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Motorola RAZR V3 Cosmic

Wireless/Mobile Phone/Cell Phone

Rated 4.5 out of 5

Thin is definitely in. At just over a half-inch thick, the Motorola RAZR V3 is the perfect combination of sleek design and powerful features. With long-range Bluetooth, support for video playback, a VGA (640 x 480) camera and a gorgeous color screen, the RAZR V3 is everything you're looking for in a stylish mobile companion. The Motorola RAZR V3 is truly an impressive quad-band phone. And now it is available in beautiful cosmic blue.

Take a closer look at the cosmic blue RAZR V3's functions.

Design
The RAZR V3's design takes the standard clamshell form factor to the next level with an impressive, anodized aluminum construction. A large 176 x 220 color display with 262,000 colors dominates the inside of the top cover. The outside cover of the handset sports a supplementary 96 x 80 full-color display that can display pictures, time, call information, battery and signal strength, and more. The VGA camera lens is housed above this display. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control while a voice button on the right side of the unit allows you to enter voice memos and create voice dialing profiles. 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 charging port and USB data cable port is placed on the bottom of the phone.

Calling Features
The RAZR V3'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. It also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone. There's even an included application, MotoMixer, that lets you mix your own ringtones. 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.

Because the RAZR V3 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total handsfree operation.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The RAZR V3 is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. 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. Instant messaging is also supported via AOL Instant Messenger and the phone ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3, IMAP4 and SMTP protocols.

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. And with Internet service and a data plan (not included) and its Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the RAZR V3 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. Use the phone's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or connect to a computer or hand-held device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar and other data with your PC.

Imaging and Entertainment
With 5 MB of internal memory storage, the RAZR V3 shines in the entertainment department. The phone's VGA camera features a 4x zoom, image quality options, and an auto-timer so you can be in your pictures, too. Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. The phone is capable of MPEG4 video playback when you receive a video message, or if you upload video to the phone via USB or Bluetooth. The RAZR V3 also supports custom graphics for wallpapers so you can dress up the phone to suit your fancy.

Operating the RAZR Battery Door
The RAZR V3's battery cover is designed to have a very tight fit with the phone case. You may need to use your fingernail or a very thin instrument to depress the small battery cover release button. When replacing the cover, make sure the cover securely snaps into place before operating the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola RAZR V3 weighs 3.35 ounces and measures 3.86 x 2.09 x .54 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6.67 hours of digital talk time, and up to 250 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.

Features of Motorola RAZR V3 Cosmic:

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digital camera with 4x digital zoom lets you capture those perfect moments
external colour display and 64k internal display make picture caller id even sweeter
integrated class 1 bluetooth® wireless technology stays in touch up to an amazing 100 metres (300 feet) away
integrated vga camera with 4x zoom, 22khz polyphonic speaker with mp3 ringer support, mpeg4 video playback, 3d graphics engine, and java™ midp 2.0 all make downtime uplifting
razor-thin aircraft aluminum case in sleek cosmic blue
razor-thin aircraft aluminum case in special edition cosmic blue
unlocked for use with your existing gsm 850 mhz, gsm 1800 mhz, gsm 900 mhz or gsm 1900 mhz service provider and sim card. note: this phone does not come with service or a sim card.
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Reviews:

It's OK.

Rating: 4

I've had this phone for just over a month now & I like it. It came with just the phone & power cord to charge it & a manual. Nothing else. Kind of a rip off. The other complaint I have is that the back cover is a different blue & doesn't quite match the rest of the phone body. I put a case on it so I don't have to look at it all the time, otherwise it would really bother me. I wanted a different color phone, but not have a phone with different colors. I wish it came w/the rest of the stuff the other RAZR's come with. I use Cingular & had no problems after setting up. The first few emails & pics were slow to load, but it's fine now. I needed a new phone & wanted an unlocked one so I could change service if I wanted when my contact expires later this year. I like the phone though, the screen is nice.

Excellent cell phone, and I got it free!	Rating: 5
Why would you buy it, when you can get an unlocked Motorola RAZR v3i for free, without any service plan commitments? I got mine free at this web site: awesomestufffree.com/razrv3i

Package contents/Cingular service	Rating: 4
Package came only with Power adapter and phone with manual. Not sure if there should have been anything else in ther package. Inserted SIM and phone started working for Cingular service. Package arrived promptly.

Poor Reception	Rating: 1
This phone looks cool, some neat features, but as another reviewer says, the reception is substandard! If one can't make and receive calls what good is a cell phone? I would not recommend the RAZR V3 unless you will only be using it in an area with a very strong signal.

By Motorola