Impressions of V3xx?

I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (on a tight budget) and am considering
the Motorola V3xx (Wal-mart $28.99). The screen looks a little better than
the V3. I will not be using the music player but do make heavy use of the
appointment calendar and would like to sync with Outlook. Can anyone share
their experience with this phone or offer alternatives?

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Thanks in advance... Fred

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"Fred" <[email protected]> writes:

> I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (on a tight budget) and am
> considering the Motorola V3xx (Wal-mart $28.99). The screen looks a
> little better than the V3. I will not be using the music player but
> do make heavy use of the appointment calendar and would like to sync
> with Outlook. Can anyone share their experience with this phone or
> offer alternatives?

Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
around here. I got the Krazr (from wal mart) and though it's been
the best voice phone I've ever had, now that I have need for mobile
data, I wish I'd gotten the v3xx.

That's a great deal there at Wal Mart for that phone! I like dealing
with their cell folks -- no commissions, no surprises.


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On 08 Nov 2007 09:15:17 -0600, [email protected] (Todd H.) wrote in
<[email protected]>:

>"Fred" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (on a tight budget) and am
>> considering the Motorola V3xx (Wal-mart $28.99). The screen looks a
>> little better than the V3. I will not be using the music player but
>> do make heavy use of the appointment calendar and would like to sync
>> with Outlook. Can anyone share their experience with this phone or
>> offer alternatives?
>
>Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
>around here. I got the Krazr (from wal mart) and though it's been
>the best voice phone I've ever had, now that I have need for mobile
>data, I wish I'd gotten the v3xx.
>
>That's a great deal there at Wal Mart for that phone! I like dealing
>with their cell folks -- no commissions, no surprises.

Agreed all around. I have the V3xx, and it's excellent, with lightning
fast data (HSDPA), and a screen that's actually much better than the
original V3. Highly recommended.

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Todd H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
> around here.

What is "around here"? Geography, or newsgroup?

You suggested a Krzr when I asked about a replacement for the V3xx.

I didn't like my V3xx. My Nokia 6126 has better reception. There is no 3G
here, so that doesn't matter yet.


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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA GPS: 38.8,-122.5

[email protected] writes:

> Todd H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
> > around here.
>
> What is "around here"? Geography, or newsgroup?

This ng.

> You suggested a Krzr when I asked about a replacement for the V3xx.
> I didn't like my V3xx. My Nokia 6126 has better reception. There is no 3G
> here, so that doesn't matter yet.

You've been teh only detractor to the v3xx I've seen thus far in the
ng, which makes me wonder if you had a bad unit perhaps?

To the OP, check out what phonescoop.com reviews have to say if you'd
like a larger dataset to choose on.


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[email protected] writes:

> Todd H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> > Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
> > around here.
>
> What is "around here"? Geography, or newsgroup?
>
> You suggested a Krzr when I asked about a replacement for the V3xx.
>
> I didn't like my V3xx. My Nokia 6126 has better reception. There is no 3G
> here, so that doesn't matter yet.

Oh, and Fred might be interested in what you didn't like about the
v3xx you had other than reception.


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http://toddh.net/

I was considering the Krazr also. I have no need for the data so 3G is not
something I'd use. Is the screen clear enough for appt. viewing & such? I
was concerned about that aspect although I like the Krazr's size better.
You don't want to sell yours do you?

Fred

"Todd H." <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> "Fred" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (on a tight budget) and am
>> considering the Motorola V3xx (Wal-mart $28.99). The screen looks a
>> little better than the V3. I will not be using the music player but
>> do make heavy use of the appointment calendar and would like to sync
>> with Outlook. Can anyone share their experience with this phone or
>> offer alternatives?
>
> Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
> around here. I got the Krazr (from wal mart) and though it's been
> the best voice phone I've ever had, now that I have need for mobile
> data, I wish I'd gotten the v3xx.
>
> That's a great deal there at Wal Mart for that phone! I like dealing
> with their cell folks -- no commissions, no surprises.
>
>
> --
> Todd H.
> http://toddh.net/

"Fred" <[email protected]> writes:

> I was considering the Krazr also. I have no need for the data so 3G
> is not something I'd use. Is the screen clear enough for
> appt. viewing & such? I was concerned about that aspect although I
> like the Krazr's size better. You don't want to sell yours do you?

Where were you a month ago when I was looking for a v3xx to trade for
my Krzr before I gave up and activated a new line with an AT&T Tilt
8925? Hee hee.

Does Wal Mart still have the blue Krazr's for about $75?

At the time I got mine, v3xx's were the same price as the Krazr.

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Todd H.
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Online says it's free! Is the screen clear enough for the monthly view?

Fred

"Todd H." <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> "Fred" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> I was considering the Krazr also. I have no need for the data so 3G
>> is not something I'd use. Is the screen clear enough for
>> appt. viewing & such? I was concerned about that aspect although I
>> like the Krazr's size better. You don't want to sell yours do you?
>
> Where were you a month ago when I was looking for a v3xx to trade for
> my Krzr before I gave up and activated a new line with an AT&T Tilt
> 8925? Hee hee.
>
> Does Wal Mart still have the blue Krazr's for about $75?
>
> At the time I got mine, v3xx's were the same price as the Krazr.
>
> --
> Todd H.
> http://toddh.net/

"Fred" <[email protected]> writes:

> Online says it's free!

****, go for it.

>Is the screen clear enough for the monthly view?

I don't use the calendar but lemme see. Down in Tools... calendar.

The monthly calendar view shows me a month and a bunch of numbers in
the usual (looks like a month calendar") way, and all are clear.

I added an appointment and it seems that in month view Days with stuff
on them show with a little tiny triangle in teh bottom right of the
date.

All very clean. Seems quite usable to me. Maybe I should look into
this feature. Hee hee. All my ****'s still in Palm desktop. What do
you use on teh PC side for your appointments? Curious what all Moto
supports for interchange?

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Todd H.
http://toddh.net/

Motorola has a program called appropriately enough Motorola Phone Tools. I
think Motorola wants about $30 for it but you can get it on eBay for about
$10. It will work just like your Palm Desktop, you can type in all the
stuff on your computer and then sync to the phone. I believe it will sync
with Outlook as well. It's really a great little program & will do a lot
more. I bought when I got my V3 when they first came out but I can't find
it now, I'll buy it again though.

Fred

"Todd H." <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> "Fred" <[email protected]> writes:
>
>> Online says it's free!
>
> ****, go for it.
>
>>Is the screen clear enough for the monthly view?
>
> I don't use the calendar but lemme see. Down in Tools... calendar.
>
> The monthly calendar view shows me a month and a bunch of numbers in
> the usual (looks like a month calendar") way, and all are clear.
>
> I added an appointment and it seems that in month view Days with stuff
> on them show with a little tiny triangle in teh bottom right of the
> date.
>
> All very clean. Seems quite usable to me. Maybe I should look into
> this feature. Hee hee. All my ****'s still in Palm desktop. What do
> you use on teh PC side for your appointments? Curious what all Moto
> supports for interchange?
>
> --
> --
> Todd H.
> http://toddh.net/

Todd H. <[email protected]> wrote:
> Oh, and Fred might be interested in what you didn't like about the
> v3xx you had other than reception.

I don't recall anything else bad about it in particular.
Reception is kind if the main point, isn't it?

I wish I had tried another V3xx. I really didn't the possibility of a
working but weak unit. If it had failed outright, I would have tried
another.

My other thought at the time was that the independent Cingular dealer in
Napa was a whole lot easier to deal with in person than the pile of
customer service reps that I talked to after ordering via cingular.com.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA GPS: 38.8,-122.5

On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 19:05:17 +0000 (UTC), [email protected] wrote in
<[email protected]>:

>Todd H. <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
>> around here.
>
>What is "around here"? Geography, or newsgroup?
>
>You suggested a Krzr when I asked about a replacement for the V3xx.
>
>I didn't like my V3xx. My Nokia 6126 has better reception. There is no 3G
>here, so that doesn't matter yet.

I think you may have gotten a bad V3xx -- mine is better than any Nokia
I've tried, including the 6126.

--
Best regards, FAQ FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS:
John Navas <http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cingular_Wireless_FAQ>

Robert A. Fink, M. D. <[email protected]> wrote:
> original Motorola "brick"), including Nokia phones, and my RAZR V3 has
> been the best to date.

I thought the V3 was roundly denounced in favor of the V3xx, a different
phone.

Or, phrased differently, yet another phone as the subject of a "mine is the
best" claim.

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Clarence A Dold - Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA GPS: 38.8,-122.5

If I am not using data (no 3G) is the Krzr esentially a V3xx clone? Are
there any other advantages to the V3xx (I do plan on extensive use of the
appt. calendar).

Thanks... Bob

"John Navas" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On 08 Nov 2007 09:15:17 -0600, [email protected] (Todd H.) wrote in
> <[email protected]>:
>
>>"Fred" <[email protected]> writes:
>>
>>> I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (on a tight budget) and am
>>> considering the Motorola V3xx (Wal-mart $28.99). The screen looks a
>>> little better than the V3. I will not be using the music player but
>>> do make heavy use of the appointment calendar and would like to sync
>>> with Outlook. Can anyone share their experience with this phone or
>>> offer alternatives?
>>
>>Go for it. It has a very good reputation from everything I've seen
>>around here. I got the Krazr (from wal mart) and though it's been
>>the best voice phone I've ever had, now that I have need for mobile
>>data, I wish I'd gotten the v3xx.
>>
>>That's a great deal there at Wal Mart for that phone! I like dealing
>>with their cell folks -- no commissions, no surprises.
>
> Agreed all around. I have the V3xx, and it's excellent, with lightning
> fast data (HSDPA), and a screen that's actually much better than the
> original V3. Highly recommended.
>
> --
> Best regards, FAQ FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS:
> John Navas <http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cingular_Wireless_FAQ>