When the Motorola RAZR V3 was launched last year, I think most everybody, including Motorola itself, was quite surprised by how popular the handset turned out to be, considering the asking price. Its slim profile and sleek silver colored metal body proved to be just too much of a temptation for the world, and people the world over jumped through hoops and over hurdles just to get one for their very own. Everybody was a movie star with one of these!
 Black is beautiful. |
Until, of course, Motorola gave 50 exclusive RAZR V3 BLK handsets to some real movie stars at the 77th Annual Academy Awards in February, 2005. All of a sudden, the silver RAZR lost some of its shine. But once again, it is time for the masses to rejoice. Motorola is making the RAZR BLK available to all.
Of course it isn't just the color that makes the RAZR V3 BLK such a desirable handset. One reason that people love it so is its size. It weighs only 3.35oz (95g), which is pretty light for a phone that has a largely metal body. At 3.86" x 2.17" x .57" (98mm x 55mm x 14.5mm) in size, it is actually thinner than most candy bar style phones on the market. It can be slipped perfectly into a shirt, suit, or pants pocket, as well as a purse, without being noticed.
There is so much more to the RAZR V3 BLK than its physical being, though. Certainly the primary purpose of any phone must be making phone calls, and in spite of its small stature, the RAZR V3 BLK managed a full 7 hours of talk time in our tests - a very respectable showing. A related bonus is the fact that you can charge the RAZR V3 BLK directly from your computer's USB port with the same type of mini-USB cable that you probably already have for your digital camera. That's one less power adapter to pack in the suitcase. Support for all 4 GSM frequency bands means that the RAZR will work in San Francisco and New York just as well as it will in Paris and London. The handset's internal antenna also proved to be quite capable, offering up very good reception in weak signal areas.
Of course some compromises had to be made to get all of this functionality into such a small package. The keypad, for example, is a very thin metal unit that offers less tactile feedback than most, though it makes up for that somewhat by looking fantastic in the dark, thanks to its cool blue back light. While quite usable, it might take a bit of getting used to. No compromises were made with the main display, though: a nice 2.2" 65k color TFT unit, with 176 x 220 pixel resolution. The external display is also color, though only a 4k CSTN type.
 The Motorola RAZR V3 BLK is thin and definitely in. |
The built-in VGA camera proved itself to be one of the better ones on the market, offering good contrast, color, and focus in most situations. The RAZR's polyphonic sound system also works quite well, and even allows you to use MP3 files as ringtones. So if you have a few dollars to spare in your quest for looking like a movie star, Motorola has got just the thing you need. Luckily, the RAZR V3 BLK has the brains to back up the beauty.
--Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com
Pros:
- Thin
- 7 hours of talk time
- Quad-band GSM
- Good antenna reception
Cons:
- Expensive
- Unusual Keypad
- Your friends will try to steal it
So if you have a few dollars to spare in your quest for looking like a movie\ star, Motorola has got just the thing you need. Luckily, the RAZR V3 BLK has \ the brains to back up the beauty.
--Reviewed by Michael Oryl, editor in chief of www.MobileBurn.com
Product Description
The Moto Razr V3 is expertly crafted to deliver exceptional performance. Inside the ultra-thin design are advanced features like MPEG4 video playback, Bluetooth® wireless technology, a digital camera and more. And with the precision-cut keypad, minimalist styling and metal finish, the V3 looks just as beautiful as it performs. The real difference is in the details. See who’s calling, in color, without opening your phone — the large internal display is complemented by an impressive external display. The precision-cut metal keypad reacts to the lightest of touches. And the features you can't always see are equally impressive, like quad-band GSM — for global calls where GSM network coverage and roaming agreements are present.
Product Description
Motorola's new RAZR V3 is the essence of advanced technology and superlative design. At only 13.9 mm thin, 53 mm wide (the width of a credit card) and 98 mm long, it is one of the slimmest phones on the market yet still rich in functions, performance excellence and design innovation. It provides the user with a total sensory experience - from the innovative metallic finishes and use of materials to a truly revolutionary, chemically etched keypad created from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. The Motorola RAZR V3 is the ultimate, beautiful slim-phone. Create high quality images with the Motorola RAZR V3's brilliant picture capture and review. The VGA camera's effective 4 x digital zoom and quick exposure controls delivers excellent results. Bring the 176 x 220 pixel 2.2? color display and 3D graphics engine to life with your favorite digital imagery. It's innovation in the palm of your hand. Jetset around the world without missing a call. The quad-band technology with GSM keeps you connected in more than 100 countries worldwide. Bluetooth Compatible - suitable for use with wireless headset option Games (3D Java) - Skipping Stones2,3, Golf2,4, Billiards2,3 (embedded1,2) & space for downloads User-programmable Softkey Functions, Main Menu and Shortcuts Personal Ringtone Composer Built-in digital-camera has 4x digital-zoom and Image Quality Options of 160 x 120 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels, 640 x 480 pixels Bands - quad-band (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) Standard Battery - 680 mAh Li-ion offers maximum Standby Time (hours) - Up to 290 and Talk Time (mins) - Up to 430 per full charge Folding Flip-phone, clamshell design Unlocked version.
Product Features
- 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.
- Razor-thin Aircraft Aluminum Case in Special Edition Black
- Ships with European charger and US adapter for versitility in travel
- Integrated VGA camera with 4x zoom, 22kHz polyphonic speaker with MP3 ringer support, MPEG4 video Playback, 3D Graphics Engine, and JavaTM MIDP 2.0 all make downtime uplifting
- Integrated Class 1 Bluetooth® wireless technology stays in touch up to an amazing 100 metres (300 feet) away
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