How good is it as a phone?

cronin1024 · 02-13-2010, 11:58 PM

One of the frustrations I have with my iPhone 3G is that while it's great for playing music, checking email, and browsing the web, it's actually pretty terrible as a phone. Frequently when the phone rings the screen freezes for a few seconds. Once it finally accepts my slide to answer, it sometimes freezes again for a second or two. Fortunately, I don't make or receive many calls, but it is annoying enough that I'd like to ensure that the next phone I get functions well as a phone.

Has anyone experienced any freezing/lags when trying to receive/place a call?

thomaslkuo · 02-14-2010, 01:43 AM

my cellphone is my work number so I use the phone a lot but I have never had lag on a call. I use google voice a bunch and sometimes get drop calls though.

Discman · 02-14-2010, 01:55 AM

the iPhone is better as a phone. I can't tell you about 3G, but 3GS is more stable as a phone. Actually Nexus One freezes a lot during calls. That was one of the reasons I returned it

Bob Loblaw · 02-14-2010, 01:57 AM

Good question and unfortunately for me, I haven't had much luck using it as a phone. First problem being the ringer volume is way too low imo and I can barely hear it in my pocket so I get a lot of missed calls. Second, they put the mic on the bottom of the phone right where I like to rest my pinkie so people are always saying, "I can't hear you anymore" and I move my pinkie and apologize. I've had a lot of dropped calls but I'm not quite ready to blame that on the phone yet. None the less, it's annoying.

On the plus side, in call sound quality is very good imo and I think the noise cancelling mic works pretty good cuz people don't seem to have any trouble hearing me when I'm in a relatively noisy place or driving with the window down etc... I haven't noticed much of the lag you were talking about either.

Rusty · 02-14-2010, 04:14 AM

I've not had any problems using the phone on mine... quality of call is good, haven't had any dropped calls (that were the phones fault at least), and not seen any of the lag/freeze mentioned above.

misticjeff · 02-14-2010, 06:39 AM

Call quality for me is far superior to my 3GS due to the dual microphones on the Nexus. Call volume is more than adequate and the ringer is very loud. I'm pleased as punch.

Forge · 02-14-2010, 06:42 AM

I saw a video at youtube

the guy in the video says that Nexus One got fantastic calling quality.

Maris · 02-14-2010, 08:01 AM

I have a large family and am on the phone more often, and sometimes much longer, than I like. I haven't had any problems with the phone. The phone quality is excellent, and I haven't had any dropped calls. My ringer is quite loud, but I have read where others have had to create their own ring tones in order to have them loud enough.

I have been very pleased with the phone overall and don't regret at all buying it (full price).

polbit · 02-14-2010, 08:02 AM

Same here - I really like N1 as a phone - the call quality is great, never seen any freezing/lag, and the ringer is plenty loud.

Polbit

Ravishing_Rick_Rude · 02-14-2010, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discman

the iPhone is better as a phone. I can't tell you about 3G, but 3GS is more stable as a phone. Actually Nexus One freezes a lot during calls. That was one of the reasons I returned it

Should take a look at this article:

The iPhone is the worst phone in the world - Crave at CNET UK

02-13-2010, 11:58 PM	#1
cronin1024 Junior Member Member #3077 Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Phone: iPhone 3G Carrier: Not Listed	How good is it as a phone? One of the frustrations I have with my iPhone 3G is that while it's great for playing music, checking email, and browsing the web, it's actually pretty terrible as a phone. Frequently when the phone rings the screen freezes for a few seconds. Once it finally accepts my slide to answer, it sometimes freezes again for a second or two. Fortunately, I don't make or receive many calls, but it is annoying enough that I'd like to ensure that the next phone I get functions well as a phone. Has anyone experienced any freezing/lags when trying to receive/place a call?

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How good is the camera?	cronin1024	Nexus One General Discussion	3	02-14-2010 01:30 AM
What is a Good Podcast App?	just999in	Nexus One Application Discussion	10	02-12-2010 12:36 PM
hello so far so good... mostly.	Suz	New Member Introductions & Site Assistance	1	01-13-2010 11:51 AM
Nexus One Good/Bad experience?	Asselberghs	Nexus One General Discussion	16	01-12-2010 07:52 PM
Voice Recognition not so good in the UK?	lavellep	Nexus One General Discussion	4	01-11-2010 09:37 AM

How good is it as a phone?

is google nexus a good? threads

is google nexus s a good phone

is nexus one a good phone

is nexus s a galaxy phone

is nexus s a good phone

is nexus s a good phone?

is sprint nexus s a good phone?

is the google nexus s a good phone

is the google nexus s a good phone?

is the nexus s a good phone

is the nexus s a good phone and

is the nexus s a good phone forum

is the nexus s a good phone to get

is the nexus s a good phone?

is the nexus s a great phone

is the nexus x a good phone

nexus s a good buy

nexus s a good phone

nexus s a good phone?

nexus s call quality

02-14-2010, 01:43 AM	#2
thomaslkuo Senior Member Member #2515 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 345 Phone: Nexus One!! Carrier: T-Mobile	my cellphone is my work number so I use the phone a lot but I have never had lag on a call. I use google voice a bunch and sometimes get drop calls though.

02-14-2010, 01:55 AM	#3
Discman Member Member #1781 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 88 Phone: iPhone 3GS Carrier: T-Mobile	the iPhone is better as a phone. I can't tell you about 3G, but 3GS is more stable as a phone. Actually Nexus One freezes a lot during calls. That was one of the reasons I returned it

02-14-2010, 01:57 AM	#4
Bob Loblaw Senior Member Member #2169 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 129 Phone: nexus one Carrier: t-mo	Good question and unfortunately for me, I haven't had much luck using it as a phone. First problem being the ringer volume is way too low imo and I can barely hear it in my pocket so I get a lot of missed calls. Second, they put the mic on the bottom of the phone right where I like to rest my pinkie so people are always saying, "I can't hear you anymore" and I move my pinkie and apologize. I've had a lot of dropped calls but I'm not quite ready to blame that on the phone yet. None the less, it's annoying. On the plus side, in call sound quality is very good imo and I think the noise cancelling mic works pretty good cuz people don't seem to have any trouble hearing me when I'm in a relatively noisy place or driving with the window down etc... I haven't noticed much of the lag you were talking about either.

02-14-2010, 04:14 AM	#5
Rusty Senior Member Member #1019 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 326 Phone: Nexus One Carrier: Vodafone	I've not had any problems using the phone on mine... quality of call is good, haven't had any dropped calls (that were the phones fault at least), and not seen any of the lag/freeze mentioned above.

02-14-2010, 06:39 AM	#6
misticjeff Member Member #1062 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30 Phone: Nexus One Carrier: T-Mobile	Call quality for me is far superior to my 3GS due to the dual microphones on the Nexus. Call volume is more than adequate and the ringer is very loud. I'm pleased as punch.

02-14-2010, 06:42 AM	#7
Forge Senior Member Member #3045 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norway :D Posts: 106 Phone: Nexus One Carrier: OneCall	I saw a video at youtube the guy in the video says that Nexus One got fantastic calling quality.

02-14-2010, 08:01 AM	#8
Maris Senior Member Member #1381 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 623 Phone: Nexus 1, Galaxy Tab Carrier: T-Mobile	I have a large family and am on the phone more often, and sometimes much longer, than I like. I haven't had any problems with the phone. The phone quality is excellent, and I haven't had any dropped calls. My ringer is quite loud, but I have read where others have had to create their own ring tones in order to have them loud enough. I have been very pleased with the phone overall and don't regret at all buying it (full price).

02-14-2010, 08:02 AM	#9
polbit Junior Member Member #1011 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW, USA Posts: 13 Phone: Nexus One Carrier: T-Mobile	Same here - I really like N1 as a phone - the call quality is great, never seen any freezing/lag, and the ringer is plenty loud. Polbit

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)