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I did a thorough search in Nov. 2005 and examined many phones and service providers before selecting "Nokia 6101" and T-mobile. I wanted to meet my *specific* needs ... this phone has everything! The phone is easy to operate and use. I love the camera and video options which are easy to operate. I quickly grasped the "how tos" on making, receiving calls, and text messages. The camera option is simple to operate, too. You can store 16 MB, send photos via email option to friends and create photo albums. The text messaging system is super! The Voice Mail was a bit complicated to set up due to my lack of experience and discomfort with all this high tech equipment. I used up minutes unnecessarily listening to the T-mobile prompt telling me about Voice Mail until I realized it was an "information only" call. It dawned on me that I had to read and reread the manual which was not enough so I finally went to the Nokia and T-mobile websites for more detailed precise directions. I finally got it right!

The SIMS chip placement was straight forward. Activating the phone and receiving my phone number was a cinch! However getting my 1000 minutes to upload *was* a bit of a hassle. I am not locked into a monthly plan but choose to prepay minutes. The T-mobile system of choices for buying minutes and their options was the clincher ... compared to other service providers whose techniques were far more complicated and difficult. After buying $100 worth of minutes, (1000 calling minutes plus 15% bonus minutes), they last a year ... unused minutes carry over, so long as you prepay before the current year expires. Easy! I love the phone! I am enjoying the extra features more than I imagined. It is not *just* a phone - it is a communication device that makes me feel connected to the world. This phone works best for me. [Planning next to buy the headset to use the FM Radio ...] Erika BOrsos (bakonyvilla)

I wanted a simple dependable mobile that would not let me down - this was NOT it!From the time I took delivery of this phone it repeatedly switched itself off and when it was on the display faded to the extent that I could not read it. I contacted Amazon to complain but was referred to the supplier Mobilez. I did so and requested a replacement phone - not unreasonable as the phone was faulty from the minute I got it. I was told that they had run out of that model (lucky for them!)but that it was a simple fault and if I returned it they would quickly carry out a repair and send it to me.I sent it back first class recorded delivery in early June and - guess what - - it has never arrived! I am now pursuing a claim from the Post Office but have been informed that the maximum I can receive in compensation is £39 - - rather disappointing given that the phone had cost me over £100. Now - please show me that these reviews make the slightest difference to anything by refunding me the cost of the phone - - and I will forward a cheque for £39 when the Post Office eventually reimburse me. Thank you - - Elissa Guy