TMOBILE MOTOROLA V180 FLIP PHONE

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B0003SN0J2
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,959 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 7, 1977

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description Billed as an entry-level phone, the Motorola v180 is actually a feature rich black beauty with quad-band global coverage capability. Instant messaging, MP3 ringtones, dual displays, USB connectivity and gaming support are all here-- a significant step up from entry level phones of the past. It's the perfect companion to T-Mobile service.

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Design
The phone features a sleek clamshell design with a large 128 x 128 color display with 65,000 colors. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 32 monochrome display that can display time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. A stub antenna is placed on the top right side of the unit. Up and down buttons for volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, the top right side of the unit houses an antenna and the USB-capable data port is housed on the unit's top edge. There's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets on the bottom of the handset, next to the phone's charging port. Face plates are available so you can create the look you're after on the phone's outer casing.

Calling Features
The V180 supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. You can also assign pictures and ringers to your most common callers. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone and more ringtones can be downloaded from T-Mobile's t-zones service. There's even an included application, MotoMixer, that enables you to mix your own ringtones.

Speed dialing, which allows you to call pre-programmed numbers with one button is built in, as is a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names.

Messaging, Internet and Tools
The V180 has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging and Internet connectivity. The phone features support for ICQ, AOL and Yahoo! instant messaging applications (T-Mobile messaging charges apply). There's also a built-in web browser for t-zones downloads and mobile web browsing. T-Mobile's t-zones service lets you receive and send emails, read news headlines, get weather updates, download games and ringtones, and more. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture and sound messaging are also supported by the phone. 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.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V180 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a notepad, a calendar and an alarm clock.

Imaging and Entertainment
The V180's USB connectivity can be used to transfer pictures, sounds and graphics to the phone's memory from your PC. Screensavers, themes and wallpapers can be set to your tastes. The V180 is Java enabled, meaning it supports games and application downloads written on the Java platform. Games are available via the T-Mobile t-zones service.

Vital Statistics
The V180 weighs 3.26 ounces and measures 3.43 x 1.75 x .91 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.83 hours of digital talk time, and up to 275 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Motorola V180 handset, lithium-ion battery, power supply/charger, user's manual.

Product Description

The elegant look of your phone is reflected by the elegance inside. A beautiful display and ring tones that are real music, complete the package. Display photos of special events or loved ones, or an image from your favorite artist on the Large, Brilliant Display (128 x 128 65K CSTN). MP3-formatted ringtones let you play clips of real music. An excerpt from your favorite piece of music might announce your incoming calls.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect! But great enough to buy!, October 2, 2004

By 

Eric (Carlsbad, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TMOBILE MOTOROLA V180 FLIP PHONE (Electronics)

I have been using this phone through T-Mobile for about 2 weeks. The battery life is so long that I keep checking the battery indicator to make sure it still good by the end of a full work week without a recharge. The sound clarity is just as good as my previous phone (Nokia) and the signal seems strong as well as the clarity. This phone is also very light and you could fit into a shirt pocket without the major droop of the pocket like other phones. The features are basic, just like I wanted (without camera etc..) and the display has a nice resolution. My only major complaint is that the external volume control is right where I place my thumb when answering calls, or my fingers will rub against the buttons while the phone is ringing when I grab to answer. When this happends I unknowingly lower the volume of the ringer, and the next call I get I sometimes miss because the ringer volume is now lower. This has happend several times, and I wish I could deactivate this external feature, and just use the internal menu volume control. The only minor complaint is that this phone did not come with somekind of belt attachment or pouch. I had to buy it seperately, but it was only a few dollars extra.

Overall, I recommend this phone to people who want a lightweight phone, that has long battery life, and is nice and small to carry for work or personal use. This doesn't have every bell and whistle like (camera, mp3, bluetooth etc..) But, it does have a custom ringer feature where you can upload your own songs as a ringer (I haven't had time to do this, maybe in the future). Great quality phone!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Phone, January 13, 2005

By 

K. Lin "bugiman" (CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: TMOBILE MOTOROLA V180 FLIP PHONE (Electronics)

This is a great phone. Not sure why it gets bad raps from other reviewers.

PROs:
-Long stand-by and talk time.
-Small and light weight.
-Easy to use. I didn't even need to read the manual to program it.
-Great receiption even in difficult spots.
-USB port to synchronize data with PC. (cable and software optional). The Motorola software is simply the best. Not only can you synch the phone data, you can also upload pictures and ring tones.
-With the USB cable and driver software, the phone can be used as a PC modem for dial-up internet access or as a fax machine. T-Mobile does not block DATA connection. The speed isn't great but it's a technology limitation.

Cons:
-Plastic construction. It may not take abuse well therefore buy a case for it.
-Color screen could be bigger.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inexpensive phone great for making and receiving calls!, December 11, 2004

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Mr Gadget "gadget geek" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TMOBILE MOTOROLA V180 FLIP PHONE (Electronics)

If all you're looking for is a phone, no bells and whistles, then look no further. I have this phone in the Chicago area and it gets much better reception then the T610 which it replaced. I don't miss having a camera (which was worthless on the T610) and this phone has great battery life.