Posted by Miss UK
Hi Ive seen this phone at many us sites its really nice and the features are everything really.. but I was wondering if such a phone is coming to Europe? cos that phones only for America .. anyone know anything ???
Posted by Miss UK
Knowbody?
Posted by methylated_spirit
nope.
Posted by Miss UK
lol ok.. anyone else know sumat ?
Posted by RichLok
The reason why it's only available in the states is cuz it's a CDMA phone.
http://www.motorola.com/mdire[....]e/v710/flash/full_specs.shtml?
[ This Message was edited by: RichLok on 2004-08-17 20:30 ]
Posted by Miss UK
I gather that since its out over there in Yankeeland :-p but is Motorola producing anything that looks similar to it thats coming out in europe same specs etc perhaps named the V700 or sumat lol
Posted by RichLok
Unfortunately, no... I'm waiting for the v551 which is the closest thing to that phone.. Damn moto..... Or this one too (straight forgot about it)
http://www.motorola.com/mdire[....]erience/v3/flash/default.shtml
[ This Message was edited by: RichLok on 2004-08-17 20:44 ]
Posted by Miss UK
Ive never heard of that 1 here Motorola have alot of handsets could go on for ages really! ive got a V600 but time is creeping for me to look at newer handsets cos can upgrade january want a fancy phone like the V710
Posted by RichLok
Go for the v3 RAZR. It's nice. The v551 looks like the v400 (v300 in Europe) but with video playback and recording and EDGE. No outer color screen or 1.3 megapixel camera....
Posted by Miss UK
That RazR thing looks odd, im giving that a miss lol
Im on the verge of loosing my tether with moto btw
ive discovered a crack in myphone cause by them AGAIN..
eveytime they fix my phone it comes back scratched aswell there not very good
ave you had anything repaired by them?
I might just email them now and complain
Posted by RichLok
My moto v400 (v300 quad band version). But it was "repaired" by my service provider (Cingular USA). They are no better either. It's frustrating. I'm waiting on the z500 release!
Posted by Miss UK
Yeah my SVP (o2) take the phone thru there shop and send it to the Manufacturer (Motorola) or u can post it direct to them altho this is not the case moto are twats ive mailed them the worst email ever over the weekend cos ive now found another fault the software is making my txt msgs come thru with the wrong time on them always 1hr behind at first I thought it was the settings but its not ive reset the phone and the prob still there :-l on my T68i this prob does not happen so its not my sim or my network!
Posted by RichLok
I'm using the a630 at this time (prototype) and one thing that truly annoys me is that sometimes I'll send a text message and I'll get a reply that it could not be sent. Upon opening my outbox, the text is there but it's blank and it can't be opened. It goes crazy after that. I have to delete the text and type a new one... really annoying. The v400 has serious problems in regards to the earpiece. A lot of no sound issues on that phone. As soon as the s700 is out, it's "Goodbye Moto!"
Posted by Miss UK
Lol :-D and Motorola is american co. And ur totally off with them to I like that! ;-) .. I can't upgrade for some months yet but be glad of it when I do that V600 is a nitemare!!! :-l
Posted by RichLok
I'm an American born Mexican that knows the difference between quality and garbage. Motorola has taken steps in improving their phones but are still behind Sony-Ericsson and even Nokia in terms of quality. I'd used the v phones and really liked them if it wasn't for their quality issues. Our carrier has discountinued the v600 (after having it for only 2-3 months) due to faulty RF in one of our US bands.
Posted by Miss UK
RF is that the signal :-) ive not got probs with that, I really like the MP3 tones on my phone infact there the reason im holding onto that phone until another with those is available if such was available now id sure flog it on ebay or swap with someone! Btw a new housing and software touch up and its top notch again ;-)
Posted by RichLok
The v series phones have good RF but Cingular's version of the v600 came with faulty RF on the 850mhz band and therefore was discontinued. It should be replaced by the v551 by Christmas. The SE z500 has all of these features (video recording, dual color display (4096 outside/ 65000 inside), mp3 ringtones, themes, EDGE, VGA camera w/ 4x zoom, etc) but uncharacteristicly, it has no bluetooth
Posted by Miss UK
Lol theres always something thats missing from a phone ur after, was gonna get a siemens S65 cos ive had them previousley but was horrified it has not got mp3 tones :-( its my v600s fault if I never bought that id wouldn't of been non the wiser about this mp3 malarky, hmm id best not travel to the USA with myphone then lmao! :-D .. That SE sounds alright but BT is essential nowadays its handy :-)
Posted by punkserb
i played with a v710 at my company just recently. we were testing it. i like it a lot! for a moto that is!
it is one of the few moto phones that i like. the 262k screen is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! such detail and bright display, it is excellent. it is also fast and the send/end keys are in the proper places with send on right and end on left.
moto is definitely improving with the e398, v710, a630 and a few others but they are not yet close (IMO) to nokia and SE. i just hope its not too late for them.
Posted by Miss UK
Hey don't make me jealous I know im avin probs with my V600 but the V710 looks awsome and it aint even available here in england :-( how much are they sim free overthere in the states? Me want 1 :-)
Posted by RichLok
I have the a630.. it's nothing to make a big deal out of except for it's design. Camera is ok.. Bluetooth is ok. It's the design that everyone loves but the keys are too small for a male user to speed text. Since I use the prototype (a630 is not out yet), it's really buggy. Super slow, bad texts and can't figure out how to key lock this sucker (didn't get the manual). It's like a v600 or a v80 but in a different shell (just like Nokia)...
Posted by Miss UK
You outta stick a piccy here Rich
Posted by RichLok
Here ya go!
Posted by Miss UK
WOW thats nice
fancy swapping with a stupid v600 *JOKE*
bad RF etc as you said
Posted by Dj Boyi
Hmm,looks like a colour version of that old blue motocrap thing we had years ago,they went for 100 quid!
How much is that one worth?
Posted by Miss UK
Alot more
here's a site http://www.momag.co.uk/reviews/a630.shtml
tis really smart tho, better than that crappy blue calculator
one2one thingy
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Posted by RichLok
In the bloddy states, it will retail for the same price as the v600...
Posted by Miss UK
V600's are £220 here Sim free!
when they first come out january they were £300
how much are they in America then Rich?
I rec the AXXX will be roughley £179.99 maybe less? who knows
PS. is this the UK V710? (MOTOROLA V1000)
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Posted by RichLok
The v600s retail from $300-$350 based on the carrier. In regards to that phone, I don't know what is that.. It's FUGLY! LOL
Posted by Miss UK
http://www.directmobilephones.com/motorola_v1000_main.htm
Click on that link and take a look at the all the phones on the left..
it's says the V710 is forthcoming over here??? thought it was only for america? is thats site telling porkys or summat lol
Ps.. V600's r on a tarriff you can't buy sim free in the us?
bit shite that
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Posted by RichLok
That's odd. If you look at Motorola's official site, it shows that this phone is CDMA only.
http://commerce.motorola.com/[....]r=126&phone_cgrfnbr=1&zipcode=
Posted by Miss UK
Maybe there altering it for the European market somehow I may email them cos non of this makes sense..
you know im not that keen on that huge ariel on it why couldn't moto give it a internal enn
Posted by RichLok
The a630 has an internal anntena... RF is decent at best, even with the power save in the off position. Well, I'm off. Have a great weekend
Posted by Miss UK
Yepp and by the sound of it you don't wanna swap LOL
Yeah you have a Great weekend too, it's a bank hol here so long weekend for us in britain
Go and have a nice evening it's 8pm there ennit?
Laters
Posted by RichLok
Well, I'm back.. and rumor has it that our carrier (Cingular) may not launch this phone after all (the better reason to keep it)
Posted by addy_010
Hi everybody, hope you all had a good weekend. Just found this website that says you can preorder the v710 for the Uk and that it is going to be released over here.
- read the orange writing close to the bottom of the page -
http://www.i2020.co.uk/motorola_sim_free_v710/i2020p_1169.htm
Do you think this web site is bullshitting or not. Thanks in advance.
- Addy -
Posted by Miss UK
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Whys that then
bit crap of them innit
@ Addy. best ting to do is Email that site?
ive also found a site that has it up for pre-order to on the page before this enn
If this is not a hoax im hoping o2 will have the V710 soon!!!!
and Motorola int gettin there grotty mits on it if its faulty neither in means of software, i'll try a DIY situation... like im going to try with my V600
Posted by RichLok
The a630 is aimed for the young people and Cingular feels that the price point of $350-$400 (USD Retail) is too much. They may sell it online only.
Posted by Miss UK
That sounds very OTT and pricey! America need to look at other countries prices on phones and offer offline handsets! MOVE TO THE UK RICH LOL
Posted by RichLok
I wish... LOL. There's a lot of things here in regards to technology that people like me can "envy" other countries but overall, the US is good (just need to get rid of bush). Many people here are more interested in cheap, reliable products. The don't realize the true value of a product such as a Sony-Ericsson phone. They want something that's free or really cheap. That, along with the FCC, is some of the reasons why we're behind or else, we'd be right up there
Posted by Miss UK
lol Cheap plastic ;-) .. do u tink bush will go tbh?
Posted by RichLok
tbh?? (pardon my ignorance)....
Posted by Miss UK
To be honest ;-) ..actually its remarkable what slang u pick up here :-D .. Got a datacable with load of games, tones on cd this morning for me vxxx int got a clue how to get this onto the phone tho. :-l .. A bt dongle is easier work but int got 1
Posted by RichLok
Hope you know a bit of spanish....
Go here:
http://motclub.com/html/programs.htm#mpt
And download mobile phone tools 1.23 AND 2.16..
Install 1.23 but do not run, then install 2.16 and run
That should do it. motclub also has many wallpapers, videos and ringtones for the v series phone. Enjoy and Good luck!
Posted by Miss UK
Thanks don't know Español tho. :-l i'll have a look over the weekend ;-) do u know anyone with latest firmware for the 600? Or maybe a site with instructions wanna upgrade my phone over the weekend :-)
Posted by RichLok
Well I know Español fluently... I can tell you that this site has the firmware, flex ware and all that good stuff... but the instructions are most likely in spanish. You can look for all sorts of stuff for Moto fones on this site. I dare not to mess with the firmware and flex....
Posted by Miss UK
Is it a complicated proceedure cos ur making edgy now lol a member here has said they'd sort me out with the update but they seem to have vanished :-l .. Motorola need DIY online updating like Siemens and Sony Ericsson! :-)
Posted by RichLok
I do not know how complicated the procedure is. But I read that if you screw up even a lil bit, the phone goes dead.
Posted by Miss UK
Guess i'll call my insurance company if that occurs lol ..
Posted by RichLok
Yup! And on that note, "F**K Lockline & Cingular on their XBM procedure for warranty exchanges and insurance claims". Sux major azz...