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Motorola C290

Motorola C290

5 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Motorola C290. The average rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability. The performance is also mentioned favorably. The price and screen get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola C290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Sprint PCS Vision Phone C290 by Motorola

A bright and handsome voice phone for Sprint, but the omission of an external display is a big mistake.

Bright screen. Loud earpiece. Good gaming performance.

No external display. Very quiet speakerphone.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Kent German (cnet.com)

Motorola C290 (Sprint) review

Motorola C290 When it comes to Sprint PCS, cell phones from Samsung and Sanyo tend to dominate the carrier's lineup. We may see the occasional Nokia or LG handset as well, but Motorola phones are rare. Yet two weeks ago at CTIA, Sprint introduced the...

The Motorola C290 offers quality performance, a speakerphone, and analog roaming.

The Motorola C290 has irregularly shaped keypad buttons and limited messaging options; it also lacks an external display.

Though it lacks an external display, the functional Motorola C290 is a quality Sprint phone for making calls.

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by (cellphonestalk.com)

Mini Review/Details of Motorola C290

Motorola and Sprint have teamed up to create an entry-level low cost affordable phone, called the Motorola C290. If you are tired of the pricey high-end feature phones, and want something more affordable, then this is it! Weighing 100 grams and...

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by : Burt Helm (businessweek.com)

Motorola's Smooth Talker

The C290 feels good and sounds good, but you don't get much else with this basic entry from the world's No. 2 maker of mobile phones.

Not all phones are created equal. Some come jam-packed with all the features --Bluetooth, TV, MP3, FM radio, e-mail access, trash compactor -- and others are, well, just phones. You use them to call people.The Motorola C290, on the Sprint PCS (S) plan,...

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Quick review of Motorola C290

I got this phone 7 months ago. it is good, with strong signal and a good battery. would recommend it to people who only want a cell phone for calling and receiving both calls and sms. Internet surfing is also possible. p.s: my provider is boost mobile.

Jan, 2009

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