Written on: 11/07/2010
i've been using the siemens s35i phone for at least eight years now, as i refuse to upgrade my phone when the old one still works perfectly.
the design is superb, and although by today's standards the phone is heavy, i very much like the weight of it. It is solidly built and has withstood several drops to the floor.
i've only needed to buy one replacement battery which gives excellent standby time as well as perfectly acceptable calling time. charges fast.
+ no-nonsense, to the point...
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Written on: 22/12/2002 by Spooik.
I have this Siemens S35i mobile phone for more than 2 years now and it has never let me down. It's a very nice piece of german engineering and quality.
It's not a fun phone, it's clearly aimed for the professional market and succeeds very well.
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Written on: 24/04/2002 by April Gama.
The siemens S35i mobile phone is suitable for simple but active people whose life is not merely for fashion. For some people, the not so bright illumination/back light becomes problem, but I like it because it's bright enough without drawing attention from people arround you.
If I could customise 2 or 3 melodies instead of only 1, it would be nicer.
the keys/buttons, which were hard to push, become soft. You might push the right shortcut button (right one below the screen) twice...
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Written on: 18/03/2002 by Nick.
I got my Siemens S35i mobile phone about 12 1/2 months ago and after I had the first phone replaced due to the "I'm turning myself off now" issue (delivered to my door within 24 hours) I was very happy with the phone except for the low volume of the ring tone and the odd "I'm turning myself off now" episode. Anyway settled in nicely with it, filled up the phonebook with all me numbers, I also use the reminder thing for to remember everything, dropped it a couple of times with no obvious... (read more)
Written on: 25/02/2002 by Paaf.
I was hesitant at first...but I'm glad now that I ignored some of the negative reviews of the Siemens S35i mobile phone given by some people.
This is a good phone, it's compact, light and the reception I get is better than than the Motorola and Nokia phones I've had in the past.
The games are a bit boring, but then it's not a Gameboy, is it! The only problem I've encountered so far has been the visibality of the screen, the sunlight can sometimes force you into a shady area just to...
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Written on: 20/02/2002 by JM.
I'm about to send back my second Siemens S35i phone in a month because the keylock jams on. I can only use the phone by taking the battery out and putting it in again - then have to go through the tedious start-up process before I can make a call.
To add insult to injury the keylock - when it's not sticking - gets knocked accidentally, as does the on/off button, so I sometimes find the phone is switched off when I'm expecting a call.
Also the battery on the second phone I got had a...
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Written on: 30/01/2002 by Hellbinder.
The only problem I find with the S35i phone from Siemens is that there are no tabs for the ringtone composer. If you could find any please tell me at mwfcowna@yebo.co.za (read more)
Written on: 17/01/2002 by Nilo Villanueva.
The S35i from Siemens is a great fone for your money! (read more)
Written on: 14/01/2002 by Gordon Bennet.
A phone with a high technical specification, the Siemens S35i has a large screen which is unfortunately difficult to read. I find the audio volume to be too low, even at it's maximum setting. I find the phone keypad continually 'unlocks' itslef in my pocket which inevitably results in 'phantom' calls to either the internet or the last dialled number! Battery life is consistent- 3 days.
Overall I find it difficult to drive compared to my Nokia 3310
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Written on: 31/12/2001 by martin winyard.
Problems with my Siemens S35i phone from the start with the SIM card not being read. The sound comes and goes and even at the loudest setting it's pathetic. In difficult reception areas it's always the last on the block to find a transmitter.
Battery life never exceeds 48 hours. Still no way to connect to an Ipaq and so use the modem which is supposedly incorporated. Memory loss from time to time. Settings change at random. All in all it's a real DOG. I wish I'd stuck with Nokia.
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Written on: 08/03/2003
I have used 3 models of Siemens phones, but I have never had those big problems as you encountered.
Written on: 17/12/2003
I have two of these phones and they both suffer from similar problems to greater or lesser extents. Both have been officially unlocked, but one will not now recognise the orgiinal network sim, and periodically rejects its current sim. The other occsionally rejects what ever card is fitted. They freeze on and i have to take the battery out which is actually the quickest method of getting either to close down.
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<br>now that they are unlocked I ahve discovered that you cannot use any of the pin or sim security measures becasue both after about six weeks will cease to work.
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<br>lastly they both ahve dodgy reception, even compared with a much cheaper A class siemens, and even worse, they are both unable to lcok on after losing a signal.
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<br>All in all expensive and very poor value.
Written on: 25/12/2001 by hazmoo.
all over good fone but every 1 needs a mob with there own tone (read more)
Written on: 12/11/2001 by Kurg.
Cannot browse easily in the detail view of the journal (there is no next / previous button).
Cannot browse easily in the detail view of the Sent messages.
No date/time in the Sent calls journal.
No T9 input outside SMS (e.g. for the events).
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Written on: 01/11/2001 by roman.
Only two things missing, picture and tone messaging and better reception. (read more)
Written on: 16/10/2001 by mmm.
Excellent mobile phone, reliable, easy to use, loads of features, good battery (read more)
Written on: 10/10/2001 by iax.
excellent mobils phone, lots of features, looks and feel good.
screen could be brighter.
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Written on: 12/09/2001 by Handitoff.
The Siemens S35i is a very good mobile phone. It is easy to use and has a pretty good standby time. Wap and infra red port are a plus. (read more)
Written on: 14/07/2001 by Aranda.
This phone is great, however can i downloads any logos or ringtones, or rather can i compose the melodies of my favourite songs? If anyone knows how, p/s kindly email to me, to teach me. I would be very grateful to you.
Thanks. :)
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Written on: 10/08/2001
I am using M35 & S35. Has great features but :-
<br>- very slow to access to the address directory
<br>- screen panel very stale. when light up it is not bright enought to see the number or wording on the panel
<br>- how about getting inter-changeable casing so that it breaks the monotony after a few months
Written on: 02/07/2001 by oGRe.
I think that the Siemens S35 is a very good phone for those who like to browse through very sophisticated menus. Good quality and a good price. Better than many other mobile phones. (read more)
Written on: 13/06/2001 by Karabasan.
I think the Siemens S35i is great but how will i add new logos (hasancand@hotmail.com) (read more)
Written on: 04/04/2001 by Ryan.
I am a glad S35 user. In my view no mobile phone can beat the perpetual possibilities the new siemens offers. It's the non-plus-ultra in the overcrowded handy jungle. You do not need any palm or psion anymore. the s35 is equiped with all you need. if you are at home, in the office or somewhere else. the siemens is useful companion wherever you GO. (read more)
Written on: 09/06/2001
Says it all for the Siemens S35i... :-)
Written on: 06/03/2001 by alfie.
I think the Siemens S35i is a very good phone. It is very easy to use. It is easy to add to the phone book. It feels nice to hold. It has a lot of extras. The t9 texting is a brillant invention. (read more)
Written on: 26/02/2001 by gad.
It is worth the money. Good to have it after my previous Ericsson 688. (read more)
Written on: 04/04/2001 by Spooik.
I had a Motorola cd 930 but there was a problem with the battery and I could no longer live with it, so I was looking for a replacement. I went to a few shops and told them what I needed. I wanted to spent around 120 pounds and they suggested the Nokia 3310 and the Siemens C35 and M35. But while I was listening to the shopkeeper I saw the Siemens and I said "That's what I want if had the money for it" but I hadn't. He told me that this Siemens was an excellent little machine, but I couldn't... (read more)
Written on: 12/08/2001
How is your battery now ? I know too many people with C35s who have problems with the battery after about 6 months
Written on: 09/02/2001 by aadil.
best one i have ever used...that's it... (read more)
Written on: 03/02/2001 by Draco.
I've owned Nokia 3210, 8210, severals Motorolas but S35i is the best! Tons of features. (read more)
Written on: 10/01/2001 by Peter paterson.
Early days for me, but the phone by and large seems excellent. A possible fault with recording function, still being worked through with the manufacturer, but otherwise couldn't be more pleased. Would really love a decent instruction / features profile though. (read more)
Written on: 04/12/2000 by Ebioke.
As I've said not more can be said the features included are the best you can find vis a vis the price. (read more)
Written on: 22/10/2000 by Yassir.
This is one of the most outstanding phones that I've seen for a long time. It is indeed smaller than most phones that boast as many features being surpassed in this respect only by the Sony CMD-Z5. The battery life is quite long, and it is very easy to use. The only thing that I have againdt it is the slightly poor signal reception. However it remains the best value for money in the market at the moment. (read more)
Written on: 09/10/2000 by Ali.
Having drooled over this phone on a recent trip to Berlin, I had to have it on return to England. After a 3 week wait to receive it due to limited supplies in the UK, I am delighted by this phone and impressed by both the hardware and software advances evidently being made by Siemens.
I echo fully the positive comments (although there are actually loads of Siemens accessories available and there is actually the possibility to picture message) made here on this page but would add the...
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Written on: 24/09/2000 by shaun edwards.
simply perfect,all the features you could ever want,including voice dialling,which works very well.
go check the siemens website for all the features and specs.
i paid £200 for my phone and am delighted with the performance,the call quality and signal are always superb,unlike the nokia i owned,every feature works great,the interface is simple to understand.
sheer quality,A MUST BUY.
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Written on: 22/08/2000 by Jason.
Compared to some of the other new phones the siemens may seem slightly larger but it is still only about 118x42x20mm and when you look at what you get it turns out it is better equiped than the others and costs less. It has no horrible aerial like the t28, and has a modem unlike the expensive 8210.
text messaging is as quick as the nokia, and quicker than the ericsson. it has 20 voice dials, and a 20 second voice memo, 4 games, modem, calender, stopwatch, calculator, currency converter,...
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Written on: 13/08/2000 by N. Sadewa.
The phone is truely a reflection of german technology of function and simplicity. It still looks very nice and cute but it would stand out in a crowd. Just the right phone for those who look for a fully-functional phone. WAP is of course included and working fine with any sites I tested. (read more)
Written on: 27/06/2000 by Catalin L..
Great piece of hardware! Everything that you can imagine is inside of it: infrared, classic modem (responds perfectly to all AT commands), vibra call, agenda, voice dialing, recording for 20 sec, calendar, appointments, calculator, currency converter, games (4), chronometer etc.
The browser is very good, no bugs, you can get rid of all info lines just to dedicate all the screen to internet. You do not need aditional software to activate the modem via infrared or to send faxes. I bought a...
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Written on: 28/04/2002
Totally agree, what about the Polar Silver S35i edition? Is the keypad improved. The Polar Silver S35i edition with white illumination must be great, right?