Motorola V3c Review
Motorola RAZR smashed records when it was introduced in the now-famous slim form factor. Basking in the success, Motorola brought out the RAZR V3c, in a steel-grey anodized aluminum package that's definitely drool-worthy.
The phone is not too bad either: it's got Bluetooth and a generous display. The camera is great for occasional photos and videos. The design itself has inspired new models from various vendors including Samsung and LG. The disappointing part, of course, is that Bluetooth file transfers are disabled by Verizon.
Pros: Sleek design, great looks, Good camera
Cons: Bluetooth file transfer disabled
Features include:
Exclusive steel grey anodized aluminum shell with a distinctive ultra-thin profile, Innovative nickel-plated copper-alloy chemically-etched keypad with illumination panel, Integrated 1.3-megapixel camera with 8X Zoom and photo album application, Speaker-independent voice recognition with full-duplex speakerphone, Bluetooth Class 1 wireless technology for hands-free connectivity, Messaging via Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), IM Wireless Village and email (POP3, IMAP4, SMTP), 3D graphics engine for gaming.
My Rating: 3.5 Stars out of 5 (I would have given 4 for Bluetooth file transfer capabilities).
CNet gives this Cell Phone a 8.0 out of 10
Motorola RAZR V3c Cell Phone Specification:
| Network: | CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| Form Factor: | Clamshell |
| Dimensions: | 98 x 53 x 14 mm |
| Weight: | 95 g |
| Antenna: | Internal |
| Navigation: | 5-Way Keypad |
| Battery Type: | 750 mAh Li-Ion |
| Talk Time: | 3.00 |
| Standby Time: | 200 |
| Memory: | 30 MB |
| Expandable Memory: | No |
| Imaging | |
| Main Screen: | 262000 colors (TFT) 176 x 220 px |
| External Screen: | 65000 colors (STN) 100 x 100 px |
| Camera: | 1.3 MP / 1280 x 1024 px / 8X Zoom / Video Recorder |
| Audio | |
| MP3 Player: | Yes |
| FM Radio: | No |
| Speakerphone: | Yes |
| Push-To-Talk: | No |
| Multimedia | |
| Wallpapers: | 176 x 220 px |
| Screen Savers: | 176 x 220 px |
| Ring Tones: | 72 chord / MP3 |
| Themes: | Yes |
| Games: | BREW / 3D Gaming |
Alltel To Offer Motorola RAZR V3c Watch live television with new CDMA EVDO handset LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and LIBERTYVILLE – 17 November 2005 – Alltel, owner and operator of the nation’s largest wireless network and Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications (NYSE: MOT) announce today that the Motorola RAZR V3c will be available at Alltel stores nationwide starting Monday. Customers can watch live television on the new CDMA EVDO handset through MobiTV. “The Motorola RAZR with its sleek design and next-generation technology offers customers an unparalleled wireless experience, including live TV that customers can watch while on the go,” said Wade McGill, vice president of wireless product management at Alltel. “Alltel subscribers can now experience the most talked about mobile device, the Motorola RAZR V3c,” said Rick Gadd, senior director for Motorola Mobile Devices Business. “This coveted mobile gives CDMA users high style and in-demand design in the one thing they always carry with them, their mobile phone.” The Motorola RAZR V3c features a 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture and playback and MP3 capabilities. The phone has Bluetooth functionality as well as BREW 3.1 Pricing and Availability The phone will be available through Alltel for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. MobiTV is available for $9.99 a month and can be downloaded through the Axcess Apps catalog on the Motorola RAZR V3c. With Axcess Mobile Web 2.0, customers can browse Web sites, send and receive email, play Web games and receive news, weather and sports alerts and directory information on their phones. Axcess Mobile Web can be added to any service plan for $5.99 per month. Alltel Axcess Messaging Packs let customers send and receive any combination of text, picture, video or instant messages for one low monthly price. Messaging Packs start at $5.99 per month for 300 messages. With the All Axcess Pass, customers receive unlimited text, picture and video messaging in addition to Axcess Mobile Web 2.0 for $19.99 a month. About Motorola Motorola pioneered mobile technology in the 1930s with car radios and public safety radio networks, the walkie-talkie in the 1940's and space-to earth communication for the Apollo program in the 1960s. In the 1980s, Motorola revolutionized personalized communications with the first commercial handheld cellular phone. Today, its new smart devices, networks, and software are making communications not just mobile, but seamless. Continuously redefining “the device formerly known as the cell phone,” Motorola also leads the industry in design, with award-winning products like the iconic RAZR. Motorola had sales of U.S. $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com. About Alltel Alltel is a customer-focused communications company with more than 15 million customers in 36 states and nearly $10 billion in annual revenues. Note to Editors: Digital imagery of the Motorola RAZR V3c can be seen at: www.motorola.com/motoinfo. # # # Media Contacts: Monica Rohleder Motorola Mobile Devices, North America +1 847-606-1973 monica.rohleder@motorola.com Andrew Moreau Alltel Vice President – Corporate Communications +1-501-905-7962 Andrew.moreau@alltell.com


I am considering purchasing this V3c. I have been told to stay away and think of the Samsun A740 & A860..I have had a samsung a660 for 2 years..it sucks..I need good reception..and a very good phone..and I am tough on phones..the only thing I found is that the suamsung a660 could take a beating...any comments before I dive into the realm of new phones..my contract is up and I need to upgrade...thanks..reply a.s.a.p..:-)