The i880 is Nextel's most advanced multimedia phone and, by-and-large, performs as advertised.
Introduction
Since Sprint bought Nextel, there has been what seems to be a conscious effort to gussy up the heretofore drab, all-business Nextel phones with some fun features and aesthetic splashes. With a 2 MP digital camera and an MP3 player in an attractive, yet dignified enclosure, the i880 is the most fun-featured and distinguished-looking phone Nextel has produced. Judged by its own merits, the sturdy i800 offers an attractive package of functions and performance. But compared to Sprint's PowerVision/ReadyLink phones, such as the similarly spec'd Sanyo M1, the i880 is a piker. Unlike the M1 (which also offers a 2 MP camera, MP3 player and ReadyLink walkie-talkie capabilities), the i880 is not an EV-DO phone and lacks HTML web browsing and access to Sprint's PowerVision multimedia options. Yet, the i880 is $150 more than the Sanyo M1: $499.99 (M1) vs. $349.99 (i880) or you can get the i880 for $299.99 with contract and rebates (the M1 is $199.99 with contract and rebates). While more fun than its predecessors, the i880 is still more appropriate for the more well-heeled business user.
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by Vick on November 13, 2008:
“Great phone but does need insurance. I've had it since apr. 2007 and have had all those problems. Upside down screen, broken inside screen, but when its okay its great!!!! Always buy insurance!! Phones fall too often!” More...