Motorola RAZR V3xx J Phone, Pink (AT&T)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001HX36BO
• Item model number: V3xx J
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,025 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Featuring the perfect blend of broadband-like speed, dynamic multimedia capabilities, and cutting-edge design, the MOTO RAZR V3xx offers the same iconic all-metal construction. But the V3xx is boosted with enhanced media capabilities as well as access to AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, which makes it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music's partners Napster and eMusic and watch video streamed from CNN and Comedy Central via AT&T's Cellular Video. The phone also features a 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth connectivity for both communication headsets and stereo headphones, a hot-swappable MicroSD memory card slot (up to 4 GB), and access to your favorite instant messaging networks.

Enjoy fast Internet browsing, AT&T Music downloads, and streaming Cellular Video thanks to AT&T's 3G network.

AT&T Service
This AT&T phone can handle high-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network, which is available in most major metropolitan areas. The AT&T 3G network uses the UMTS 850/1900 network (also known as UMTS/HSDPA), making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services with speeds up to 3.6 Mbps. It also gives AT&T the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.

In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

You get access to AT&T Mobile Music, which enables you to buy tracks while on the go, access the Napster and eMusic subscription music services, stream music video, discover what's playing with Music ID song-recognition software, and find out what's hot with The Buzz music news portal.

This phone is also enabled with mSpot's Make-UR-Tones application (subscription required), which allows you to easily create a ringtone from your favorite part of a song directly on your phone. To use the application, use the application's search engine to select a song and then cut the part of the song you want to customize as their ringtone--up to 30 seconds--by using the easy-to-use waveform editor. Make-UR-Tones subscribers can enjoy exclusive access to more than 250,000 titles from music labels EMI Music, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, INgrooves and IRIS.

The phone is also packed with multimedia streaming and download capabilities. AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service features content from CNN, The Weather Channel, iFilm, Comedy Central and exclusive premium content from HBO and much more. And it has a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. AT&T's MEdia Net service enables you to receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more.

Note that if you want to enjoy the full audio and video capabilities of your UMTS phone, be sure to select a MEdia Max service plan option during checkout. If you do not sign up for a MEdia Max service plan option, you will be paying per KB when you use the over-the-air UMTS audio and video features on your phone (upwards of $10 per minute).

Enjoy fast Internet browsing, AT&T Music downloads, and streaming Cellular Video thanks to AT&T's 3G network.

Phone Features
At 0.58 inches thick, the RAZR V3xx is virtually the same thickness as the original RAZR. And like the original RAZR, the phone's design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with an impressive, fully-anodized aluminum construction, and 60 MB of internal memory. A large 240 x 320 color display with over 262,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover, while the outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 80 full-color display that can display caller ID pictures, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The integrated VGA and 1.30-megapixel digital camera is housed above this display. Use the VGA camera for live two-way video calls at up to 15 frames per second. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control, as well as the camera button and mini-USB port.

Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. A mini-USB port is provided, which, while useful for fast data transfer, can also be used with compatible USB stereo headsets. Note that the phone does not have a standard 2.5mm headset jack. Lastly, a charging port is placed on the bottom of the phone, and an unobtrusive internal antenna is safely tucked away, keeping the phone's design compact and portable.

The RAZR V3xx's internal phone book can hold up to 1000 contacts while the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. The phone also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. For times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear while voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. Speaker-independent technology allows any speaker to dial numbers with the voice dialing system. And because the RAZR V3xx is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets for calling, and even wireless stereo headsets for music can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

The RAZR V3xx is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. With the 3G HSDPA technology, the RAZR V3xx delivers broadband-like speeds for downloading, Web browsing, and data exchange. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.

There's also a built-in web browser for MEdia Net downloads and mobile web browsing. Getting on the Internet is easy with the V3xx. When used with a AT&T data plan and the phone's Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

The RAZR V3xx's integrated 1.3-megapixel camera includes an 8x digital zoom and offers a choice of capturing digital stills in four resolution settings. Other features include settings for six lighting conditions, seven color effects, self timer, and multiple shutter sounds (including silent option). You can also record video up to VGA resolution (640 x 480 pixels). Clips for sending via MMS are capped at 16 seconds, while you can let the video record as long as you have space available on your optional MicroSD memory card for saving to your PC.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V3xx including a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. The phone can also be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC. The phone also sports an airplane mode feature, which allows the user to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.

Other features include:

• Memory expansion: MicroSD (up to 4 GB)
• Instant messaging via AIM, MSN Live Messenger, and Yahoo!
• Flight mode: allows you to safely use the non-wireless functions of a phone (such as music, games, or organizer functions) on an airplane during flight.
• Music formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR, MP3, WAV, WMA-DRM
• Ringtone formats: AAC, AAC+, AMR NB, WAV, MP3
• PIM tools: Calendar, calculator, currency converter, alarm clock
• Bluetooth profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures)

Vital Statistics
The Motorola RAZR V3xx weighs 3.83 ounces and measures 4.05 x 2.08 x 0.58 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time, and up to 330 hours of digital standby time. It features UMTS with HSDPA capability, and runs on the 850/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE and 850/1900 UMTS/HSDPA frequencies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST SLIM PHONE ON THE MARKET, November 12, 2008

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Stephen M. Rosenman (Marlton, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I recently returned the LG enV2 for the Samsung Sway. The Verizon employee talked me into the LG and I went along since I always loved LGs. However, the enV2 wasn't for me becasue it was too heavy and felt uncomfortable talking on it. I really needed the best PHONE out there, not necessarily the best text messaging device. Therefore, I went with the Sway. In short, it is the best (by far) phone out there if you do not plan to text heavily or use tons of data service features. It is light, super sleek and crystal clear. Build quality is supurb (looks and feel like all metal even though the back is plastic) and speaker phone is loud and easy to use. Screen is the nicest I have seen--bright and crisp. Camera is sufficient at 2MP. User interface and operation is simple and great to navigate. While keypad looks a bit cramped at first, it is not in actuality--in use it works great.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pros and Cons, January 14, 2009

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J.SC "J.SC" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I don't really have anything new to add, but I know when reading reviews I find it helpful when people weigh in one matters brought up in previous posts. To that end, my opinion:

Pros
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*The phone is nice looking, especially relative to the current crop of Verizon phones.
*It is thin.
*Minus the problem sliding it open (discussed below), it seems durable, at least for a slider phone.
*The sound quality, whether using speaker phone or not, seems good.

Cons
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*UPDATE: The battery life varies. My original Sway had terrible battery life and I lambasted it in this critique. Since, however, I have gotten a replacement and it gets respectable battery life. With my first Sway I was recharging every night even with minimal usage (1 hr talk, 25 txts sent). I took it back to the Verizon store and they told me the battery was fine and it was just because I lived in an area with weak service and, as such, the phone was fine and they wouldn't replace it. I pointed out that, though the phone is only advertised as having *up to* 270 min, I should still reasonably expect something in that neighborhood (especially since I didn't have any issue with my previous phone). 100 min wasn't anywhere near 270 min. After some back and forth, they agreed to give me a new Sway even though they were convinced it would change anything. Lo and behold, though, the new Sway gets good battery life - 3 or so days worth with usage of approx 180 hours talk time and 100 txt msgs sent and recvd.
*As previous reviewers have discussed, the texting does lag. Its noticeable, and is certainly annoying at times, but I would also say it is bearable.
*You do have to push on the screen to slide the phone open. This is the one question about durability I have. Will always pushing on the screen eventually cause damage to the screen? I don't know yet but it is a concern. This obviously also causes the screen to always have finger prints on it, but that doesn't bother me.
*The vibrate function isn't particularly strong and is not always noticeable. I feel the vibrate if I am wearing jeans (tighter than slacks) but don't always feel it when I am wearing business slacks (looser than jeans) or if I have the phone in a jacket pocket.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great phone once you fix the kinks, April 7, 2009

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D. Wang (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung Sway Phone, Silver (Verizon Wireless) (Wireless Phone)

I added this info earlier as a comment, but I thought I should post it as a review so more people can see it. This phone is great once you work out the kinks (text delay and battery life). After searching the web for hours on how to fix the text delay and miserable battery life, i found some answers. Both have worked for me:

1. The text delay can be fixed with a software update from Verizon. Just go to your nearest Verizon store and ask them to upload the latest software. It takes about 30 minutes and is free.

2. Someone was kind enough to post a solution to the battery problem, so I thought I'd share it. Follow these steps:
- Plug your charger into your phone.
- Take out the battery. Wait 10 seconds.
- Put the battery back in.
- Let it charge.

If that method doesn't work:
- Remove the battery. Wait 10 seconds.
- Plug the charger into your phone.
- Put the battery back in.
- Let the phone charge.

Once the battery is fully charged it should have a few days worth of power. Previously, my phone would only last 1 day, but now it lasts for 3-4 days.

Apparently the phone is screwy and doesn't read the battery capacity correctly. After charging it for only a short while, it will think the battery is full and stop charging even though it's not. Anyone else notice that the charge time is really short? Anyways, doing the battery trick should make the phone realize the actual battery capacity so it charges all the way. Good luck!