NEC N343i - user opinions and reviews

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Design
7.3
Features
6.2
Performance
6.4
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I was not expecting a decent camera, but this is without doubt the worst camera I have ever seen on a phone, which is a shame because some of the old NEC's have decent cameras. My main complaint was stability... unless I just happened to get a fauly unit.

I did want infra red though (or at least some way to connect it to a pc). Spec on here lists it, but is obviously a misprint.

If you just want a reasonable phone and are not bothered about ir or a camera, it's very good (assuming you don't get a faulty one too), certainly better than Nokia's 6030 etc.

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  • 2005-10-04 22:41
  • TqC8
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Prepay i-mode handsets will not work correctly with O2 contract sim cards, and vice-versa. This is due to the way settings are installed in to the handsets.
Also it's pointless complaining about the camera, this phone is not meant for people who want a brilliant camera, its meant for people who want an easy to use, fairly basic and practical handset with a good battery life. It's good at what it does, if you want a fantastic digital camera, go to Dixons and buy one!

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  • 2005-10-04 11:56
  • S35r
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Bought this on O2 prepay yesterday and took it back today.

Screen quality is poor, camera is pathetic and there is no infra red. Also had problems such as freezing, screen blanking and I managed to start the camera and take a photo without the screen changing from standby!

Shame really as it's quite nice to use.

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  • 2005-10-03 21:46
  • TqC8
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the 343i doesn't have a camrea but the n343i does, i saw it in a 02 store on friday its really nice onli £80, but its a bit heavy for its size

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  • 2005-10-03 14:59
  • S09y
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I live in the US. This phone is just perfect for me: a small good-looking phone without all the unnecessary bells and whistles. Does anyone know how/where can I obtain this phone unlocked to be used in any GSM network in the US? I can order it from overseas if need be, but I have to be sure that it won't be locked. Thanx in advance

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  • 2005-10-02 21:21
  • 4dJt
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Hi Alan,
Any O2 pre pay phone will work with a contarct sim. You will need to enter in new MMS and GPRS settings but any O2 shop will give them to you.

i-mode will work fine on any traiff, it works on both 3G and 2.5G handsets.

Hope that helps

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  • 2005-10-02 11:37
  • nHDY
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O2 UK online store says it doesn't have a camera, is this true? Also standby time is listed as only 150h - those who already have this handset, is this realistic? I would be grateful for any more detailed reviews!

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  • 2005-10-02 00:25
  • neUg
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I have buing today this telephone. I like it, and I wont to ask your help about - where can I found a driver for conect my mobile with my PC...
Thenkk You! :)

Dmitriy.

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  • 2005-10-01 22:49
  • m{Tq
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Hi,

If I buy this phone on O2 prepay, does anybody know if it will work with my O2 contract sim?

O2 prepay phones do normally work with O2 contract sims, but I'm unsure about this due to i-mode as O2 are issuing i-mode tarrifs.

If it will work with a normal gsm sim, will i-mode work or just the normal functions?

Thanks.

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  • 2005-10-01 10:49
  • TqC8
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On Sale From 01/10/05 at O2 stores for £79.99 :) Seems like a bargain

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  • 2005-09-28 22:21
  • myDJ
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its a mid band phone with no bluetooth, be about £100, i work for o2 and have been on i mode training so i know the score

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  • 2005-09-22 15:09
  • S35r
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Seems the phone has been launched in taiwan known as N353i. The screen is STN 128x160 =( . Kinda made for a low end segment i guess. Price listed is around ~ NT$8300 = ~A$325 = ~$250

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  • 2005-09-22 07:37
  • i2k3
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for the live pic link, try go to images.google.com and search with "nec e121" keyword.

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  • 2005-09-10 16:58
  • yZ5I
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@robert.newton: Sorry, link doesn't seem to work as intended and URL is truncated. Didn't find it myself on MR, help again? Thx!

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  • 2005-09-10 14:11
  • 5LmQ
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Where are you guys getting this phone from? It's not even out yet. Does anyone have a general idea of how much this phone will cost when it comes out? Cheerio.

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  • 2005-09-09 09:38
  • UipP
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http://www.mobile-review.com/e...nec/e121.jpg for live pic. Its the gsm version which has no i-mode.

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  • 2005-09-08 16:40
  • yZ5I
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Is the back case a shiny metal like ipod or its just a plastic? and does the battery interchangeable?

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  • 2005-09-08 16:31
  • yZ5I
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So, are there any live pics anywhere to be found?

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  • 2005-09-08 14:47
  • 5LmQ
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I am currently training out i Mode and this phone is outstanding!

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  • 2005-09-08 13:13
  • S35r
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remember I-mode only available on O2

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  • 2005-09-07 16:55
  • S35r
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