The Motorola i335 combines the usual Nextel structure comes with a new twist in design. In fact, this phone is one of the thinnest Nextel mobile phone available in the market. However, it does not come with a camera, but has the usual PTT or push-to-talk services from Nextel.

The Motorola i335 is designed to be sturdy, tough and durable. Surprisingly, the twist is it comes in a candy bar design. It may not be classy but is simple and come with some black and silver touches. Phone interface is glossy and comes light barely 4 ounces in weight.

The Motorola i335’s display like other Nextel handsets is not that sharp and vibrant. Few exceptions include the Nextel i580. Measuring 1.5 inches, the display is dim and has low resolutions so don’t expect very sharp photos and graphics. The multipage menu system is somewhat dated. Options for toggling the display includes backlight time and text size control.

The keys and navigation array are rubbery and very tactile making it easy to use. Controls are not cramped making messaging and voice calls easy even for big stubby fingers. The keypad displays large numbers and a bright backlight provides good contrast even at low light settings. The four-way toggle in the navigation array serves as directional buttons and could be programmed to serve as shortcuts for applications.

Located at the left spine of the phone are the volume rocker, Direct Connect button, 2.5 mm headset jack, and a mini-USB port. The speakers are curiously located at the bottom end. Surprisingly, the Motorola i335 does not come with a camera.

You can store up to 600 contacts with the phone book. Each contact stores 7 phone numbers, one e-mail address, Direct Connect number, Talkgroup number, and IP address. Other basic features include vibrate mode, text and MMS, voice recorder, calendar, speakerphone, notepad, call forwarding, and call timers.

Voice dialing and Bluetooth features are also included. Unlimited communications could be done through 2 way radio features. Direct Connect service is capable of working within a 6 mile radius. There is also Group Connect which enables you to talk with up to 20 people via PTT.

Wallpapers, alert sounds, and phone themes can be customized or changed for a more personal touch. You can download more wallpapers, alert sounds and themes through the wireless Web browsers via WAP 2.0. This phone also has the GPS support.

The Motorola i335 is dual band phone. Call quality is quite impressive and voice output is clear and crisp. Voices came loud and clear enough for communicating even at noisy environments. At the other end of the line, voice quality was also good. The speakerphone made communications even better and did not show any problems. Battery life was rated at 3 hours talk time and standby time came at 5 days.

The Motorola i335 is a rugged phone designed for dependable communications. This handset was built for people who are looking for function rather than fashion in a cell phone. The Motorola i335 was built to be simple and practical, decent not showy, and most of all, great call quality.

The Nextel i335 is candy-bar-style walkie-talkie phone that's all about tactile feel. The i335 comes in a rubbery yet sleek style finish offering a more attractive look than previous iDEN handsets. This handset is fun to hold in your hand, it has a comfortable leather-like rubber keypad and a corrugated plastic back. The i335 is built to military specification for dust and shock vibration. It also offers Bluetooth which makes this handset Fat Free, Hassle Free and Hands Free!