Motorola i290 from Boost Mobile

★★★☆☆

3.0

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5 star		2
4 star		2
3 star		1
2 star		0
1 star		3

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★★★★☆

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Find a phone that's as powerful as it is petite with the Motorola i290 for Boost Mobile.

Specification	Description
Model	i290
Additional Features	GPS navigation, one-touch dialing, Java capability, Push-to-Talk walkie-talkie functions
Antenna	Internal
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Battery	Lithium ion
Battery Type	Product
Benefits	Get instant access to friends and family all day long with the walkie-talkie featureMultimedia and text messaging features let you se
Calendar	Yes
Call Waiting	Yes
Caller ID	Yes
Capacity	800
Capacity UOM	mAh
Carrier	Unlocked
Chemistry	Lithium Ion
Color Support	Yes
Connections	Power (1)Headset (1)
Country Of Origin	China
Description Header	Petite, yet powerful.
Display Catalog Number	17-4519
Display Resolution	130x130
Downloadable Content	Ringtones, games, wallpapers
End Product Indicator	Yes
Included in the Box	Motorola i290 handsetSIM cardActivation kitLithium ion batteryCharger$5 in call credits
Internet Browser	Yes
JAVA applications	Yes
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Messaging Services	Text
Mobile Email	Yes
Model	i290
New Date	Wed Jun 03 00:00:00 CDT 2009
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Plays MP3s	Yes
Power Device	Charger, rechargeable battery
Prepaid Type	Boost Mobile
Product Depth	0.52
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Disclaimer	* All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, op
Product Height	4.9
Product Type	Candybar phones
Product Weight	2.97
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	1.9
Rechargeable	Yes
Ringer Control	Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS)	Yes
Size	Specialty
Slot Provided	SIM
Speakerphone	Yes
Standby Time	80 hours
Supported Languages	English
Talk Time	245 minutes
Vibrating Alert	Yes
Voice Mail Capability	Yes
Volume Control	Yes

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Motorola i290 from Boost Mobile Review

I Love This Phone!

★★★★★

5.0

"I use it for personal use.I found it to be to include all of the pros:durable, easy to use, lightweight etc.Was interested in purchasing in person but after many phone calls, there was no available phone in my price range. I was able to purchase here[...] I ordered & subscribed to the Boost Mobile s …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Apr 24 2009

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Motorola i290 from Boost Mobile Review

this phone suck

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"this phone suck it takes for ever to send a message and you always get drop calls dont get the phone or you ill be looking for a new one less then a week "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 14 2009

loser

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aweful boostmobile can not port numbers.

★☆☆☆☆

1.0

"boost mobile can not port numbers i've been waiting for 3 days now.waste of money it also takes 2 whole days for someone receive an email sent from the phone "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 16 2009

so sorry i purchased

philly,pa

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It's ok

★★★☆☆

3.0

"i use it for work.i can not get it to receive picture messages it doesn'nt have a camera the web browser is very limited.the wallpaper isn'nt the greatest either.for [$] and calls are unlimited why complain. "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Apr 14 2009

Alky5

Bakersfield,Ca

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I am liking Boost Mobile

★★★★☆

4.0

"I use this phone for business. I have never had a dropped call. It does not require a contract and I don't have to break the bank for unlimited use. Love it. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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May 22 2009

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