Verizon XV-6800 Phone (Verizon Wireless, Phone Only, No Service)

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Product Features

• Windows Mobile 6 smartphone with sliding QWERTY keyboard for easy input
• Fast downloads via Verizon's EV-DO connectivity and connect to open Wi-Fi networks (802.11b/g)
• 2.8-inch color TFT reorients itself automatically depending on how you hold the phone
• Up to 5.4 hours (324 minutes) hours of talk time, up to 340 hours of standby time; measures 4.33 x 2.32 x 0.73 inches (WxHxD)
• Included: Phone, AC travel Charger, Battery, USB Data Cable; Spare stylus, Simple pouch; USB Splitter; Software, Guides

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.3 x 4.3 x 0.7 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0011FQR96
• Item model number: XV6800
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #25,623 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Leave the laptop behind and stay connected and productive wherever you roam with the XV6800 Smartphone, the newest Windows Mobile 6 Professional Edition device from Verizon. It features an extra-large, 2.8-inch touchscreen as well as a surprise waiting up its sleeve: just slide the top of the phone sideways to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard. And the new Windows Mobile 6 operating system enables you to view and edit Word and Excel documents as well as provides instant message capabilities via Windows Live Messenger. (See more details about Windows Mobile 6 below.) The included Outlook Mobile software offers up-to-date e-mail, calendar and contact information.

It operates on Verizon's North American CDMA voice network, as well as on Verizon's speedy EV-DO data network, which enables you to quickly access audio, video and data applications as well as connect directly to your office's network. You'll be productive wherever you roam thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi connectivity for use at wireless hotspots and access to Verizon's BroadbandAccess Connect service (which lets you use your phone as a modem to your laptop; subscription required). Other features include built-in Bluetooth connectivity (for headsets and stereo headphones), 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

Surprisingly svelte and easily pocketable, the Verizon XV6800 weighs under 6 ounces and measures just 0.73 inches thin.

Verizon Service
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's 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.)

With BroadbandAccess 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 BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

Verizon's Wireless Sync always-on email service (subscription required), you can stay connected and get the job done while away from the office--without a delay and in a secure environment. Email is delivered to your device in real time across the National Enhanced Services Rate & Coverage Area, and you get the ability to forward large attachments via email as well as access both your personal and corporate emails on one device. Wireless Sync offers strong security with AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology so that unauthorized parties cannot access or alter application data transmitted over wireless networks.

The Verizon XV6800 slides open sideways to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, and the screen reorients itself depending on how you hold the phone.

Phone Features
The sliding keyboard provides a familiar interface and allows for quick and efficient input of information, and the slide-to-hide form factor eliminates bulkiness for a sleek and stylish design. It measures just 0.73 inches thin and weighs a svelte 5.8 ounces. The 2.8-inch color touchscreen transreflective TFT screen automatically orients itself depending on how you hold the phone (i.e., from portrait to landscape and back again). It displays 65,000 colors and has a 320 x 240-pixel resolution.

In addition to supporting EV-DO wireless broadband networking, the Mogul also features Wi-Fi (802.11b/g), which enables you to use open wireless networks at airports and coffee shops. This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. 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--using Sprint's Mobile Broadband Network. And when connected to a Bluetooth headset, caller information for incoming calls will be spoken through the Bluetooth device. Decide to answer the call without ever looking at your phone.

The 2-megapixel autofocus camera (with up to 8x digital zoom) on the back of the Mogul captures images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels (good enough for prints up to 8 x 10 inches). You can make such camera adjustments as white balance and exposure metering, choose from resolution modes (such as sports for fast-moving action) as well as use of the integrated flash, and set a self-timer of either 2 or 10 seconds. Additionally, the Wing can capture video with or without audio (in MPEG-4, 3GPP2, or H.263 format, the latter being best for sending via MMS). You can also play back audio and video files downloaded from the Internet or sent to you via email using the integrated Windows Media Player.

Other features include:

• Included memory: 256 MB ROM (163 MB user accessible); 64 MB RAM (49 MB user accessible)
• Instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages across the room or across the country.
• Updated ActiveSync technology (version 4.5) offers one of the best PC to mobile device sync experiences, making it easier to configure with faster data transfer and sync accuracy.
• Hands-free operation of your phone is made easy with the built-in speakerphone, allowing you to take a conference call virtually anywhere
• Stereo headset jack for handsfree operation and music enjoyment.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6

Windows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars.

Edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC.

Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.

With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.

• Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
• With Excel Mobile, you’re not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
• PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
• After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 5-Star PDA + 3-Star Phone, February 5, 2008

By	Nathaniel C. Moffat "Nat" (Bethesda, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You can find a great phone or a great PDA, but combine them and even the best smartphone will fall short in some respect. Understanding which tradeoffs fit your profile is the key. You will appreciate the XV-6800 if you: 1.) Have ever been called a nerd; 2.) value an endlessly customizable productivity and entertainment gadget; and, 3.) can live with okay-not-great phone functionality. On the other hand, if you are a power phone user (and/or prefer a simple interface to one with exposed complexity), you may find a simpler cell phone a better choice.

A WORD ABOUT THICKNESS
There's a widely-accepted myth that phones with slide-out keyboards are thick because of, well, the keyboard. It's not true. Like cell phone screens, they're wafer-thin: It's the battery (typically located beneath the keys) that's to blame. Because consumers comparison shop for long talk/standby time and power-draining features (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), hefty batteries are a necessary evil.

The XV-6800 is a case in point. At about the size of an elongated Altoids tin, and weighing 5.8 ounces, it is objectively neither large nor heavy. Yet at 1.2 ounces per cubic inch of volume, pick it up and "solid" comes to mind. It's like the old trick question, "Which weighs more: a pound of feathers, or a pound of iron?" Anyway, something to keep in mind about weight and form factor.

AS A CELL PHONE
Strictly as a cell phone, the XV-6800 is competent. Reception is good, especially given the internal antenna. Voice quality is okay; speakerphone volume could be better. Power phone users may prefer a device with real (not graphical) keys; getting the keypad screen back on to input numbers or navigate phone trees is often an extra step. After the voice speed dial function kept popping up for no apparent reason, I disabled it.

SCREEN
The QVGA (320x240 pixel) touch screen is bright (adjustable in 10 increments), with good contrast, and rich color. At 2.8 inches, there's less "screen door" effect than with larger QVGA screens. Web pages render well, and even the tiny text found on non-mobile optimized web pages is quite readable.

KEYBOARD
About a second after the back-lit QWERTY keyboard clicks open, the screen switches from portrait to landscape viewing mode. Keystrokes offer positive tactile feedback and a muted click to let you know you typed a letter. After a couple of minutes getting used to the function key, you will find yourself thumb-typing away. If you simply can't deal with tiny keyboards, you can always summon the familiar graphical keyboard and hunt-and-peck using the stow-away collapsible stylus.

OPERATING SYSTEM & SOFTWARE
The phone ships with Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system (OS) and Windows Mobile 6 Professional. The OS is stable and seems more crash-free than previous versions, and is helped by the device's abundant memory. Included are pleasantly usable mobile versions of Adobe Reader, Excel, Word (intuitive, with lots of formatting options), and PowerPoint. The Internet Explorer Mobile browser works well (there is a handy launch button top right on front), with websites downloading quickly where the Verizon EV/DO data network is available.

Before considering this device a laptop replacement, though, see if creating spreadsheets and composing documents on a 2.8-inch screen is an appealing idea for you. I don't mind it, but if you are moving toward reading glasses and large text, you may be happier knowing they're there to read email attachments.

RANDOM SETUP TIP
After extensive troubleshooting and re-installs, the device was still not recognized by my PC. Here's what worked: Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC. I then un-checked "Enable advanced network functionality." If it doesn't do the trick, you can re-enable it and move on.

CAMERA
The two megapixel (1600 x 1200) camera takes pretty good pictures. The many edge-of-screen icons suggest daunting complexity, but they are actually an advantage because you won't have to navigate through pages of menus just to check settings. There is slight shutter delay (this is won't replace a serious camera), but for a smartphone, it's better than you would expect. One other note: What looks like an exposed lens is actually a clear and fairly hard lens cover. It is slightly recessed and seems unlikely to scratch.

CONCLUSION
Overall, the XV-6800 is a powerful, flexible, configurable device that will be more rewarding for a tech-savvy user than for someone who thinks of it as "a cell phone with extras."

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review based on previous reviews, February 1, 2008

By	Mary Z "Mary Z" (U.S.A) - See all my reviews

I own this phone and judging from what the other reviewers state, I would never have even tried it. However many items reviewed as negative were either based on their knowledge of pda-phones or the Windows mobile operating system, (which is standard on most all phones of this style) and several things I read were not accurate. I previously owned the X6700,which this phone replaced and have found it to be a great improvement, especially with the internet connection speed over Verizon's network as well as more memory and faster response time for programs. Windows Mobile 6 is also more stable and necessary resets are a thing of the past with this phone. WIFI may also be turned off and on with this phone saving battery life yet allowing me to connect to my home and office network at will.
Note that there is a learning curve that is needed to operate the phone as it is unlike a regular cell phone, but this should be expected as you can do so much more with the xv6800. For the sake of clarity, will list features I would like to respond to that other reviewers felt negatively to.

Voice dial: Yes it is useless but Voicecommand by microsoft is a wonderful program that will fit the bill, (the voice recognition is great)Not free but there are lots of freeware for windows mobile.

Onscreen Keyboard: While I don't use it that often, this came with windows mobile, not the phone. Resco Keyboard is inexpensive as a replacement and looks just like a standard keyboard with the shift functions etc. just like a standard keyboard.

WIFI: This phone will connect with ANY wifi network successfully after being configured. I have used it in the airport, home and office to connect to the internet and other computers. Very handy! I suspect the previous reviewer did not set up the wifi correctly and this is where the problem originated they complained about.

Verizon Network. Network speed really depends on where you are. At home I have gotten 450 to 600kps but I live in the only area of town that does not have evdo! At work I have gotten 1500kbs which is better than my dsl at home! I do have the unlimited data plan but if you do not want to use it and do not want the phone to auto connect check out forums like pdageeks and there are easy ways to disable it permanently.

Email: Verizon supplied direct push software can check your personal or business email as often as every 10 minutes depending on how you configure it, but be prepared to take a hit on battery life for frequent checks. It works quite well but my only compaint here is that the filter for junk email doesn't screen well enough for the amount I still recieve. Luckily I have it go to my 4gb data card that has enough room so I only have to delete it every few days.

Battery life: I have seen complaints about battery life but I personally have had no problems. With light use, I have gone for three days between charges but as with most pda phones, nightly charging is recommended and that is what I try to do. I have not tested, but have listened to music continously on a 4 1/2 hour car trip via the headset and still had well over 50% battery available that night when I plugged it in.

Bluetooth: I have a stereo bluetooth earpiece that I use in the car and at home as it has a second removable earpiece to use when listening to music. Works fantastic and I don't have to deal with cords but music sounds wonderfull! (plantronics) However when I am not using it, I turn the bluetooth off if I think about it, to save battery life especially if I will not be at home to charge the phone. A button on the right side of the phone brings up the comm manager with one push making it easy to do. I also use this unit as a GPS with a mini bluetooth unit from deluo (less than $80) So this phone does double duty in the car and is just as good as my old tomtom! without any charges for service.

Camera: The camera is definately much better in clarity and brightness in comparison to the 6700 but don't expect it to replace anything but another camera phone. It shouldn't be expected to compare with a real camera though in my opinion.

In conclusion,I am extremely happy with this phone. When I first began using windows moble, there is a learning curve, but once I felt comfortable with it, would never think of going back to palm based systems. Almost anything you want can be customized. For the reviewer who didn't like the number of menus need to access a certain function, all buttons can be remapped to run a program or a function easily and many replacements for features such as keyboard or voice software are replaceable although not all are free.

My initial problem with the phone was with the volume, I had problems hearing callers even at full volume, almost sent it back until I found an easy and free fix at the phone forums. The only other issue I am aware of is the alarm function failing to wake up to phone while charging for those who use it as their morning alarm, there is a fix for this on the forums as well but I have not tried it since I don't need the function.
Verizon does offer a 15 day free test drive where you can return the phone without penalty even if you just don't like it and want something else so there is little risk of getting stuck with something you don't want.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Replacement for my Sidekick, February 6, 2008

By	Jody "bigdumptruckdotcom" (Leominster, MA USA) - See all my reviews

I needed to move from T-Mobile over to Verizon, which was a painful thing for me as I've owned a Sidekick since the first color ones came out. I was up to a Sidekick 3, and did not even give that up when my husband offered an iPhone because I didn't want a virtual keyboard. I use my phone as an email device and a web browser first, a phone second.

Being able to browse the web without going through Danger's servers first, and seeing an IE view of the internet is a wonderful thing. I can't tell you enough how happy it makes me to be able to just go directly to a website. I can see things on sites that used to be filtered.

I am still getting used to the keypad, but it's not as bad as some of the other Verizon phones (the LG ENV for one). I'm not sure I follow the complaints in some of the other reviews about the touch keypad. The punctuation is clearly available without having to go into the numbers. Now on the real keyboard, that's an issue, but I'm getting used to it.

I have also had no problems making calls, but remember, I'm comparing this to a Sidekick, and that was a crappy phone. I think you do lose something when you have a PDA phone, and that's when bluetooth headsets shine. If you talk on the phone a lot, I would suggest you get a dedicated clamshell phone as I have yet to fine ANY PDA phone that Excels (and that includes Treo, Blackberry and iPhone).