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Old 06-25-2001, 07:40 PM
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I'm thinking about replacing my StarTac with a new phone. I've narrowed it down to the following:

Nokia 8890
Nokia 8260
Motorola Timeport P8767
Motorola Timeport V8160 (probably not this one since is't SOOOO expensive $450 to add to my plan)

Any suggestions? The Nokia's would be nice since I could integrate them into the A4 wiring, but this isn't a big deal. I'm looking for the best range, sound quality, and battery life.
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Default I have the 8260....I like it a lot

I would have gotten the 8290, but Suncom/AT&T didn't offer it on their service at the time.

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What's the difference between the 8260 and the 8290?
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Service Provider I think - 60 = ATT, 90 = Pacbell/Cingular
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James R, Ed P.... you guys know the nerd specifics here, I do not
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How does the range compare to the Motorola's?
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I don't know to compare, but I rarely get no signal.
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60 == TDMA, 90 == GSM
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8290 is smaller that the 8260
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Default Differences...

8290 over 8260
*Voice dialing
*lighter, smaller and thinner
*Infra red port for communication with laptops, PDAs and printers
*Changable faceplates(factory-without a screwdriver)
8260 over 8290
*Anolog mode available for more coverage (GSM is growing quickly though)


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