trek Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 (edited) Alright, this is my first hardware review, so please bear with me. I know that the Razr has been out in the world for quite some time now, however only recently has it been available in Canada. So, in joining with the fad that this phone presents, I purchased one for myself as an early Christmas Gift. In general I was looking for just a phone; not one with all the extra gizmos like and MP3 player, video recorder, or camera. So those features, for me are a bonus on this phone. General Specifications Integrated Camera (640x480) Dual colour displays (Internal 4K Colour CSN Display) Quad Band GSM Bluetooth Wireless Technology Ultra-thin profile Anodized Aluminum Exterior Finish Box Contents Motorola V3 RAZR handset Fido SIM Card Charger Leather Holster and belt clip Network and User Manuals General Comments Build Quality The exterior shell of the RAZR is a combination of aluminum and plastic. Most of the backside is taken up by the battery cover so the only real metal part of the phone is the top part of the flip. Even though the exterior is mostly plastic, it feels solid. There is no flexing of the materials if you apply pressure to it. On the interior, the keypad is made of an interesting thin, ?precision cut metal? that took a little getting used to at first. Once used to it, however, it is very usable; and doesn?t slow down sending SMS messages all that much. Overall, the phone feels good in the hand, and is relatively easy to hold while talking. The only thing I notice is that the RAZR is a bit wide, measuring 55mm, so it?s rather like holding a credit card up to your ear. P.S. I'll post more pictures later... after my camera's battery recharges... Edited December 4, 2005 by trek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SojIrOu Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 hmm it seems that everywhere around the world they give different boxes for the V3. Mine came in the original (i think) aluminum or some metal case that slides open. anyway having used it for a while i can tell you that the keypad wears out very easily especially if you text a lot. anyway its still a nice phone :) nice review and pictures For those, like me who just want a sleek, lightweight phone, and don?t mind carrying around a separate iPod, then I?d recommend the Motorola RAZR V3. i rather carry an ipod around :laugh:ugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianmac45 Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 i like the pouch thingy nice pics, thanks for the review. i think i'll wait for the v3c for verizon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AionXn_ Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Yeah I want to get one from Rogers (only $99) but I don't have enough money lol. I hope I can make some money quick and get it before christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trek Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 Yeah I want to get one from Rogers (only $99) but I don't have enough money lol. I hope I can make some money quick and get it before christmas. Yea, I saw that from Rogers, but if you do get theirs, you're stuck with it for 3 years. That, in terms of a cellphone is a pretty long time ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetik Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 (edited) Yea, I saw that from Rogers, but if you do get theirs, you're stuck with it for 3 years. That, in terms of a cellphone is a pretty long time ;) Well, you could upgrade the phone... Or least I was able to on an existing contract Or you could give it to a family member... That's never failed me By the way, nice review :) Edited December 4, 2005 by planetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 My Z520a is better. ;) Width is shorter than yours. Replacable style covers. Menu interface more asthetically pleasing. OS performs better. The list goes on. But the pictures look really nice tho, I must admit. dL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 nice rewiew.......i think the onli thing its got goin 4 it is it look...there rother betta phones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golazo Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 nice review, crap phone sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 this is completely different from nokia 9500, sony ericsson p910i in terms of size (and maybe even features). those two phones (me having a p910i) are BULKY! nokia 9500 looks like a pencil box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Nice review, I wish I'd waited a month or two and got this instead of my 6620. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG1 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 My dad has one and he loves it (got it in the metal box also), got the motorola bluetooth car kit also, his doesn't shoot video though :( I am guessing i would have to take it to a motorla store for them to upgrade the firmware to shoot video, but then they would charge alot of money and i don't think my dad really cares any way. He has had it for about a year, and besides the one time he had to return it he has had no problems, he had the T720 before so this is a big step up, i think its a great phone bar the address book with quick dial and wateva, the v3i looks like a nice revised model of the v3, why can't nokia make phones as thin as this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»X« Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 My Z520a is better. ;) Width is shorter than yours. Replacable style covers. Menu interface more asthetically pleasing. OS performs better. The list goes on. But the pictures look really nice tho, I must admit.dL I wont touch sony's after experiencing their DRM! :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dL Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I wont touch sony's after experiencing their DRM! :| What does DRM have to do with phones? :huh: And also, it's Sony Ericsson. Not JUST Sony. And Ericsson does the technology and stuff for it I believe. I have to agree though, Sony's quality is degrading year after year, but anything is better than Motorola in terms of... well everything. dL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
»X« Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 What does DRM have to do with phones? Quite a bit :rolleyes: , considering the drm was the reason i sold my PHONE in the first place. My nokia doesnt give me that crap when i want a ringtone to work. And also, it's Sony Ericsson. Not JUST Sony Ok mate, lets not split hairs :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 (edited) I love how the desing on this phone, IMO this phone gets: Design: 10/10 Features 5 /10 ( has the same as most triplets) price: 10/10 ( as a contract phone that is, if purchased with no contract it's a HELL NO ) So until Motorola UPs the features in the razr, which should be in the v3i, then it would be a phone worth considering... My 2 cents anyway... Edited December 5, 2005 by maudit Victor Rambo 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiveMasterT Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 is it me, or do all motorolas feel cheap in your hand? i owned a v120c and tried a e815 and both phones, past and present felt like i was holding a peice of crap. no substance. dont get me wrong... call quality on them is awesome, features are nice, the UI is excellent (when it doesn't freeze) and they have good features, but I use my phone a LOT and having something that is "fashionable" and not durable is a big no no. Even my rubberized nextel from work began to feel like garbage after a few months of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josrh Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Quite a bit :rolleyes: , considering the drm was the reason i sold my PHONE in the first place. My nokia doesnt give me that crap when i want a ringtone to work. Ok mate, lets not split hairs :p Neither does my SE k750 :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG1 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 found a review of the v3i if anyone is intrested http://www.mobile-review.com/review/motorola-v3i-en.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerus Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Nice looking phone you have. Thanks for the review, man. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLaren_F1 Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Nice :) i have the phone it self flashed, flexed, drm icons :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corynet9 Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I prefer my VX8100 to the RAZR.. I think it's just awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0z Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 A guy at work has one, I have to admit the screen is nice, the keypad is clumsy and feels cheap IMHO. The rest of the phone is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinggus Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I've been wanting this phone for the reason of it being slim and makes you look cool :x At BestBuy I can get it for $99+2yr contract, but sadly I have to stay on my parents contract until 2007 because Cingular made us upgrade from AT&T :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spazztastic Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 A friend of mine got one yesterday and says he loves it. I was toying with it earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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