Test report and technical data Alcatel One Touch 303
Plus: long stand-by and talk times, W@P-browser, user-friendliness, 5-line graphic display, design, games, belt-clip, weight, size
Minus: antenna, bad description of the W@P-configuration in the manual
A German commercial has a slogan saying "wap 'till your fingers bleed". Unfortunately the technology doesn't seem to be well-engineered, because in our tests we frequently experienced malfunctions. And we didn't know how expensive it was. We already had difficulties with the configuration. The descriptions in the instructions manual and as well the one on the internet were insufficient. However, the service-hotline could help.
About the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The Alcatel One Touch 303 is a dual-band phone, supporting both standards common in Europe (GSM 900/1800).
Design of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The Alcatel One Touch 303 caught our eyes with its elegant shape. The Alcatel One Touch 303 is small, lightweight and handy. With the clip on the rear the Alcatel One Touch 303 can be attached to a belt. The Alcatel One Touch 303 also fits nicely into a purse or trouser pockets. The front-case is removable and exchangeable.
Menu of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The menu of the Alcatel One Touch 303 is logic and has an easy-to-understand structure. For most of the functions of the Alcatel One Touch 303 you don't have to read page after page of the manual.
A special feature of the Alcatel One Touch 303 is that the keypad-lock is automatically activated after a few minutes.
Ringer tones and vibratory alarm of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
During meetings and conferences the vibratory alarm can be activated. The Alcatel One Touch 303 can be set to vibrating twice first, and then ringing. The Alcatel One Touch 303 gives you the choice between 18 different ringer tones, including Wagner's "Walkürenritt", one of the most popular ringer tones, but also Beethoven, Mozart, etc. Those who aren't satisfied with this choice can compose tones themselves, play in the notes and save them. Downloading ringer tones to the Alcatel One Touch 303 is not possible.
Phone book of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The Alcatel One Touch 303 has no integrated memory, but up to 50 numbers can be saved on the SIM-card of the Alcatel One Touch 303. From the call lists of the Alcatel One Touch 303 you can see who has called and when, unanswered calls and dialed numbers. The keys of the Alcatel One Touch 303 can be set with nine one-touch dial numbers.
Battery of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The Alcatel One Touch 303 is powered by a Ni-metal-hybrid battery, which isn't as powerful as a lithium-ion battery, but at least has no "memory effect". Included when buying the Alcatel One Touch 303 is a table-docking-station for charging the Alcatel One Touch 303.
SMS of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
The Alcatel One Touch 303 has a text input assistance. The software often offers you a word after only typing one letter. The Alcatel One Touch 303 is a very capable learner. The SMS-memory of the Alcatel One Touch 303 can hold up to 12 messages.
Quality of reception of the Alcatel One Touch 303:
Like with most Alcatel models the quality of reception and transmission of the Alcatel One Touch 303 is very good. In general the Alcatel One Touch 303 is especially recommendable in areas with underdeveloped mobile networks, like rural areas and mountains.
Conclusion on the Alcatel One Touch 303:
We recommend the Alcatel One Touch 303 to users who are looking for a quality all-round mobile phone at a reasonable price. The Alcatel One Touch 303 is an ideal companion for traveling and in mountains, due to its reliable reception.
Test report:
Technical features: ++++
Quality of reception: ++++
User-friendliness: +++
Standby-time: ++
Design: ++
Instructions manual: +++
Value for money: +++
Overall result: +++
++++/excellent, +++/good, ++/satisfactory, +/unsatisfactory
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