
Design
The phone features a sleek clamshell design with a large 128 x 160 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 & signal strength, & more. A stub antenna is placed on the top right side of the unit. Up & down buttons 4 volume control are placed on the left side. Most of the phone's features & on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's control pad. Meanwhile, there's a USB-capable data port 4 data connectivity (the USB connector also supports charging), as well as a standard jack 2 accept universal hands-free headsets.
Calling Features
The V190 supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you 2 use portions of your favorite songs 2 alert you 2 incoming calls. You can also assign pictures & ringers 2 your most common callers. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, & ringer & Picture ID functions let you assign ringtones & pictures 2 your most common callers.
For those time when you want 2 be silent & discreet, the V190 has a vibrate ringer mode. Plus, a built-in speakerphone makes it easy 2 talk without having the phone 2 your ear. Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family & associates as easy as saying their names.
Messaging, Internet, & Tools
The V190 has all the bases covered when it comes 2 messaging & Internet connectivity. The phone features support Wireless Village instant messaging (carrier messaging charges may apply). There's also a built-in web browser 4 wireless downloads & mobile web browsing. Traditional text messaging, as well as picture & sound messaging are also supported by the phone. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier 4 people 2 enter words & text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus 4 mobile email & text messaging users.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the V190 including a calculator, a calendar, & an alarm clock. The phone also supports the SyncML synchronization protocol, so you can sync it with your PC-based calendars & contacts.
Imaging & Entertainment
The V190's USB connectivity can be used 2 transfer pictures, sounds & graphics 2 the phone's memory from your PC. Screensavers, themes & wallpapers can be set 2 your tastes. And the phone is Java enabled, meaning it supports games & application downloads written on the Java platform.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola V190 weighs 3.46 ounces & measures 3.37 x 1.81 x .91 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up 2 10.8 hours of digital talk time, & up 2 542 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.