https://www.phonescoop.com/ Phone Scoop is a comprehensive resource for mobile phone enthusiasts, professionals, shoppers, and users. This feed contains status updates and user reviews for the Motorola i530. en-us Copyright 2026 Phone Scoop. All rights reserved. https://www.phonescoop.com/img/rss_badge.gif https://www.phonescoop.com/ 88 31 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=38165#review38165 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=38165#review38165 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:15:48 GMT <p><i>narn3049 submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>When I was getting a NEX-Tel phone I had no clue what kind of phone I wanted, but I Wanted one that was capable of the walkie-talkie thing, and the i60c I got from a family member had this feature. I got it switched and this phone was amazing. However I did test between thei530 and the i60c. Part of the reason I didn't want this phone, was I texted a lot back then, and this did not have the firm-texting keyboard, it was hard to press, and the i60c DID have the keyboard I'd wanted.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=25239#review25239 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=25239#review25239 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:22:37 GMT <p><i>thefallguy submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had a lot of fancy phones. You know-the cameras, built in FM radios, color screens, etc. I kept breaking them. I switched to Nextel because everyone loved the service. I upgraded to this phone for $30 and could not be happier. Excellent reception. Built super tough. It survived 15 minutes underwater. Then it spent a minute in a bonfire (last time I put my phone in my shirt pocket). It has survived a 5 story drop onto concrete. Then it saved my butt. Literally. I was practicing archery with my friends. I went to gather my arrows in some bushes behind the target. With my back turned I felt a strange thud into my back. I turned around to discover an arrow sticking out of my back pocket. The arrow pierced the speaker on the back of the phone, continuing through the star key and grazing the other speaker. The screen was destroyed. The phone doesn't work any more. I replaced it with a used i530 (Nextel discontinued it). Anybody in need of a tough phone needs to look at ebay for an i530. It's bright yellow color makes it easy to spot when you loose it. It's rubber coating means no scratches (but it does melt easy). Drive a truck over it-it won't care. It just keeps going. Battery life is a bit less then I would expect in a black and white screen phone (i get a bit less then two days from it). After market batteries are cheap and easy to find and dramatically increase battery life. That's my only gripe. It just works.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=20259#review20259 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=20259#review20259 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:07:10 GMT <p><i>i530crap submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I had the phone about 3 months when I began sending it off and having it replaced (7 times and was charged $55 each time). Since then the ear speaker has been replaced 6 times and it's gone again now. Every other time at least I could hear on my speaker phone. Now I never know. I've had this phone almost 3 years. I paid $249 for both my husband's (replaced 5 times w/ $55 charge each)and my phone with a hefty activation fee for each. I've literally spent thousands and thousands and only have a piece of crap that still doesn't work! During this time Nextel has given me only one full month of credit.<br /><br />There is not enough bad I can say about the phone or the service. I have found not one person at Nextel who gives a crap about my problems with the piece of crap they sold me!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=14692#review14692 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=14692#review14692 Sun, 22 Jan 2006 13:52:48 GMT <p><i>writedom submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>We received these phones as upgrades to our i60 and i90's. The phone appears to be have a "bullet proof" design. The first thing we noticed is that the sound quality was absolutely horrible especially when raised to use in a work environment. Female voices are unable to be understood due to the "tinny" sound this phone produces. We found ourselves saying "I didn't copy that, can you repeat?" every other sentence.<br /><br />That's not how "Business Gets Done"<br /><br />With reference to the "Bullet Proof Design" what good is a rugged rubber coated phone when debris and metal particles get stuck in the speaker (stupidly located and exposed on the back of the phone)? <br /><br />After 3 days of using these phones almost everyone requested their old phones back. The new ones were unusable.<br /><br />I asked Nextel for a solution to the problem, they told me noone had ever complained about the phone. Yeah Right!<br /><br />Don't buy this piece of Junk or any other Nextel with the speaker located on the back!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=13934#review13934 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=13934#review13934 Mon, 19 Dec 2005 17:01:43 GMT <p><i>tiffanyragsdale submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>At my business we have four i530 phones. We purchased them because we are in the construction business and I heard they were rugged and could withstand a lot. They are able to withstand falls and dust etc. The problem with them is internal. One of our phones has been replaced 3 times because of power failure, inability to forward voice mails, and then it totally lost reception. Now one of our other 530 will not hold a charge. And another one is having the same problem with having no reception. Ive spoken to a local nextel dealer and she says there is a waiting list for the 530 because they need to be replaced so often.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=12515#review12515 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=12515#review12515 Fri, 14 Oct 2005 00:41:50 GMT <p><i>rifter submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>The i530 is a really good phone and as basic as you can go.<br /><br />Pros:<br /><br />Good reception and signal strength. I live in a sporadic coverage where I had previously had trouble with my GSM phone. Never had any problem with this one.<br /><br />Basic menu. If you like your phones basic and not have all the latest bells and whistles such as games or whatever, the menu is simple and easy to use.<br /><br />Cons:<br /><br />The battery life sucks. Have to charge it once every 48 hours. I'm used to doing it once a week.<br /><br />The yellow version I'm not too fond of. I prefer the black however they discontinued in carrying the i530. Just a matter of preference.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=12139#review12139 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=12139#review12139 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 05:49:00 GMT <p><i>craigsdal submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>0</b> (out of 5)</p><p>We use three of these phones in our business and the problem is poor garbled/muffled sound quality. These phones have 6-1 technology compared to 3-1 technology on some their older phones. The 6-1 technology compresses the signal that causes the very very poor sound quality...Nextel knows this and will not offer any solutions to fix this problem. Don't buy this telephone!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=11058#review11058 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=11058#review11058 Thu, 28 Jul 2005 03:15:24 GMT <p><i>Motrac submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>On the near-eve of the i560's release (the upcoming replacement for the i530), it occurs to me that I should probably record my observations on my 530.<br /><br />I was initially unsure whether I'd be able to live with the lack of an external display, but, having read about how many of them have failed on other models, this may have turned out to be a good thing. I almost never use the phone side of mine, and since I'm obligated to respond to every DC call, I guess it doesn't matter who's calling anyway. :-)<br /><br />I've been happy with the phone for the most part, although the battery life (overall, and between charges) is pretty poor. After 10 months, my battery is ready to give up for good now, despite infrequent heavy use and regular charges. Perhaps the high capacity battery would have been a better option, but it didn't appear to be available when I ordered the phone, and was next to impossible to find locally.<br /><br />Nextel's idea of text messaging is woefully archaic, so don't plan on using their sets for much of that kind of stuff - it's a big PITA. Direct Connect is wonderful when it works, and annoying when all you get in response to an attempt to DC is that awful "Not Available" bonk tone (and we get a lot of those here in southeast MI). DC is still easier for me than holding a conventional cell phone up to my ear, or attaching all sorts of wires and hands-free doo-dads (although hands-free is nice and safe in the car). I just wish the general public would exercise a lot more consideration for the rest of humanity and refrain from sharing both sides of their conversations with the world quite so often. (Yes, folks, there IS a privacy option on these Nextel sets - do us all a favor and use it, OK?)<br /><br />I've found the i530 to be exceptionally sturdy. Without trying (and on more than one occasion), I've managed to bounce mine off concrete, hardwood, you name it, and it's never so much as burped. The belt clips need to be tougher, though.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=9763#review9763 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=9763#review9763 Sat, 14 May 2005 23:20:04 GMT <p><i>kickum submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have one of these, and I am fairly happy with it. It has a "mono" non-color screen and it's limited on some features, but it is works well and is economical. I don't know if GregH just got a bum phone or what, but mine is VERY rugged and has taken a beating. I work for the RR and I accidently dropped mine about 15 feet out of a locomotive window onto rocks &amp; it still works great. Battery life was poor but speaker phone &amp; ringer volume will blow you away!! Good overall.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=5183#review5183 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=5183#review5183 Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:44:13 GMT <p><i>sdac-inc submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Firstly let me state that I truly hope that this review helps in your decision, as many I read in my (insanely thorough) investigation seemed to be merely copy &amp; paste's of others read elsewhere, leading me to believe that reviews were becoming nothing more than cookie-cutouts of one another.<br /><br />That being said, the key to appreciating this phone is that you want a quality phone that has a great reception, is durable, and that carries a solid signal. Period.<br /><br />I went with Nextel because of the free incoming calls after "sticker shock" on a $400 cell phone bill (when I'm used to $70) and so began my quest through an un-Godly amount of research and web pages in an attempt to find the right phone. That being said:<br /><br /><br />PROS - This is a durable phone. While I questioned why people seemed to drop their phones all the time (as I never had in the past), I sure enough dropped it just this AM on hard tile...and from waist high (I hadn't attached the belt clip securely). Phone still works like a charm. The sound is clear and while I carry another carrier for home use (family plan reasons), I have sat with phones side-by-side with this having 3 bars, and the other (I won't mention their name), having none. Too, while it is a bit larger than other phones, it feels solid when I am using it. I don't quite feel the security with the phones is see people holding with two fingers.<br /><br />CONS - It's not a fun and fancy, JAVA based play toy that takes pictures and plays video games. (I have a digital camera and laptop for those reasons.) Believe it or not, that's it.<br /><br />So…to sum it all up; if you want a PHONE that will hold up under duress, that will provide a solid feel while you are talking, and a clear signal where most fail, this one won't be beat. If, however, you are looking for a "latest &amp; greatest" play toy to show off, this is not the phone for you.<br /><br />Shawn Thompson<br />CIO / Chief Business Strategist<br />Strategic Data Alliance Consulting, Inc.<br />http://www.sdac-inc.com</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4874#review4874 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4874#review4874 Thu, 29 Jul 2004 18:04:59 GMT <p><i>John_in_TX submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have carried one of these for about 3 months. The phone is rugged as advertised. The UI needs work, or I am just conditioned to using a Nokia.<br /><br /><br />Pros<br />LOUD ringer and Strong Vibration<br />Appears water/dust tight. Has O-Ring seal. Potentially Class I device.<br />Strong belt clip.<br />Bounces good.<br />Speaker Phone is good.<br />Bright yellow. I can find it in the bilge of a boat.<br /><br />Cons<br />UI needs polishing. I continously get to the setting menu and change the phone's number while trying to initiate a call.<br />Battery life isn't too good. A long winded call drains the power.<br />Only available with Nextel -- BAD! Very Bad!<br />PTT option can be aggravating in vibrate mode. No volume to external speaker.<br /><br />Wishes for Moto:<br />If you are in construction,or have calloused hands these are difficult to feel - raise the button height about 1mm.<br />Change the menu system.<br />Collaberate with other carriers. I am going back to Cinglular because Nextel drops my calls.<br />TX coast.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4531#review4531 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4531#review4531 Thu, 01 Jul 2004 14:13:08 GMT <p><i>lawty2002 submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I previously owned both the i95cl and the i730. Two of the worst investments I've ever made. However, the new i530 (yellow/black) is by far the BEST phone I've ever owned. Reception is far superior to any other nextel or service I've had. The rubberized outer shell has protected my phone from several drops. Not even a scratch...Highly recommended..<br />Pat</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4299#review4299 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4299#review4299 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 12:41:49 GMT <p><i>snozle submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have had many phones, and I would say the Motorola StarTac and the Motorola i530 are the best. I have been with Verizon for around 2 years, and when I walked into the local phone store I was attracted to the yellow phone. Several of my friends have nextel and they love it, especially the direct connect feature. So when my Verizon plan was up I decided to switch to Nextel, I love the phone, so far it has survived several drops and is living up to its "military standard" reputation. Also, the phone is attractive, I like the yellow and black rugged look. I had a LG vx4400 previously, and you would think I would miss the color screen, but I don't. I can send text messages, read the news, and check sports scores with an additional $7.50 a month (unlimited text messaging and web). I would highly reccomend this phone to anyone, not just construction workers.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4233#review4233 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4233#review4233 Fri, 28 May 2004 10:15:45 GMT <p><i>native-art submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have been with Nextel for over a year now. I have to say that I have not been impressed with my other Nextel phones. Why? Currently, I am on my fourth phone in one year. I have used the i58sr and gone through two of those and one of the i35sr. The phones are bulky, produce a lot of interference with electrical equipment when in use and the reception and audio quality was fair to poor. However, my new i530 has been remarkably different. The auido quality is as good as any other phone I have owned if not better (I also use Sprint phones and have been using a cell phone since 1991). The i530 appears rugged, has downloadable ring tone options and is relatively user friendly. The built in speaker is also useful. The reception and battery life also appear very acceptable for me (I use well over 2000 minutes a month). My only con is a lack of an alarm. Overall, the best Motorola phone I have owned. Recommend it.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4215#review4215 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4215#review4215 Wed, 26 May 2004 11:16:23 GMT <p><i>GregH submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>1</b> (out of 5)</p><p>With the rubber armer and the hefty weight of the I530, along with the Nextel rep saying it was "real tough", I decided to buy one. It lasted about 35 days when the screen went out. I dropped it once from about 40 inches, and that was all. The screen didn't go out right after the drop, but a few weeks later. Anyways, Motorola sent it back to me unfixed. I've never had a cell phone go bad, and I've had many. Don't be fooled, the I530 isn't any stronger than any other phone. Battery life isn't good either!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4196#review4196 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=4196#review4196 Sat, 22 May 2004 01:36:18 GMT <p><i>FriscoJohn submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I have either owned or used just about all the iden Nextel phones since the start. Recently upgraded form the i90c, and I like this phone a lot. I bought my wife (and business partner) the i730; she likes colors etc. I like durability, and this phone is rugged. Several drops so far onto concrete, no problems. I also carry the t730 (Verizon). The audio quality of the i530 is so much better than the t730 that it's not even in the same ballpark. If that's the trade off for the larger size, it is worth it. I'm not positive, but I also am under the impression that my i530 has slightly better reception than my wife's i730. I'm pretty sure it has better audio.<br /><br />The one thing I would prefer is a second (outside) screen. But that might compromise the mil-spec ruggedness, and that is an acceptable trade off.<br /><br />I love this phone!</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3979#review3979 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3979#review3979 Tue, 20 Apr 2004 19:02:35 GMT <p><i>TM787 submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>2.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Once again Motorola has teamed with Nextel Communications to offer a superior cellular telephone. For obvious reasons Nextel revolutionized the cellular phone industry with Direct Connect technology, familiar "walkie-talkie". Their first series of phones were well thought out and performed exemplary. I personally owned an i60 and used it for two years on and off duty. I am a Police Officer in a medium sized Florida City. I found Nextel's Direct Connect (D/C) feature extremely revolutionary. The i530 phone is a great upgrade. I have found it to be at least as durable as my i60 and much easier to hold onto if your hands are damp (due to the rubberized plates).The signal reception is stronger than the i60 and the battery (standard) lasts two days of heavy usage. I enjoy the additional ring tones available and the improvements in the software. I need a durable phone and have found this one to be an excellent choice. It is small enough to carry on my duty belt (and this is a BIG DEAL for a Police Officer). My partner, a new Nextel subscriber, just received his i305. Looks like it will be very durable, but I found it to be a bit too large. We plan on using the he#&amp; out of these phones and comparing their durability. More to come.....</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3664#review3664 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3664#review3664 Wed, 10 Mar 2004 20:37:48 GMT <p><i>BLubak1 submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>4.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>I've always been pretty loyal to Motorola as far as cell phones go, and while I like my other Motorolas, this one is by far the best I've ever had. Living in a more rural area, signal strength is my first priority when it comes to picking out a cell phone, and the reception on the i530 here in northwest CT on Nextel's network is absolutely incredible. Calls are loud -- so loud that if you put the earpiece volume up past the halfway mark, you'll go deaf -- and very clear. The antenna is extendable, though I've never actually had to extend it out from its stub form -- the reception is that good. The built-in speakerphone is a very nice feature for having a hands-free conversation at your desk while doing two-handed computer work, too, and unlike the i205 where you have to download the speakerphone feature into the phone for a $20 fee, the i530 comes preloaded with this feature right out of the box. Unlike a lot of flip phones across the board, this phone doesn't feel even the least bit flimsy -- it's built like a rock, and complete with its rubberized outer shell, I'm convinced it could take several hits to a brick wall -- though I hesitate to try it for obvious reasons. :o) The phone itself is really sharp looking, too (I have the black version, not the yellow). The menu system is a bit different from the other Motorolas I've owned, utilizing Motorola's Falcon operating software, but after a couple of days of getting used to it, it comes naturally. The ability to attach multiple phone numbers to a single contact in the phonebook is a very nice feature that I've always wanted in my other Motorolas. The only thing left to possibly be desired on this phone is an external caller ID display (though it's not a huge inconvenience for me, and those who really want it can move up to the less rugged-looking i730) and maybe even a couple more MIDI ringtones, but if you're looking for serious phone for the buck, the i530 won't disappoint you.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3450#review3450 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3450#review3450 Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:32:33 GMT <p><i>titanicb52 submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Love this new model. Work provides us a Nextel phone, and the old 550iplus was a horrible bulky phone. Battery life was crap, and the phone itself just too big. This new phone replaced the 550 after it had a horrible accident. <br /><br />Much nicer phone. Good sound quality, great battery life and nice layout on the keys. Works great! Love the yellow color too.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3287#review3287 https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/user_reviews.php?phone=366&r=3287#review3287 Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:54:19 GMT <p><i>andersonsly submitted this review of the Motorola i530:</i></p><p>Overall rating: <b>3.5</b> (out of 5)</p><p>Motorola decided with the old line of phones(condor platform) to switch the send and end keys around, the just as we were getting used to it they went and switched them back. The new platform also is a little tricky, if you are used to navigating through the old phones, you almost always get to a point in the phone were you need to go one more step and just can't seem to get there. On the up side the new nextel models are way more durable, with the seams of the phone actually overlapping making it more water resistant. the software and signal have a vast improvment, much quicker and stronger. Overall I am impressed and believe they have a platform they should stick with. They have fixed the port problem which was a major defect with the last phones, but with that comes new chargers, so if you have any old equipment almost all accessories are not compatible.</p> <p><i>(Follow link to rate this review or report it to us as inappropriate.)</i></p> https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?ff=366