good phone</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=25460#review25460 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=25460#review25460 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:59:22 GMT <p><i>madeira8 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I bought this phone from metro pcs and i love it its small and the joystick works great way better than a flip phone. The sound quality is good. To make the most out of this phone download the nokia pc suite(http://www.nokiausa.com/A4494166)a program that alows you to store your phone info into your computer ,and buy a CA-53 cable so you can connect your phone to a pc this will allow you to put pics and ringtones into your phone simply drag and drop great way of putting your own special pics and music. <br />The bad thing is it does not have a camera and the Internet service is slow but thats metro not the phone a good thing is, alot of memory you can also store video and put it as a screen saver just convert the video to the format the phone supports in this case 3GP trust me its worth the work to see a video as your screen saver. Most def recommend this phone</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=24782#review24782 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=24782#review24782 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:00:25 GMT <p><i>urbanite submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I've had this phone since January of this year and it hasn't failed me yet. <br /><br />Pros:<br />-Super durable. I've chucked it at walls and long distances but it still works the same as when I got it.<br /><br />-Good reception. I rarely have no service, and I live in the country in the middle of nowhere. People can't usually tell I'm using a cell phone.It does sometimes drop calls though for no reason.<br /><br />-Has bluetooth and infrared if you use that<br /><br />-Good price. Very good phone for the money.<br /><br />-Very small and lightweight.<br /><br />-Good volume<br /><br />Cons:<br />-As said above, it does drop calls sometimes for no reasons<br /><br />-No camera <br /><br />-Screen scratches easily<br /><br />-Speakerphone quality isn't the greatest. It's sounds kinda scratchy and I don't use it very often b/c of that.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23970#review23970 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23970#review23970 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 18:52:13 GMT <p><i>thbarnes submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Sometimes a business phone doesn't need to hold all of your calendars, because that's what your day planner or wall calendar is for. And sometimes it doesn't need instant email, stock reports, or Microsoft Word. You just want a phone that works well. If you know what I'm talking about, you should consider the Nokia 2865i.<br /><br />I've owned my Nokia 2865i for four months, since March 2007, just before Alltel discontinued it, which is unfortunate. It is perfect for me, in terms of it's size and feature set. I don't require a lot of extras, like a camera (I have a digital camera that takes much better photographs) or an MP3 player (which is what my iPod is for). If you are on the go a lot (averaging 500 miles a week for instance), make a lot of short calls, and don't have time to wait for your phone to charge, this phone is for you. I'd say on average I charge it once a week for three to four hours and average 200 - 300 hours of talk time and 1 - 3 hours of browsing a week on that charge. Naturally, web browsing and bluetooth will use a lot more power, so your charging frequency may vary.<br /><br />PROs<br /><br />Easy to hold<br />Durable, solid, quality construction<br />Large easy-to-read screen even in sunlight<br />Incredible reception<br />One-touch voice dialing<br />Bluetooth capability<br />Long battery life<br />Loud and clear speakerphone<br />Customizable menus, buttons, and themes<br />Relatively easy WAP browsing<br /><br />CONs<br /><br />Does not support Google's Gmail application<br /><br />Lack of EVDO / high-speed mobile broadband which combined with Bluetooth tethering would have made it an excellent alternative to expensive high-speed mobile broadband cards<br /><br />Conclusion<br /><br />If you are looking for a camera, video recorder, or MP3 player, this phone is not for you. However, if you want a solid, durable, usable phone for your busy life, this is a great pick.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23706#review23706 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23706#review23706 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:16:22 GMT <p><i>fransou19 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Hi<br /><br />I lost the cell phone today it was a good cell phone. It Hurts.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23422#review23422 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23422#review23422 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 04:12:04 GMT <p><i>daywane submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>i love this phone it is great for talking for an hour the only problem i have is the phone keeps frezzes on me. PROs:good srceen<br /> nice loudespeaker<br /> nice ringtones<br /> good games<br /> nice bluetooth<br /> CONs (none)</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23220#review23220 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=23220#review23220 Tue, 29 May 2007 02:17:02 GMT <p><i>xyzpdq123456 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I love this little phone. I have the nokia 6235 and my friend gave me this one after switching carriers. I love this phone! It is way better than the 6235 except for one thing... no camera... seriously... what the heck... it has more memory than my 6235 so why cant it have a camera... everything is fancier and yet there is no camera.... seiously!<br /><br />Pros<br />-Love the design... the strategically placed keys make for flawless txting!<br />-I love the themes for the phone... creative... like motorola skins only better<br />-can support videos, and has TONs of memory!<br />-has a great screen <br />-infared and bluetooth allowed me to transfer all my pictures from other infared phones<br />-joystick is cool!<br />-great battery life<br />-wonderful signal!<br />-multimedia messaging capable!<br /><br />Cons<br />-no camera.... sad<br />- no top button like other nokias to change profiles<br />battery meter bothers me... its not in the same place all the time..<br />The change in charger also bothers me too!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=22678#review22678 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=22678#review22678 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:03:50 GMT <p><i>millroom88 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>bluetooth...awsome signal....fm radio...card slot under the battery....and, again awsome signal...and a great value!!!!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=22027#review22027 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=22027#review22027 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:03:23 GMT <p><i>heywardmns submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21610#review21610 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21610#review21610 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:28:50 GMT <p><i>Xtopher Robin submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Just got this phone for metroPCS over the weekend and I love it. It's a great size for it's form factor, the joystick is easy to use, and it gets great reception. Anywho, on to the pros and cons:<br /><br />Pros:<br />-Great reception<br />-Good battery life<br />-Large screen<br />-Brew AND Java support<br />-VERY loud ringer and speakerphone<br />-FM radio finally works with ANY 2.5mm headset<br />-Bluetooth supports just about every profile out there except A2DP<br /><br />Cons:<br />-No camera<br />-No memory card slot<br />-metroPCS HORRIBLY crippled the data connectivity (but that's not the phone's fault)<br /><br />metroPCS removed the standard browser and put in their own "Minibrowser" (still Openwave based) that randomly kicks you back to their homepage (even when the homepage is changed). They've also attempted to block programs from accessing the 'net (like Opera Mini, etc.) and blocked downloading of apps from wap sites (though you can load them on through Bluetooth). But again, this review is about the PHONE, not the service.<br /><br />All in all, it's a GREAT little entry-level phone with full Bluetooth (something rare in the CDMA world), great reception, and good battery life. I highly recommend it, and I hope that metroPCS wisens up and fixes the data issues (since they're almost assuredly server-side).</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21028#review21028 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21028#review21028 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:25:35 GMT <p><i>imanokiaman submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I normally don't like to write a review on a phone until I've had plenty of time to let it age and discover all of it's flaws, but I'm starting to change my tune. <br />I just got the Nokia 2865i yesterday after being completely fed up with my 6255i and I believe I found what I'm looking for. An affordable,solid,compact and reliable phone. The Nokia 2865i has the exact same size casing of the 6235i, which it replaced in Metro PCS's lineup, but has an attractive glossy, black front and weighs a bit less. Why they changed the jack for charging the battery is beyond me, but it's no good :-( Anyway, I don't have my girlfriend's 6235i in front of me at the moment, but the display looks to be significantly better as well. I must say that I dislike the new wannabe "apple ipod" battery meter. Nokia, if you want to be like apple or better yet, blackberry, display a percentage meter (such as 100%) for the battery. Pressing the keys can be a challenge at times when coming from dialing on a 6255i, which has the best keypad ever made, but the little joystick feels very nice. <br />The user interface is roughly the same, but Nokia has shown better layouts. <br />The loudspeaker is much louder than I expected and is much louder than the 6235i. Nokia made a fair trade with Metro PCS in my opinion. The price of the phone was dropped and BT was added in exchange for the lackluster camera. A phone with a camera will never concern me... that is until they get as nice as my canon cameras ;-) Games are even less important. I'm a console snob, but if you're wondering, this phone has the worst collection of games I've ever laughed at!<br />Ok, I've gotta get back to work so here's the Pros&amp;Cons List:<br />Pros:<br />PRICE &amp; size<br />battery life<br />bluetooth<br />good reception<br />nice loudspeaker<br />it's not a razr<br />Cons:<br />A NEW JACK FOR THE CHARGER. Now the supply of nokia chargers I've been collecting since 1998 are USELESS!<br />No camera...boo hoo ;-P<br />This phone sort of froze up on me yesterday, but it better not do it again...</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21010#review21010 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=21010#review21010 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:13:09 GMT <p><i>alanh submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>My old Nokia 6255i recently had a hinge failure, so I've been in the market for a new phone. I tried out a couple of the more expensive flip-phones (MotoRAZR and Samsung u520), but the ones I tried were inexplicably crippled in some way: e.g. non-headset Bluetooth profiles were unavailable, the SMS program was annoying to use, and/or it wouldn't let me use my own MP3s as a ringtone without third-party software or paying $ to the carrier. <br /><br />After playing with ALL of the potential phones in the store, I decided to try out this one out. It's marketed as a "basic" phone, and it doesn't cost very much (without a contract, it's less than $150 from my provider). However, it a lot of features, including ones that many high-end CDMA phones lack, and none of which get in the way of it being a usable phone. <br /><br />pro: IRDA and full Bluetooth support (including OBEX and File Transfer profiles). MP3/MIDI ringtones, FM radio, fast interface, WAP browser, Java, CDMA/1xRTT with analog fallback, customizable controls. Seems to have good reception and voice quality on Alltel in the Triangle area of NC. <br /><br />con: No camera.<br /><br />meh: Low-ish resolution screen, but only when compared to high-end phones. Limited storage and no memory card slot, but plenty for a few 30 second MP3 ringtones and MIDIs. Ringtones/images are only customizable by "group," but I haven't run into a limit on the number of groups. Charger connector different from most older Nokias, but adapter available for ~$10; only a con if you have older Nokia accessories. Back and edges surface texture/finish is slightly slippery to hold, but it doesn't attract fingerprints.<br /><br />A camera and a memory card slot would pump up the "toy/fun factor" by a bit. If you need them or want an mp3 player/phone, you'll want to look elsewhere. <br /><br />It's a great, well-appointed, fully-featured, unencumbered phone for a low price.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20566#review20566 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20566#review20566 Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:40:18 GMT <p><i>dacarter107 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I first discovered this phone at MetroPCS and it looked alot like the 6235i minus the camera.The phone had all the features i wanted,bluetooth,infared,mms,web browsing...ALL AT THE LOW PRICE OF 130$(with tax of course).<br />Pros:<br />Larger screen so you can see better<br />Has a great keypad,some may find it to small though<br />This phone has great connectivty such as Bluetooth,infared,and MMS so you can send and recieve photos,music,and videos =)<br />Has a FM radio which is great although some spots have bad signal<br />Web Browsing<br />Has a huge long lasting battery(ive used web,fm,and texting at the same time and my battery did not drain fast at all.<br />Great reception<br />Constructed well and it solid<br /><br />Cons:<br />The only thing i dislike about the phone is the lack of the camera.How can you have bluetooth,infared,and mms with no camera?Use your heads nokia.<br /><br />Other than that i love this phone theres nothing wrong with it i recommend you go pick it up for 130 at your local metro pcs store =)</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20216#review20216 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20216#review20216 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:53:19 GMT <p><i>jhorn1264 submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Nokia's 2865i for Alltel (Tr-Cities, TN/VA area)is simply another stunning, basic phone for the masses. It just goes back to simplicity. It does what it supposed to do. TALK and you get good reception. TEXT easy to use functions for that kwik note to a phone or email address. FM RADIO just plug in a standard 2.5 mm headset into its easy to use jack and enjoy the tunes or talk radio for FREE. BLUETOOTH just pair up the headset and you're ready to talk. BATTERY does a great job, using the radio in speakerphone mode or using the bluetooth a lot will drain it a little quicker. CAMERA it is missed a little, but I have a digital camera too. Enjoy the 2865i, its a good value and a great communicator, take care of it and it will last a long time.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20051#review20051 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=20051#review20051 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:54:45 GMT <p><i>john25a submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>This has fust been a great phone for me. I got this after having the Nokia 6255i. This phone seems to be just a little better reception-wise which in my opinion is saying something. If you are looking for a small, non-flip, simple, bluetooth phone this is an excellent choice! Be aware that this phone does NOT have a camera or MP3 player, it is just a phone!<br /><br />PROS:<br />great size<br />seems to be well constructed<br />great reception<br /><br />Cons:<br />Time display after phones display lights go out is too small.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=19959#review19959 http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=932&r=19959#review19959 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:48:27 GMT <p><i>z1fireman submitted this review of the Nokia 2865i:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I think this phone is wonderfull. I have been through a lot of phones but this one has been good. I had a problem with the first one I had switching to roam for no reason but the second on I got it great. Bluetooth works good. If you want a camera but a camera phone but for the price this works wonders.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=932