THE PHONE AND FEATURES :
The i530 is built with military-grade resistance to shock and dust, but it also very ugly, bulky, and ideal for users who spend more time on the road than in the office. Although this phone does not have many features, it includes Web and e-mail access; it is mostly intended for users who need a tough phone for use in any kind of condition. This phone has lots of features and protection; it will not win any beauty contest because of its dreadful looks. It is about 3.5 inches in height, 2 inches in width, and about 1.1 inches in depth; it weighs about 5.2 ounces, which makes it huge and heavy, unlike most other newer phones available today. Basically, this phone is more likely to be worn on a belt clip than slipped into a pocket. It is available in basic black and bright yellow (and black combination).

Even though it is big, it will fit easily in your hand and its skin will give it a very solid look. Nextel says that this phone meets military standards for resistance to dust, shock, and vibration. The rubber casing also protects the extendable antenna, battery door, accessory connections, and the speaker. As usual on Nextel phones, there are volume controls and a Push To Talk (PTT) buttons on the left side, while the top has the speakerphone button and a button that makes calls when the flip is closed. There is also a small LED (Light Emitting Diode) light that alerts you of incoming calls.

The buttons on the keypad are pretty small for my needs, but it is not too small. You can make calls quickly and easily with this phone. If you are used to buttons on Samsung, Sony, LG, or other personal mobile phones, than you will need to get used to the button layout of this phone. They are in places you would never expect them to be; like the speaker phone button is on the top of the phone next to the antenna.

There is a backlit monochrome LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens that will show you everything you need to; it is about 1.5 inches diagonally. Although the screen is easy enough to read in most lighting environments, it is too small when you use the Web or e-mail features. Navigating through the menus on this i530 is pretty tough with the crowded arrangement of a four-way toggle, two soft keys, and a dedicated Menu button. While the buttons are easy to use after you get the hang of them, the text-driven menus are dry and unappealing. On the other hand, the backlit keypad buttons are well designed and spaced.

This i530 has a reasonable assortment of features, regardless of the downsides. The phonebook can store 600 contacts with up to seven entries for each. You can also set distinct ring tones (4 polyphonic and 12 monophonic) for your contacts. There is also a built-in speakerphone, a memo pad, a WAP 2.0 wireless Web browser, vibrate mode, text messaging, USB connectivity, and call waiting available on this low-end phone.

The phone also supports voice activation if you download additional software (you will need to sign up for Nextel iDEN Update service); with iDEN you will be able to choose from hundreds of ring tones from an online service. The Web services include access to news, weather, entertainment, and other Mobile Net-enabled sites.

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