Nokia 2320 GoPhone (black, AT&T, Prepaid)
CNET Editors' Review
CNET Editors' Rating
- Reviewed by: Kent German
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The good: The Nokia 2320 has a simple design with easy-to-use controls. Call quality is quite satisfactory.
The bad: The Nokia 2320's speakerphone is disappointing and the feature set lacks Bluetooth. There is no volume rocker and the charger jack isn't standard.
The bottom line: The Nokia 2320 is an ideal phone for occasional callers who need minimal features and a user-friendly design.
Of all the cell phone manufacturers on the planet, Nokia arguably has the most varied product line around. From fancy models like the Nokia N97 Mini to basic handsets like the Nokia 1661, the company has them. The Nokia 2320 for AT&T's Go prepaid service is definitely of the latter camp. Built for communication, the 2320 offers a simple design and good call quality, though we would have liked Bluetooth and a dedicated volume rocker. It will cost you $29 with no contract.
Design
With its smooth lines, simple controls, and plastic skin, the Nokia 2320 is just ... Expand full review
Of all the cell phone manufacturers on the planet, Nokia arguably has the most varied product line around. From fancy models like the Nokia N97 Mini to basic handsets like the Nokia 1661, the company has them. The Nokia 2320 for AT&T's Go prepaid service is definitely of the latter camp. Built for communication, the 2320 offers a simple design and good call quality, though we would have liked Bluetooth and a dedicated volume rocker. It will cost you $29 with no contract.
Design
With its smooth lines, simple controls, and plastic skin, the Nokia 2320 is just what you'd expect from a basic candy bar phone. It won't win any design contests, and it doesn't feel particularly sturdy, but this is a handset that rightfully puts usability first. At 4.21 inches by 1.81 inches by 0.54 inch, the 2320 travels well. And at just 2.81 ounces, you might even forget it's in your pocket.
The 1.75-inch display supports 65,000 colors and 160x128 pixels. As you might expect, it's not very vibrant, and graphics are far from sharp, but colors are bright and you can see the display in direct light. The menu interface is intuitive in either the list or icon style, and you can change a few display options like the standby font color and font size.
The navigation array consists of a toggle with a central OK button, two soft keys, and the Talk and End/power buttons. The toggle ring is raised above the surface, and its silver color stands out from the phone's black face. The remaining keys are flush, but their spacious arrangement makes them easy to use. On the downside, there's no dedicated Back button.
They alphanumeric keypad buttons also are flat, and they have a cheap plastic feel, but they're easy to use. When texting quickly we made occasional mistakes, though those instances were few. People with visual impairments should take note that the backlit text on the keys is quite small.
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"If its not fully packed doesnt make it bad" By narn3049
Pros: there are still some people looking for a basic phone- here you go
Cons: NO ISSUES AT ALL
Summary: I understand that some people still need basic phones/or want basic phones. This phone is as simple on ATT GOPHONES as they get. Excellent phone.
"Perfect no frill phone" By wisconsinkathleen
Pros: Excellent phone if all you want is to send and receive calls. The small size means I can slide it into the smallest pocket. I keep it on vibrate with loud ring and it goes days between charges. At $25, I do not care if it goes through the laundry.
Cons: Instrution manual is terrible. But after owning at least 10 cell phone, who cares?
Summary: Slim, indestructable, lightweight. Easily fits into jean pocket without ugly bulge. Always works.
Specifications
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- Service provider: AT&T
- Cellular technology: GSM
- Talk time: Up to 210 min
