NEC N343i - user opinions and reviews

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I just found the driver and software at the following address:

http://global.mobileaction.com...=444&go=+Go+

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  • 2006-12-08 18:08
  • vuHY
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I forgot to mention sometimes it crashes when taking a picture, or the picture ends up being corrupted. And recently the vibration has gone weird and stays on too long.

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  • 2006-12-06 00:13
  • StG2
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this fone dosnt have a video recorder

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  • 2006-12-03 17:39
  • mRqT
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Good:
- Keypad nice
- Slim
- Good enough interface
- Handy scheduler
- Standard mini USB port
- Camera OK for price
- After 11 months there is no dirt stuck inside screen

Bad:
- People on the other end of calls got annoying continuous ringing noise
- USB wouldn't charge phone
- Poor signal
- Poor battery
- T9 was hopeless at any words with apostrophes
- Putting in numbers in text was annoying
- Wouldn't let me save text messages only to internal memory - would fill up SIM memory first and annoy me about it

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  • 2006-11-30 01:44
  • StG8
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Got this phone 8 months ago, and considering it's price it seemed a nice phone. I only need it for calling and sms so the n343i was/is sufficient. It looks nice and everything worked fine untill a few weeks ago. The phone started to crash a few times a day (and later every few minutes). Reason for this could be that I dropped it a few times. I decided to buy a nokia 5410i. The reception of the nokia is way better. In places I couldn't call with the NEC now I can have perfect clear conversations. Also battery life is much better. Therefor I recommend a Nokia to everybody.

NEC 343i:
Pro:
looks
price

Con:
durability
reception
battery life (2 days)

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  • 2006-11-18 19:32
  • naJ7
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pooorrr veru poorrr memory ,because it can make video he sould have a larger memory

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  • 2006-11-16 01:05
  • Sr0Q
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bad reception. no good for texting, key pad is too small

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  • 2006-10-31 11:19
  • nREs
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good phone, nice reception. light and beautiful. i like it...

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  • 2006-10-26 15:37
  • TS$8
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I like the model of this phone. I also appreciate it very much. since i bought this phone, other people have been borrowing it from me for occassions. it is really a nice phone.

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  • 2006-10-13 14:05
  • mcu7
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Do not buy this phone. Looks great. Takes photos. You can record voice memos. It has a reliable alarm clock. The one thing you cannot do with this phone, however, is make or receive phone calls. At home -- no signal. At work -- no signal. While people on Nokia, Seimens, Sony-Ericsson etc are sitting next to me chatting away, my phone says 'no signal'. Avoid. Avoid. Avoid.

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  • 2006-10-11 14:25
  • mk6F
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it looks amzing every body i no has said wow lets have a look at your phone
but then you dont ever get any signal some times if your lucky you will but most of the time theres no signal

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  • 2006-10-09 11:19
  • pYIc
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This phone doesnt have video recording & even if it did it would be very poor quality the display is cstn type making unclear for viewing images & the camera is useless due to lack of picture quality but the handset looks very attractive!

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  • 2006-10-08 16:25
  • x{@Q
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What can I say, I love the design! I got a free Ipod Nano with it and the phone and Ipod look like twins.

I don't really care much about special features so I'm satisfied, I can make phonecalls and send textmessages, that's enough for me.

The only problem I have is that I have no idea how to get the photo's from the phone to my computer, I've searched for software, but can't find it.

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  • 2006-10-08 16:24
  • mAyI
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I got my N343i last October and the phone was so good to look at, My friends and family thought it was a hand held computer or an ipod, occasionally people would look at it on the bus.
I originally got the phone so that I could play games on the long distances I have to travel to either on the bus or tube, even now the phone still works fine and I don't really feel like getting a new one.

Only bad point's about it is that it has no 'External Link' or blue tooth, and £3.00 monthly subscription fee for imode games =(
However there is a way to get around the data exchange just use your imail to mail your computer email =)

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  • 2006-10-05 15:42
  • mHdx
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i love it its like me, its gorgeous, but theres not much on the inside

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  • 2006-10-02 22:56
  • mRsu
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O2 were fantastic when i had my previous mobile stolen in march. they replaced it within 48 hours with the NEC N343I. during the first 3 months the phone was amazing. i loves the sleek look i was having comments from all my friends about how ace it looked. i had no problem with the battery. text messages came through when sent. pictures were not fantastic but i lived with it. 9 months later im having nothing but problems.
1) The phone decides when it wants to work.
2) The phone decides to constantly vibrate on random occasions.
3) The case on the phone feels loose.
4) The camera fails to work. no clear picture. will not save. etc.
5) The battery is loose.
Now dont get me wrong, i look after my phones. It has hardly any marks on it. It always has a full battery as i make sure its fully charged. i havent abused the poor thing. i am extremly disapointed in NEC.

My advice to you if you are looking to purchase this model is to think again and invest in something that has good feedback.

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  • 2006-09-13 16:16
  • pYCH
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Hey i tink this fone is great!!! but does any1 no if it has a video camero cause at the shop it said it did and i cant find 1.

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  • 2006-08-12 08:47
  • x{Zt
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i found this phone to be the worst i ever had it does nothing except take pictures and trying to get a signal for the damm thing is like trying to find a needle in a haystack this is mjy advice to anyone looking at this phone walk away don't even consider buying it cus you will be kicking yourself when you relise you just wasted 50 on a piece of rubbish with less capabilites than a cow

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  • 2006-08-07 16:47
  • mpYw
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Does anyone know how to change the memory for sms from the sim card to the phone ? I can only store 20 texts on my sim memory but apparently there is over 250 available on the phone ? I've tried to change but can't find the options, that is if there is any ? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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  • 2006-08-06 16:45
  • nEuZ
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i absolutely love this phone! I've had it for ages and not experienced any problems whatsoever (even after the dog has chewed it up!) Its functions are easy to access and although the camera is not the best one ive had, it still creates great photos.

Great value for money, and such a light, small & stylish design! Fits in your pocket perfectly =]

9/10!

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  • 2006-07-30 19:10
  • nEXN
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