Audiovox 9500

Audiovox 9500

PRODUCT SUMMARY:-

The good: Color screen; external LCD; works on 1xRTT networks; can download apps and games; built-in speakerphone.

The bad: Some unnecessary security features; lackluster battery life.

The bottom line: With its color display and built-in speakerphone, the CDM-9500 is a nice addition to Verizon's lineup, but it falls short on battery life.

Specifications: Carrier: Verizon Wireless ; Band / mode: CDMA2000 1X 1900 / AMPS 800 ; Talk time: Up to 100 min

General:

• Product Type Cellular phone
• Service Provider Verizon Wireless
• Width 1.9 in
• Depth 1.0 in
• Height 3.8 in
• Weight 3.8 oz
• Cellular Phone Cover Themes / Designs NO

Cellular:-

• Technology CDMA2000 1X / AMPS
• Band CDMA2000 1X 1900 / AMPS 800
• Phone Design Folder type phone
• Antenna Retractable
• Vibrating Alert Yes
• Polyphonic Ringer Yes
• Ring Tones 27
• Voice Dialing Yes
• Call Timer Yes
• Conference Call Capability Yes
• Voice Mail Capability Yes
• Caller ID Yes
• Volume Control Yes
• Speakerphone yes

Phone Memory:

• Phone Book Capacity 300 names & numbers

Messaging & Data Services:

• Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
• Messaging Services Yes
• Data/Fax Capability Yes
• Max Data Transfer Rate 144 Kbps
• Internet Browser Yes

Organizer:

• Alarm Clock Yes
• Calendar Yes
• Reminder Yes
• Calculator Basic

Display:

• Type LCD display
• Line Qty 9
• Color Support Color
• Color Depth 16-bit (65000 colors)

Security Features:

• Phone Lock Yes
• Restrict Access to Phone Book Yes

Miscellaneous:

• Included Accessories Belt holster

Power:

• Type Power adapter

Battery:

• Battery 1 x battery
• Technology Rechargeable - Lithium ion
• Talk Time Up to 100 min
• Standby Time Up to 150 h

Reviews:

With the Audiovox CDM-9500, Verizon Wireless adds another color unit to its roster of handsets. Like the Motorola T720, it's an attractive, feature-rich unit. Though the CDM-9500's performance isn't quite on a par with its appearance, it offers a wealth of features that make it a worthwhile option for users who need a mobile that supports important extras such as a built-in speakerphone. However, if you don't need that feature, LG's VX4400 is worth a hard look.anattractive flip phone, the CDM-9500 is a bit too bulky (3.8 by 1.9 by 1.0 inches; 3.8 ounces) to fit in the pocket of your pants but compact enough for a purse. It features a bright, sharp, 65,000-color screen with room for nine lines of text. Smartly, the cover itself features a two-line display; even when the unit is closed, it displays caller ID, date, time, battery status, signal strength, and network mode. Overall, the unit has a sturdy, comfortable feel.

The five-way navigational mouse button, while useful for wading through menus, takes a bit of digital dexterity. We kept accidentally touching the center Select key when we wanted to move through the menu choices and vice versa. The navigation buttons double as earpiece/speakerphone volume controls. For this feature, we would have preferred separate switches on the side of the unit. As it is, you must move the handset from your face during a call to adjust thevolume.
The 9500 is packed with all the usual features, such as voice-activated dialing, caller ID, SMS, 27 ring tones, and a vibrate mode. There's also a built-in speakerphone, and the mobile supports two GPS modes: Location On, which allows the system to track your location at any time, or 911 Only, which measures your location during emergency calls.

The phone is 1xRTT compatible, so you can browse the wireless Web at relatively high data rates (about 56Kbps). The CDM-9500 is also BREW and J2ME (Java) enabled, so you can download applications, ring tones, wallpaper, and games (which will come in handy with the color screen) via the Get It Now menu selection. We were able to deck out the phone with a Lord of the Rings tone and background, though we should mention that it took a couple of attempts to successfully add the former.

One thing that we weren't thrilled with was the fact that you have to enter your security code to access such basic functions as erasing the call-history log or resetting the timers. It's nice to know that certain functions are unavailable to unauthorized users, but this is taking security a bit too far.The phone is 1xRTT compatible, so you can browse the wireless Web at relatively high data rates (about 56Kbps). The CDM-9500 is also BREW and J2ME (Java) enabled, so you can download applications, ring tones, wallpaper, and games (which will come in handy with the color screen) via the Get It Now menu selection. We were able to deck out the phone with a Lord of the Rings tone and background, though we should mention that it took a couple of attempts to successfully add the former.

One thing that we weren't thrilled with was the fact that you have to enter your security code to access such basic functions as erasing the call-history log or resetting the timers. It's nice to know that certain functions are unavailable to unauthorized users, but this is taking security a bit too far.he rated 1.5 hours of talk time and beat the rated 100 hours of standby time by 12 hours. Nonetheless, this is fairly weak when compared to other color mobiles, such as LG's VX4400 and Motorola's T720, both of which provide at least 2 hours of talk time.