"George" <george@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
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> none@none.net wrote:
>> There is a hidden Nokia out there too. Check out the Nokia 6256i. It
>> is a business persons dream. CDMA and analog, BT, IR, both cellular
>> and PCS bands. IDIOT ALERT: if the uninformed sales person calls it a
>> tri-mode phone they are referring to CDMA 1800-1900 Mhtz, CDMA 800-900
>> Mhtz and analog 800-900 Mhtz. It is really how your voice is coded in
>> two ways: CDMA or Analog and two sets of frequencies. Phone also has a
>> camera with flash. Nokia's desktop backup software
>> is great and will work either by BT or USB cable. Memory cards to 2GB
>> are supported for music. Works as great MP3 player or FM radio.
>>
>> none
>>
> Is it any good? Nokia hasn't made a good CDMA phone in a lot of years.
> From what I understand they circumvented the Qualcomm patents and ended up
> with poor performance as a result.

Excellent performer. Good reception and sound qualities. All the bluetooth
functions work. But you can only get it from a Verizon authorized retailer
(not directly from Verizon) or on Ebay.