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Motorola V171 Prepaid Phone NET10

This update to the tried-and-true Motorola V66 features all the rock-solid features of its predecessor, plus a gorgeous color screen. You’ll also get polyphonic ringtone capabilities, instant messaging, and enhanced text messaging — making the V171 the perfect complement to a Net10 prepaid wireless account, which includes voice mail and text messaging services.

Design
The phone features a sleek clamshell design with a 98 x 67 color display with 4096 colors. Most of the phone’s features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset’s control pad. There’s also a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets.

Calling Features
The V171’s built-in address book that can store up to 250 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers and other contact information. The phone also comes with built-in polyphonic ringtones (20 of them!), and there’s even a built-in composer so you can fashion your own ringtones. A silent vibrate mode is available, too, for times when you want to keep things discreet. And perhaps most importantly, the integrated airtime balance display shows you how much airtime you’ve used and how much is left, allowing you to keep an eye on your minutes.

Messaging
The V171 covers the messaging basics with support for sending and receiving messages that contain text and graphics. The phone also supports instant messaging. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit– a plus for mobile text messaging users.

Tools and Entertainment
In addition to offering customizable ringtones and graphics, the V171 ships with three games to keep you entertained while you’re on the go. Plus, a calculator with a currency converter, as well as an alarm and stopwatch, are included.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola V171 weighs 3.14 ounces and measures 3.43 x 1.80 x .93 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 450 minutes of digital talk time, and up to 300 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the GSM 850/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What’s in the Box
Motorola V171 handset, lithium-ion battery, AC charger, SIM card, user’s manual.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Pleased so far
I actually have the Motorola V 176 phone with Net10. I purchased it locally and it would not activate. I called Net10 and immediately got a tech. Yes, they are from out of the country, but I was able to understand them. The next day I still did not have service, but I got a tech immediately. Was pleased with that. They could not resolve the problem from their end and said they would send me a new SIM card. It actually arrived in 2 days, special delivery. I was really impressed with that, called and the phone was activated.

This phone does not have bells and whistles, but it actually has better coverage at our home than my daughters fancy expensive sprint phone. I only want a phone for quick calls and/or emergencies. It seems clear, has caller ID, and voice mail. Thats all I need. I am really pleased to not have to have a 2 year commitment. I haven’t had to add minutes yet, but so far, I am pleased with their service, and pleased with the phone for what I need. If you don’t need fancy gadgets, try the Motorola V176 and Net10. 10 cents a minute and 5 cent text messages. Its great!

1 Star Horrible Price!
I have been a NET 10 user for a few years and have been pleased with the service so far. I only use my phone every once in a while so it’s great for me. However, if you are looking into buying this phone, go to the NET 10 site to buy it! They have this exact model for $19.99 with all the same stuff put on it. That’s a $70 savings. But like I said, NET 10 is perfect for people who only use their phone occassionally.

1 Star Defective products – Customer Service runarounds
I had two Net10 phones. Both were defective. The latest is an LG 600 that cannot access the web browser. I have talked with Customer Support for over hours on about 12 different occasions in the last two weeks. Each time the same script is read to me with no satisfactory. Just today, I had to correct the representative on the codes to be entered as she gave me the wrong codes, and I have entered those codes about 5 times already.

They do not seem willing to solve problems. I have talked with various levels of supervisors, and I have never found a person interested in providing quality support for me. Stay away from Net10 and Tracfone, a related company.

3 Stars Good Phone, Poor Service
The phone is fine, no real features to speak of, but reception is good, works good, no problems with the phone at all. However, you will find that with Net10 you literally get what you pay for. There is a reason this is the single cheapest phone service available at $15 per month. Customer service is truly the worst in the world. Entirely incompetent, under-trained, and no one ever knows what’s going on or how to fix problems. I’ve never had an easy time of adding minutes or airtime. I always have to go through the automated tech support to manually program in the minutes and airtime each time they are added. It took them over 2 months to overnight express my initial sim card when porting over my old landline number. I recently let the phone deactivate and it took over two weeks for Net10 to realize that they had to send me a new sim card in order to activate again. I repeatedly asked them if that was the problem from day 1. It’s pretty bad when the customer knows more than the company. And activating phones IS their business, you’d think they would know how. Anyway, I’ve stuck with Net10 because there just isn’t anything cheaper out there and for me that is the most important factor. I understand what I am paying for and accept the fact that customer service is just going to be difficult lessons in patience. I can say however, that I am thankful that normally you rarely have need to deal with them anyway. If you just need a cheap phone to make and receive calls, this works fine as you rarely need to contact customer service. For a cheap cell phone for an adolescent who doesn’t take care of their things very well, this is perfect. Also, you can purchase the phone refurbished direct from Net10 for about 1/3 the cost, and mine has worked fine for nearly two years now.

4 Stars good for once-in-a-while phone use
I don’t use the phone often, so this phone was just right. I’ve had dealings with customer service at Net10 and I don’t find the phone tree any worse than other businesses, nor did I have any problem reaching a human. Any difficulty in my understanding was due to background noise in the call center. The problem (additional purchased time not appearing on the phone) was quickly and efficiently handled. The only thing missing in the service is a time extension (as Tracphone has) for folks like me who run out of time with thousands of minutes still on the phone.

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Motorola w755 Phone Purple Verizon Wireless

Svelte and stylish, the Motorola W755 clamshell phone for Verizon is compatible with the V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon’s fast EV-DO data network. Other Verizon service options include V Cast Video with clips from major networks and GPS turn-by-turn directions via VZ Navigator. The W755 is loaded with features, including Bluetooth stereo music streaming, a 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture, MicroSD memory expansion up to 4 GB, and up to 3.7 hours of talk time.

The stylish W755 has touch-sensitive controls for Bluetooth, vibrate/mute, and music playback on the front.

Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you’ll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon’s multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you’ll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.

Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon’s Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon’s Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access Verizon’s VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

Perfectly pocketable, it weighs just 3.6 ounces.

Phone Features
The Moto W755 clamshell phone offers dual displays as well as dedicated music controls surrounding the external screen. It has a standard numeric keypad with send/end keys, 4-way navigation toggle, and soft keys. The internal LCD has a 176 x 220-pixel resolution, while the external display measures 96 x 80 pixels; both screens support up to 65K colors. The internal 21 MB memory can store up to 1000 contacts, with each entry able to store up to 5 numbers and a picture ID. You can expand the phone’s memory using optional MicroSD memory cards (up to 4 GB in size).

It’s embedded with Bluetooth version 1.2 technology and it has a unique external touch sensitive control for pairing the phone with devices. It includes profiles for communication handsets, dial-up networking, and sending contacts and calendar entries to other devices. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

The 1.3-megapixel camera can capture still images up to 1280 x 1040 pixels, perfect for printing snapshots. It also includes a 4x digital zoom and video capture/playback capabilities. The digital audio player is compatible with MP3, WMA, and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and you can create and manage playlists right inside the phone.

Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone’s built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. And to make messaging even easier on the E590, the phone comes stock with built-in iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets.

Other features include:

• Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)
• Voice activated dialing
• Bilingual interface: English and Spanish
• Speakerphone
• Mobile IM and chat
• Embedded ringtones (72-chord polyphonic), vibrating alerts, and silent mode
• Organizer tools: Calendar, alarm, calculator, to-do list
• 2.5mm headset adapter
• Mini-USB port
• Hearing aid compatibility: M4/T4

Vital Statistics
The Motorola W755 weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 4 x 1.7 x 0.7 inches. Its ___ mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.7 hours (220 minutes) of talk time, and up to 390 hours (16+ days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA/EV-DO frequencies.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Sharp looking expandable options phone – works in dead zones!
I live in what Verizon calls a dead zone. If you do too, you need to be sure to get the phone with the best signal – a non-low-end Motorola or Nokia. This one works! It is sharp-looking in purple, but unlike the new “shine” phones, is not always covered in fingerprints. One tip – with this phone the speed dial numbers you just press and hold the number. Others I’ve had, you had to press the connect afterward, and it does not work that way on this phone.

Combined with Verizon plans, it can be as little or as much as you want. If you just want a basic phone it’s great, but if you need the extras like camera, Internet and text messaging you don’t have to get a plan including it. Instead it’s there already, and you can pay as you go only when you need text or Internet.

3 Stars Acceptable
I did a lot of research before I got this phone (directly from VWireless). I still don’t understand why the black W755 has much higher user ratings on Amazon, so I averaged them and decided it must be basically a 4-star phone. Wrong. I’ve had it for five months now and Verizon has replaced the battery once and the phone once and it still has terrible battery life.

I’m a light user and it’s almost all for regular phone use. I rarely text and never use the internet. I wanted good reception, good sound quality, reliability, Bluetooth, and buttons made for phone dialing — not texting. It’s hard to find phones that don’t have tiny little buttons these days. I basically got this one for free. I didn’t have much choice in my “price range” but you get what you pay for.

Pros:

- Good reception. I get a strong signal almost everywhere. Dead zones on my old phone are greatly reduced.

- Nice inside display for the price range but the outside one is pretty tiny. (Guess that’s a pro and a con.)

- It’s purple:)

Cons:

- Battery life is beyond terrible. Be prepared to purchase an extended-life battery. I have to charge it at least every 48 hours even if it doesn’t get used at all. I’ve had the battery go from just charged down to one bar with just a 45-minute voice, not speaker or Bluetooth, call. Forget about using the music player or you’ll drain it totally.

- Incoming voice quality is poor. So far nobody’s complained about how I sound but I’m not impressed with how calls sound on my end.

- Scratches easily.

- Even though the keys are big and well-lit, they’re flat and have no space in between keys which means you still have to look to dial.

The rest of the complaints I have are probably true of most phones in this price range (like the camera is pretty bad) or specific to Verizon’s intentionally messed-up software and sometimes abysmal customer service. The jury is still out on the phone reliability issue. It started garbling the sound on some calls and had to be replaced after four months. If it happens again I’ll demand a different model.

If Verizon didn’t have superior coverage I’d never stay with them. Next time I’ll pay more up front and go with a no-contract plan. Getting locked into this phone and an overpriced contract for two years was a disappointment.

3 Stars Why wouldn’t this thing have a flash for the camera?
I didn’t even think to look when comparing phones whether this one had a flash or not. I didn’t think in this day and age any camera phone would not have a flash. I made a stupid move when I re-upped my 2 year plan thinking I was getting a better phone than I already had. Otherwise the phone is just okay. Nothing special. I’m just stuck with it for another year and a half unless I fork out some real cash for a touch phone.

4 Stars Motorola Razr – The Next Generation
Though it’s called the W755, this phone could easily have been marketed as the next-gen Razr, for that’s basically what it is. This is a simple, cheap phone that gets the job done well, while looking pretty snazzy to boot.

Pros

- Cute aesthetics. With bright purple soft-paint and shiny silver accents, this phone is really quite pretty. It’s more substantial than the v3 line of Razrs, with a slightly heavier feel. The flip part of the clamshell phone is sturdier than the original Razrs and doesn’t feel as if it’ll snap apart on you.

– Call quality. Despite the negative reviews on this phone, I feel that the call quality is very good. There are some problems with the echo effect, but I find that happens when you speak louder than normal. The volume tends to be a little low on the scale, but I’m hard of hearing and so just turning the volume all the way up rectifies this problem for me. I have had no dropped calls so far, or trouble with calls going through.

– Interface/text messaging – Again, despite reviews saying there is a lag between pressing a menu button and having that item come up, I’ve not seen this problem with my phone. Text messaging goes smoothly and hasn’t frozen the phone once. The screen is large and clear, and there are a few display themes to choose from, which are nice.

– Music player. I don’t use the music player, but this is a nice addition. You have to get a smaller headset or headset adapter, as normal-sized headphones won’t work with this phone unless you have the adapter. Contrary to what people have said, you DO NOT have to buy songs from Verizon to use on this phone, or buy their high-priced music package. Buy a microSD card, and an SDcard reader (about 10 to 15 dollars), pop it into your Mac or PC, drag and drop your files, pop the card into your phone (inconveniently located behind the battery), and you’re good to go. There are also dedicated touch keys on the front of the phone for the music player; this gives it a nice “faux iPod” flair.

Cons

- Speakerphone. The speakerphone is not very good in this at all. The person to whom I was talking said there was quite a bit of echo and feedback on her end when she was talking to me. I don’t use speakerphone so this isn’t a problem, but it might for those who like to go handsfree in the car.

– Camera. The picture quality is horrible, but it can be made a little better by tweaking settings before you take a picture. Still, this is annoying for those of us who like to have our camera on hand for a quick snap here and there.

– Bluetooth. This is not the phone’s fault, this is Verizon’s. Verizon makes it so that you cannot share files via Bluetooth on your phone. So if you’re wanting a phone that lets you port pictures or sounds to your phone or from your phone… this one isn’t it.

All in all, this is a nice phone for folks who just want to talk and text, and who may like to listen to a little music every now and then without dragging out another mp3 player.

2 Stars It works.
OK, maybe I liked my Motorola KRZR a little too much. I really LOVED that phone. And then I lost it. Yep, could have killed myself. But, I had to get a new phone and I got this one.

The first thing it did was pinch me when I opened it. You have to be careful of that. The volume buttons on the side of the phone are in a bad place. I keep screwing up the volume when I talk. The same buttons adjust the ring volume, so I have set my phone to vibrate on more than one occasion, missing calls. The screen is also smaller, and I found the KRZR a little easier to navigate. I also liked the size of the KRZR. This phone seems clunky.

This phone does get the job done, but I expected more from it since it was made by Motorola. Somehow, it just feels cheap.

I am looking for another KRZR, but Verizon doesn’t seem to have those anymore.

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Motorola RAZR V3xx Pink Phone ATandT Version 1

Featuring the perfect blend of broadband-like speed, dynamic multimedia capabilities, and cutting-edge design, the MOTO RAZR V3xx is the first Motorola handset to ship with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and EDGE technology. The iconic RAZR design is still here, as is the all-metal construction, this time, though, the phone boasts an updated and streamlined design, enhanced media capabilities, a 1.30-megapixel camera, a hot-swappable MicroSD memory card slot, and more. Simply put, the V3xx is the perfect combination of performance and style, and the perfect complement to AT&T service.

Design

The streamlined looks and cutting edge technology of the RAZR V3xx is now available in an eye-catching shade of pink.

At .58 inches thick, the RAZR V3xx is virtually the same thickness as the original RAZR. And like the original RAZR, the phone’s design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with an impressive, fully-anodized aluminum construction, and 60 MB of internal memory. A large 240 x 320 color display with over 262,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover, while the outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 80 full-color display that can display caller ID pictures, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The integrated VGA and 1.30-megapixel digital camera is housed above this display. Use the VGA camera for live two-way video calls at up to 15 frames per second. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control, as well as the camera button and mini-USB port.

Most of the phone’s features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset’s backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. A mini-USB port is provided, which, while useful for fast data transfer, can also be used with compatible USB stereo headsets. Note that the phone does not have a standard 2.5mm headset jack. Lastly, a charging port is placed on the bottom of the phone, and an unobtrusive internal antenna is safely tucked away, keeping the phone’s design compact and portable.

Calling Features
The RAZR V3xx’s internal phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts while the phone’s picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. For times when you want to be discreet, there’s a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear while voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. Speaker-independent technology allows any speaker to dial numbers with the voice dialing system. And because the RAZR V3xx is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets for calling, and even wireless stereo headsets for music can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The RAZR V3xx is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. With HSDPA and EDGE technology, the RAZR V3xx delivers broadband-like speeds for downloading, Web browsing, and data exchange. Leveraging these advanced capabilities, the RAZR V3xx allows for live two-way video calls at up to 15 frames per second, over the air music and video downloads, direct media streaming, and more.

Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone’s built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. And because UMTS and HSDPA support built right into the phone, you’ll be streaming and downloading at speeds so fast your head will spin. Used in combination with one of AT&T’s MEdia Max plans that supports AT&T Video (additional AT&T charges apply), the V3xx will allow you to play high-quality news clips, sports clips, weather clips, and more–right on your phone. And with AT&T’s exclusive partnership with HBO Mobile and HBO Family Mobile, you’ll never be at a loss for something good to watch.

There’s also a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T’s MEdia Net service lets you do more than just stream videos–it lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit–a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

Getting on the Internet is easy with the V3xx. When used with a AT&T data plan and the phone’s Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V3xx including a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone can also be used with Motorola’s Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. The phone also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Imaging and Entertainment
The RAZR V3xx’s integrated 1.3-megapixel camera and VGA video camera bridges the gap between phones and quality digital cameras. Animated screensavers and full screen wallpapers are supported too, so you can set up the RAZR V3xx to suit your tastes. Lastly, the phone supports java-based games and applications.

The RAZR V3xx is a serious music phone. When the feeling strikes you, jam out to your favorite music on the unit’s advanced MP3 player. The phone sports a microSD/TransFlash memory card slot, so you can load up all your favorite music and bring it with you (memory cards sold separately). And because the phone supports MobiTV and MobiRadio, in addition to streaming video and TV, you can listen to your favorite radio station via the supported digital radio service–great for times when you feel like listening to new music (additional AT&T charges apply).

UMTS Wireless Broadband Coverage
Learn More about where UMTS coverage is offered.

Warning: If you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your UMTS phone, please select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute).

Vital Statistics
The Motorola RAZR V3xx weighs 3.83 ounces and measures 4.05 x 2.08 x 0.6 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 14 days of digital standby time. It features UMTS with HSDPA capability, and runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900 HSDPA frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

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Motorola RAZR V3xx Gray Phone ATandT

Featuring the perfect blend of broadband-like speed, dynamic multimedia capabilities, and cutting-edge design, the MOTO RAZR V3xx offers the same iconic all-metal construction. But the V3xx is boosted with enhanced media capabilities as well as access to AT&T’s dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music’s partners Napster and eMusic and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via AT&T’s Cellular Video. The phone also features a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity for both communication headsets and stereo headphones, a hot-swappable MicroSD memory card slot (up to 4 GB), and access to your favorite instant messaging networks.

Enjoy fast Internet browsing, AT&T Music downloads, and streaming Cellular Video thanks to AT&T’s 3G network.

AT&T Service
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the UMTS 850/1900 network (also known as UMTS/HSDPA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you’ll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it’s fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

You get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what’s playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what’s hot with The Buzz music news portal.

This phone is also enabled with mSpot’s Make-UR-Tones application (subscription required), which allows you to easily create a ringtone from your favorite part of a song directly on your phone. To use the application, use the application’s search engine to select a song and then cut the part of the song you want to customize as their ringtone–up to 30 seconds–by using the easy-to-use waveform editor. Make-UR-Tones subscribers can enjoy exclusive access to more than 250,000 titles from music labels EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, INgrooves and IRIS.

The phone is also packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. AT&T’s Cellular Video (CV) service features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And it has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T’s MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Note that if you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your UMTS phone, be sure to select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute).

Ultra-compact at just 0.58 inches thin.

Phone Features
At 0.58 inches thick, the RAZR V3xx is virtually the same thickness as the original RAZR. And like the original RAZR, the phone’s design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with an impressive, fully-anodized aluminum construction, and 60 MB of internal memory. A large 240 x 320 color display with over 262,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover, while the outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 80 full-color display that can display caller ID pictures, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The integrated VGA and 1.30-megapixel digital camera is housed above this display. Use the VGA camera for live two-way video calls at up to 15 frames per second. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control, as well as the camera button and mini-USB port.

Most of the phone’s features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset’s backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. A mini-USB port is provided, which, while useful for fast data transfer, can also be used with compatible USB stereo headsets. Note that the phone does not have a standard 2.5mm headset jack. Lastly, a charging port is placed on the bottom of the phone, and an unobtrusive internal antenna is safely tucked away, keeping the phone’s design compact and portable.

The RAZR V3xx’s internal phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts while the phone’s picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. For times when you want to be discreet, there’s a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear while voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. Speaker-independent technology allows any speaker to dial numbers with the voice dialing system. And because the RAZR V3xx is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets for calling, and even wireless stereo headsets for music can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

The RAZR V3xx is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. With the 3G HSDPA technology, the RAZR V3xx delivers broadband-like speeds for downloading, Web browsing, and data exchange. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone’s built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit–a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

There’s also a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. Getting on the Internet is easy with the V3xx. When used with a AT&T data plan and the phone’s Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

The RAZR V3xx’s integrated 1.3-megapixel camera includes an 8x digital zoom and offers a choice of capturing digital stills in four resolution settings. Other features include settings for six lighting conditions, seven color effects, self timer, and multiple shutter sounds (including silent option). You can also record video up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). Clips for sending via MMS are capped at 16 seconds, while you can let the video record as long as you have space available on your optional MicroSD memory card for saving to your PC.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V3xx including a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone can also be used with Motorola’s Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. The phone also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Other features include:

• Memory expansion: MicroSD (up to 4 GB)
• Instant messaging via AIM, MSN Live Messenger, and Yahoo!
• Flight mode: allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
• Music formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR, MP3, WAV, WMA-DRM
• Ringtone formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR NB, WAV, MP3
• PIM tools: Calendar, calculator, currency converter, alarm clock
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Motorola RAZR V3xx weighs 3.83 ounces and measures 4.05 x 2.08 x 0.58 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 330 hours of digital standby time. It features UMTS with HSDPA capability, and runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA frequencies.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Better than what these others are saying!!
I’m only writing this to disagree with the other reviewers. I have had my V3xx for about 7 months and happen to like it very much. Hi res internal display. LOUD ring and earpiece volume. It is a 3G phone so calls are good and data speeds are very fast. The battery life is NOT as good as my other Nokias and Samsungs BUT it is MUCH better than previous versions of the Razr phones.

I rarely get dropped calls and no one has EVER complained about sound quality on the phone.

Quality is no problem. My 17 year old son has the same phone. He has dropped it a few times with no problems, and he text messages about 2000 times monthly. He has had no keyboard problems at all.

Don’t get me wrong, this phone is not the best out there, but it is a very good phone that I would get again.

5 Stars Good slim phone!
I must say, this phone has been pretty good to me. The phone is not as fragile as the supposedly breakable older versions of the razr. It does scratch up pretty bad, but for a slim phone, it does the job. I would not recommend surfing the internet or texting as this phone is NOT designed for it, but I don’t text and I don’t like to wait 30 seconds to load web pages. If you need a phone for talking and don’t plan on doing much else, this is the phone to get. It has bluetooth, so you can get a wireless headset to use with it. I like the phone, but now I am looking into an iphone.

Good starter phone at least! Battery life is fine as well, just charge twice per week if you have it on all the time and talk 30-60 minutes a day.

4 Stars Better than most are are saying!!
Unlike some reviewers, I feel the V3xx is a much improved phone from Motorola. Having owned several phones in the 20 years I’ve used cell phones. I’ve had most all the brands at some point including the original V3.I find vast improvements in all aspects of the V3xx, from enhanced intuitive & learning predictive text to better battery life to the bigger, clearer display to the improved more durable keypad to the micro SD slot[up to 2gb's for storage]. In my mind it’s a better phone than the V9 Razr2, being smaller but having the same size main display and feaures.[it would've been $100 more b/c I wasn't a new AT&T customer also]Even the streaming video is steady and clear like a BlackJackII or Blackberry, just a bit small for regular constant use.

Averaging over 2000 text msg’s, about 45 mins of web browsing, a few hundred phone minutes plus use the PDA like features regularly every month. But, seldom do I need to charge my battery more than once every other day. The big problem people have with shorter battery life is their failure to fully charge the batter before use, recharging it before it’s nearly discharged and using cheap chargers that overcharge and/or heat the battery causing poor performance and shorter life. Also, batteries will have gradually faster discharges over time and generally should be replaced after a year or so if used constantly. I’ve already bought a spare OEM battery through Amazon for under $6.00. As far as durability, I’m harder on stuff including phones than most folks, and have found that hard plastic or metal snap on covers work wonders at protecting a phone for less than $10.00 as well.

Don’t discount the V3xx when looking at phones. It may not be the best, but is at the top of the list of dependable full featured phones out there with easily obtained and reasonably priced accessories, regardless of the carrier you use.

4 Stars whos kiddin who?
I have had my V3xx for over a year and have had great service with it. I live in a rural area so occasionally the bars go down in my house so I just go somewhere else in the house. I have no problems talking on it for an hour at a time when it isn’t fully charged. No battery problems here, only charge it once or twice a week and it is always ON!! My only complaint is that the instruction manual doesn’t cover a lot of the features.

2 Stars Buyer beware…
Sadly, the phone does not live up to its expectations. Battery charge-life is VERY short, so be near a recharging source if you actually decide to talk to someone on this phone. However, you might find that talking on the phone is not all that great–the person you’re speaking to won’t hear you very well! I’ve had several people comment that I sound very far away when I talk to them. Half the time the phone doesn’t ring when someone is calling. I have had AT&T service for years (even for the period when they were Cingular) and did not have this problem with my other phone (Nokia). Pass this one up…

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Motorola KRZR K1m Red Phone Verizon Wireless

Following in the footsteps of the revolutionary RAZR phone, the new ultra-sleek KRZR K1m introduces a new standard of stunning style and innovation. Sharp and sophisticated with a luxurious finish and detailed craftsmanship, the KRZR K1m is the definitive handset for those who have an appreciation for cutting edge designs. In addition to great design, you get Bluetooth wireless technology, an integrated music player, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and support for MPEG4 video capture and playback. Verizon customers, your new phone has arrived.

Behold the KRZR K1m. See a 360 demo (requires Flash). The phone supports Verizon Wireless’ amazing V Cast service, including V Cast Music. Learn more about V Cast Music (requires Flash).

Design
Reflecting the design language of the super-slim RAZR line of handsets, the KRZR K1m exudes pure luxury with clean lines, precision detailing, and premium materials shrouded within a distinctive metallic gloss front finish. A 1.9-inch color screen on the inside of the flip brings images and videos to life, while a small supplementary color display on the outside cover keeps tabs on incoming call information, and more. The 1.3-megapixel camera is housed above this display. Below the outer display, you’ll find unique touch-sensitive music controls. The KRZR K1m features an internal antenna, so there’s nothing to snag or break off, and a MicroSD slot adds ample storage space to store content. A mini USB port is provided for data synchronization.

Calling Features
From L.A. to Lisbon, the KRZR K1m connects you effortlessly with friends, family, and your favorite content. The phone supports voice activated dialing, as well as Bluetooth wireless headsets, so you can cut the wires and talk hands-free. Polyphonic ringtones are supported, and there’s a speakerphone for those times when you want to talk while doing other things. Picture and ringer IDs allow you to set photos and ringtones to identify incoming callers. Lastly, The KRZR K1m’s embedded GPS location technology can pinpoint your exact location when you dial 911.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The KRZR K1m supports all the messaging tools you need, such as MMS, SMS, EMS, and IM messaging capabilities. Use the phone’s camcorder to send and record 15-second videos of just about anything. And because the KRZR K1m supports Verizon’s getFLIX program, you can send video messages from your phone to an email address.

With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the KRZR K1m is fully compatible with Verizon’s V Cast service. With V Cast, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest Accuweather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids, are all available. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games, allowing you to have more fun with a new breed of realistic titles.

Verizon’s music service is another EV-DO-powered service that makes the KRZR K1m all the more desirable. With V Cast Music, your phone is a music player, letting you jam out wherever you are. It’s also a music store, and you can download songs instantly to your phone wirelessly. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that’s right for you. You can even pause to take a call without missing a beat.

The KRZR K1m ships with a number of handy tools including an alarm clock, a calculator, a calendar, and a voice recorder. It supports the Sync ML data synchronization standard over Bluetooth or USB.

If desired, the onboard GPS feature can do more than give your current location to emergency personnel. The KRZR K1m is fully compatible with Verizon’s VZ Navigator service, a feature that provides all the bells and whistles of an advanced navigation system on your mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. The VZ Navigator service provides heads-up, voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions (with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn), local search of nearly fourteen million points of interest (POIs) in the United States, and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. With VZ Navigator, you’ll know where you are, know what’s around you, and know how to get there fast (additional Verizon charges apply). Lastly, the KRZR K1m is chaperone capable, that means you’ll always know where the user is, be it a child, a baby sitter, or a teenager on her first date. And because the KRZR K1m is chaperone parent capable, you’ll be able to define a zone or a specific area, such as a school or summer camp, and when your family member enters or leaves the zone with their handset, Verizon will automatically send an alert to your phone with the time and location of your family member’s handset.

Imaging and Entertainment
Fusing superior form with rich functionality, the KRZR K1m houses a host of premium multimedia features. The ultimate all-in one device for extraordinary imaging, the phone lets you capture your latest jaunt to Cape Town via the 1.3-megapixel camera, or via video capture and playback capabilities. And don’t forget that with a removable MicroSD card slot, there’s always room for all your favorite music files. The phone supports playback of music in AAC, MP3, and AAC+ formats.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola KRZR K1m measures 4 x 1.7 x .6 inches and weighs 3.6 ounces. It operates on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies. Battery life is rated at 4.17 hours of digital talk time and 440 hours of standby time. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty. Note: The KRZR K1m supports the Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, Advanced Audio Distribution, and Object Push for vCard. It does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars This phone is good BUT
I had this phone since Feb. I have the white one with the mirror plate. It’s a good phone, has good sound, good reception and a decent camera BUT it isn’t the greatest phone. The finish on my keypad is already wearing off as well as the silver finish around the mail screen. The inbox fills up FAST, the warning message is a little annoying.

1 Star Nice hardware with crippling software
The krazer works fine, the trouble is the low battery signal. You can’t turn it off. No matter what. The problem with that is, the low battery indicator is absolutely ridiculous. The phone has 70% left of its charge and it puts up “low battery” and starts beeping. Of course you can always charge it… but then your making the battery worse. If you don’t fully discharge the battery the battery is weakened so that it gets worse and worse. Motorola of course knows this. The batteries would actually be fine if the software didn’t force you to ruin them.

1 Star Don’t Buy It
I got this phone for xmas when I was 12. I was really excited, because it was my first phone. It looks great too! But then, six months later, I wish I had a better phone. I mean I’m still glad that I have a phone! I have some friends that don’t have phones, and I’m really grateful to have one! But it dies as soon as you’ve charged it for the whole night. I call one person (ONE!!) and it dies in the middle of your conversation. Sometimes the screen will go blank or the picture will freeze up. You might be thinking that I’m just an irresponsible teen that drops her phone all the time, but I’m not! I never let my phone touch the ground, let alone drop it! My friends and I always joke around about how they’ll call me later if my phone’s not dead…it’s embarassing! If you want a good, working phone, don’t buy the KRZR! If you want a phone that dies every two seconds buy the KRZR! I’ve had this phone for a year and a month and I can’t wait to get a new one!! (If you’re a parrent don’t get your kid a KRZR! Go with and LG Voyager or Blackberry!!)

4 Stars Nice but..
This was the last phone I had with Verizon before I switched to a different service. I bought a clear protective cover, but when I dropped the phone the case broke. Then I bought a new clear cover and the same thing happened. The phone was really nice, I really liked it, until i dropped it once after giving up on the protective covers, and the front of it fell flat on the floor. It cracked in a weird tree-like pattern, and after that it was just sad to look at. Other people said the crack made it look more original. Afterwards every time I saw someone with that phone, they had cracks in theirs too, all in weird little tree designs. Just make sure you don’t drop it, and everything will be fine.

1 Star Terrible Phone!!!
I got this phone in October of 2008 and in the begining it was all right. I only had to charge it up and it would last for at least 4 days. Then only weeks later it started to get weaker and weaker and eventually if I wasn’t talking on it, it was on the charger. Then as if it couldn’t get any better the the dang thing just shuts off when it wants to. It says that it has a low battery and shuts off as if the battery has give out, but only 5 mins. before, it had a full charge. It also continues to do this even after a software upgrade and new battery. And verizon isn’t much help either. The guys who sold me the phone and swore how good it was is pretty much telling me now that its not their problem and I don’t have another upgrade until October of this year. VERIZON AND THE KRAZR SUCK!!! I swear I’m going to AllTell!!

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