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Audiovox CDM-9500 / Toshiba CDM9500

 

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Phone that's really off the hook!

 

Apr 3, 2003 by KC KC

It was neck and neck for me, It was the LgVX-4400 against the Audiovox CDM-9500.
I live in NYC, Bklyn Aka (The Hood) so the phone that I picked had to look nice as well as sounded and played well (Ringtones). The 9500 was my choice. I tinkered around with both phones in the Verizon store, even the Clerk said that 9500 was the better of the 2. What sold me was the Speaker phone. It's a great option but it could be louder.
Pro's about the CDM 9500: Great looking phone, a lot of nice visuals Graphics, bells and whistles, ring-tones, looks and feel nice. (The BMW 745Li) of Verizon's selections.
Cons: The battery life is not that great even with the extended battery and the holster clip that comes with the phone Sucks! Mine broke that day I tried it out. If you use verizon and are thinking of getting a new phone get this one! Remember you have 15 days to try it out.


Audiovox CDM-9500

 

Feb 14, 2003 by Luis Figueroa

I work for Verizon Wireless Technical Support department. I have the opportunity to work will all of the phones. I have to say the CDM-9500 is the best phone we have to offer at this point. The 65k is the best. The 2-way speaker works like a charm. The antenna on the phone is rather long, but it work. I used to have the Sharp Z-800 prior to the CDM-9500. In a certain area in my home I was unable to get signal. With this phone, I get all the signal I need to make/receive calls. I would strongly suggest the extended battery. I can not wait until the CDM-9600 comes out. It only going to get better and better. Since I've been with the company going on 3 years, I have always used Audiovox products. From the CDM-9000 to the CDM-9100. I then tried the Motorola V-200. I was so disappointed. My 2-way text messages would not work. The signal was not the greatest. I regret evening getting the Motorola V-200. I would not recommend any of Motorola's products. The CDM-9500 is the best phone to offer. It is a big phone, but I am a big guy so therefore it works for me. The color is a lot better than the LG-VX 4400. We are offering the phone at 149.99 with 100.00 mail in rebate. For all of the qualities of the phone, you can not get a better price.


Get this one....

 

Dec 13, 2002 by Billy Johnson

Got to play with the phone- nice and sturdy and good quality. One of the better color phones on the market


Audiovox CDM9500

 

Apr 10, 2003 by lolli_5

Great phone. Yes it is a little big and the battery is short live - but it is worth it. This phone has great resolution, wonderful features, simple menus and great signal strength. I have had my phone in an area with others mobile phones and it will pick up a signal when others would not. Worth the investment.


great phone

 

Feb 5, 2003 by rckaflla88

no problems at all


v60p

 

Apr 21, 2003 by Juice Robinson

Good Phone


Best phone I've owned

 

Feb 10, 2005 by tiochristopher

I love this phone. I have the Verizon version and have had it for almost 2 years now. Verizon does not carry it anymore which I hate because I would buy another. I like that it is large and fits my hand. the giant screen is easy to see. The speaker phone is great. I lay the phone down while I'm working in the kitchen and can talk with out holding it. I have downloaded lots of cool ringtones. I have the extended battery and have not had the problems of short battery life that some have had. while it isn't the best on power usage that I have seen ,it will last a few days for me most of the time. The phone will use a lot of power if you are not in digital area. I like the fact that it is very strong . I have dropped it so many times I hate to think what a cheaper phone would have done. My daughter kicked it down the road once after I dropped it and it still works...scratched yes but still going.It's a very tough phone. which you can tell I need! I have not used the computer download software and do not use it for the net so I can not comment on that aspect of the phone. Things that are not so good about it are...Poor signal in buildings. I work in a large office building and get no signal while the guy next to me has full on his phone..grrrr. If I forget to turn it off at work where it has no signal it sucks the battery dead in about two hours searching for signal . there is no support for this phone at verizon now. I broke the plastic antenna and had to buy a replacement on line. I needed a new case and very few are available now. someone was looking for a desktop cradle. there is one available at some of the online shops.about 39 bucks I think.
When this phone breaks or I can no longer get a battery I will miss it.


Can't be it!

 

Sep 25, 2004 by Readme0123

I've had this phone for over a year and I still can't put it down. I'm a guy into gadgets and believe me, this phone has yet to let me down in the gadget department. I must recommend purchasing the monthly charge for the web browser. It introduces you to infinite resources like games, ring tones, wallpapers, pictures... Anyway, here's a list of pros and cons.

PROS:
Easy to hold
High resolution, color screen
27 different ring tones pre-installed
16 different display/wallpaper screens pre-installed
web browser ready
separate internet access ready
large color screen
voice activated
speaker phone
light up keypad
data cable capable
awesome reception/external antennae
5 #'s, 3 emails per name in the phone book
hundreds of user options to navigate through
easy accessible web,phone book, other features

CONS:
hard to view screen in direct sunlight
speaker housing on front of phone (easily damaged)
limited physical accessories (interchangeable faceplates...)
phone is hard to find
high priced
short-term battery life(650mah standard), extended battery recommended(1200mah)
no calculator (one can be downloaded though)
no stopwatch

Overall:
The best phone I've had, excluding battery. If you ever do purchase one, the battery problem wont phase you once you access the web browser. Hope you enjoy yours as much.


Love this phone

 

Aug 2, 2004 by LaFred

I have used this phone for over a year with no problems. The thing I like best about the phone is that I can use it as a wireless modem with my laptop. With the most recent version of the included software it seems to browse the internet just slightly slower than using the land line at home. I use the connection after 9pm or on the weekends to avoid being charged for the air time. I have used the internet just about anywhere even up at the lake which is miles from the closest land line. I don't even need to have an ISP to browse the internet or send my e-mail. The connecting cable was less than $40 from Verizon.


Really Happy... 9500 Does Basics Well

 

Jul 30, 2004 by d-man

I just picked up a used 9500 on eBay for a little less than $50, including car/home chargers, holster, etc. Probably the best $50 I ever spent on anything mobile phone related.

First issue I noticed was battery life, so I sprung for 2 extended batteries (with door). A previous review mentioned better than double the "standard" (slim) battery life, which is correct. Only other issues, both minor: phone really is bigger than similar competitors, and the speaker phone is too quiet for use in driving.

Quality on this phone is top notch. Best I've ever owned in that department. I had a Motorola t720, which broke and Verizon replaced with a t730. Both of those dropped calls repeatedly where the 9500 hasn't yet dropped one. This must be one of the last phones to be designed AND made in Japan (as opposed to China or South Korea), and it shows. Frankly, I've never had ANY problems to date with a Toshiba-sourced product.

It seems VZW really didn't carry this phone for very long, especially by comparison to their Motorola products. It's a shame, but at least new and lightly used 9500s are still available on eBay and elsewhere. I'd put this up against any of VZW's current tri-mode clamshell offerings and it would probably beat 'em all in features and quality.

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