The F165i is the follow up to the original country phone the F165
. The new version features an improved design and AGPS for navigating, but it retains the extendable antenna of its predecessor for and has the blue tick for superior reception in areas of weaker coverage. The F165i scores keypad made up of very large keys and an easy to read screen. Menus are still simple and easy to navigate, with a very intuitive feel.
Although ideal for users requiring top coverage performance in a durable case due to the size of the F165i we recommend a pouch or leather case to carry the F165i around.
Features
The antenna has a raised knob on top of the handset, an extension to bring out your antenna even further. There is a port to connect an Next G external antenna to further improve reception.
The F165i is a quad-band GSM handset with HSDPA. The F165i supports Bluetooth 1.2. Music can be imported from your PC using the supplied software and USB cable. Text messaging is easy with the large keypad.
Performance
Quoted battery life is three and a half hours talk time and 250 hours of standby time, a car-charger seems a wise purchase to be sure you always have a full charge.
Overall
A great refresh of the F165 this handset has all the benefits in a more modern package. The large keypad and rugged nature of the country phone will be great for outdoor folk and those of us who require sturdy handsets.
Main features:
Daylight viewable TFT LCD display
FM radio, MP3 player and ringtones
A-GPS (Assisted Global Positioning System) support
Tri band UMTS, Quad band GSM
Extendable antenna
Bluetooth 1.2 with stereo headset support
2.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with digital zoom
Dual camera design for video calling
T-Flash memory up to 4GB microSDHC
Personal organiser / calendar
Speakerphone
Java MIDP 2.0 for games and applications
USB connectivity included
Compatible external antennas
Predictive text and built in dictionary for easy SMS
Large Li-ion battery for long life
Use of the FM radio requires the Stereo corded personal handsfree headset to be attached to function as the antenna.