Motorola RAZR2 V8 Unlocked Cell Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Dark Pearl Grey)

Not bad overall, but expected more from a motorola razr.
Not exactly user friendly. Setting is not very convient. Needed a few too many clicks 2 get 2 where you would want or what you want 2 do. You can change the shortcut keys on the keypad, but very limited options.
No noise reduction, unless I haven't find it yet, but it doesn't seems like it's there. It will pick up every sound from the back ground: wind, other people conversation...
And its headphone is the special one that you have 2 hook up 2 its USB port which I can't easily hook up 2 my car or any other headphone. But the USB port headphone does come with the package.

this is not amazon's fault it's your fault. amazon specifically mentions that it's 512Mb model, NOT A 2GB model. this is purely a wonderful phone, love it very much. getting rid of my sony because their build quality gets worse with every model. this is my first motorola phone.

word of warning i did not buy my phone over the net, am just reviewing the phone....

i recently moved 2 france & needed a cell phone, i heard that "orange" one of 3 phone coverage companies, was the best (most coverage).

looking over the choices... & not liking the idea of a slider... i chose the v9, it is sleek, stylish & big. i am a small lady but do not like a cell that is so small i feel like it will slip through my fingers or make me look silly because of how tiny it is.

this phone is best suited 4 a guy or a lady with large hands, it is easy 2 grip & the buttons are large enough that you can see AND hit them with out much effort or mistakes.

the amount of options are fantastic, mp3, tv, video & a camera... very cool. picture quality is very good 4 a cell phone & i love that i can play around with the images, tints & such.

the fact that i am in france but not a native speaker, it is great that i can change the language function back 2 english so i know that i am not hitting something by mistake ..oppps te heee

the only thing i dont like is the screen on the outside, i am having a hard time finding a case that alows the phone 2 flip open & not block the screen while still protecting it... te hee..have already dropped it & crack the screen. with a warranty plan i can get a replacement but still.

over all it is a fantastic phone... oooo & the ring tones are not all cheese girly. i know i am a girl but omg not all chics are pink & frilly...ugg. i love that i can use fun ring tones or upload my own music as a ring tone... when i get the chance i will be uploading "cant be cool" from the anime ghost in the shell...yes i am a dork but a happy one lol

The product this one well though I have my doubts in certain matters, this model of cellular has memory(report) of 2 gb & the one that they me sent only has 512 mb & in addition they included since(as,like) all cellular others neither the cable of information nor the headphone estereo. I get disappointed

I've been less than satisfied with the RAZR2.

Pros:
- This is undoubtedly a very, very good looking phone. It's really thin, yet very sturdy. Mine hasn't attracted any scratches or dents, which is a testament 2 the good construction of the actual phone.

- Good voice quality on both ends. I've been told I'm a little bit quiet, but background noise is minimal.

- Camera is above average in image quality. Video is fine.

Cons:
- VERY sluggish interface. I have 2 wait 2 seconds after trying 2 go into Messaging, & about 3 4 Contacts. This is unacceptable seeing as it has a powerful CPU underneath it.

- Did NOT come with preset Internet & MMS settings 4 AT&T. I had 2 search online 4 both of the settings & do everything myself 2 get both of them working. Motorola's site did not help at all either.

- The keypad is usually fine, but sometimes I find myself accidentally pressing more than one key at once owing 2 the fact that there's no real way 2 judge where one key begins & another ends when you're texting fast.

- The "space" 4 text messaging is in the most awkward place! Instead of on the bottom-right side like on every other phone I've ever seen, it's on the bottom-left side. It's really annoying 2 get used 2 & I can't really see why they'd do that.

- In all the reviews & previews I read, it talks about the cool "touchscreen" aspect of the phone. I bought this phone because I thought it would be cool 2 have a phone with a touchscreen. A few months in & I've still yet 2 see any way I can use the touchscreen! When you get a text message, I'd love 2 just touch the screen & see the message, but instead you have 2 press a button on the side. My friend's Verizon RAZR2 also lets you take pictures with the front screen as a touch screen - this version of the phone doesn't have this which is disappointing. I think you're only able 2 use the touchscreen if you have music on the phone, which is impossible in this case because there was no data cable that came with the phone. All together I'd just have 2 label the touchscreen as a gimmick.

- And finally, less than a day of using the RAZR2 the cover 4 the charger port fell off. That's just lame, & I probably won't be able 2 return it now because of that.

All in all I wouldn't recommend this particular phone. Go buy one 4 your respective service - I'm sure they'll have lots of cool features you'd be missing out from on this phone & you won't have as much of a hassle setting it up.

Confident & strong, this next-generation RAZR takes thin 2 the next level by packing it with a new, richer multimedia experience. RAZR2 V8 provides an unmatched music experience. It comes complete with 420MB, USB 2.0 high speed 4 fast music file transfers, Windows Media Player® 11 synchronization 4 simple music management & a music touch screen on the external display 4 effortless control.

Get In Touch
The touch-sensitive music controls, located on the large color external display, maintains a sleek look while consumers manage & play songs purchased from any Windows-based music store. Users can also read & reply 2 texts3 via RAZR2 V8s external display, which is the largest in its class. After flipping open the phone 2 start the music player, users can sit back, listen & enjoy without ever flipping open the phone again.

Personal Paparazzi
With quad band technology, travel the world a little lighter. Users can take advantage of the 2.0 megapixel camera, video capture & playback, & up 420MB of internal memory 2 capture every unforgettable moment in high resolution.

Dressed 2 Thrill
The RAZR2 V8 is outfitted in extravagant materials tailored 2 sleek perfection. A stainless steel frame helps ensure strength while vacuum metal housing, chemically hardened glass, spun metal & chrome create an amazing appearance.

Features
•Super-slim, iconic RAZR design with clamshell form factor, stainless steel frame, metal & glass housing, internal antenna
•Large 2.0 QVGA (320 x 240) 262K color external display with contextual touch interaction
•2.2 QVGA (320 x 240) internal display, 262K color
•Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x zoom
•MotoSync Over the air synchronization of Email, Phonebook & Calendar
•Music player with optional stereo micro-USB headset & stereo Bluetooth wireless tecnology5
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After creating a gadget/fashion icon in the original MOTORAZR, Motorola has upped the ante with the new RAZR² V8 with cutting edge technology & enhanced features that make it even easier 2 use. It features 512 MB of internal flash memory, quad-band GSM connectivity 4 roaming the globe, & quick downloads via the EDGE data network. It's fully loaded with an arsenal of digital tools, including a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity 4 streaming music & photo printing, dual color LCD screens, e-mail access, digital audio player, & full duplex speakerphone. And speaking of cutting edge, the phone's stainless steel internal frame & cast aluminum housing support makes the RAZR² V8 stronger & more durable than its predecessor.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider & it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, & it requires that you provide a SIM card 4 usage with your selected service provider.

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Sleeker, smarter, stronger: the RAZR2 V8 boasts a durable stainless steel frame & chemically hardened glass displays.

Phone Features
Designed 2 be even sharper than before, the RAZR² V8 shaves two millimeters from the original MOTORAZR. Its one-piece housing has no parting lines (meaning fewer chances of break points) & the cast aluminum hinge underwent more than 100,000 lab tests 2 ensure durability. Even the exterior camera lens is stronger, as it is made with chemically hardened glass. Despite its slimmer profile, the RAZR² V8 offers enhanced dual screens that make the phone seem larger. The 2.2-inch internal screen offers twice the resolution of the original MOTORAZR while the 2-inch external screen is great 4 checking caller photo ID, easily reading incoming text messages, & controlling music playback through onscreen controls. Other Motorola-engineered enhancements include:

• Upgraded Interface: With the redesigned, more intelligent interface, you'll be able 2 search 4 contacts faster & avoid duplicate entries 4 the same person while allowing contacts 2 have multiple numbers. The customizable main menu means you're never more than 2 2 3 clicks away from your favorite applications. And text messaging is easier, with the V8 recognizing what type of message you are sending.
• CrystalTalk Technology: This innovative feature automatically accounts 4 background noise during a call & adjusts the audio quality based on ambient noise conditions 2 provide the optimal conversational experience. CrystalTalk also reduces the volume of the background noise picked up by the microphone during a call, making it possible 2 be more easily heard over the phone while in a noisy environment.
• Talk 2 Me: Originally designed 2 address the needs of those with vision impairment, the RAZR² V8 is able 2 read the phone's interactive menus, contacts, messages & more aloud--adding convenience 2 your on-the-go lifestyle. SMS messages on the phone can be read & replied 2 with pre-programmed text messages without ever having 2 open up the flip.
• Haptics: Motorola has incorporated breakthrough haptics technology--an interface that creates tactile feedback--that provides vibrating feedback in response 2 your finger taps. When combined with the virtual music keys, the haptics technology helps you 2 effortlessly control music playback.

The 2-megapixel camera includes an 8x digital zoom & it can automatically snap up 2 eight new pictures--letting you choose the best image from a complete series of pictures. You can even print photos wirelessly 2 a Bluetooth-compatible printer with just a few menu selections. It provides four resolution choices (from 320 x 240 2 1600 x 1200 pixels) & also features a self-timer, free memory space indicator, color effects, night mode 4 low-light shots, & five shutter sounds (with a silent mode).

The RAZR² V8 is also an impressive video camcorder, providing up 2 QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels). It also gives you the option of choosing the video format, which offers different frame rates--25 fps 4 MPEG & H263 & 15 fps 4 WMV & Real. You can record video 4 as long as you have available space on the internal memory.

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Control music playback with the virtual digital audio player buttons on the V8's external screen, which includes tactile feedback.

With its internal 512 MB of storage (though no MicroSD expansion), the RAZR² V8 can store up 2 1000 of your favorite songs. It offers compatibility with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, enabling easy synchronization & transfer between phone & PC. You'll be able 2 modify music playback with the flip closed thanks 2 the virtual contextual music controls that appear on the external screen. And you can keep playing music even while surfing the web, sending text messages, or even using the camera.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), & includes profiles 4 communication headset, handsfree car kits, & audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music 2 a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) & enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, & access files from a server.

The RAZR² V8 features a full HTML browser (Opera 8.5) that takes advantage of high-speed wireless data connections 4 faster, bigger & richer web surfing experience. Built-in e-mail functionality (POP/IMAP/SMTP) combined with MobileSync software provides easy, PC-like access 2 both personal & corporate e-mail accounts & calendars.

Other features include:

• Instant messaging via AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, & ICQ
• Up 2 1000 contact entries, each with up 2 six numbers & two email addresses
• Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate) with profiles 4 communication headsets, handsfree, stereo music streaming, audio/video remote control, printing, dial-up networking, & file transfer
• USB 2.0 wired connectivity, with mass storage capability
• Polyphonic & MP3 ringtones
• Voice command & dialing, as well as ability 2 record voice memos
• PIM functions including calendar, calculator, alarm clock, & world clock

Vital Statistics
The RAZR² V8 weighs 3.8 ounces & measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up 2 8 hours of talk time, & up 2 11 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.