PhoneDog.com - The latest about the Motorola Razr V3c

USER REVIEW: Motorola Razr V3c

12/2/2008 6:52:00 AM

PROSNice slim design. Decent reception. Great picture quality.
CONS
Poor battery life. Screen freezes. Overall phone construction is very poor. Prone to hinge breaks.
SUMMARY
Very disapointed in general. Purchased (2) of these phones. Between my daughter and myself, the both of us have had a total of 6 phone replacements with this model. Issues ranging from hinges falling apart to freeze up resulting in lock down of the phones, along with keypad peel off. I've heard the newer motorola models have corrected some of these issues.

USER REVIEW: razor

5/27/2008 5:58:54 PM
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CONS
SUMMARY
I like the razor for its advantages and i like the look.

USER REVIEW: Great for a kid but maybe not an adult

3/1/2008 12:02:48 PM
PROSIt has a nice design, a kid may need this phone more than an adult because it is meant for kids. The fun games make it hard to put down, and it isnt too fragile.
CONS
the battery life is pretty short so youll have to charge it whenever you get a chance.
SUMMARY
I love this phone and its style. if you are looking for a phone...than buy the razr prepaid phone. (but only if you have the time to charge it)

USER REVIEW: Great For a kid but maybe not an adult

3/1/2008 12:01:03 PM
PROSIt has a nice design, a kid may need this phone more than an adult because it is meant for kids. The fun games make it hard to put down, and it isnt too fragile.
CONS
The battery life is pretty short so youll have to charge it whenever you get a chance.
SUMMARY
I love this phone and its style. if you are looking for a phone...than buy the razr prepaid phone. (but if you have the resposabillity to chrge it often)

USER REVIEW: Razr V3c

2/24/2008 9:56:54 AM
PROSLightweight, slim and easy to carry
CONS
No external antenna.
SUMMARY
Great phone for metropolitian areas. Not so good for rural areas; like where I live.

USER REVIEW: Razr 3vc

8/13/2007 2:13:20 PM
PROSIt has a big screen,it has blue tooth,has good camera,very thin,
CONS
unlike the v3m it dosent have a slot for a memory car,no flash for the camera
SUMMARY
Its a nice phone, it come with a camera,but doesent have a flash, it comes with blue tooth .its light wieght and can do all the media functiuon like picture messageing and go on the internet if your carrier has that option.its also very thin

USER REVIEW: Good Phone, Lacks Some Basic Capabilities

5/28/2007 3:38:35 PM
PROSPretty clear signal, slimness, takes pretty decent amount of abuse without breaking, clean aesthetics (etched keypad is lovely), beautifully clear polyphonic ringtones.
CONS
Does not stay in back pocket, slippery, too wide for petite hands, memory gets low relatively quickly, batteries can be problematic, no flash, no "always-on" outside display
SUMMARY
I owned the V3c for a year before losing it. During the first month, I replaced two batteries which caused my RAZR to freeze up and turn unresponsive; this indicated to me that OEM batteries may be problematic.

While I enjoyed the slimness of this phone, it proved problematic because I would stick it in my back pocket automatically, and thanks to its sleek aluminum case, as soon as I sat down, it would slip out and I was consistently losing it. I do think the phone is a bit too wide for smaller hands but for the average/older American who is used to a land-line handset, they love it. The camera LACKS a flash and picture quality is only so-so. Voice activated dialing is a blessing, as is the quick sync with Motorola Bluetooth headsets, but you have to keep them relatively close together - as in, your back pocket to your headset. Ringers are loud and polyphonic, so your MP3 ringtones will sound great. Displays are colorful, large, and clear, but the outside display will *not* stay on, you must push a button to see what time it is, which is a pain. Even cheaper phones tell you time and date from the outside display, as well as have a flash, but this stupid, expensive phone does not. I had a gimpy Audiovox 8910 from 2005 that had better features than my 2006 RAZR.

I do have raves about the durability though. I have dropped my V3c on the pavement, watched it fall and bounce across parking lots, and down wooden flights of stairs. My phone was chipped and dented on all the plastic parts, but it still managed to work. While I don't recommend being abusive, because your phone might not take it, it's good to know that it is pretty durable.

Battery life gets steadily worse over time, at most you will usually get 1 day of standby by the time you hit a year of use. Memory is pretty low, and if you have a penchant for text messaging, video, ringtones, or pictures, expect it to fill up relatively quickly. There are no included accessories to this phone beside the home charger, so expect to pony it up for car charger, wrist strap, and cases/belt clips.

V3c and V3m prices on auction sites (eBay) are pretty comparable, if you are a media-heavy person, pay extra and pick up a V3m, which has expandable memory up to 1 GB. That is the one improved aspect of the V3m over the V3c, otherwise, nothing much has changed between the two models.

One last note: Verizon cripples its V3c(s) from full-media functioning, while Alltel does not, plus there can be activation issues if you are buying a second-hand phone, so make sure you buy the correct company and from a reputable seller.

So: It's a good, somewhat trendy phone, and after awhile, you'll get used to its lack of basic necessary features (flash/always-on outside display/crappy battery life) and fall in love with its quality features (voice activated dialing, bluetooth, slimness, anticipatory responsive text-messaging). Worth a year of use, at least 'till they com

USER REVIEW: no. NO. NO!

5/5/2007 10:29:21 PM
PROSI can put it in my pocket when I'm wearing tight pants. battery life is pretty good in the first 3 months
CONS
It lags like CRAZY & cheap design. Battery life on the decline.
SUMMARY
I gave into peer pressure and bought this phone since it (was) trendy. Anyway, I was super excited when I first bought it, but it didn't take long for me to start hating it.

You have to memorize the menu options becuase it lags so long/freezes sometimes. I feel like I am using 56k internet on this thing! It seriously takes F O R E V E R to even go through the contact list to make a phone call.

AND All the buttons are peeling off! Don't know if it's my makeup that makes it happen, but it's annoying & looks weird/gross.

USER REVIEW: DGGN MY RAZR

4/19/2007 9:37:27 AM
PROSThin & Phat all at the same time -
It'd cut like a knife through butta
CONS
Sucks the life outta the battery -
it's a little wobbly like a booble head on it's hinge after a year
SUMMARY
Vowels are great on Wheel of Fortune - but Motorola struck it rich by leaving them out of the RAZR. The rest of the line just doesn't have the same panache as the original.

This is a great little phone, thin light and totally phat. The keys are great for playing usa today sudoku to my heart's content and the display is great for searching for my favorite wildkittens scores on yahoo.

Really, to tell you the truth. I like it, but I'm looking to replace it with the U740 and it's full keyboard action. I donno about the small number keys tho, bro.

USER REVIEW: Razor

10/8/2006 11:41:12 AM
PROSLight weight
CONS
Too small to hold
SUMMARY
The phone is good except that battry time is very short, the display constanly needs cleaning and a phone holder is needer to comfortlby grip the phone.

USER REVIEW: poor battery life

9/5/2006 1:11:17 PM
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CONS
SUMMARY
I expected to have much longer battery life. I dont speak too much, but sometimes it does not las even a day.
I contacted verizon customer service and they say it should be this way.
very dissapointed

USER REVIEW: poor battery life

9/5/2006 1:10:20 PM
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SUMMARY
I expected to have much longer battery life. I dont speak too much, but sometimes it does not last even a day.
I contacted verizon customer service and they say it should be this way.
very dissapointed

USER REVIEW: The skinny on the Razr V3c

8/24/2006 5:42:51 AM
PROSLight, fits into your pocket easily, generally gets a good signal, voice activated features easy to use and come in handy
CONS
Battery life is terrible, keypad is extremely awkward and takes a long time to get used to. Text messaging with the keypad is difficult and the layout of the buttons often leads to cancelling a message in the middle of typing it. Sending picture messages often takes forever on this phone.
SUMMARY
I wish I could say I was happier with my Razr phone. The battery life on mine is pathetic. It barely lasts a couple of phone calls and even needs to be charged within 24 hours if it's not used at all. It is nice to look at though, and very easy to carry around. Hopefully they'll figure out how to improve battery life and enhance the keypad for easier use on their next slim phone.

USER REVIEW: V3c - BANG for the buck

5/16/2006 12:32:29 PM
PROSGreat styling, lightweight, long talk time, good reception, decent tools offering
CONS
Charger port location is odd - makes it difficult to charge in a stand-up, desktop charger.
SUMMARY
This is a great phone. I'm a Motorola fan, and they've done well this time. The hinge is solid, and does not rock back and forth as some other flips do, the buttons are large and easy to press, and the smart buttons on the side are well-positioned and thought. Voice-activated dialing works well (better than previous versions), even through my bluetooth headset. Can be charged with USB-B cable to USB port. Overall, I give it a 4.99 out of 5.

USER REVIEW: I'm very happy with my RAZR

12/23/2005 3:54:27 PM
PROSBluetooth, speaker phone, voice activated dialing, slim but comfortable design.
CONS
None.
SUMMARY
The Motorola Razr V3 phone is awesome. . . I love the small width, I can stick it in my back pocket. The speaker phone is great! You can do other things while talking, you can even text someone as you are talking on speaker phone! The reception is the best that I have had! The headset is also great, I use this phone for business so to be able to talk and have your hands free to look through papers or to drive without having the cord hooked to the phone is great! I read reviews that didn't like the speaker phone on the phone so it made me leary but after purchase I realized that the speaker phone works great! This is an awesome phone!

USER REVIEW: Love It!

12/23/2005 3:50:29 PM
PROSSpeaker phone, bluetooth enabled, voice dialing.
CONS
Haven't experienced any!
SUMMARY
THE RAZR IS GREAT! I replaced an old LG (garbage) and I love it! It is a bit complicated but reading the manual works wonders. Great call reception, clear calls, great battery life. The large screen is terrific. I have had it about two weeks and have yet to utilize all it's features.

ARTICLE: Alltel to offer Motorola RAZR V3c

11/17/2005 12:00:00 AM

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. - Alltel, owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network, and Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications, announce today that the Motorola RAZR V3c mobile phone will be available at Alltel stores nationwide starting Monday. Customers can watch live television on the new CDMA EVDO handset through MobiTV.

"The Motorola RAZR with its sleek design and next-generation technology offers customers an unparalleled wireless experience, including live TV that customers can watch while on the go," said Wade McGill, vice president of wireless product management at Alltel.

"Alltel subscribers can now experience the most talked about mobile device, the Motorola RAZR V3c," said Rick Gadd, senior director for Motorola Mobile Devices Business. "This coveted mobile gives CDMA users high style and in-demand design in the one thing they always carry with them, their mobile phone."

The Motorola RAZR V3c features a 1.3 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, video capture and playback and MP3 capabilities. The phone has Bluetooth functionality as well as BREW 3.1.

The phone will be available through Alltel for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement.

MobiTV is available for $9.99 a month and can be downloaded through the Axcess Apps catalog on the Motorola RAZR V3c.

With Axcess Mobile Web 2.0, customers can browse Web sites, send and receive email, play Web games and receive news, weather and sports alerts and directory information on their phones. Axcess Mobile Web can be added to any service plan for $5.99 per month.

Alltel Axcess Messaging Packs let customers send and receive any combination of text, picture, video or instant messages for one low monthly price. Messaging Packs start at $5.99 per month for 300 messages. With the All Axcess Pass, customers receive unlimited text, picture and video messaging in addition to Axcess Mobile Web 2.0 for $19.99 a month.