written by Cat Dhutia. on 19/09/2001
This is the best Ericsson phone since the T10!
written by Albert K. on 18/09/2001
Leather case must be tailored to fit properly. Wap and emails need sorting out!
written by Flan. on 08/09/2001
This is a marvelous phone - it has about every feature a mobile phone should have. If you want a phone that is small, looks good, but is absolutely jam-packed with the latest bells and whistles then go for this one.
Quite a few of its features haven't yet made it into the mainstream. These include Bluetooth, which is a system which conects devices (mobile phones, headsets, pcs, laptops, pdas) wirelessly using radio waves instead of cables or infra-red. This means you can connect the phone (up to 30ft away) to computing devices to retrieve email or connect to the web while it sits in your pocket, bag or even in an other room.
The battery life is much-improved over the T28 or T29 phones and is quoted at 300 hours. Expect around 180 hours with low-ish use.
If you don't have any other Bluetooth devices (and who does?) you can still use infra-red or a data cable to connect.
It looks great, it has some nice metallic touches but is a little thicker than the T28 and T29.
It also boast EMS, which is an updated version of SMS. It means you can send animated pictures, ringtones etc etc. BUT, that feature isn't supported by any of the UK networks at the time of writing.
The reception is very good on this handset. Ericsson have always been good on this and this phone is no exception (in fact, as my T28 sits with no signal, the T39 shows two bars).
I have just returned from a short break in New York, and the phone worked perfectly. It's a Tri-band phone which works on the GSM 900, 1800 and 1900 frequencies. The 1900 frequency is the standard in the USA and most mobiles don't support it. This is a very welcome addition for business people and holidaymakers.
It also has screensavers. I don't use them but younger, hipper people might think this is cool.
Likewise the games. I personally don't think they're much good but I was never a fan of Snake on my Nokia 8210 anyway.
It's a WAP phone too. This works perfectly but is of limited use.
For data users, the phone supports GPRS, which is (slowly) being rolled out by the British cellphone operators. By January 2001, all five main operators will be supporting the standard.
Anyhow, to sum up. This phone is probably the best combination of features and aesthetics around at the minute.
I would recommend it without hesitation to anyone whose contract is up or is looking for a new handset. It has a lot of features which will only come into their own over the next six months (and it looks smart!)
Written on: 29/12/2001
I too was suffering the dilemma of choosing a new 'phone. I was pondering choosing an Ericsson T39 or a Nokia 8310. For the first time ever I am going Nokia and I am going to miss one little feature which nobody mentions but I love...the green LED on Ericsson 'phones that informs you of missed calls or SMS's by the rapid blinking. I just hope I don't regret my decision. I have always been an Ericsson man but nine (9) faulty T28's spoilt that romance.
Written on: 13/12/2001
I am contemplating on purchasing either the 8890 or the T39. Which do you recommend?
Written on: 16/10/2001
To be honest Spoonman, comparing the T39 with Nokia 8210/8850/8890 is futile, because they're in fact obsolete & the Ericsson is streets ahead. A more worthwhile Nokia to compare it with would be either the 6310 or 8310, which are just being released.
written by Ruth11. on 06/09/2001
I really like the Ericsson T39, it looks almost exactly the same as the Ericsson T28 / T29 but has nice silver touch. Has a longer battery life too without compromising on size. Only main problem for me is ease and speed of use. I've come from a Nokia 8210 and the predictive text messaging is different on the Ericsson - if you know the predictive of a Nokia inside out, expect to have some difficulty getting used to the Ericsson. It is also very slow at typing on screen and it is usually 2 or 3 words behind me, which can get very annoying.
WAP access is good, although I have no experience of other WAP phones. Haven't used the GPRS functions because you have to subscribe to it and pay extra. Maybe something for future....
Also, after the Nokia, the aerial on this is annoying.
Very cheap considering the features - I paid £23 for mine on a BT Cellnet contract.
Do you have a question about this product or company? Simply type it in the box below and one of our community will give you an answer
Once we've checked over your question we will put it live on the site and our strong community of experts will hopefully give you some great answers that you find useful.
We will email you when the question is on the site
4109_Spoonman.'s Response to 4039_Flan.'s Review
Written on: 11/09/2001
Your review is very informative - it's obviously a good phone, but you mentioned you had a Nokia 8210 - I've always had Nokias myself, so I'd be interested to know how you honestly think this phone would stack up against either your 8210 or my 8850. [email protected]