| | |  | Unlocked Cell Phones | Home » » Motorola Motofone F3 Unlocked Phone with Dual-Band GSM 850/1900--International Version with No Warranty (Black) | | | | | | | Description: | | This candybar-style phone measures just 0.35 inches (9mm) thin, and it has a unique Motorola ClearVision display that helps to increase the battery life of the phone. The changeable electronic ink display (electrophoretic imaging film) is easy to read in bright sunlight or dimly lit environments from virtually any angle--just like paper. Additionally, the display is plastic, lightweight and ultra-low power, making it ideal for mobile and power sensitive applications by eliminating the weight and breakability of glass used in LCD displays. The text display contains only two lines of six characters each, and it shows a digital clock when there's no activity. Combined with a flush-fitting keypad and dust-resistant design, the Motofone F3 is especially durable in active everyday use. The Motofone F3 offers a redesigned user interface with voice prompts to guide the you quickly and easily through menu navigation, messaging, and other functions. In addition, graphical icons visually demonstrate the menu features as well as network status and battery strength. For pre-paid customers, the Motofone F3 automatically reports the status of your pre-paid account after each call or message. | | | Features: | |
• This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
• International version dual-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/1900 frequencies and GPRS capabilities
• Durable, flush-fitting keypad; large electronic ink display is easily viewed in direct sunlight; stores up to 250 contacts; clock with alarm
• Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 300 hours (12.5 days) of standby time
• What's in the Box: Handset, battery, travel charger, documentation
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.77 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.04 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.85 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.27 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 229 reviews |
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 Phone's prefect for elderly momSep 07, 2010
I bought the phone for my mom who is 68 yrs old she didn't need anything fancy so it works prefect for her needs.
 Good replacement for emergencySep 05, 2010
Good emergency replacement phone. Easy to setup for different language use. Did the job. NOT TEXT FRIENDLY
Love my F3!Aug 30, 2010
My wife and I both got these F3 phones, and we love them. They are everything we ever wanted in a phone - voice calls and limited texting with awesome durability and battery life.
Note that we did NOT buy these phones from Amazon - we found them cheaper elsewhere ($15 each plus shipping), so we did not have any of the issues many have reported in the 1-star reviews. Make sure you buy from a reputable source.
The phone has lots of quirky limitations, and you have to be creative to use an address book that can only display six text characters at a time, especially if you are using a SIM card from a more advanced phone.
My only complaint is that I couldn't figure out a way to edit existing address book entries. The only thing you can do is delete an entry and create a new one, which is a pain if you want to edit lots of contacts. I had to edit them on my old phone to be six-character-friendly, then move the SIM card to my F3. This is the only reason I didn't give the phone 5 stars.
Overall I'm just so delighted to have the cheapest and simplest new phone possible. I'm not paying for a camera, mp3 player, web browser, fancy screen, or video player, and I plan to sell the "free" phones we got from T-Mobile to someone who actually wants those features.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Basic phone, looks good, not for txt'ingAug 27, 2010
I like the slim size and shape of this phone and it has been durable. It works well as a phone (sound quality, battery life). However, it has a very limited interface and some annoying aspects, such as beeping when you accidentally press it against things, which happens all the time. There appears to be no setting to turn off that feature or to lock the keypad. It does not store the number of missed calls reliably or intuitively. It's interface is otherwise pretty intuitive, but also very limited. Can't beat it for this price if you need an unlocked GSM phone.
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Perfect for those who just want a basic, no-frills cell phone.Aug 26, 2010
I'm over 50, work hard for an honest living, drive a Jeep Wrangler and I enjoy the few remaining tools in life that simply WORK. The Motorola F3 is one of them. Like a Jeep, this phone is simple, basic and built to last forever. The dual-antennas really pull in weak signals, the call volume is crisp, clear and HUGE, the speakerphone really stands out as useful, clear and loud as hell. It's small enough to tuck into a pocket or in a horizontal belt case as I have, to keep it out of the way when I'm working.
The beauty of this tool is that it's simple, cheap and useful. It makes phone calls, and that's it. No muzac, movies, internet, texting, pictures and all the other assorted crap that kids like these days. It makes phone calls, period. If you want a toy, buy something else.
Very few people appreciate simple, useful tools like this anymore. Forget about impressing anyone with this particular communication tool. I leave it on 24/7 and plug it in every few days. Plenty of battery power, but I do carry a charger in the work truck just in case. I do recommend a slim horizonal case to keep it out of the way. The alarm clock works great and will get you up before the rooster. Ringtones are useful and basic, just the way I like it. I have 3 new F3's in the closet. These were discontinued in 2006. Get one while you still can.
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