Motorola Razr V3xx - gray (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola Part number: 3000280
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- Though its feature set didn't live up to expectations, the Motorola Razr V3xx cell phone improves on many of the traditional Razr pitfalls that have plagued the product line since its inception. As such, it's the most satisfying Razr to date.
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CNET editors' review
Motorola Razr V3xx - gray (AT&T) price range: $119.96
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 03/08/2007
The good: The Motorola Razr V3xx cell phone offers decent call quality, stereo Bluetooth, and a great interior display. And thanks to the HSDPA data connection, it offers zippy Web browsing, fast downloads, and admirable streaming video quality.
The bad: The Motorola Razr V3xx isn't a quadband world phone, and its 1.3-megapixel camera is inadequate for such a high-end handset. Also, the voice dialing is unreliable, the phone lacks stereo speakers, and the data settings for third-party applications are too restrictive.
The bottom line: Though its feature set didn't live up to expectations, the Motorola Razr V3xx cell phone improves on many of the traditional Razr pitfalls that have plagued the product line since its inception. As such, it's the most satisfying Razr to date.
The carrier that brought you the very first Razr cell phone is now bringing yet another one (yes, another one) to the market. The Motorola Razr V3xx for Cingular Wireless (soon to be AT&T) doesn't bring anything particularly revolutionary to the Razr family but it does include a handful of noteworthy offerings that deserve a closer look. Believe us, we're as over the Razr as the next person, but with stereo Bluetooth, an Opera Web browser, and improved call quality, the Razr V3xx is a solid step above its predecessor. What's more, the support for Cingular's 3.5G HSDPA network makes it the fastest GSM Razr yet. You can get it for a very reasonable $79 with service.
Design
Except for a color change, the Motorola Razr V3xx is no different from the original Razr V3. You get the same iconic profile that sparked the thin phone tsunami, but it still looks just as boxy when viewed straight on. At 4.05 inches long by 2.08 inches thick by 0.6 inch thick, and weighing 3.8 ounces, it's slightly bigger and heavier than its predecessor, but the change is hardly noticeable in the phone's ergonomics. It feels just the same when held in the hand and its slips just as easily into a pocket or bag. And of course, it's just as difficult to feel the phone vibrate when it's in your pocket. Like most of its siblings, the Razr V3xx is available in multiple color schemes. We reviewed the dark gray version but you can also find it in a flashy gold hue reminiscent of T-Mobile's gaudy Razr V3i Dolce & Gabbana. As the carrier is in the midst of a name change, the Razr V3xx has a Cingular logo on its rear face, while the AT&T globe shows up on the external display.
Speaking of which, the external display is the same as on the Razr V3. We'll say again that's it's a tad small for the phone's size (96 x 80 pixels) but the 64,000-color resolution is more than adequate for most uses. And in any case, it's a big improvement over the V3's 4,000-color screen. The display also works as a viewfinder for the camera but it's annoying that there's no dedicated button for activating the camera. Instead, you must open the phone, start the camera, and then close it again to snap vanity shots using the Motorola "smart" key. The camera lens sits just above the display, and once again there's no flash.
A volume rocker sits on the left spine of the front flap just above the mini-USB slot and the aforementioned smart key. The latter control also locks the external buttons with you hold it down for a couple seconds. A voice recorder button sits on the right spine but it can be used only when the phone is open. The single speaker is located on the rear face of the phone just below the battery cover. While we've dinged previous Razrs because they put the microSD card slot behind the battery cover, we're more willing to let it slide this time around. Though you have to remove the battery cover to change the card, you don't have to remove the battery itself as well.
We're glad to see a 262,000-color internal display on the V3xx. Motorola has been inconsistent with its Razr displays--some models get 65,000-color screens while others get 262,000-color resolutions--and we'd expect nothing less from an HSDPA phone. At 2.25 inches (320x240 pixels), it's large, bright, and vibrant, and it displays everything from text to graphics well. Though it shows a few design tweaks, Moto's dull menu system is the only distraction. We hope the company redesigns the interface soon, as it's been looking long in the tooth for a couple years now.
The navigation array just below the display is standard Razr. Like the later models in the series, the Razr V3xx has tiny raised ridges between the individual controls. Dialing by feel still takes some getting used to, but it's an improvement over the completely flat controls on the Razr V3. Shortcut options abound. The navigation toggle doubles as a shortcut to four user-defined applications, and you can set the smart key as a shortcut to another chosen feature when the phone is open. In standby mode the left soft key opens a further shortcuts menu while the right soft key and the central OK button activate the main menu. While some users have complained that you can't change the settings on the soft keys, we don't really mind. Below the toggle are dedicated buttons for the Web browser and the Cingular Video application, a Clear button, and the Talk and End/power controls. On the whole it's a spacious easy-to-use arrangement despite the lack of a dedicated speakerphone button.
The keypad also shows no difference from other Razrs. The keys are flat with the surface of the phone but the numbers are rather large and lit by a bright backlighting. Tiny raised ridges separate the individual rows, but new Razr users should still give the phone a test drive first.
FeaturesAs we said earlier, the Razr V3xx is more of an update to the Razr family rather than an entirely new phone altogether. The changes are all on the high-end features, so we'll get the basics out of the way first. The phone book holds 1,000 contacts with room in each entry for six phone numbers, three e-mail addresses, a Web address, three street addresses, a nickname, a birthday, and notes (the SIM card holds an additional 250 names). You can save contacts to groups and pair them with a photo and one of eight polyphonic ringtones or 14 monophonic tones. You also can use voice notes as ringtones but in all honestly, the selection of integrated sounds is disappointing for such a multimedia phone. Other essentials include a choice of vibrate modes, text and multimedia messaging, a voice recorder, a world clock, a calendar, and a calculator.
Worker bees who aren't quite ready for a smart phone should get some use out of the Razr V3xx. Inside you'll find full Bluetooth with a stereo profile (yay!), PC syncing, USB storage support, PC modem capability, a speakerphone (minus a dedicated button), and e-mail and instant messaging for AOL, Windows, and Yahoo clients. Connecting to the instant messenger is relatively zippy, thanks to the HSDPA connection, but we still can't imagine having full conversations on an alphanumeric keypad. Voice dialing is onboard as well but we found it harder to use than many other phones. More often than not, it couldn't register the contact we were naming.
As a 3.5G HSDPA phone, the Razr V3xx supports the full range of Cingular broadband multimedia applications. Cingular Video brings a satisfying range of streaming video clips from such channels as NBC, Comedy Central, ESPN, The Weather Channel, VH1, and CNN. There's a special channel for kids as well, with programming from The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and The Cartoon Network. We have to admit, though, that we spent plenty of time on Muppets Mobile. Premium entertainment is offered from HBO Mobile and Music Choice for an extra charge. For a full analysis of the offerings see our Cingular Video review. MobiTV applications are integrated as well.
If you're more interested in listening to tunes, the Razr V3xx also supports the Cingular Music application (the phone identifies it as "AT&T Music," however). When it went live late last year, Cingular Music filled a hole in the carrier's multimedia offerings by offering a central application for downloading tunes to the music player and accessing related music content. We like that Cingular uses partners rather than operating its stores, but at present you can't download music wirelessly. There's also a Music ID application, support for streaming radio, and a community section. The music player interface is strictly utilitarian but it offers Shuffle and Repeat modes, spatial audio, and bass boost.
The Opera Web browser is easy to use and offers a more pleasant interface than on other Cingular phones. And since it operates over the carrier's HSDPA network, data speeds can fall in the 1.8Mbps with bursts at higher speeds possible. As we'll cover in the Performance section below, browsing was fast and efficient but the phone's default security settings severely limit the usability of third-party applications. For instance, when using the mobile version of Google Maps, the browser asked us whether we wanted to proceed every time we requested data. It's quite frustrating, particularly since you can't change the settings.
Though the Razr V3xx's 1.3-megaixel camera is an improvement over the Razr V3, we were hoping for a 2-megapixel shooter on such a media-centric handset. In all seriousness, as high-resolution camera phones proliferate, 1.3-megapixel models are becoming the new VGA. We're also disappointed that unlike the Razr V3x, Moto's V3xx didn't include a second interior camera for future use with video calling. You can take pictures in four resolutions and choose from a variety of editing options, including three quality settings, an 8x zoom, six lighting conditions, a self timer, seven color effects, and three shutter sounds plus a silent option. The video recorder shoots clips with sound in three quality settings and a choice of similar editing options. Clips meant for multimedia messages are limited to 16 seconds; otherwise you can shoot for as long as the available memory permits. And while we're on the subject, you get a healthy 60MB of shared internal memory but you can always use a microSD card slot (up to 2GB) for more space. Picture and video quality are improved over the Razr V3's, with distinct edges and colors. At times, however, the images are washed out, and since there's no flash, darker conditions aren't ideal. Video quality is about average for a 1.3-megapixel camera phone.
You can personalize the Razr V3xx with a variety of wallpaper, screensavers, color themes, and alert sounds. You can always get more choices from the carrier's MediaNet application and the wireless Web browser. You can buy more ringtones as well, but sadly, you won't be able to use downloaded MP3 files for your calls. As for gaming, the Razr v3xx comes with demo versions of four Java (J2ME) tiles: EA Air Hockey, Midnight Pool, Platinum Sudoku, and Tetris. You'll have to buy the full versions for extended play.
Performance
We tested the triband (GSM 850/1800/1900; HSDPA) Motorola Razr V3xx in San Francisco using Cingular service. It's disappointing that the phone is not fully quadband like the Razr V3. As such, it won't have as much coverage outside of the United States. It's a baffling change to say the least, and one that makes the phone significantly less consumer-friendly.
Call quality was very decent with strong audio clarity and signal reception. Voices sounded natural and there was little static or interference. Even better, the volume level was much improved over previous Razr models. Low volume had been a recurring problem since the original V3. Callers said we sounded fine and didn't report any significant problems. Also, voice recognition systems (like when calling an airline) could understand us. Our only complaint was that voices sounded tinny from time to time. It wasn't a bother, but it was noticeable just the same. Sound quality also can diminish in noisy environments but it wasn't a deal breaker either. Speakerphone quality was loud enough, but not unexpectedly, voices sounded more muffled. On their end, callers had trouble hearing us over the speakerphone unless we spoke close to the phone. Lastly, Bluetooth calls were decent.
Streaming video quality was quite sharp on the whole. There was very little pixelation, and videos suffered from almost no choppiness or color distortion. We did have to rebuffer a few times (mostly when inside interior rooms of a building), but it wasn't too bothersome. Sound quality was good as well and voices matched the speakers' mouths. Music quality was serviceable but nothing special. There was a tinny quality at times, and we'd prefer stereo speakers.
Due to the strong HSDPA connection, we had a strong wireless Internet connection without any major hiccups. Individual Web pages loaded in an instant, while moving backward to cached pages was even faster. In all, it's a satisfying experience that involves none of the usual waiting that comes with mobile Web browsing. Downloads were also painless--we were able to download a game in just 8 seconds. Just be warned that the strength of the HSDPA connection will waver outside of urban areas.
The Razr V3xx has a rated battery life of three hours talk time and 12 days standby time. Three hours is quite low for a GSM phone, but 12 days is about average. We eked out a talk time of 3 hours, 30 minutes in our tests. According to FCC radiation tests, the Razr V3xx has a digital SAR rating of 1.21 watts per kilogram.
User reviews
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Cingular ruins the RAZR
by anseio on March 1, 2007
Pros: tech specs speak for themselves. good features.
Cons: Cingular has had virtually every customizable feature disabled. When closing applications, you're sent to the standby screen istead of back to the application menu. Much Much more
Summary: I got this phone today and had it unlocked for use with Tmobile. Unlocking was quite easy, as I know people who can get the codes...
The phone itself is ...Summary: I got this phone today and had it unlocked for use with Tmobile. Unlocking was quite easy, as I know people who can get the codes...
The phone itself is a gem. It looks great, has high speed internet, fast operation, and a great camera. Compared to previous RAZR's... all plusses.
What Cingular had done to it? Unforgivable. The device is so locked down that there is very little customization to be done. The left and right soft keys are now fixed to "options" and "main menu". These can only be changed via modding programs. Some people like to be able to have the alarm clock be a soft key. I do, for sure. The data connection profiles are locked, uneditable, and undeletable. One can copy and edit, but can not replace the original. This means that I can get the device to access and tether to the web, but I cannot get the java email and IM programs to connect. There is also no way to change which profile the java applications use to connect.
Worse of all... Cingular has implemented security certificates for java downloads. Pretty much anything that came preinstalled or is purchased from Cingular is trusted and can have full access to the internet. All other 3rd party programs can only have the options of "yes, ask always" or "no, never". "ask always" means that EVERY time an application that is running tries to fetch data from the web, you'll be prompted to approve it. In the case of Google Maps, one would need to approve about once every 5-10 seconds of map loading. Highly inconvenient. Similar behaviour for the Opera Mini Browser and mobile Gmail as well.
These faults in functionality are a result of the Cingular affects of the phone software design. If making changes through modification software, one can unlock the softkey restrictions and even change the java internet permission settings (at the rist of losing access to any of the formalized Cingular applications).
Just last week, I had a Sony Ericsson w810i unlocked from Cingular for use with the old AT&T Wireless. A few settings easily changed and we got full functionality across the board.
It should never be as hard as Cingular has made it for the newest, lastest, and greatest RAZR phone. It seems that their desire to control is seeping out from the internal hell and onto what customers can and cannot do. Such a shame.24 out of 29 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Motorola's Performance Gem
by RUFF1415 on February 19, 2007
Pros: Great signal, gorgeous screen, extended battery life, excellent processor, internal memory, speeds, size, menus and customization
Cons: External display brightness (or lack thereof), location of MicroSD slot (under battery cover), single port for charger, headset, etc.
Summary: As much as I didn't want to fall into the RAZR styled handsets, there was no way I could deny the features and performance this offers.
PROS
-Great Signal: ...Summary: As much as I didn't want to fall into the RAZR styled handsets, there was no way I could deny the features and performance this offers.
PROS
-Great Signal: Coming from a Sony Ericsson handset left me a bit skeptical of whether or not I would be able to handle the change, but this phone is just as wonderful as my old z500 was. Calls are clear and garble isn't an issue like it was on the SE.
-Gorgeous Screen: The QVGA display is a treat to the eyes as everything from text to pictures are crisp, clear and easy to read.
-Extended Battery Life: The battery on this phone lasts forever! On one charge, the phone will last for a few days even with maximum usage. Moderate use will leave the phone charged adequately for a week.
-Excellent Processor: This phone has absolutely no lag. Extremely responsive in comparison to most other models and manufacturers.
-Internal Memory: Large enough to hold dozens of ringtones, hundreds of pictures, and up to 500 messages. It's hard to even put a dent into the 60MB the phone includes (unless downloading full length songs).
-Intuitive Media Player: The media player is among the best I've used. Well organized and easy to access while other applications are running.
-Great Camera: 1.3 megapixel lens starts quickly and snapshots turn out nicer than those of the Samsung SYNC. Great quality for just a camera phone.
-Beautiful menus: Everything is extremely customizable on the phone; from the shortcuts, to the menus, to the background and skins.
-Internet Speeds: This thing goes like a breeze on both HSDPA and EDGE networks. Includes cutting edge 3.6mbps capability so that the phone can grow with the network.
-Size: The phone is similar in comparison to other RAZR models, although slightly taller. Despite this, it is still smaller than other Cingular phones.
CONS
-External display could be brighter.
-MicroSD slot located under battery cover.
The v3xx is hands down the best phone that Cingular is offering at the moment--best phone I've used.17 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just one real problem
by tcbpresley on May 1, 2007
Pros: Fast internet/video, good camera, great display
Cons: sometimes freezes during CV(cingular video)
Summary: So I bought this phone to replace the phone that I broke in half (not gonna go into that story). Anyway, I bought this phone because well, I just liked ...
Summary: So I bought this phone to replace the phone that I broke in half (not gonna go into that story). Anyway, I bought this phone because well, I just liked it. And I loved it, until I was watching Cingular Video, and the music video froze. I took it back, and they replaced the phone. The second phone did it again, so I switched to the Samsung Sync. I hated that phone, and was determined to figure out the bug in this RAZR V3xx. Well, I toko the Sync back to Cingular after a week, cause I hated that phone. For those of you who can't get over that phone, its really not that great. the V3xx has better music quality than that phone does, and it's a music phone! Anyway, I took it back, and asked for the V3xx, despite my experience. Well, I made sure I got the newest shipment of phones they had, and I know I did, because there were a few things different about my new RAZR V3xx. So far, it hasn't frozen (crosses fingers). Other than that experience, I think this is a great phone (if it wasn't, I wouldn't have gone back to it despite my previous problems with it). That should tell you right there how much I liked this phone.
9 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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crippled by Cingular. Unintuitive interface. Too many restrictions
by jacobdol on March 9, 2007
Pros: Fast 3G, inbuilt Opera browser
Cons: horrible UI, low end camera, java permissions problem
Summary: It could have been an OK phone, had Cingular not crippled it.
I like that it has super fast internet connection and thank to inbuilt Opera browser, you can get ...Summary: It could have been an OK phone, had Cingular not crippled it.
I like that it has super fast internet connection and thank to inbuilt Opera browser, you can get the best mobile internet experience out of almost any site including those not optimized for mobile phones. Yahoo Go.support. And that's about it.
And now the bad:
- Photo camera is 1.3Mp. The standard is at least 2 Mp nowadays. Picture quality is awful. The images come out super warm and not sharp.
- Video camera is about the same. I tried sending a video from this phone to my friend's Sprint phone and he never got it.
- Music player interface is a joke. It reminds me of some sort of an old Atari game. Once you start playing a song, there is no way to select another Artist without actually terminating the player. The sound quality is really bad. The volume level constantly fluctuates for no reason. And get this - all other providers cell similar phones with headphones included but mine came without them. Headphones are not so great either but you cannot use your own since they have to be USB compatible.
- Java Permissions are restricted to the applications that Cingular chooses for you. You wont be able to use Google maps or Gmail since every time the application has to connect to the internet you are going to be prompted to allow the connection. Imagine scrolling google maps and clicking Ok every time it has to download a new image of the map. And it's not just Google applications. Every other application that you would want to use (not provided by Cingular) will have the same problem. If you use the same applications on similar phone from Sprint or any unlocked phone, it will not be a problem. This is a way for Cingular to control what goes onto their phones just in case you decide to install a Skype enabled client to make calls over the data connection versus paying Cingular for your voice minutes.
- While other phones allow you to use any MP3 file as your ringtone, Cingular made sure that you cannot do it easily and rather buy a ringtone from them. Basically if you want to make your own ringtone, you have to make sure that it's no longer than 30secs and i think the bit rate is 64 Mbts. As being a Mac user, it was really easy for me to create a ringtone- I just fired up GarageBand that comes with every Mac, and had my own ringtone ready within 5 mins.
- For Mac users: The phone does not support iSync out of box but you can search the web for the solution although the Calendar is not syncing you will be able to Sync your Address Book contact over the bluetooth connection. Also this phone tethers with Mac very well over the bluetooth connection, again search for a generic 3G modem script.
Bottom line - I am waiting for an unlocked SonyEricsson phone that will support Cingular 3G frequency. I hope it's coming soon.7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect (for what I wanted)
by Mud Shark on March 17, 2007
Pros: attractive design, fully refreshed interface, responsive, beautiful screen, great browsing/3G speed, good mp3 player, stereo bluetooth is excellent, superb graphics, expandable memory, UMS/MSC
Cons: annoying Java security nag (thanks, Cingular), camera could be better, lack of a standard 3.5mm audio jack sucks
Summary: I used to have a Sony Ericsson w600i, it rocked my socks off save for the small, non-expandible memory. I was coming from a Nokia 3200, which from a feature ...
Summary: I used to have a Sony Ericsson w600i, it rocked my socks off save for the small, non-expandible memory. I was coming from a Nokia 3200, which from a feature standpoint couldn't hold a candle to the w600i. But I digress.
The w600i failed twice, so I got a cheaper phone that I hated. Finally, my contract ended and I decided to go with a RAZR. The KRZR was too expensive and not my style, so I sought out this one for the price and features.
This phone is fantastic, better than I had expected. It brings me right back to the glory days of the w600i with all its features, and even improves on some of its shortcomings (expandible memory, 3G, no drivers required to sync with computer). The last one is what I like, since I don't always use Windows. Of course even if it did require drivers, I could have just used a card reader for the MicroSD and put the files in there, but its nice not having to worry about keeping it with me all the time.
I've used the older RAZRs before, and every reason that kept me from getting one in the beginning has been dealt with gracefully. I almost couldn't be happier with this phone, but there are a few annoyances that keep it from being totally flawless. The camera, being a step up from the V3's crap VGA camera, is still a bit shoddy. In low light mostly, there is some noise and choppiness, and blur can also be a problem. Another annoyance is the Java security alert thing. Cingular crippled the settings for that thing, so you have to allow unsigned java apps to run every single time, instead of just an "Allow Once". This is apparently to keep you locked with Cingular's java apps, which are signed and do not have this issue. It is certainly a problem, and is something I would expect another company like Verizon (known for crippling bluetooth on their phones) to do, not Cingular. Not that Cingular's any better than Verizon, it's just disappointing when any phone company intentionally does that. It's business I guess.
Other than that, I have no major issues with this phone. Its huge amount of Pros almost outweigh the Cons and allow me to forgive its shortcomings. This phone is quality all over, if you're looking for THE razr to get on Cingular's network, look no further. This is the best RAZR on Cingular's network yet. All the updates, tweaks, and 3G under its hood will keep you satisfied with this phone for quite a while.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good improvement over the V3
by alrock on March 4, 2007
Pros: Plays MP3s, larger internal screen
Cons: Can't use MP3s for ring tones; small outside screen
Summary: The Cingular version of this phone won't let you use full MP3s as ring tones (my international unlocked version of this phone did allow it). You can create ring ...
Summary: The Cingular version of this phone won't let you use full MP3s as ring tones (my international unlocked version of this phone did allow it). You can create ring tones from MP3s with the Motorola software but it's an extra step you shouldn't have to take. They also took out the 2nd camera, that's why you have that blank cover in the hinge. I like the flash memory inside for storage. It's not great sound but it works.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Stylish design but not as user friendly as what I am used to
by jtamba on February 25, 2007
Pros: Good looking phone with plenty of options
Cons: Slow response on key presses, bad reception
Summary: I subscribe to SPRINT PCS and my 3 previous cell phones have always been Samsung phones. This is the first time that I have strayed from my normal instinct to ...
Summary: I subscribe to SPRINT PCS and my 3 previous cell phones have always been Samsung phones. This is the first time that I have strayed from my normal instinct to purchase another Samsung due to Motorola Razr's exceptional and very stylish design. Everyone in the planet has it.
But I made my final decision based on the capabilities I am looking for in a phone:
1. USB connection to my PC
2. Synching to my Outlook calendar and address book.
3. Camera (still and moving)
4. External storage with the possibility for expansion (micro SD)
5. Voice dialing
6. Bluetooth
7. Web access (for viewing scoreboards)
8. Very slim design for my front pocket.
Owning the phone for 3 months now, I have come to my conclusion that I should have done more research on the Samsung side.
1. I loved the stylish design for about a month, but because everyone has it, the bragging rights faded away and the phone became dated because it is so common.
2. I do love the synching to my outlook capability.
3. Love the camera
4. Love the external storage
5. Hate the voice dialing. When I press #1 for 3 seconds, nothing happens for an additional 3 seconds. Intuitively, I always feel like I pressed the wrong key and should have pressed the power key instead. I never felt these feelings of inadequacies with Samsung...sigh.
6. Have not utilized bluetooth yet.
7. Web access is slow.
I use the voice-dialing a lot when I drive and fiddling with the phone too much at that time when I should be focusing on the road and impressing the girls next to me in traffic, makes a big impact why I am frustrated with the phone. The reception is also bad that I have to cup my hand over my ear to isolate the sound. The volume control seem not to work in critical moments and it requires for me to press harder.
Next time around, I will look for a Samsung with similar or more options that is also very slim and can impress the girls in traffic.4 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not perfect, but still a 10!
by Baldilocks73 on February 3, 2007
Pros: Updated UI, QVGA Screen, nVidia GPU, Reception, Sound Quality, lots more!!
Cons: It's not free!!!
Summary: Unlike a couple of other reviews here that bash this phone,(Probably from those who dont even own it), my review will be based on fact.
First thing that hit ...Summary: Unlike a couple of other reviews here that bash this phone,(Probably from those who dont even own it), my review will be based on fact.
First thing that hit me was the EXCEPTIONAL quality of the interior display. QVGA!! It's about time Motorola! The color richness and images are smooth and clear--very easy to read!
The User Interface is also much improved. The contacts now have more fields that were much needed, such as addresses,note and support for multiple entries for each contact.
The Icons (still 3x4 grid) are much improved, more detail and not pixelated as with lesser screens.
The camera interface is a vast improvement as well. Even at high res. there is no lag when taking a picture. Pictures and graphics are also much easier to view as they are stored in thumbnails now and not as a list and you can scroll between them instantly. This probably has a lot to do with the nVidia 4800 GPU used in the phone.
There are a lot more things to love about this phone, but i just wanted to touch on some of the DIFFERENCES over the older V3.
Hope this helped some who were undecided.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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my fav phone yet
by chelle8025 on January 2, 2008
Pros: good battery life, good call qualtiy
Cons: camera is blurry, and color is poor.
Summary: I bought this phone as a replacement for my Nokia N75, which is the worst nokia i've ever owned. I read the review on cnet which helped make my ...
Summary: I bought this phone as a replacement for my Nokia N75, which is the worst nokia i've ever owned. I read the review on cnet which helped make my decision. I did however, find something i could do that they said you couldn't. They said you couldn't use downloaded mp3's as ringtones but you can. All you have to do is make sure your contacts are saved to the phone from the sim card. Over all great phone.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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this is the greates invention eva
by bobrcks24 on June 29, 2007
Pros: everything, and its shiny
Cons: there are no cons, its freaking rulz
Summary: i love my v3xx, as u may or may not have seen, mine is currently not working and have to use a sync, i hate my sync, dont buy a ...
Summary: i love my v3xx, as u may or may not have seen, mine is currently not working and have to use a sync, i hate my sync, dont buy a sync, but v3xx's are the bomb, i have all kinds of music and things on it, the txting is great, if you dont like this phone idk what to tell you except wow
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Part number: 3000280
- Description: Featuring the perfect blend of broadband-like speed, dynamic multimedia capabilities, and cutting-edge design, the MOTORAZR V3xx is the ultimate combination. The MOTORAZR V3xx delivers high-speed connectivity and premium multimedia capabilities in the award-winning RAZR form. The first Motorola handset to ship with High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) and EDGE technology, the MOTORAZR V3xx brings effortless style and the power of high-speed connectivity - no compromises necessary. A compact entertainment machine, the MOTORAZR V3xx knows how to connect you quickly to the information and content that matters most. Demand the best in elite style and unrivaled functionality and enjoy the best of both worlds with this stylish model.
General
- Product Type Cellular phone With digital camera / digital player
- Service Provider AT&T
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 3.9 in
- Weight 3.8 oz
- Body Color Pearl gray
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band)
- Phone Design Folder type phone
- Antenna Internal
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Conference Call Capability Yes
- Voice Recorder Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
Phone Memory
- Phone Book Capacity 1000 names & numbers
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes - Class 10
- EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global Evolution) Yes - Class 10
- JAVA applications Yes
- HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) Yes - Category 6
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages, Multimedia messages (MMS)
Multimedia Features
- Playback Digital Video Formats MPEG-4
- Downloadable Content Games, Themes, Ring tones, Wallpapers, Audio files, Video files, Screensavers, iTunes music collection
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 1.3 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 8
- Digital Video Formats MPEG-4
Organizer
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Calculator Basic
Display
- Type LCD display
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 2.2 in
- Color Support Color
- Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
- Multi-language Menu Yes
Display (2nd)
- Type LCD display - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
Connections
- Connector Type USB - Mini-USB Type B
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Talk Time Up to 210 min
- Standby Time Up to 336 h
Product series
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Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz
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Motorola Special Edition Black Razr V3 (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, 3.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3 - silver (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3c - gray (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3i - black (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 400 min, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3x - blue (Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: 0.3 lbs
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Motorola Razr V3 - magenta (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), 0.2 lbs
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Motorola Razr V3 - blue (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, 0.2 lbs
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Motorola Razr V3 - magenta (unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min
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Motorola Razr V3 - cosmic blue (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min
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Motorola Razr V3c - pink (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3 - pink (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 210 min, 3.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - silver (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3i - dark blue (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 400 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3i - maroon (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 400 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3i - violet (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Cingular Wireless, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 400 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - pink (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3i Dolce & Gabbana (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 400 min, 3.5 oz
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Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 900/1800/1900, Up to 300 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.7 oz
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Motorola Razr V3xx - gray (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz
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Motorola Razr V3 - pearl gray (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: T-Mobile, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 300 min, With digital camera, 3.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - red (US Cellular)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - red (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3x - silver (Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.4 oz
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Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3 (Dragon Tattoo)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.4 oz
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Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 188 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3 (Cherry Blossom Tattoo)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 430 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.4 oz
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Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3x - pink (Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 900/1800/1900, Up to 144 min, 4.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3x - Pumpkin (Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 900/1800/1900, Up to 144 min, 4.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - fire red (Alltel)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 200 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - silver (Alltel)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 200 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - fire red (U.S. Cellular)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 200 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3m - silver (US Cellular)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 200 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.5 oz
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Motorola Razr V3x - black (Unlocked)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 900/1800/1900, Up to 144 min, With digital camera / digital player, 4.4 oz
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Motorola Razr V3xx - gold (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/1800/1900 (Tri-Band), Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.8 oz
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Motorola Razr V3xx - platinum (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: GSM 850/1800/1900 / UMTS 850/1900, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 0.2 lbs
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Motorola Razr V3xx - pink (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola
Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/1800/1900, Up to 210 min, 3.8 oz
Accessories
- A-Data Speedy Series flash memory card - 2 GB - microSD (33795596)8.99
- ATP SD Trio Professional PLUS card adapter - flash: microSD - Hi-Speed USB (32128464)17.00
- Centon 2GBRSD3-1 - flash memory card - 2 GB - microSD (33503634)11.84 - 13.29
- Centon flash memory card - 4 GB - microSD (33362243)16.74 - 70.99
- Fellowes Body Glove Glove - case for cellular phone (32847669)24.99
- Motorola Crocodile Case - holster bag for cellular phone (32560703)14.99
Manufacturer info
- Motorola
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Motorola products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.motorola.com/
- Address:
600 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Phone: 847/576-5000
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