Amazon.com Product Description
After creating a gadget/fashion icon in the original MOTORAZR, Motorola has upped the ante with the new RAZR
2 V9m with cutting edge technology and enhanced features that make it even easier to use. The RAZR
2 V9m offers data connectivity via Verizon's EV-DO data network--perfect for surfing the Web as well as downloading music and video from Verizon's V Cast service. It's fully loaded with an arsenal of digital tools, including a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music and photo printing, MicroSD memory card expansion, dual color LCD screens, e-mail access, digital audio player, and full duplex speakerphone. And speaking of cutting edge, the phone's stainless steel internal frame and cast aluminum housing support makes the RAZR
2 V9m stronger and more durable than its predecessor.
Download your favorite new music and stream video from Verizon's V Cast service. |
Sleeker, smarter, stronger: the RAZR2 V9m boasts a durable stainless steel frame and chemically hardened glass displays.. |
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. 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.
With the V Cast Video service, you can 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.
Hear a song that you like but don't know the title? The V CAST SongID feature can listen to virtually any recorded music and give you back the title, artist and album. You can then the matching ringtone or full song with just one click. This phone is also enabled with the Get It Now service, which allows you to easily download ringtones, games, and applications.
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. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.
Phone Features
Designed to be even sharper than before, the RAZR
2 V9m shaves two millimeters from the original MOTORAZR. Its one-piece housing has no parting lines (meaning fewer chances of break points) and the cast aluminum hinge underwent more than 100,000 lab tests to ensure durability. Even the exterior camera lens is stronger, as it is made with chemically hardened glass. Despite its slimmer profile, the RAZR
2 V9m offers enhanced dual screens that make the phone seem larger. The 2.2-inch internal screen offers twice the resolution of the original MOTORAZR while the 2-inch external screen is great for checking caller photo ID, easily reading incoming text messages, and controlling music playback through onscreen controls. Both screens provide 320 x 240-pixel resolutions with support for up to 65K colors. Other Motorola-engineered enhancements include:
- Upgraded Interface: With the redesigned, more intelligent interface, you'll be able to search for contacts faster and avoid duplicate entries for the same person while allowing contacts to have multiple numbers. The customizable main menu means you're never more than 2 to 3 clicks away from your favorite applications. And text messaging is easier, with the V9m recognizing what type of message you are sending.
- Talk to Me: Originally designed to address the needs of those with vision impairment, the RAZR
2 V9m is able to read the phone's interactive menus, contacts, messages and more aloud--adding convenience to your on-the-go lifestyle. SMS messages on the phone can be read and replied to with pre-programmed text messages without ever having to open up the flip.
- Haptics: Motorola has incorporated breakthrough haptics technology--an interface that creates tactile feedback--that provides vibrating feedback in response to your finger taps. When combined with the virtual music keys, the haptics technology helps you to effortlessly control music playback.
The 2-megapixel camera includes a 4x digital zoom and it can automatically snap up to eight new pictures--letting you choose the best image from a complete series of pictures. You can even print photos wirelessly to a Bluetooth-compatible printer with just a few menu selections. It provides five resolution choices (from 160 x 120 to 1600 x 1200 pixels) and also features a self-timer and controls for brightness and white balance. The RAZR
2 V9m is also an impressive video camcorder, providing up to QVGA resolution (320 x 240 pixels). You can record video for as long as you have available space on your MicroSD memory card, or choose a 10-second cap for videos sent via MMS. It supports H.263, H.264, and MPEG4 video formats.
Control music playback with the virtual digital audio player buttons on the V9m's external screen, which includes tactile feedback. |
With up to 2 GB of storage (via optional MicroSD memory card), the RAZR
2 V9m can store up to 1000 of your favorite songs. It offers compatibility with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, enabling easy synchronization and transfer between phone and PC. You'll be able to modify music playback with the flip closed thanks to the virtual contextual music controls that appear on the external screen. And you can keep playing music even while surfing the web, sending text messages, or even using the camera.
This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.2 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
Other features include:
- 65 MB internal flash memory
- Up to 1000 contact entries, each with up to six numbers and two email addresses
- USB 2.0 wired connectivity, with mass storage capability
- Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
- Voice command and dialing, as well as ability to record voice memos
- PIM functions including calendar, calculator, alarm clock, and world clock
- M4/T4 hearing aid and TTY compatibility
- aGPS capable for E911 emergency location/sGPS
Vital Statistics
The RAZR
2 V9m weighs 4.13 ounces and measures 4.06 x 2.1 x 0.47 inches. Its 770 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.6 hours (215 minutes) of talk time, and up to 310 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA frequencies and is compatible with the EV-DO data network.
Customer Reviews:
Great phone with one problem.......2007-12-27
Just got a RAZR2 to replace my original RAZR, which held up well until it all of a sudden got the Motorola "blue screen of death" one morning. The RAZR2 is a beautiful hunk, with a fantastic screen and outstanding call and voice quality. I'm disappointed though that I can't change the ring tone (on/off/vibe) with the cover closed - or at least I haven't figured this out yet.
One problem though -- the flip-up lid is loose on the left side. I went back to Verizon, who were very helpful, and they pulled all 5 RAZR2's they had in stock and we looked at each one and they were all loose, some worse than others. I ended up keeping mine. This must be a problem either with the phone or with a manufacturing batch. When the lid is opened about 45 degrees, it is loose and can be easily twisted back and forth. It feels like a gasket or something is missing from the one side.
Too bad, because the hinge on the '2 is huge, so I'm not sure why this problem. Otherwise, the phone is a work of art. By the way, it took some finagling to get the 2MB mini-SD card to be accepted by the phone after I downloaded some music to the card. I had to turn off the phone and plug the card in once or twice before the phone recognized the card and cataloged the music. I wish the card could be plugged in the side rather than under the battery...
Plan on Buying High Capacity Battery.......2007-12-16
The is an excellent phone. However the big beautiful LCD display uses a lot of power and is ill-suited to the 600mah stock battery. Plan on Buying 920mah High Capacity Battery MX50 for MSRP of $50.
Can't believe the above reviews have not mentioned this most glaring deficiency.
Verizon sold us the Motorola 500 Bluetooth headset which had inferior voice quality. The Jawbone at double the price was just the ticket: polished and clear voice quality.
Above average, quality phone with some minor flaws........2007-12-07
I hadn't heard very many good reviews about the first RAZR, so I was a little worried when ordering this new version. My contract with Sprint was up and Amazon was offering this phone for free after rebate. I was looking for phones with at least a 2.0 megapixel camera and came across this one. I've had this phone for about 2.5 months now so I think it's time for a review.
Pros
- It's a beautiful, luxurious, sleek phone. The screen on the front is amazingly huge, just as large as the inside screen. The display on both screens is sharp and colorful.
- The call quality is very crisp. It has been very clear thus far, no weird echoing, static, or heavy background noise when the person on the other line is in a loud environment. I never have the volume turned up all the way because it gets way too loud!
- The menu is simple. I did not find this to be a con, as I know exactly where I need to go and didn't have to go through 8 screens to get to it.
- The camera, with its 2.0 megapixel quality, can actually double as a "real" camera most of the time. I forgot my digital camera once and happily substituted with this one. It even has white balance settings in addition to brightness adjustments, and also color effects such as black and white, antique (sepia), and negative. I got a separate 2gb microSD card and can store so many photos on there. You can load the pictures on the Verizon website or you could use the Bluetooth feature to transmit your photos on your computer, or you could use a card reader to download from your microSD card.
- The music quality is excellent. You can transmit songs through Bluetooth, however, I haven't been able to figure out how to access songs from your MicroSD card (if you are even able to do so). You cannot make your .mp3 files your ringtones though, or at least I haven't been able to figure out how again.
- I use about 200-300 texts each month. I originally ordered the EnV because of the qwerty keyboard, but it's a really chunky phone and I found it to be a hassle opening up the cover each time. Also, I found that I actually preferred NOT to text with both hands because I'm usually doing something else with my other hand while texting (holding something, driving, etc.) Though this RAZR2 phone doesn't have a qwerty keyboard, it still has some functions that facilitate texting such as storing words into its memory based on what you typed last.
Cons
- It is most definitely a fingerprint magnet because it's so shiny. This doesn't bother me, but if it does for you then I would reconsider.
- The speakerphone quality is pretty good, however, I could not use it while driving for some reason because the sound of my engine actually overpowered the caller.. I guess my car does have a louder engine, it's from 1998, but I was still pretty disappointed.
- I think the touchscreen is mainly for show and I don't really see the point in it because it's almost faster to just flip open the phone and use the buttons inside or on the side. The touch screen buttons are also not very sensitive so you have to hold your finger there for a few seconds before it initiates the function. You can only do three things with the touch screen: camera, music, and voice commands.
- The ringtone selection that comes with the phone is... limited, to say the least. Also, the vibrating ringer is not very strong.. I've missed a couple of calls with the phone being in my coat pocket on vibrate.
- I have that feeling when you get a new luxury car and you don't want to damage it at all, so you're afraid to drive it. I am so afraid I am going to drop this phone or damage the extra large front screen. It's like it's made of glass. If you constantly drop your phone, this is probably not the one for you.
- I've found it's difficult to flip open with one hand.
To sum it up, this is an above average, quality phone. It's not perfect, but overall I am pretty satisfied. I think I have been more pleased in the past with Sanyo phones from Sprint, but I don't regret making the move to Verizon for this phone.
The best phone I've ever had!.......2007-10-19
I've had this phone for 2 days and so far it is the BEST phone I've ever had
MOTO Store Discount.......2007-10-01
Use this code at the online Motorola store to save 15% off most items. Here is the code : PASS_12870. Link to the Moto Store : http://www.store.motorola.com/
Thanks, Aaron
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy all the entertainment you want right at your fingertips with the iconic Motorola RIZR Z6tv slider phone, which offers Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV as well as V CAST Music & Video services. With V CAST Mobile TV, you'll get 24-hour access to broadcast-quality full-length TV shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman, 24 and Dora the Explorer, and content from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, MTV, and more. The RIZR Z6tv can also help you from getting lost, thanks to its GPS receiver and Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Stylishly wrapped in a fashionably portable package, the RIZR Z6tv also includes a 2-megapixel camera with video capture, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory card expansion, and syncing with Windows Media Player.
With V CAST Mobile TV as well as V CAST Music and Video, the RIZR Z6tv is your mobile entertainment partner. |
The sleekly designed RIZR V6tv slides upward to reveal the phone's keypad. S. |
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.) With V Cast Mobile TV, this phone supports live TV broadcasts using MediaFLO technology to deliver full-length television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. You'll be able to channel surf with no buffering, take calls without interrupting the program you're watching, and get text reminders for your favorite shows sent straight to your phone. Channel selection includes CBS Mobile, NBC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox News, MTV, and Nickelodeon.
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.
With the V Cast Video service, you can 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. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.
Phone Features
The Z6tv retains the same slider design as its Z3/Z6 predecessors--a sleek profile and a unique, spring assisted opening design. A large 2-inch color display with a 240 x 320-pixel resolution and 65K colors dominates the top of the slider. The 2-megapixel camera lens is discreetly housed on the upper backside of the phone, safely tucked away until ready for use. 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. For video playback, it features a dedicated TV key, an easy to use Program Guide and the ability to watch in portrait or landscape mode.
The RIZR Z6tv allows you to control your music player with the slider opened or closed. Skip to tracks or fast forward and rewind with one touch of the 4-way external navigation key, while the Music Keypad Lock Key prevents accidental button presses. Create a playlist for whatever mood you are in, and sort content by artists, albums, songs, genres using quick search functionality. The digital audio player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA formats.
This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.1 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
The 2-megapixel camera provides resolution up to 1600 x 1200 pixels, and you can choose from three other resolution choices (1.3 MP, VGA, and QVGA) as well as three quality settings within each resolution. Other features include an 8x zoom, multi-shot capability, six color effects, and adjustable exposure setting. For video capture, the Z6tv records clips in MPEG4 format in two resolutions--176 x 144 (QCIF) and 128 x 96 pixels--with editing options similar to the still camera. You can shoot video as long as your memory card has available space, and videos shot for MMS messaging are capped at 6 seconds.
A messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse, 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. Instant messaging is also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in email client. The RIZR also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
The RIZR Z6tv's internal phone book can hold up to 1000 contact entries with seven phone numbers per entry, while the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. The RIZR's voice dialing feature makes calling family, friends, and business associates as easy as saying their names. Other features include:
- MicroSD expansion up to 4 GB
- PIM tools: Calculator, calendar, alarm clock, world clock, notepad
- Speakerphone
- Vibrating alerts and silent mode
- Hearing aid compatibility = M3
- Bilingual interface: English/Spanish
Vital Statistics
The RIZR Z6tv weighs 3.7 ounces and measures 4.15 x 1.79 x 0.64 inches. Its 940 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 295 minutes 4.75 hours of talk time, and up to 375 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies and Verizon's EV-DO data network.
Customer Reviews:
Utterly ridiculous file transfer options.......2007-12-24
I have spent HOURS trying to transfer song files from my PC to my phone. The instructions for doing so that are included in the manual do not work (after upgrading Media Player to version 11). I finally broke down and got the Motorola Phone Tools software, only to find that the version I got does not include the MultiMedia Studio. I STILL can't transfer files from my PC to my phone using a USB cable.
It seems pretty clear to me either Verizon or Motorola are trying to wear down the patience of anyone not as stubborn as I am so they will just pay the $5/per or monthly subscriptions to buy content. I don't use Bluetooth, I don't particularly want to pay extra for Bluetooth equipment, but that seems my only option at this point in time.
So, if you want to make your own ringtones, add songs from your own CDs, or avoid paying extra fees to Vcast, this is NOT the phone for you unless you have bluetooth for your pc.
Great phone with impressive call quality and features. .......2007-11-16
This is the first time I've reviewed a phone but I think this is the best phone available on Verizon right now. I was using the Razr V3M and while it worked great as a phone I was getting tired with it's lack of features and it's horrible UI. I decided that I was going to go with the Razr2 V9m but had to return it. It was just too big and had a funky hinge. Since I was relatively happy with my Razr and not all that happy with my wifes VX8300's call quality I decided to stay with Moto and get the Z6TV.
What a great phone. It has a camera that takes pretty descent pictures and is a definite improvement over the Razr's camera. The music player also was improved with deeper more rich sounds and deeper base than the Razr or VX8300. I am also impressed with the battery life. I can get about 5 1/2 hours of talk time on a single charge and about 4-5 days of moderate use before it's down to 1 bar of battery. The call quality is stellar with great in-ear feedback so I don't yell into the phone and crystal clear voice sounds. I actually prefer it over a land line.
Since I was a long time flip phone user, I was a little leary about getting the phone because I have large hands. But, everything is laid out well on the keyboard and I've had absolutely no trouble using the keypad to dial, surf the mobile web, or text. The TV feature is kinda pointless for me because I don't have coverage where I live but the phone has other features I'm happy with so no big deal.
If you are looking for a new phone with great features and even more impressive call quality you can't go wrong with the Motorola Z6TV.
My shopping experience for a new mobile 10/24/07.......2007-10-28
I traded up from a Motorola Razr which I liked for two years using an extended battery and in a fitted case. I liked the Razr because it had excellent call quality, reception, battery life, nice size and fairly well made. So when the time came to trade up, I first went with the Moto RAZR2 V9m a few weeks ago. Being a flip phone, I expected to like it. The call quality was excellent, reception was so-so, build quality was good but the battery wouldn't last for me. I bought an extended battery and even with that I wasn't happy. The other major problem I personally had with it was it was so BIG. The casing scratches SO easily it needs to be in a case. And when you put it in a case, it becomes HUGE. To big for me anyway. So... true size, battery life and so-so reception caused me to return it.
That brought me back to the Verizon store. I made test calls to my home voice mail from about 8 phone models I was interested in. A cell phone needs to have good call quality above all. And I also like phones that cancel out ambient noise so people don't know if you're in a restaurant, a car or at your office. I also do a lot of texting and check email a lot.
Impressions while shopping for my new phone on 10/24/07 were:
- The Samsung phones seem a bit muted but acceptable. Nice features. u740 is nice but I prefer one handed texting as I multitask. The u620 is great in the text messaging department as you can speak your message and it converts it into text! And it's small. Did NOT like the Gleam in sound quality.
- The LG VX8700 is an excellent phone! Excellent call quality, maybe the best. They make an extended battery for it too. Also, it has a better interface so it is more fun to use.
- The LG 9400 just had unacceptable call quality. enV is cool but not happy with call quality. Fun to use phone...will be replaced by newer model next month. Not small.
- The Juke is cool if you like a small phone with nice music features. Good call quality.
- The Chocolate sliders just missed the sound quality mark for me.
- I felt that the KRZRs were a bit `last year'. Nice size, good sound.
So, I tried a MotoRIZR Z6tv.
I liked lots of things about it. Decent call quality, small, well made, all the features of the current line up of Verizon phones like Navigator, Chaperone, Bluetooth, etc. Strong signal, excellent speakerphone when you need it, good battery life, uses all my old car and home chargers, nice key pad, easy to use, fits in the hand well. BTW, this phone will also give you Mobile TV, if available in your area, and it'll cost you $$.
Dislikes?: Well I have only had this for 4 days. The screen could be bigger but that would take more battery so I'm happy there. The call quality is not as good as the LG8700 or the MotoRazr2 V9m but it is good!
Bottom line:
The phone is easy to use, feature packed, has all the features I need, nice battery life, camera and video clips are acceptable, good address book, etc. It just plain works well. Seems to be a keeper!
Amazon.com Product Description
Boasting support for Verizon Wireless' exclusive V Cast mobile content service, which is powered by EV-DO high-speed data technology, the RAZR V3m is the best RAZR yet from Verizon Wireless. The V3m also features a microSD/TransFlash memory card slot, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and a lot more goodies. But the big news is that the V3m supports Verizon Wireless' exciting music service, which lets you discover and jam out to tunes wherever you roam.
The RAZR V3m sports a sleek metal construction with precision cut number keys. Learn more about the phone. |
Design
The RAZR V3m's design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with an impressive, fully-anodized aluminum construction. A large 176 x 220 color display with 65,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover. 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 1.3 megapixel camera lens is housed above this display. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control.
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 charging port and USB data cable port is placed on the bottom of the phone. The RAZR V3m also features 30 MB of embedded memory for storing pictures, videos and downloaded V Cast content, and you can expand your storage space with the phone's microSD/TransFlash memory card slot. Note that the phone does not have a 2.5mm headset jack, but a headset adapter is included in the box.
Calling Features
The RAZR V3m'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. It also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless' Get It Now service. 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 V3m is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The RAZR V3m is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. 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. There's also a built-in web browser for Verizon Mobile Web downloads and mobile web browsing. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater. 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.
Sleek and powerful: The RAZR V3m supports Verizon Wireless' amazing V Cast service, including V Cast Music. Learn more about V Cast Music. |
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the RAZR V3m 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 V3m 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.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the RAZR V3m including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC.
Imaging and Entertainment
The RAZR V3m's 1.3 megapixel camera bridges the gap between phones and quality digital cameras. The camera is also designed to capture video, and there are night and self-timer functions. Embedded animated screensavers and full screen wallpapers are built-in so you can set up the RAZR V3m to suit your tastes. The RAZR V3m supports V Cast 3D games, as well as other 2D-based games, which are available from Verizon's Get It Now service.
EV-DO Wireless Broadband Coverage
Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola RAZR V3m weighs 3.49 ounces and measures 3.90 x 2.10 x .57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.33 hours of digital talk time, and up to 325 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
Note: The RAZR V3m supports the wireless headset and handsfree Bluetooth profiles, as well as serial port and dial up networking. It does not support Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles.
Customer Reviews:
Best cell phone I ever owned!.......2007-12-07
I've had this phone for just over a year now, and it's been great! I'm waiting for UPS to deliver my next phone, RIZR Z3...
RAZR v3m has served me well, and has even proven to be fairly sturdy even after a couple of drops in a parking lot, which I thought for sure was going to kill the phone after hearing about how fragile it is. Good thing I had insurance, but I haven't needed it. It has kept me from having to call Verizon support, which I was doing fairly regularly with my old phone Moto E815. I give RAZR v3m big kudos for that!
As a phone, it's been superb! Good to decent coverage, good sound, no drops, no resets, etc. Best cell phone I ever had!
Text messaging is as good as it can get with cell phone number pads. I also own an iPAQ, even had one with a tiny keyboard, and they are not any better so I chuckle all these cell phones with tiny little keyboards. Pair a Bluetooth keyboard with my iPAQ, now you're talkin!
As an mp3 player, it will work in a pinch. All you iPod/iPhone nozis (replace o with an a, you know who you are!), please stick to your apple products and just leave the rest of us alone. I've own an iPod just long enough to know how much I hate iTunes, and now I own a Creative Zen which I like a lot, and no, RAZR v3m isn't as good as the Zen as an MP3 player, but so what? If I'm expecting to listen to music for a while, I grab my Zen and use my RAZR as a backup.
As a camera, again, it will work in a pinch.
I don't browse the web with this phone. I'm waiting for that day when someone comes out with a usable/affordable PocketPC based tablet ala Star Trek. Don't even talk to me about UMPC's yet... We'll see how well my iPAQ does with RIZR as Bluetooth modem.
My rating is 4 only due to
1) copying files to and from the the MicroSD is cumbersome
2) Motorola Phone Tools
3) RAZR uses some proprietary mini usb voltage so I can't charge the phone using one my many other mini usb chargers
4) Verizon crippled some of the Bluetooth feature of this phone - Not the RAZR's fault.
But if these don't bother you, then consider this as a 5 rating.
a great phone that has been crippled by Verizon.......2007-12-06
The V3m is a great phone that Verizon has crippled. The camera can take 1 megapixel images that get locked into your phone unless you subscribe to the optional text and image plan. As others have noted, if you wish to download images directly from the micro sd card, you have to remove the battery to take out the card. You can't download images from the phone with a usb cable.
After many hours of trying, I was able to download music using a Windows XP machine with Media Player 10, which I never use for music. I prefer iTunes, but it will not work with this phone. The Verizon interface makes it awkward to use the music features and you will need USB headphones for additional money (again).
While my older Motorola phone was able to use Verizon's national access to connect my computer to the internet (14.4k with no additional charge except minutes used, slow but useful), the V3m has disabled this feature and requires you to subscribe to a data plan for... more money (again).
In theory, voice dialing will allow you to use a voice command to call any number in the directory. It hasn't been perfected. If you say, "call Mary", the phone is just as likely to call Harry.
Although Verizon boasts about their network, this phone has been unable to connect in transportation hubs like New York's Grand Central Terminal and Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport. Battery life is weak and the ring tones are lame but you can always get new ones from Verizon for... more money (again).
It is clear that Verizon has engineered this phone to squeeze every extra dollar out of you that they can. You have an option. You can just say no to the V3m and get an iPhone.
Wow, Finally a phone that lives up to the hype.......2007-11-27
I have had this phone for a little over a year and have to say I think it's still the best phone currently offered by Verizon. It's rugged enough to deal with life's daily hazards and also light enough to carry in your pocket.
The reception and voice clarity are second to none with voices coming in crystal clear just about everywhere. If you have the Razr with Verizon do what I did and go to the store to get it flashed to update it's UI. It operates much better with a better sounding music player and the whole phone operates much quicker. It also allows more customization like changing screen brightness and the wallpaper on the outside screen.
I don't know what people are saying about poor battery life because I can get about three hours fifty minutes talk time on a single charge. With normal use I get about two to three days use before a recharge is needed.
Sure, the Razr has been out for a while but it's still one of the best phones out there. I don't hesitate to recommend the Razr V3M and with the new update it makes the phone all that much better.
Poor speaker volume.......2007-11-21
I received this phone from Verizon 1 week ago. On every call i make, the volume fluctuates randomly -- often so low that I cannot hear th person I am talking to. I searched the web and found may people complaining of the same problem. So, i called motorola and spoke to Romina (ID-351753) who walked me through the standard script, "so you know how to adjust the volume..." I assured her that this was not my first rodeo. She said she was not aware of the problem (sic). Verizon's support was also unaware and had no solution -- except to return the phone. Motorola and Verizon's websites were also no help.
You'll be sorry if you buy this phone.......2007-11-19
Unless you are a teenager with someone paying your bills, or looking to join a class-action lawsuit, this deal will be a nightmare. I bought 4 of these phones for family members and they are all going back.
The RAZR is a crippled phone, now lacking key features that were built into it. Verizon claims it is BlueTooth capable, but that is misleading. It won't link to our computers or our Highlander. It was quite a frustration to discover that Verizon purposefully prevents that.
Connecting it directly to a laptop, the USB cable is reduced to a battery charger. You are prohibited from transferring files either way. I take a lot of pictures. They recommended a 2GB storage card and installed it for me. Imagine my dismay when I discovered that it is impossible to transfer my image files to the computer by cable or BlueTooth. In order to get my images, I would have to pay Verizon 25 cents per image or $500 for a full card of images. No kidding.
And if you want a non-idiotic ring tone, or anything else, you pay and pay and pay extra charges to Verizon. Go ahead and google "razr bluetooth" if you want to fully appreciate the horror Verizon has unleashed on its customers.
Or save yourself the trouble and hair pullout, and find a better phone with a better company. The Verizon RAZR makes the iPhone look dirt cheap.
Product Description
OEM Motorola V3c V3m Extended Battery + SILVER Cover Door Verizon NEW We will guarantee that these batteries are NEW, never used, and OEM. If there should be any issues upon receipt or for the next 14 days, we will replace the battery - NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Motorola will also guarantee this battery for up to one year from date of purchase! 1480 mAhModel #: Compatible with: RARZ V3c, V3m CDMA SILVER Condition: NEW
Product Description
AT&T Cingular T-Mobile Motorola Razr V3 Silver GSM 1300 MaH 3.7v Li-Ion Lithium Extended Battery with Extended Battery Cover COVER (NOT Compatible with V3c, V3i, V3m)
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Nice battery life extension though a little cheap looking........2007-03-24
The battery is great and does extend the charge life of the phone admirably if you can put up with the extra bulk (though probably not as much as you'd expect). Please note that the new battery door is plastic and not aluminum like the rest of the phone. So it looks a little cheap. This wasn't a problem for me since I put my phone in a case anyway which covers the door.
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