Motorola W259 Black with Consumer Cellular Service (No Contract)
Motorola W259 Black with Consumer Cellular Service (No Contract)
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 List Price: $35.00 Sale Price: Too low to display. Availability: unspecified 
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Product Description
Simple, Basic, Affordable If you are looking for a basic cell phone for occasional use, check out the Motorola W259. It's simple. It's affordable (Free is a very attractive price!). And it's a Motorola, so you know it's good quality. The W259 has plenty of memory - enough room for all your phone numbers. And a speakerphone to share your conversation or keep your hands free. A great choice for a basic phone. Key Features ?Affordable price ?Simple and easy to use ?Long battery life ?Speakerphone to share your conversation Dimensions and Details ?W: 1.77" D: 0.67" H: 3.74" ?Weight: 3.32 oz ?Battery life: up to 9 hours talk time / 18 days standby ?Hearing aid compatibility: M3 T3 * Phone price after instant rebate, applied at time of purchase. Phone price includes $35.00 activation fee.
Details
- Affordable flip phone in gray that's great for seniors with easy-to-read color display
- Multiple flexible and low-cost pre-paid plans with no contract required; easy upgrade for when you need more minutes; discounts to AARP members
- Access to text messaging; speakerphone for hands-free communication; FM radio
- Up to 9 hours of talk time, up to 432 hours (18 days) of standby time; released in October, 2009
- What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
August 2nd, 2010 on 3:42 am
Rating
I am a bit of an extreme smartphone user and use the Apple iPhone 4 for most of my calling. But when I needed to evaluate something simple and easy for my Mom to use (a less expensive alternative to the Jitterbug), I opted to look into this Consumer Cellular phone and plan.
The phone is as you would expect it to be – extremely basic. While there is the ability to text message and add addresses and play FM radio (with the right earpiece which the box does not come with), this phone is great for the basic of the basic. You want a phone (perhaps a second number) and you need it for travel or emergencies or you, like me, want to make sure that your parent has a phone on them so that they can be reached.
I like the Consumer Cellular plans and I especially like the “senior friendly” phones. This phone could be senior friendly except that the buttons are not differentiated enough and they sit a bit more flush to the keypad. They are well lit though and that helps a lot. This phone is light and comfortable and actually ALMOST feels like a toy. It almost feels a bit disposable … at this price I think that you have that option.
The $35.00 that you’ll be paying for this phone seems to be for the activation fee through Consumer Cellular. This company is definitely going after a senior market offering an AARP discount on their plans. I can get my Mom 200 minutes a month without having to worry about buying refills with a Tracfone or any of those other phones. I definitely like the concept of Consumer Cellular and if you need a basic phone and basic service, this is definitely worth your while.
Regarding this particular phone, the battery life on it is amazing. Don’t expect anything too “smart” about it. It’s a basic Motorola flip phone. It’s lightweight and can be easily thrown in a pocket or purse. There are no holsters, straps or cases included in the box. You get a phone and a charger. Simple, easy to use and a nice charge. The Consumer Cellular website even offers accessories to AARP members at 30% off.
At a time when less is more and if you are not the type of consumer who needs a Blackberry or iPhone and you just want a plain and simple cell phone … this is a great option for you. I have no complaints with coverage or call quality.
The interface on this Moto phone is interactive and intuitive. Making calls is easy and the keypad numbers are large and well lit. The only problem I noticed that my Mom had with it (with arthritic hands) was getting a finger on the keypad and knowing she hit the right number. If I could choose a particular phone again with her in mind using Consumer Cellular it would be the Doro 410 Black Phone with Consumer Cellular Service (No Contract). This has a keypad that is more easily accessible if dexterity is an issue at all.
For the basic of the most basic, this phone and Consumer Cellular offer a great option.
I recommend it!