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Motorola RAZR V3 discussion (was LF: ) |
66304u
Joined: Jan 29, 2005
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motorola have some cheek...v3 is essentially the same as the v600 but in a different body!!! when somebody asked me at work, for a demo of this handset, i gave it to them, and five minutes later, he handed it back, stating that its the v600 with a couple of add ons...and thats exactly what it is...and the sim free price??? my god!!!! motorola are intent on ripping people off aren't they!!! unbelievable.....
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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you're not saying anything that hasn't been said many times before.
However, I never even considered buying the V600 once before so Motorola are clearly doing something right for me, and others, if they have now made a version with similar features but with styling that appeals to me therefore making sales they would otherwise not have.
As for cost, the V3 certainly does incur more production costs apparantly. I saw figures from Motorola which went someway to justify the extra cost and of course it was quite high at the start because of the novelty value, but its levelling out much more now
None of this makes me and less happy to have bought and now own one and whereas I have a high turnover of phones, tis is one that is for keeps much like my old Startac 130
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JiggyJaggy
Joined: May 21, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: London, UK
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Is there any way to set an image as the background but have a DIFFERENT image to show once the flip is closed?
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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don't think so. certainly I've not found a way to have a different wallpaper on the external screen
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punistation
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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I want to pick up the RazR V3 as my very first mobile phone, but I have two concerns:
1. I want to be able to jot down notes, like a bare-basic TO DO list. Something simple like a multiple shopping lists. Does the RazR do something like that? Or maybe even use the Phone Book to do the same?
ex.
NAME: Shopping
NUMBER (Home): Milk
NUMBER (Work): Bread
NUMBER (Cell): Coffee
ADDRESS: Lasagne
...etc
2. I heard a black one has just been released. Should I wait, or will it take too long to arrive for general consumers (even then at an inflated price)?
Kisses XXOOXX
Jen
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ThreeX
Joined: Dec 21, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: Sweden
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Why not just write a SMS or mail with your shopping list and save as draft? 
Happy owner of: Ericsson GH198, S868, SH888, R310s, T10s, T28s, A2618s, T39m x2, T68m, T66, SE t68i, T610, S700i, Nokia 2110i, 6210, 8310, 8850, 8890 and 6680 Siemens S55 |
punistation
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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Why not indeed?
I don't own a RazR v3 yet, so I'm asking if such alternatives are possible. |
ThreeX
Joined: Dec 21, 2002
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From: Sweden
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They are indeed.. used that "trick" alreday in the old Ericsson days 
Do yourself a favour and insist on having a go on a live V3 in a shop before buying it (i donīt mean that thereīs anything wrong with the V3, itīs just good advice regardless of phone make and model) Itīs just so easy to be blinded by advertising and hype and buy the "wrong" phone as a result.
Happy owner of: Ericsson GH198, S868, SH888, R310s, T10s, T28s, A2618s, T39m x2, T68m, T66, SE t68i, T610, S700i, Nokia 2110i, 6210, 8310, 8850, 8890 and 6680 Siemens S55 |
punistation
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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I bought the Standard Pack RazR v3 today (the one without the Bluetooth headset), but when I got home and tried to set it up, I noticed a piece was missing (at least I think so).
It kept talking about plugging the power cable into a small "mini USB tip" as it was referred on Page 3 of this thread. Do I need to take it back and ask if this thing is actually a customer return/2nd hand, or is this mini USB tip only available with the full pack with the Bluetooth Headset?
Kisses XXOOXX
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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you should have got that angle connector in the box but its not really needed as you can plug directly into the mini USB port. the angle converter just changes the direction. I've never used it myself
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punistation
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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I didn't get the leather case, belt clip or "screen cleaner" either.
I'm back from work, and it's 11pm, so I need to know wether to go ahead and continue to open all the stuff and start charging this thing, or wether to freeze and take this back tomorrow in a huff and let the accusations (politely) fly.
I've looked and looked and LOOKED on the Net for an official Contents for the RazR v3, but I've found absolutely nothing. Am I supposed to get the stuff I just named, in addition to the Mini USB Angular plug, or d'ya think the retailers will tell me I got a bare-basic pack (hoping to get away with selling an incomplete return)?
EDIT: (The number 5 digit is also protruding from the handset. All the other numbers are beneath the metal, but the five is sticking out. Your finger brushes against it when you slide your finger over the phone. I'm afraid of accidentely tearing it off. Again, is this normal?)
Kisses XXOOXX
Jen
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masseur
Joined: Jan 03, 2003
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From: Sydney, London
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I got all that stuff and it came in a metal box. The usb cable is also a sync and charge cable and I have never used the a/c adaptor to charge the phone
maybe the retailer you got it from has some sort of reduced pack. I did hear at one time that the full kit in the metal box was limited but I still see them for sale on ebay etc
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punistation
Joined: Feb 06, 2005
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http://www.mobiledia.com/phones/motorola/razr-v3.html
"...and the lack of ANY accessories, even a case, makes me a little nervous."
Well, that guy in the above review page didn't get any goodies, and I checked ebay.com.au (I'm in Australia), and they don't mention the case, clip or mini Usb Adaptor either.
# V3 Handset
# Travel Charger
# Standard Battery
# USB Data Cable
# Normal Handsfree
# Software
# Users Guide
# 12 Month Warranty
Yeah, I'm pretty sure I got all that.
I think I'll go ahead and continue with the unpacking and let it charge overnight, but it's EXTREMELY frustrating not being able to find a simple thing like Package Contents from the Motorolla website. I've only just bought the phone (my first) and my first impression is a distrust/dislike of Moto. I mean, I had to go to my local eBay to find out what I get in the box?
Hmph. v_v
Kisses XXOOXX
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Gooner Girl
Joined: Nov 22, 2004
Posts: 67
From: Surrey, UK
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Jen, the protruding 5 is normal. It's so that people with visual impairments can use the keypad. On other handsets there's usually a raised dot on the 5. I guess this is Motorola's answer. |
QfromStarfleet
Joined: Feb 09, 2005
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Masseur,
I agree - I much prefer my V3 'nude' !!! |
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Posted: 2005-01-30 00:43
