Boost Mobile Motorola I9 Prepaid Cellphone Product Review

Boost Mobile is a cellphone carrier that offers three different cellphone plan types, one of which is a prepaid plan with a simple $0.10 per minute talk rate and unlimited web access at $0.35 per day. Though their selection of phones is much lower than competitors such as Tracfone and Net 10, their offerings are all modern, sleek, and feature-filled, making them a better option for those who want the freedom being contract-free without sacrificing quality or style.

The Motorola i9 is one of Boost Mobiles handful of flip (clamshell) cellphones, and comes with many features at a retail price of $249.95 USD.

Features

Boost Mobile's walkie-talkie feature is available on the Motorola i9, and allows users to talk with other Boost Mobile users with the push of a single button; this feature is free. The i9 has a built-in MP3 player, which can be used to play any mp3 audio files with the cellphone's speakers, or via a headset made for cellphones.

The i9 has a 3.1 megapixel camera, which is twice as large as the average camera included on a most cellphones; the camera can record video as well as take photos, and has 8x zoom and a small flash. The device can send audio, video, and picture files via MMS messaging.

Internet can be accessed via a built-in web browser. You can use it to browse the Internet, or to download ringtones and wallpapers. All ringtones, whether user-uploaded or downloaded online, can be assigned to any image on the camera and further assigned to a specific user in the phone's contacts.

The Motorola i9 can be used a GPS device using the GPS feature that shows road map directions right on the screen (dependant on location). There is also Bluetooth, which can be used for either adding/removing music and videos, or for connecting to a stereo hands-free headset.

Conclusion

The Motorola i9 from Boost Mobile is a very nice cellphone, though it is one of the more expensive prepaid phones on the market. For the high price you'll pay, you get a finely crafted piece of technology that has all the latest technological advancements in cellular technology. If you're looking for a high-end cellphone without a contract, the Boost Mobile Motorola i9 is an excellent choice.