Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1048403 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Brand: AUDIOVOX
- Model: PPC4100
Audiovox PPC4100 - Smartphone - GSM - touch - Windows Mobile - AT&T
Customer Reviews
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful.
By D. Buchanan
I am returning my phone without even using it for this reason: the manual advises against using it like a conventional phone.In their 300 page User's Guide (p.27) it says, "unlike conventional cell phones, the PPC4100 is not designed to be held against the ear when the phone function is used. Holding the unit against your ear during phone use is contrary to the design of this product and is not recommended."It goes on to explain the proper way to use their product, "Attach the single ear bud headset or enable the speakerphone during phone use."It seems that the authors of the documentation went out of there way to avoid revealing just why.I don't know about you but this re-definition of what a "cell phone" is seems like a grand imposition. Not only on the user but quite possibly the public too. Some users may choose to use the speaker phone in restaurants and other public places because their ear buds are tangled at the bottom of their pocket or purs.I believe that not designing the "cell phone" to be used like a conventional cell phone is a basic flaw-in-concept.Here is my take on all this:Did the designers consciously choose to ignore real-world scenarios?Maybe users have discovered they can indeed use it like a conventional cell phone, but how am I to know that.The following unanswered questions lead me to return my purchase.1.) Why did they choose not to design the phone to be used like a conventional cell phone?* Was it really a flaw in their design, such as forgetting to make a button to disable the input screen when talking on the phone so one's cheek doesn't unknowingly erase or edit files? - If that's all they are protecting us from we all know how to work around that.2.) What will happen if you try to use it like a conventional cell phone? Why don't they tell us so we can make the judgment? And why not tell us up-front so we can make an informed decision about whether or not to purchase the phone.* Is the speaker unable to turn down low enough not to harm your ear?* Is the antenna going to fry your brain?* Will the side of your face brushing the touch-sensitive screen cause the phone to hang up on your friend or customer - or cause the phone to delete files on the phone?* Will you drop the "phone" because it is not the usual phone shape?* Will your skin oils or make-up rub off on the screen - and is that all the designers are concerned about?All of the possibilities were suggested in discussion with the wirless provider and with an Audiovox representative. To be fair neither he nor the wireless provider was aware of the advisory until I directed them to the documentation.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Ronald Priddy
Its been a great phone. I'm a professional pilot, crossing the US regularly. Its coverage using ATT&T has been far better then Sprint about equal or better then Verison. Its main flaw is it's messaging/voice messages. The phone rings once if you miss that one message prompt then the only clue you have a voice message waiting is visual. This means having to occassionally make a consious effort to look at the phone. I've missed several important timely messages!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By Mark
Have been a regular pocket pc user for last few years. Carrying a pocket pc with a cell phone always made it troublesome for me and thus was looking for a phone which has both the capabilities. And I must say that I have found one !Audiovox PPC 4100 is the phone of choice. After reading through the reviews, I thought that this phone is not worth buying and has its own hardware problems..but still went to buy this phone and I must say that this was my best decision.Firstly, I liked the phone size. It is a very sleek phone (of course with Pocket PC capability) and thus fits into the shirt pocket very easily without popping out of the pocket. Screen size is big enough for reading emails, contacts, calander and notes. It is not bulky as my Pocket PC 3600.Some of the features that I liked about this phone are:1. Silent mode and ringtone mode2. Pocket Internet Explorer3. SD Card4. Wireless connectivity (Infrared)5. Stereo headsetsProduct manual on the websites said that phone comes with only one stylus..but it came with 2 (which was kind of cool).Adding a 1GB SD card makes this phone even a substitute for an IPOD (Though this phone may not hold 10,000 songs as IPOD but this is a PHONE...).This phone is so convenient for use that one can check all emails (I can even connect to my office email server) and thus one can be connected even while travelling.Amazon.com has $200 rebate on original price of $349.00 which makes this cool tool cost only $149 which is far less for a Pocket PC phone compared to i700 or HP phones. The phone is a tri band GSM phone and thus can be used anywhere in the world.Phone comes with wonderful Microsoft Mobile OS 2003 which has very nice features. And if you are already a Pocket PC user, you will love this phone.Business or personal..PPC 4100 suits all needs !
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