Motorola V300 Phone (T-Mobile)

by Motorola

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• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 1.9 x 1 inches ; 4.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000WZWSI
• Item model number: V300
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (413 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,393 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

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Overview
Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Motorola V300 features an Internet browser, integrated VGA digital camera, MMS text messaging, and more, all displayed on a large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color screen. The V300's clamshell design also provides a 96 x 32 pixel, two line external screen, which displays caller ID, date, time, and various status icons (including text message waiting, voice message waiting, battery and signal strength, and voice and message mail, among others) without users having to open the phone. There's even a blue backlight for nighttime viewing.

Assign pictures to everyone in your phonebook and have photo caller id every time your phone rings

Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the V300 features a compelling, ergonomic design and a 4-way scroll key for easy menu navigation. Primary calling features include speech recognition, which allows users to speak a pre-saved name, number, or function and the phone will call it up automatically; as well as an integrated speakerphone, auto redial notification, call forwarding, call waiting, hold, alternate line/dual name, turbo dial keys (2-9), ringer/vibrate suppress, multiple call timers, multiple key answer, vibrate mode, memory for last numbers dialed and received, and a phone book of up to 1000 entries, including Personal Information Manager (PIM) functionality with picture caller ID.

Messaging and Internet

The V300 has instant messaging with real-time chat.

Mobile messaging features are fairly standard: via MMS, users can send, edit, forward, and receive image and text messages to and from compatible phones or PCs. Images and ring tones received via MMS can be saved in phone's handy image gallery. There's also instant messaging capability, conventional email, and built-in iTAP software, which provides predictive text assistance. The V300 supports TTY functionality for the hearing impaired.

The V300's built-in Microbrowser also gives users wireless Mobile Internet access to directions, stock quotes, airline information, entertainment, and more. Users can also download MP3 polyphonic ring tones, wallpapers, and other applications and games. Two games, Bejeweled and Prince of Persia, are included with the phone.

Organizer

Organizer features include a 1000 contact phone book with photo caller ID, a date book, and Mobile Phone Tools compatibility, which (combined with software that is sold separately) lets users create, edit, and synchronize date book and phonebook entries with your PC.

The V300 can use polyphonic Mp3s for ringtones--use one of the 21 pre-loaded sounds, or make your own with the online mixer.

Fun and Games
For fun, the V300's integrated digital camera includes zoom and brightness adjustment functions, as well as 5 MB of memory for picture storage or for saving wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, and games downloaded from the Internet. Ringtones are supported by a 22 KHz polyphonic speaker with 24 chord capability. Users can also assign different tones for different callers saved the V300's phonebook, and for messages, faxes, and reminders.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola V300's security features include call restrictions, keypad lock, phone lock, application lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.93 x 1 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 390 hours talk time, and up to 200 hours standby time.

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

188 of 194 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome phone, especially after you get a data cable!, February 26, 2004

By 

"agentchang" (Davis, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola V300 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

This is just an incredible phone. I got it through Amazon with T-Mobile's service. I will try to go into this phone with as extensively as I can, based on my personal use.

First about the phone. As a company, Motorola has been in the wireless business for a long time. Before they had cellphones, they had pagers. Before that, walkie-talkies. They know what a good phone should be, and they've definately shown that here. Their flagship V60 series was king of the cellphones for a while, but then it lagged behind other companies for a long time when they came out with color phones with competitive features. Their T720 series didn't do so hot. Motorola really is coming back, though, with the V600 line of products (this includes the V300, sister to the V600). The V300 is special in this series since it is the only one with an uniquely soft cover that feels great to the touch. Filled with an appealing combination of features (I'll list them below), the V300 (especially through Amazon) is really an unbelievable phone for the money.

After I received the phone and absolutely loved it, I was quick to purchase a data cable for very cheap (including overcharged shipping prices) on eBay. With the help of Howard Forums (do a search on Google, you'll find them) I was able to find free wallpapers, ringtones, and games and transfer them from my computer to my phone FREE via the data cable. The same goes for downloading pictures I took to my computer. This made my phone, not only the envy of my friends, but also my favorite little toy since my digital camera purchase. :)

Features I love:
- Soft cover, comfortable to hold
- Great call quality
- Big and high-resolution screen (better than most out there)
- Screen supports alpha blending (transparency)
- SEVEN customizable buttons
- Improved phonebook with multiple viewing options
- Quality ringtones, both MIDI and MP3 (Dido's "Thank You" MP3 for my ring? Heck yeah!
- Huge 5 MB shared storage between pictures, rings, and games
- Best speakerphone I've ever used on a wireless phone
- Improved alarm clock system (set up to 5 different alarms, with the ring of your choice!)
- Good battery life (but I also recommend getting a car charger if you're on the road a lot)
- Speed dialing
- Improved iTAP predictive text feature for easy text entry
- Sort phonebooks entries, ringtones, pictures and wallpapers into distinct categories
- Ringer ID (different rings for different people/groups)
- Switching ring styles (loud, vibrate, silent, etc) without having to open phone
- Useful, uniquely blue outer display
- View minutes and text usage online with T-Mobile
- With data cable: free wallpaper, ringtone, and games transfer
- With data cable: free pictures download from phone to PC

Features neutral to me, but still cool to have:
- Better-than-average VGA-level camera
- Picture ID (Assign a picture to display when a certain friend calls)
- Useful calendar with month-view and week-view
- Easy to use calculator
- AOL Instant Messenger client built-in (uses text messages)
- Voice dialing
- Voice memo
- Tri-band world phone
- Potentially free HTML browsing with WebViewer software from ReqWireless (since T-Mobile gives you free basic WAP service), or some other third-party HTML browser

Features I didn't like, or wish it had:
- Sometimes phone seems a little slow, but this is just minor nip-picking
- Wish it had Bluetooth or infrared
- Better phonebook search system (can only search by first letter of name)
- Wish it had an integrated flash for the camera
- Antenna stub (I prefer internal antennas)

Arguable features, depending on personal preference:
- Color of the phone
- Size of the phone (3.50" x 1.93" x 0.98" / 89mm x 49mm x 25mm)
- Weight of the phone (4.30 oz / 122g)
- Unique alternating keypad button shapes
- Built-in ringtones (not bad, but could be better in my opinion)
- Menu system (I think it's great, but some don't)

As you can see, as far as my usage is concerned, this phone is pretty much perfect, deserving its full five stars.

Next, since you'll probably be purchasing this phone with T-Mobile's service, let me tell you about T-Mobile. I came from a respectable local company called SureWest that offered me unlimited California calling, but no roaming outside of the great Sacramento area. Now I am on T-Mobile's 3000 minute local plan for $50 a month, which allows me to roam and call California and Nevada cheaper than what I was paying with SureWest. I love it! I also used to be a Verizon Wireless store manager, and although they are nationally number one in quality, they are relatively expensive minutes-wise compared to T-Mobile. I can tell you that T-Mobile also has very good in customer service. See for yourself: just give 1-800-T-MOBILE a call, 24-hours a day, if you have questions about their service, even before you buy the phone. I've called a billion times with questions before and after I got the phone, and I've got to say, they are the most courteous telephone customer service agents I have ever talked with. EVER. Not just in the wireless business.

As far as call quality goes, mine is EXCELLENT. I live Davis, just outside of Sacramento. Only one dropped call this month, and I am pretty sure it was from the other end of the line. However, with my experience in the wireless field, I recommend going out and checking out T-Mobile's quality IN YOUR AREA before you buy. If you have a friend with T-Mobile, borrow the phone for a while and test out the service. If not, go to a store and test out a T-Mobile phone. A nationally top-ranked service and a phone with great call-quality potential is useless if it does not work well in YOUR local area.

I hope the extensive review helps you in choosing a phone and wireless plan, and remember, the best phone for you is not necessarily the one with the most features, but instead one with all the features you will actually use. :)

123 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST of the phones offered by Tmo!!!, January 14, 2004

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C'racker Jak "gadgetxe" (Astoria, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Motorola V300 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

This phone is by far one of the best phones offered by Tmobile. It is so great that it is always out of stock. This phone might be lacking bluetooth as well as irda but it has many features not offered in other phones at the moment. If you are looking for a normal phone, this is the one, if not and looking for something to sync with computer applications please look into the Nokia 3650 and the SE T610. If you want to know more please inquire,

Pro:
1. Best TFT Screen (better than E715)

2. LOUD speakerphone mode
3. easy to use, very similar to older T720 menus.
4. easy to sync with computer via usb cable
5. Voice dial
6. did i mention the Camera?

Con:
1. No BT or IRDA
2. Cant answer via speakphone without opening.

This phone has a very nice leather grip on the outside and has a nice solid feel to it. Buttons are also very spacious and click when you press and does not feel cheap.

100 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A phone well worth the money . . ., February 9, 2004

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Heather A. Karalfa "Heather Karalfa" (College Park, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola V300 Phone (T-Mobile) (Wireless Phone)

I recently switched wireless phone companies because I had been having some issues with my old provider, and because the ability to port numbers over to other carriers became available. As such, I was forced to purchase a cell phone that would be compatable with the service of my new company, T-Mobile. After researching tons of different cell phone brands online (Samsung, Nokia, etc.), I finally decided upon the Motorola V300 . . . and boy am I glad that I did.
This phone is fantastic, and offers some of the lastest technological advances in wireless devices. A few of it's best features include:
1. Full color LCD screen
2. Illuminated, external caller ID and clock (perfect for movie
theatres)
3. Plastic-coated, scratch-resistant exterior
4. Voice activated dialing
5. Hands-free speaker phone
6. Digital camera
7. Text messaging with iTap option
8. AOL instant messaging
9. Internet accessability
and,
10. download capability for lots of different wallpaper and
ringtones from off of T-Mobile's web site.
Additionally, the V300 offers many little extras, making it all the better. With this phone, one is able to customize screen color (i.e., can choose to have background teal, orange, yellow, etc.), the placement of options within the phone (e.g., icons can be hidden or exposed; messages can be accessed from top, bottom, right, or left of key pad depending upon preference; etc.), and the arrangement of names in the phonebook (i.e., can be either alphabatized or chronologically listed). Plus, the V300 comes with an alarm-activated datebook and a few demo games as well. The Motorola guide manuel says that you are supposed to be able to download the full versions of the included games (along with select others) from T-Mobile's web site, although this option dosen't actually exist. Big deal though; all of the demo games have enough levels anyhow, and that deficiency is the only shortcoming of this phone. Everything else about the V300 is great, and I certainly wouldn't suggest that one snub it because of it's inability to obtain games via the internet unless he or she is a hard-core player.
Furthermore, the V300 is cute and compact, and it comes in a sharp blue/silver color (which is paramount if you value size and appearance). In short, it is my opinion that this phone is definately worth the money; invest in buying it over some of the other brands, and I promise you that you won't be disapointed.