With email and text messaging support, as well as support for Nextel's wireless web services, the i205 is the perfect companion. And of course, it supports Nextel's legendary Direct Connect walkie-talkie functions so you can connect with people in your work and personal network at the push of a button. You can even add additional software that gives the phone speakerphone, voice dialing, and voice memo capabilities. This value oriented phone is great for people who want basic phone features, the power of walkie-talkie functions, and the convenience of wireless Internet services.
Design
Like other Nextel phones, the i205 is built tough for construction and utilities industry users, or for anyone who needs a rugged wireless phone. The i205's candybar design features a black and white LCD that displays time, call information, battery and signal strength, emails, address book entries, wireless web content and more. The trademark Direct Connect and menu scrolling functions can be controlled from the side of the phone. A standard 2.5mm headset jack is also provided and an attached cover protects the USB data and charging ports on the bottom of the phone. If you want your i205 to reflect your style, you can customize the appearance of the i205 with optional front and back colored phone covers.
Calling Features
The i205's built-in address book can store up to 600 address book entries for quick and easy management of phone numbers and email addresses. The phone comes with built-in ringtones plus a vibrating alert. More ringtones can be downloaded from Nextel's optional wireless download service, Nextel Online. Meanwhile, a recent calls list allows you to access the last twenty sent and received calls for quick call return or number storage. Support for three-way calling lets you add a third party to an in-progress call for group phone conversations.
One of the key features of any Nextel phone is support for Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie technology. The i205 fully supports the service, which allows for one -touch conversations with anyone else on a Nextel phone. It's like a having a CB radio with enough range to cover all of North America. The i205 also features a walkie-talkie private speaker button. This switches from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.
You can expand the i205's calling features with optional downloads from Nextel's download center (www.nextel.com/downloads). Download the speakerphone feature and hands-free cellular conversations are easy and always available. You can also download the voice record feature to record and play back memos or phone calls. Lastly, download the voice activation feature if you want the ability to press a button and speak to dial numbers or access features.
Messaging, Internet and Tools
The i205 features support for two-way mobile-to- mobile or mobile-to-email text messaging (Nextel messaging charges apply). T9 text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the i205, as well. Nextel's optional Nextel Online package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Nextel Online also features games, ringtones, realtime news and sports updates, virtual address books, and more-- all delivered to your Nextel phone.
In addition to a time and date clock, the i205 ships with powerful GPS location and navigation features. Find your heading (direction of travel) using the easy-to-use compass and track your speed with the included TeleNav 2.2 software.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola i205 weighs 5.14 ounces and measures 4.80 x 1.90 x 1.00 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.75 hours of digital talk time, and up to 70 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the IDEN 800 frequency. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Motorola i205 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, steel blue phone cover, user's manual.
1 Nextels best basic phone
I have had this phone for about 3 months, and it is a pretty basic phone. It is very durable, I have dropped it too many times to count, and it only has a scratched screen so far. You have to pay Nextel if you want to add applications, ringtones, or even the speakerphone, but if you have the knowledge and a piece of software called Motorola RSS, you can edit the phones codeplug and unlock the speakerphone, or use WebJAL to add ringtones and apps.
2 basic phone for basic users
I had one of these for over a year, until I finally lost it. Great phone, never gave me so much as a moment's trouble in all that time. No, it doesn't have a camera or a color screen or games, but if all you're looking for is a basic, no frills phone, look no further. Calls were crystal clear, Nextel has very good service, at least in Philadelphia. Also, like almost all Nextel phones, this thing is a tank. I dropped it more times than I could count, at least twice down a flight of stairs, and it never got so much as a scratch on it. All in all this phone is an excellent choice for a first time cell phone user, or for that rare breed of person who just wants to use their cellphone to make PHONE CALLS.
3 great started phone
i love this phone. it works great to have a phone that is just that.. a phone. I did not want to spend a lot on a phone - diffently not on a phone with a lot of features i would not use nor need. So this is a great phone for basic use.... normal calling and 2 way..
4 Bad Product
I got this phone for a back up and it's not even good for that. VERY cheap plastic, creaks like an old wooden floor. The DC speaker has loose parts in it so when I am in a DC conversation there's so much rattling it makes it hard to hear. The Charger port has a cheap rubber flap covering it that won't stay shut. There's a horrible tick sound in the background on all my calls that I have never experienced before. The battery lasts me a day if I don't use the phone, with minimal use I find it dying long before the end of the business day. I'm very glad my i710 is on it's way because this thing is just junk. You definitely get less than what you pay for with this item. Many of my friends have left Nextel because of the poor product Motorola is putting out for them. This phone is no exception.
5 Motorola i205 Phone (Nextel)
The 1205 model Nextel cell phone is one of the best cell phones that I have had in a long time. It has great coverage and mobility. I have gone days without recharging it.The reason why the battery might run low early is because of many phone calls being made from that cell phone. When you take the phone off the charger and the flap won't close use your finger nail and close the upper corners into the phone and once both corners are into the phone press over the whole flap with your finger. If you have a non-Motorola phone cover on you i205 it is going to be twice as hard but go around all the corners of the flap and im sure you'll get it to stay. Other advantages to the i205 are that you can get many non-motorola accessories from other companies such as: phone covers, colored and flashing key pads, flashing antennas and holsters and cases. I hope this information persuays you to buy a nextel and these helpful tips to help you struggling i205 users. If more help needed with the i205 please email me at Dancingbaby1234@hotmail.com. Thank You!
6 u get what u pay 4
1st time nextel customer -shoulda done more consumer research before opening a business acct. w/them. 8 days ago we receive 1 i305 & 4 i205's. we paid the promo price of 24.99 for the i205's. i was warned by 2-3 friends that the plastic charger flap on the i205 was annoying because it wouldn't stay shut... we'll they were ALL correct! on all 4 of our i205's the rubber charger/plug cover just pops open - right after you close it. in addition it feels & looks as if the phone is all lightweight cheap plastic. the standard battery needs to be charged EVERYnight. it has not received any positive compliments yet from friends & other cell users. as for the i305 - it's the complete opposite of the i205 (but the battery like is aout the same, very short). we're keping the 305 & all the 205's are going back. haven't used them enough to comment on the clarity. as for nextel - that's a whole other talk show. i just wish i would have done a little more comsumer research before i signed the bottom line.
