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Sagem MY 3020
by SoadFan
~Whats new pussycat?~
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This little old school dual band mobile phone was one of the first that I recall buying and at the time I was really thrilled with it, as not only did it look really cool with its funky red slightly metallic looking outer case, it had an even cooler screen saver that had a cute cat ... displayed on it, which my 2 basic Nokias that I had around the same time had not been able to master displaying. This particular mobile phone really stays in my mind as it had such as nice feel and shape, along with a cherry red brightly finished casing that was easy to handle due to the slightly narrower lower part of the phone which made it easier to hold when making a call.
~Using the phone~
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The outer cover of my My3020 was durable and well made with it remaining neat and relatively scratch free even after a good deal of use. It came in a few colour options but I feel that the red front panel was most certainly the most attractive option at the time. The buttons on the phone were positioned in such as way as to make them easy to access when I needed to use them and the small but very well formed display screen was clear and easy to view. The distinctive phone aerial was placed at the top of the phone but never got in the way when the phone was in use and I was making or receiving a call. Even though mobiles and mobile providers were in their infancy when this phone was new, the signal strength seemed to be quite good most of the time.
The cool blue back lit display this phone had could be viewed quite well even in the dark which was helpful if I wanted to use the phone when away from the home during the evenings, or for times when I wanted to check the time on the phone at night rather than checking my watch. Features such as the alarm clock worked well enough, as did the built in calculator. As I recall there was a currency convertor feature which I used a few times and found was of some help.
I found that the battery life on this phone was quite good as it could be left without having to be recharged for quite a few days at a time, especially if I had not used it to make many calls with, as it had a good standby time. There were a number of built in games that came with this phone and whilst they in no way can compare with their more up to date counterparts they were entertaining at the time. One thing I really liked with this phone was the fact that it had so called polyphonic ring tone capabilities which many other phones at the time lacked. There was a feature that allowed you to compose your own ring tones too which was fun to use, as if you were able to get your head round how to use it, you could compose all kinds of tones that no one else had.
You could have this phone set on a vibrate tone if wanted which was very helpful as it could be hard to hear sometimes if it was placed in a bag. I used to make sure I locked the screen after use as it could end up dialing someone and wasting my phone credit otherwise, so I can 100% say that when I used this screen lock feature it was something I found very helpful to have. The built in speaker phone option was very easy to use and was something that I also found helpful as it meant this could be used without having to use a hands free kit at the time. When making a call from this phone, conversations could most often be heard nice and clearly, meaning that I didn't have to shout in to the phone in order to be heard or to hear what a caller was saying.
~Product rating~
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Obviously times have changed, as have phones and their features and many of the simple features on this phone that I felt were amazing at the time are little things we all tend to expect, along with much, much more these days. When I bought this phone I wouldn't say that Sagem were a major brand that everyone wanted to buy from as the Nokias of the time were very popular indeed, but I found this phone to be reliable and easy to use in the main with it only freezing towards the end of its life after I had dropped it a few times (oops!). Over all I recall really enjoying owning and using this phone with its cute cat screen saver, which is why I feel that I want to give it a 4 star product rating.
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Sagem MY V-55
by hodgson28
What can i say... I love this phone!! It was my first ever phone, and it still works nearly 7 years later!! Although i don't use it any more, on the odd occassion i switch it on and have a play about with it, it puts a huge smile on my face. Its so simple, but for its time has some brilliant features. I even persuaded 3 of my friends to ... buy it back in the day.
I feel as if the camera wasn't too bad, even though it is a VGA camera. The phone does not have MP3 capability, but you can download retro ringtones in Midi format which are always good. When i purchased the phone i had never heard of the make "Sagem" but it has proved to be very good, and the phone is extremely reliable. The keys make it easy to type messages, and the arrow-buttons make the phone really easy to use. The infared is also a good feature (although novelty these days as everyone else has bluetooth!).
Overall this is a brilliant little phone, especially for people who just want a simple handset, easy to use and reliable. On the other hand it is very outdated with no real up-to-date features.
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Sagem MY X3-2
by litangmu
Again, let's try something different with this review!
It may shock you all to learn, but I still own this little phone! I am a stickler for keeping things 'just in case', and I suppose for nostalgic purposes! Nostalgic is the word, as I bought this phone back in 2004....This was my first, and I will say, probably last foray ... into the world of Sagem mobile phones!
Let's start with...
1. Size, weight and appearance.
Dimensions 100 x 45 x 21 mm
Weight 89 g
This really is a pretty dinky phone, and with dinky does come issues of practicality. Some of the keys on the keypad, especially on the left and right are frustratingly small, and if you're not nimble, expect to find yourself making a fair few errors! The keys themselves do have a fairly cheap feel to them - they are plastic-like and 'clunky' and I do not find them very pleasant to use. As for the phone itself, the silver colour of the casing is a nice touch, but it is very prone to being worn off over time. The weight, at around 3oz is remarkably light, so if you are looking for a phone you can literally throw into your bag or sneak into your pocket, then this may be right for you. However, I think in terms of quality you will be let down, and there is always a balance to be struck between issues of practicality and quality.
2. The screen
4096 colors
Size 101 x 80 pixels
As you can no doubt tell, this is a particularly petite screen which is not helped by the large fonts used throughout the user interface. The colours are vivid and bright, and so is the backlight, but this phone will not win any awards for readability!
3. Customization
Polyphonic (16 channels), Hi-Fi
Customization Download, order now
Vibration
Phonebook 1500 entires
This phone is rather limited in terms of customization. You are provided with a neat set of ringtones as standard which are very melodic and pleasant to the ear. The phone vibrates, and is powerful enough to be felt, but not powerful enough to shake this phone to pieces! You may feel that I'm clutching at straws in this review - remember, this phone is 6 years old! The fact that the phonebook can hold 1500 is quite an important feature considering the dire lack of many others! Downloading of ringtones is an option which can be accessed through the phone's WAP browser, generally at a cost although you may still be able to weevil out a few mobile.xxxxxx.com sites where you can download tones for free.
4. Hardware features
Camera No
Card slot No
GPRS Class 8 (4+1 slots), 32 - 40 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE No
3G No
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Infrared port No
As you can see, there really isn't a lot to say! This phone is not expandable, and is not going to let you make video calls - that would be a challenge in itself as there is no camera to be found! The phone is GPRS capable, so simple web browsing is not beyond the realms of possibility, but this is limited once again by software features.
5. Software features
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP
Games Picture Puzzle, MegaBox Conquest
T9
Calculator
Currency converter
This really is standard fare for any mobile phone made within the last 6-8 years, in my opinion. You can send SMS and MMS (thank goodness) and there is also e-mail capability, which may be useful for some. You will find navigating your way through e-mail on such a small screen however quite a challenge. As mentioned, there is a basic WAP browser available, but you will find yourself confined to the most basic of sites designed exclusively for the mobile platforms. This won't stop you getting the news and weather, but forget about facebook and twitter! Two mediocre games are there for your 'enjoyment', and can be expanded through downloads, should you wish to accept the challenge! The fact the phone is equipped with T9 is a plus, but explaining the differences between this system and that found on major mobile phone brands such as Nokia, Samsung, Song Ericsson etc. would send you in a partial coma. Simply said, the T9 prediction system on this phone is not very user friendly and is not helped by the tiny keys on the keypad. Calculator and currency converter applications are fairly unimpressive additions to what is essentially a phone deficient in any outstanding software features.
6. Battery life
Stand-by Up to 340 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
There is no denying that this phone does have a very impressive battery life and will happily go days and days without a charge. As with any phone however, the talk time is considerably shorter, but I do find that the difference between stand-by and talk time on this phone is massive. If you're not making calls then you won't need to charge this phone potentially for TWO WEEKS! I'm not sure how many phones could hold a candle to such a record.
To summarise and conclude, to say that this phone is showing its age would be a gross understatement. It is a very simplistic venture by Sagem into the mobile market that will satisfy a minority, but leave the vast majority of people gasping for more in almost every department. Quality, functionality and adaptability cannot be outweighed by the impressive battery life and, even if you could get your hands on this phone (which is becoming increasingly likely) I am not sure how long it would spend in your pocket as opposed to your bottom drawer!
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