Startac users

I wish I had one that worked still. Better reception than almost any phone,
light weight, good sound, and a large call log. The belt holster was also
the only one I have ever liked.

<steveindfw@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1105033867.867893.70910@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do you
> still enjoy using the phone?
> Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
>
> Thanks!
>

On 6 Jan 2005 09:51:07 -0800, steveindfw@yahoo.com wrote:

> Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do you
> still enjoy using the phone?
> Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
>
> Thanks!

Used it for ~4 years (7868w) ... Tried several recent VZW phones & didn't
like the feel and/or the sound quality ... also, I refuse to give up analog
capability (which limits my choices for new phones). Finally got a new
Moto V710 and now like it better than the Startac.

Funny you bring that up, Carl.

I HATE the v60-style holster, and refuse to use it on my v60s. I bought a
nylon case with one of those click-buttons on the back for it. It's OK, but
doesn't compare to the standard StarTac holster.

I only gave up and got the v60 for a change. It's OK, but if Moto came out
with a very-slightly-smaller StarTac (with the black plastic case) I'd jump
ship in a second.

Besides, the StarTac was the only phone I've had (out of about 8 phones)
where I didn't feel like I had to put it into a case to prevent damage. The
pebble-grained plastic didn't show scratches, and the phone looks as good on
my shelf today (after 4 years' use) as it did the day I got it.

By the way, I have 3 or 4 good working StarTacs, and I can't be bothered
putting them on eBay. If you're interested in one, e-mail me.

Dean
____________________________________
"Carl." <usenetcarl@JUNKMAILhotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RnlDd.833$3m6.776@fe2.texas.rr.com...
> I wish I had one that worked still. Better reception than almost any
phone,
> light weight, good sound, and a large call log. The belt holster was also
> the only one I have ever liked.
>
> <steveindfw@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:1105033867.867893.70910@f14g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> > Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do you
> > still enjoy using the phone?
> > Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
>
>

steveindfw@yahoo.com wrote:
> Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do
you
> still enjoy using the phone?
> Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
>
> Thanks!

I've had mine (ST7868W on Alltel) for nearly 3 years and have four
others in active service for my wife, two sons, and elderly parents. I
also have 3 other used StarTACs for parts or replacement of the
activated phones. The StarTACs generally perform very well in low
signal areas. Sound quality and earpiece loudness is also very good.
Battery life is reasonable and I can still buy genuine Motorola
batteries for the StarTACs. Only one phone has failed in service, when
the cable that goes through the hinge to the flip broke. I had that
phone repaired and put it back in service. It currently has over
30,000 minutes on the cumulative timer. My wife was very hard on
antennas until I installed a stubby all-metal antenna. She loves it
and the phone performs better than I expected - not too much worse than
the retractable antenna. The retractable antenna still has an
advantage in marginal reception areas, so I've left them on all the
other phones.

I thought many of the later Motorola CDMA phones were inferior - they
added color and ring tones at the expense of dependable operation, good
RF performance and sound quality. The tide may have turned though.
The V262 seems to be getting generally good reviews in the RF and sound
categories. I could be tempted if 1X and E911 compliance mattered a
lot. For now, there's little reason to upgrade. Why give up something
that works so well?

royc

Why is everybody a guest???
I'm VeRy CoNfUsEd!!!


--
Coolv
------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://cellphoneforums.net
View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t162453.html

I just retired my StarTAC. Have used a couple versions for the past five
years. I got tired of carrying both a PDA and a phone and just last week
got a Treo 600. As a phone the StarTAC was great. If I didn't need a PDA
to keep my life organized I would go back to the StarTAC in a snap. Easy
to hold and use and great sound and signal retention.

steveindfw@yahoo.com wrote:
> Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do you
> still enjoy using the phone?
> Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
>
> Thanks!
>

You might like the Razr v3. It's very similar in shape to the Startac
and the all metal case is very durable. It's the first phone since the
StarTAC that I REALLY like.

From:royc
clouston@sprynet.com

> steveindfw@yahoo.com wrote:
>> Are there still any Motorola Startac users out there? If so, why do
>> you still enjoy using the phone?
>> Funny question - I know - but I'm doing a little research.
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> I've had mine (ST7868W on Alltel) for nearly 3 years and have four
> others in active service for my wife, two sons, and elderly parents.
> I also have 3 other used StarTACs for parts or replacement of the
> activated phones. The StarTACs generally perform very well in low
> signal areas. Sound quality and earpiece loudness is also very good.
> Battery life is reasonable and I can still buy genuine Motorola
> batteries for the StarTACs. Only one phone has failed in service,
> when the cable that goes through the hinge to the flip broke. I had
> that phone repaired and put it back in service. It currently has over
> 30,000 minutes on the cumulative timer. My wife was very hard on
> antennas until I installed a stubby all-metal antenna. She loves it
> and the phone performs better than I expected - not too much worse
> than the retractable antenna. The retractable antenna still has an
> advantage in marginal reception areas, so I've left them on all the
> other phones.
>
> I thought many of the later Motorola CDMA phones were inferior - they
> added color and ring tones at the expense of dependable operation,
> good RF performance and sound quality. The tide may have turned
> though. The V262 seems to be getting generally good reviews in the RF
> and sound categories. I could be tempted if 1X and E911 compliance
> mattered a lot. For now, there's little reason to upgrade. Why give
> up something that works so well?
>
> royc

Obviously. Don't know what you mean by being a guest but by not quoting
the thread you're responding to it's hard to know which posts you're
responding to or what you're talking about.

From:Coolv
Coolv.1igwps@nospam.cellphoneforums.net

> Why is everybody a guest???
> I'm VeRy CoNfUsEd!!!
>
>
> --
> Coolv
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> http://cellphoneforums.net
> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t162453.html