Some users prefer messaging because it is much cheaper than making a call and it has proven to be a convenient mode of communication especially with the availability of SMS, text messaging and Multimedia messaging, and this is currently a popular trend among teenagers. There is another group of people who prefer to have a conversation when they communicate to another person rather than text messaging for a number of reasons like hearing the voice of their loved ones brightens up their day or just to obtain the satisfaction of conveying a message to someone.
Therefore the Motorola C139 fits this class of users very well as it is built to perform its intended function of making calls with no availability of Internet connection. Extremely attractive for chatty people who want to be on the move as it comes with zoom dial, unique form factor, outstanding battery life and lantern feature. It comes in a dashing black and silver color, palm sized with the weight of only 85g and dimensions of (4.0 x 1.8x 0.9) inches making it a candid phone to hold with a built in antenna.
It is basically a user-friendly, solid and uncomplicated phone with not much high tech features such as a camera or music player to help users focus on one thing only making calls with its solid call quality. It has simple features such as a phone book that can only take in 100 names, one number for each name. The SIM card is able to take in another 250 names but this space may not be sufficient if you are a popular person and taking into account that nowadays people tend to use more than one number but than again it shouldn't be a major problem for users who can manage their data systematically.
Messaging features would be the availability of Predictive text, 2-way messaging, Picture messaging and the large keypads does certainly help for easy messaging as it is made out of rubber and the keypad is raised from the surface ensuring your fingers don't get sore due to constant text messaging. Other basic features that comes with every mobile phone is vibrate mode to alert you on incoming calls, a calculator, currency converter, a stopwatch, a calendar with a day and weeks view and an alarm clock.
Personalize your Motorola C139 with its preloaded selection of wall paper and screen savers as unlike the Motorola C290 this phone has no wireless web browser or a mini built in USB therefore you can't download new wallpaper or screen savers, so if you are bored you have no choice but to bear with it. There is a maximum of 20 monophonic melodies to choose from for your pleasure but you can always compose your own ring tones if you want as the Motorola C139 comes with a built in ring tone composer and provides the option of downloading ring tones from iMelody. The keypad lock is quite handy if you always keep your phone in the handbag or pouch as it prevents redialing.
All is not lost as you can still have fun with 3 simple Games that is Spring Ball, Maze and Soccer but it could be quite difficult to get the satisfaction that you want with such a small display of 1.25 inches but nonetheless the display can be given credit for its brightness and color. The menu provided is simple and straight forward making it easy to operate with the inclusion of simple animation but nothing flashy or confusing also note the fact that it has multiple languages available. One bonus feature in the phone is its lantern feature that allows to use the display as a light in the dark which is excellent if there is a power failure or if you or in a dark place such as car parks, basements and attics.
Performance enhancing features includes the dual band mode of (GSM 850/1900) which ensures good call quality ad avoids problems in getting a proper signal for making calls in a variety of environments. It comes with a Lithium Ion battery that promises up to 11 hours of talk time with an astounding 18.75 hours of standby time allowing users to talk all you want upholding the very function it was built for.
The navigation array however may cause some irritation to certain users as it involves a 5-way toggle meaning in order to operate the phone there is a need for constant finger shifting between the two soft keys and the talk and power or end button. This is because when the middle button is used to open the main menu you will than have to use the left soft key to select the options available on the menu but this can't be considered to be a major discomfort as the buttons are covered with rubberized material and is raised a little from the surface of the phone making the finger switching process comfortable for users.
Other additional features on the exterior of the phone include the charger port at the bottom and the headset jack at the left side of the phone and that there is no volume rocker therefore you will have to remove the phone from your ear each to adjust the volume.
It is unfair to judge the Motorola C139 just based on its features alone but to decide its true value one should consider its effectiveness as a communication tool. The benefits of this phone is the life of its battery which can last for almost a week without charging which will ease your life by eliminating the need to carry a charger around and for a candy bar phone it has excellent signal which provides solid call quality. It is a good bargain for those who want a simple, affordable yet stylish phone that can provide you with the basic needs of communication; that is making calls and messaging as you can't expect too much after paying only $30.99 only which is more than a reasonable price for such a lovely phone.
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Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a third generation mobile cellular technology for networks based on the GSM standard. Developed by the 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project), UMTS is a component of the International Telecommunications Union IMT-2000 standard set and compares with the cdma2000 standard set for networks based on the competing cdmaOne technology. UMTS employs wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA) radio access technology to offer greater spectral efficiency and bandwidth to mobile network operators. UMTS specifies a complete network system, covering the radio access network (UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network, or UTRAN), the core network (Mobile Application Part, or MAP) and the authentication of users via SIM cards (Subscriber Identity Module).
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