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Motorola Razr V3x (Pink)
The good: The Motorola Razr V3x has a stylish and sturdy design, decent call quality, and a generous feature set that offers two digital cameras with a flash, stereo Bluetooth, and a speakerphone, as well as and support for (European) 3G networks. The bad: The Motorola Razr V3x isn't compatible with U.S. 3G networks. Also, the volume is a tad low, the internal memory is limited, and its memory card is in an inconvenient location. The bottom line: Despite some minor complaints, the Motorola Razr V3x is top of the line for the Razr family. It's just too bad it isn't for use in the United States. Just because you may be tired of the Razr, that doesn't mean Motorola is bored of it as well. In fact, Moto has done all it can to capitalize on the success of its famous thin phone by introducing a gallery of new versions for almost every niche.
Motorola RAZR V3i
General
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Network |
GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 |
| Announced |
2005, November |
Status
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Available
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Size
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Dimensions |
98 x 53 x 13.9 mm, 65 cc |
Weight
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100 g
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Display
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Type |
TFT, 256K colors |
| Size |
176 x 220 pixels, 9 lines, 35 x 44 mm |
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- Second CSTN display (96 x 80 pixels), 65K colors
- Anodized aluminum case
- Downloadable logos
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Ringtones
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Type |
Polyphonic (24 channels), MP3 |
| Customization |
Composer, download |
Vibration
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Yes
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Memory
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Phonebook |
1000 entries, Photo call |
| Call records |
10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls |
| Card slot |
microSD (TransFlash) , up to 512MB, buy memory |
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- 10 MB shared memory
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Data
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GPRS |
Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps |
| HSCSD |
No |
| EDGE |
No |
| 3G |
No |
| WLAN |
No |
| Bluetooth |
Yes, v1.2 |
| Infrared port |
No |
USB
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Yes, miniUSB
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Features
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Messaging |
SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
| Browser |
WAP 2.0/xHTML |
| Games |
Yes + downloadable |
| Colors |
Silver Quartz |
| Camera |
1.23 MP, 1280 x 960 pixels, video |
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- Apple iTunes compatible
- Java MIDP 2.0
- MP3/MPEG4 player
- T9
- PIM functions
- Calculator
- Currency converter
- Built-in handsfree
- Speaker independent voice dial
- Voice dial/memo
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| Battery |
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Standard battery, Li-Ion 710 mAh |
| Stand-by |
Up to 200 h |
| Talk time |
Up to 3 h 30 min |
Fashionably connected
The new Prada phone is n't the first high-fashion mobile, but it shows how eager manufacturers have become for their next hit.
Prada doesn't take cell phones lightly.
Although the gadgets have long been considered fashion accessories, the Milan-based company, known for its clothes, handbags and shoes, has stayed out of the business because of all the ugly hardware the buttons, knobs, switches and keypads which screams utilitarian, a quality no fashion house wants its brand associated with. But about a year ago, Prada found that LG touch-screen technology has gotten good enough to replace the unsightly protuberances.
The result of that yearlong collaboration is the Prada phone, a slim, smooth and sleek device due out in Europe later this month for a whopping $780.
Prada executives don't want you to think for a minute that the Prada phone is just another phone that looks good on the ear, like Samsung E500 Versus, a Versace-branded clamshell, or the Dolce & Gabbana numbered limited edition Gold Phone V3i, or any of many fashion-branded cell phones of the past year.
5 cool Apple iPhone features you can get right now
Want a phone with a touch screen? One that can play movies? If you can't wait for the Apple iPhone, we've got some suggestions, such as the LG KE850 "Prada" phone, Samsung's SPH-M610 and more.
The iPhone packs a groundbreaking collection of features, many of which we think will have a lasting impact on cell phones to come (read our full story here). However, some of the iPhone's best feature are already here, on handsets that are available right now. Here's a collection of some of the best aspects of Apple's iPhone, along with some current phones that have similar functions.
1. Touch-sensitive controls
What the iPhone has: The iPhone has a 3.5-inch touch-sensitive screen that lets you use two fingers to navigate every function on the phone.
FASHIONABLY CONNECTED
The new Prada phone is n't the first high-fashion mobile, but it shows how eager manufacturers have become for their next hit.
Prada doesn't take cell phones lightly.
Although the gadgets have long been considered fashion accessories, the Milan-based company, known for its clothes, handbags and shoes, has stayed out of the business because of all the ugly hardware the buttons, knobs, switches and keypads which screams utilitarian, a quality no fashion house wants its brand associated with. But about a year ago, Prada found that LG touch-screen technology has gotten good enough to replace the unsightly protuberances.
The result of that yearlong collaboration is the Prada phone, a slim, smooth and sleek device due out in Europe later this month for a whopping $780.
Prada executives don't want you to think for a minute that the Prada phone is just another phone that looks good on the ear, like Samsung E500 Versus, a Versace-branded clamshell, or the Dolce & Gabbana numbered limited edition Gold Phone V3i, or any of many fashion-branded cell phones of the past year.
Digicel launches $60M investment with free credit, BlackBerry service
Caribbean telecommunications giant Digicel has plunged into the local industry bringing with it fierce competition and a new era of choice for mobile customers. With an initial investment of US$60M, the region's fastest growing wireless carrier has established a state-of-the-art network and yesterday opened the doors of 50 retail outlets. Guyanese will be able to make their selection from a wide range of brand name handsets including the Motorola F3, Nokia 110 and Konka E100 with prices starting at $2900 and, to celebrate the company's entry into the local market; customers will receive a free gift and $500 credit with every handset purchased. Digicel will also be introducing the BlackBerry to the local scene. Digicel also hosted a concert at the National Park yesterday featuring Grammy-nominated, international recording R&B and Hip Hop star Akon, Jamaican reggae group TOK and Guyana's very own X2.
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