View Best Sellers   Release Date: Q2 2005 Released For: Nextel - Discontinued The new Motorola i836 is shaping the lines of communications by combining a sleek handset design and unique metallic finish with innovative iDEN technology and customizable features. In today's business world where image and status are just as important as productivity and results, the i836 helps you express your distinctive style to stand out among the crowd. And it's the perfect work partner to help you communicate efficiently and get the job done.

Technical Specifications
Network:	iDEN 800 / 900
Form Factor:	Clamshell
Dimensions:	86 x 48 x 20 mm
Weight:	102 g
Antenna:	Stub / Extendable
Navigation:	5-Way Keypad
Battery Type:	700 mAh Li-Ion
Talk Time:	2.25
Standby Time:	60
Memory:
Expandable Memory:
Imaging
Main Screen:	65000 colors (TFT) 130 x 130 px
External Screen:	2 colors (LCD) 96 x 32 px
Camera:
Audio
MP3 Player:
FM Radio:
Speakerphone:
Push-To-Talk:	Group Connect
Multimedia
Wallpapers:	130 x 130 px
Screen Savers:	130 x 130 px
Ring Tones:	16 chord
Themes:
Games:	J2ME
Streaming Multimedia:
Messaging
SMS:
EMS:
MMS:
Email:
Chat:
Predictive Text:	T9
Applications
Phonebook Capacity:	600
Calendar:
To-Do List:
WAP:	2.0
Voice Commands:
Calculator:
Connectivity
Bluetooth:
Infrared Port:
High-Speed Data:
Wi-Fi:
GPS:
PC Sync:	Accessory
More Information
Website:	Motorola i836 Website
Discussion:	Motorola Forum

* Compare with other phones side-by-side, or Search by features. We always try to make sure our specs are accurate and complete; however there may be times when information is not known. If you come across any missing details or mistakes, please contact us so we can help other consumers.

Samsung BlackJack II (I617)	Palm Centro	Samsung T339	RIM BlackBerry Curve (8330)	Nokia 6301
AT&T	AT&T / Sprint / Verizon Wireless	T-Mobile	Sprint / Verizon Wireless	T-Mobile
Free!	Free!	Free!	Free!	Free!

Sleek looking phone!!!

Just got this phone. I had the i730 for almost a year, until someone stole it the other day. soooo...I upgraded to this phone. so far, very familar to the i730 as far as operations wise (see my review under i730). even all the buttons are in the same locations. the major differences between the two phones are:

1. the weight. the i836 is very light. easily fits in your pocket without it bulging out like the 730. i think it weighs as much as the i830. maybe a tad bit more.
2. battery life on this phone is only 135 min max talk time. it's not really an issue for me because i charge my phone once a day anyways. the only time you may feel disappointed is when you are playing games on it or exploring the phone on a lengthy basis. you may want to keep the charger nearby, and/or buy a car charger just in case you lose battery life.
3. the shape of this phone is definitely a plus!!! i've fallen in love with it. has a sweet curve to the phone and it fits well on my hands when i talk on it.
4. sturdiness. the i730 definitely beats out this phone. it seems a bit more fragile and am now more cautious about not dropping it. although, i think the longer i have it, my cautiousness will decline. on the other hand, the exterior buttons on this phone will last longer than the i730. they are not made of rubber. but instead they are more of a solid material. also, the charger protective cover is not as flimsy as it is on the i730.

overall, i am very satisfied with this phone. i recommend it to those who are willing to lose the "NEXTEL" bulge/weight factor. i wish it had a phone on it. i do miss the blue light my i730 had on the exterior window. this phone's color is more of an orange looking light. i wish i could change it, but oh well. not a major issue for me. overall i give it an 8 out of 10 rating.

Was this review helpful? ::
114 out of 150 people found this review helpful

This i836 phone is one show stopper!

l have been using the i836 for just a little over a week and l would not change it for any other cell phone, no other cell phone l know looks or feels like this one; it is so attractive, my friends want to touch it, you would love the way it feels... and it is so easy to navigate and to use overall, it also gets great reception and the quality of sound and image is great for its size, of course it is not a camera phone but it does receive pictures from camera phones in the compatible network and its size and weight didn't dissapoint me, l believe this is the smallest and lightest all of nextel phones. This is a metal phone, it looks like a Lamborghini, really smooth, you would think it is heavy but it isn't at all, and since you can run java apps and emails, l am using it a lot more on the go, and l also felt in love with the nextmail service l've been using ever since l got this phone, which is the ability to send voicemails using the walkie talkie button to any email address all over the world! And, since l get the reply as a text message, it's the greatest way to keep in touch with everybody. l totally recommend this phone to everybody who is looking for the most for his or her money, and a lot of very well applied great design went into it, it is really stylish, see it live, oictures do not justice...and l would say that the few disavantages about it are that it only comes in dark gray -but it is really cool shade anyway- and the battery should last a little longer and the volume could be a little higher, but since this model is so small and light, there is really no big dissapointments here. Get one.

Was this review helpful? ::
51 out of 70 people found this review helpful