Motorola Rival A455 Phone, Tin Silver (Verizon Wireless)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 3.8 x 0.7 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002CGSY8U
• Item model number: A455
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,452 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for quick and easy messaging, the Motorola Rival for Verizon Wireless keeps keeps you connected to your social network with one-touch access to messaging and a side– sliding, backlit QWERTY keyboard. It's compatible with Verizon's V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast 3G EV-DO data network. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to.

This pocket-friendly side-slider with QWERTY keyboard features one-touch access to both text and instant messaging as well as a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion up to 8 GB, bilingual interface (English/Spanish), 3.5mm headset jack, ability to use the phone as a modem with the optional Mobile Broadband Connect service, and up to 5.3 hours of talk time.

Stay ahead of the social curve with the new Motorola Rival.

Verizon Wireless Service
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.

In addition to the V Cast Music service, this phone is also compatible with the Verizon Wireless V CAST Music with Rhapsody, which enables you to access this exclusive digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks. V CAST Music with Rhapsody delivers unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. In addition, customers who purchase music over-the-air are able to download the master copy of the songs or albums to their PCs free of digital rights management (DRM) software that restricts how and where music can be played.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

Getting on the Internet is easy using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. The Verizon Wireless Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.

A side– sliding, backlit QWERTY keyboard fires off IM–style texts as fast as your thumbs can move (see larger image).

With Visual Voice Mail, you can delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.

With Mobile Broadband Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

The 2-megapixel camera makes it a snap to capture still photos and videos while on the go.

Phone Features
The face of the Motorola Rival has a 2.2-inch LCD screen (176 x 220 pixels, 65K color depth) that's complemented by round directional navigation rocker that's surrounded by send/end keys. The phone's full QWERTY keyboard slides out from its side and the screen auto-rotates to landscape view. To dial a number with the slider QWERTY keyboard closed, press the Dial Pad key (placed above the green Send key on the left side of the face) to bring up an alpha-numeric keypad on the screen. You can then dial your number by simply tapping the numbers on the touch-sensitive screen.

Out-thumb your friends with IM-style texting that organizes messages by contact, displaying them in a chat-like format. Messaging is made even faster with a backlit QWERTY keyboard that shows only the characters and numbers you need to use while texting in the dark. One-touch access to text message composition, emoticons, symbols and IM or email lets you quickly chime in and contribute to the chatter. Keep all of your important conversations handy by holding up to 500 text messages in your inbox and outbox.

The phone includes a digital audio player that's compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats. You can create and manage playlists directly on the phone as well as easily sync music from your PC to the Rival via an optional USB cable. You can store music on optional MicroSD memory cards, and the Rival is compatible with cards up to 8 GB in size.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone provides the latest version of Bluetooth connectivity--version 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), which makes pairing with the included headset as well as other Bluetooth devices a snap. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges or subscription applicable).

The 2-megapixel camera can capture still photos in four resolutions (1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480, and 320 x 240 pixels as well as a small Picture ID size to add to your phonebook). It also features up to a 7x digital zoom (depending on resolution setting), white balance settings (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Darkness), a self-timer, and multiple color effects. You can also capture video clips in QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels) for as long as you have available memory on an inserted memory card.

The Rvial has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging, too, with support for sending and receiving text, picture, and video messages as well as mobile instant messaging (IM). There's also a complete e-mail client on the device for POP- and IMAP-based accounts. And of course, the QWERTY keyboard makes it a snap to type your messages.

Left side.

Right side.

Other features include:

• Backlit QWERTY keyboard for faster messaging; keyboard lights up either characters, numbers or symbols based on entry mode while texting in the dark
• Mobile Email allows access to popular e-mail services such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, AOL and Windows Live
• Instantly connect with friends on AOL Instant Messenger, Windows Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger with Mobile IM
• One-touch access to text message composition, emoticons, symbols, IM and e-mail
• IM-style texting that organizes messages by contact, displaying them in a chat-like format; hold up to 500 text messages in your inbox and outbox
• Corporate Email capable (sync your calendar, contacts and email with Exchange 2003 or 2007)
• Up to 1000 phonebook contacts
• Airplane mode
• Voice commands
• Embedded ringtones, compatible with optional MP3 ringtones
• Vibrating alert and silent mode
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Bluetooth Profiles: Headset, Handsfree, Dial Up Networking, Stereo, Phonebook Access, Basic Printing, Basic Imaging, Object Push for vCard and vCalendar & File Transfer

Vital Statistics
The Motorola Rival weighs 4.4 ounces and measures 3.8 x 2.0 x 0.71 inches. Its 940 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.3 hours (320 minutes) of talk time, and up to 510 hours (21+ days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as 1X/EV-DO 3G frequencies.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The most un-reliable electronic device I have ever owned, January 9, 2010

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Mokume1 (808 state) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola Rival A455 Phone, Tin Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

Notice that the title here says 'electronic device' and not cell phone, to date this is got to be the WORST excuse for anything electronic I have owned (saddled with), ever...
Since receiving this woeful POS from Verizon as an exchange for another Motorola device that also had problems, I have experienced frustrating issues with it from the get go.
The current excuse for a cell phone is currently number 8, that's right, number 8 since July of 2009, not counting the original issue, for a total of nine of this despicable thing
All of them, with varying degrees of reliability, have experienced dial pad touchscreen lockup at one time or another.
Simply put, the touchscreen becomes un-responsive when attempting to enter digits, as in entering PIN numbers while checking voice mail, telephone banking, etc.
I can run my finger all over the screen and nothing happens, absolutely nothing at all, the only way to get it to respond is to either end the call or clear the screen then re-enable it.
Some replacements displayed this annoying quirk the first time it was used, others have performed as designed for a month, none of them for over a month.
Verizon (Motorola) insists on sending me 'like-new' refurbished units of this thing via FedEX 2nd day, which is fine, it's their money.
The only way for me to exorcise this phone from my life is to sign up for another contract and get a different phone, but they want another commitment from me, and that is not going to happen.
Or to accept a 'qualified' replacement, the Samsung Intensity which cannot even begin to compare with the features of a Rival
Who knows what number Rival I may be on by the time the 1 year warranty runs out on this thing, it makes no difference.
At that time I will cancel my now month to month service with Verizon and get an IPhone from AT&T, I don't care if I am on number 100 A455 at that time.

If this site would let me leave negative stars in it's rating I would certainly do so, the amount of these stars would run off the screen.

I certainly hope someone from both Verizon and Motorola is reading this, never again will I purchase ANY of your services or products in any shape or form.

You have been warned, run as far and fast as you can from this satanic thing.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for a bit, January 12, 2010

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Robert Gilstorf (Ramsey, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola Rival A455 Phone, Tin Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

After going to the verizon store and purchasing this phone, it was great for the first two months. Then randomly, the screen became unresponsive and changed to a weird pinkish blueish color since my background was the one shown below.

I went to the verizon store and they said it was a hardware problem and they gave me a "Like new" phone. It was garbage. The buttons were unresponsive, the backlight on the keypad didnt work. So three days later, i went back to the store and got this POS i have now. The buttons on the front were sticky, and didnt work 90% of the time, and the circular button stuck to the left. The backlight didnt work that well either, and the buttons wouldnt respond either.

Now i talked to verizon and they are sending me a differnt phone, like new they say. Hopefully its better than this one....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not reliable, December 25, 2009

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Jeremy Richard Sokol (Nanuet, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Rival A455 Phone, Tin Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I am currently on my third motorola rival. The original one was having glitches since the day I bought it, until it completely stopped working and the screen wouldnt light up. Verizon then sent me a new one because it was under warranty and within 3 hours of activating the phone the touch pad was no longer working. I got my third one yesterday and am already having problems with it, it restarts itself and there is some wierd call waiting issue that I can't even describe. Let it be known that the last two were not brand new phones they were "certified like-new" phones that verizon supplies to people whose phones break under warranty, but I still would not recommend this phone to anyone that doesn't want to be at the verizon store 5 times in a one week period.