ZTE may not be a well-known cell phone manufacturer in North America yet, but it is the sixth largest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the world, and number one in China. For 2010, ZTE plans to sell 100 million units in its effort to become the fifth largest OEM in the world.
Okay, okay. I just wanted to give you a little background because the F350 Salute is the first ZTE phone offered by Verizon.
So is it any good? The F350 Salute is a CDMA vertical slider with a handsome black and silver two tone finish. The 2.4 inch 240 x 320 pixel resolution display is above average for a phone in this category. The dedicated “send” and “end” keys are triangular-shaped, like little pizza slices. The circular navigation pad is large enough to be easily accessed without error.
The Salute, while unremarkable, is a viable contender for its entry-level category. It features a 1.3MP camera, GPS, Bluetooth, and a modest selection of basic phone features, including a 1,000 capacity phonebook, alarm, speakerphone, etc.
With a talk time of up to four hours and a standby time of up to 220 hours, the Salute is more interesting in its Verizon debut and promise of things to come rather than this particular model.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Eric M. Zeman, Phone ScoopThe menu system is easy to figure out, but some might be tired of the same old thing. The email and social networking options are limited, but do work if you don't mind jumping through some hoops. Battery life of the Salute was excellent, and despite poor signal strength, the Salute was still a...
- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArenaOverall, the device feels cheaply made, the screen looks washed-out on its own and is almost unviewable outside in the sun, the camera quality is lacking and so is the voice quality.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the ZTE F350 Salute user manual here.
ZTE backs up the F350 Salute with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your F350 Salute has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact ZTE support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find ZTE's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- ZTE F350 Salute Manual (PDF)
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