https://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 Panasonic GD55 / A100. en-us Copyright 2026 Phone Scoop. All rights reserved. https://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif https://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=24971#review24971 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=24971#review24971 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 14:57:13 GMT <p><i>mrpearson253 submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I'd love to start by saying this is the smallest phone I've ever owned. I took it with me when I went to Europe awhile back, and the phone is darn durable too! I dropped it several times, and aside from the odd scratch or bump, the thing has survived amazingly well. The back lit display is very clear, and the keys are easy to find, even with big fingers like I have. I'm 6'4", with pretty big hands, so that's saying something! If you need a bare-bones phone for pretty much calls only, this would definitely fit the bill. I got mine on eBay and it works with my T-Mobile SIM card, even though it says "Cingular" on the display and has a little roaming symbol. Not sure if that's changeable or not, guess it doesn't really matter as long as the phone works. <br /><br />The pros: great size, lightweight, clear call quality, plug in for handsfree (REALLY clear), good battery life, nice display. <br /><br />The cons: No camera and no internet to speak of (except low end WAP, but that's what actual computers are for!), monochrome display (as opposed to full color).</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=17941#review17941 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=17941#review17941 Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:39:59 GMT <p><i>kenstee submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Best $40 I ever spent. Got it on ebay before I went abroad. Most amazing is the size. This thing is tiny. I've never seen anything like it - and it can fit easily in a jeans coin pocket or a shirt pocket.<br /><br />It is very bareboned, no camera, etc. But if you want a no-frills, solid "talk" phone when you need GSM this is it. No problems switiching SIM cards. EZ set-up. Buy SIM cards locally in the country you are in for the best rates. If you roam using your current US-based CDMA or GSm service the charges will be very high.<br /><br />Ring volume is good as is reception and earpiece volume<br /><br />I have the GD-55 and there is no speakerphone on this version. But, to me this is not a negative.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=8498#review8498 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=8498#review8498 Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:56:54 GMT <p><i>jc2849 submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I just got my GD55 and I think it's the cutest phone I've ever seen. I love the speakerphone and the reception is great. It is the perfect size to carry in a small purse or pocket. It doesn't have a lot of extra features but I only care that it works well as a phone.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=7956#review7956 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=7956#review7956 Fri, 21 Jan 2005 19:24:04 GMT <p><i>beachic434 submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had this phone for about a year now and it has treated me very well. it is a very unique phone and everyone is always impressed. it fits everywhere. im a very active person so i have droped this phone a lot and it has still been very good to me. im sure if i was more careful with it i would last me a long time. ah! what wonderful times my phone and i have had. <br /><br />oh also! i have taken this phone to india, hong kong, germany, austria and france and it works wonderfully there! if you travel a lot it is perfect for you bc it will work in other countries and it isn't heavy to carry around.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=4948#review4948 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=4948#review4948 Mon, 02 Aug 2004 19:30:47 GMT <p><i>okeanos submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Great phone!!! Excellent reception actually better than the Siemens SL55 probably due to the External type antenna.<br />This phone the A100 does not fit the cases for the GD55 so I wouldn't consider it the same phone. Some things notably the microphone and speaker are different and Better. The battery compartment is a cover and the battery snaps into place separately.<br />VERY TINY PHONE but bright blue back-lit display is easy to read and very easy to dial.<br />For use as a phone it is highly recommended.<br />No camera, no color Very long battery life just what I needed.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=4766#review4766 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=4766#review4766 Mon, 19 Jul 2004 23:25:02 GMT <p><i>newstylez21centry submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>come on now rember wen we used the big brick phone waied 1pound 1/2 company called cell one ..well now says the word ((TECH &amp; STYLE)) well now things r getting samller and better for some people.. but just rember every thing thats comes to USA is all ready (OLD SCHOOL) OVER THERE ware it was made come on can the usa make a phone like that ??ya if wee realy tried</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=3227#review3227 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=3227#review3227 Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:54:59 GMT <p><i>T-Mobile_Guy submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Cuteness Factory: Very Cute<br />Wow Factor: Very Wow<br /><br />Real Life Usefulness: Zippo<br /><br />The GD 55 is an adorable phone at first glance. Its tiny, has a built in speaker phone, and the such. This is about where it ends.<br /><br />When you are talking to other people, they will have a very difficult time, on most occasions, understanding you. There is a problem with the way the microphone picks up volume, possibly because of the extreme distance from the mouth.<br /><br />The speaker phone. Its actually half way decent. Kudos to that.<br /><br />However, the big catcher is that this phone will NOT work in a car. What, a car phone that doesn't work in a car? Yup. When you start driving, you will hear a clicking sound, which will get faster and faster and louder and louder the faster you drive. I have a 1998 truck, and a 1982 Toyota hatchback. Forget ever using the phone in the Toyota. The phone does not filter out the signals created by the engine, and makes so much static, that you must pull over to use the phone. In a newer car, the engine interference was only about half as much, but still more than acceptable. Even in the newer truck, in most cases I had to pull over to the side of the road to use this phone.<br /><br />So yes, its a great looking phone, but there are microphone issues and engine filtering issues that make it all but useless. If you plan to use it less than 10 minutes a month, and not in a car, go for it. Otherwise, prepare to be sadly disappointed in the overall quality of sound.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=3048#review3048 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=3048#review3048 Wed, 17 Dec 2003 21:25:05 GMT <p><i>TfrmToronto submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Well.. i've had my GD55 for aproximately 7 months now, sure it's got a few scratches, but it's earned each one of them. I normally change phones every 6 months and this one is coming due. However This phone outdid my expectance. The standby time is excellent, I think I actually lost track of time and it normally lasts about a week even with some minor talking (fido). Before I had fido I was on Rogers AT&amp;T and it wasn't too bad even then with about 6 hours of overall talk time and about 3 days standby. I must have got a crazy model. Features on the phone are something to talk about. Only thing missing is the bluetooth and color screen. However saw the G50 and wasn't impressed with the color screen anyway (takes away from the standby time). The speakerphone is excellent if your in the car, you won't need a handsfree kit at all. Overall though, after my 6 month trial ready to move on. Would however reccommend this phone to anyone that wants a small phone with alot of kick.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=2709#review2709 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=230&r=2709#review2709 Wed, 29 Oct 2003 04:43:53 GMT <p><i>TDLicious submitted this review of the Panasonic GD55 / A100:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I own a whole collection of various GSM phones, and this one is quite unique to them all and I have been VERY impressed with it.<br /><br />PROS: It IS the size of a tic tac box. It has more features than you would expect in a phone so small. Good speakerphone feature. EXCELLENT variety of ring tones. ALL ARE UNLOCKED as no carrier offers it. Price. (Got mine for $150) This list could go on and on, so let me just say it has as many features as 90% of the GSM phones out there! <br /><br />CONS: To me, NONE!<br /><br />It doesn't have a camera, but I still see NO NEED for a camera on your cell phone. <br /><br />SUMMARY: Want a TINY TINY GSM phone that has most current features (excluding camera) that looks cool, is 2.29 ounces(WAY LIGHT) and can either fit in you mini-change-pocket or hang from your neck via the neck cord? THIS IS IT!!!! <br /><br />AWESOME, feature packed MICRO MICRO phone!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=230