Motorola RAZR V3 Unlocked Phone with Camera, and Video Player–International Version with No Warranty (Black)

10 Review to this product

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  J. Jones
  July 30th, 2010 on 8:56 am

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  The RAZR is a nice phone, but this review isn’t about that, instead it is about the people selling it which is just as important. If you haven’t dealt with Tiger Direct lately or at all, then you should be aware that they sell refurbs and open box items and have changed from a decent seller to completely clueless. Their customer support is non-existant and if the item is not in stock, then they won’t bother letting you know. You will sit around wondering why your package never arrived because you won’t get a live person on the phone and they don’t answer email until a month later. It is better to check http://www.nextag.com or any other price comparison site using the keywords “Unlocked RAZR” where you will get it cheaper and can be assured that the product is coming from a reputable seller. Tiger Direct is probably the worst electronics dealer on the net because they are so big and feel they don’t have to care about their customers. Hopefully, you go somewhere else and save yourself a headache. These people just don’t care.
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  Gadgester
  July 30th, 2010 on 9:33 am

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  I bought this RAZR v3 phone in July to go with my 7-Eleven Speak Out Wireless prepaid service. The phone I received from Amazon.com was made for the Hong Kong market, so it came with a outlet plug adapter for U.S. customers. (The AC adapter itself is universal voltage, and the slim paper manual is in English.) The phone is quadband and fully unlocked, so it can be used anywhere in the world.

  I really like the RAZR phone. It’s very solid and the voice quality is excellent. Speak Out Wireless runs on AT&T and T-Mobile networks so the reception quality can vary, but overall the RAZR does an excellent job in pulling in as much signal as possible. As with other Moto phones, the brightness of the screen can be adjusted, and the ringer type and volume can be easily changed. The metallic keypad takes a little getting used to, but is pretty comfy to use.

  The camera is only VGA but takes good-quality pictures when there’s plenty of light. Video capture is jerky and limited to 15 seconds, so that’s probably the weakest feature for me. Bluetooth linkup to a Sony Ericsson earpiece works fine. Battery life is admirable; I don’t use the phone much, maybe just 10 minutes a week, and I need to recharge it once every 8 days or so.

  Because I’ve owned many Moto’s before so I like the RAZR’s interface, since it feels familiar, but I can understand how it can confuse users new to the Moto scene. Overall, though, I don’t think it’s harder to use than a Sony or Nokia.

  What really impresses me is the build quality of this phone. Nowhere can you find out where this thing is made, but the material and fit and finish are excellent. I’m very happy with this inexpensive purchase.
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  NOIR X
  July 31st, 2010 on 10:22 am

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  The Black RAZR V3 is the wireless phone I have always wanted. It’s that simple.

  Before having bought mine, I would read commentary from people who would cite all of the features the RAZR doesn’t have: “I could buy the (insert model number of cheaper, but still expensive phone which does 100 different things–all of them poorly) and get more for a lot less money.” When I would research a model recommended by these self-proclaimed gadget freaks, I’d find that it’s dimensions make keeping it in a pocket an awkward and uncomfortable proposition; I’d find that the pictures it takes are not nearly of comparable quality to those taken by even a modest digital camera; I’d find that the lo-res video it can shoot serves no practical purpose; I’d find that web-browsing, game-playing, Instant messaging, streaming television content, all suck up battery-life and ultimately make the device useless for the unlikely purpose of placing and taking phone calls; I’d find that the phone casing is composed of cheap and flimsy plastics which make me wonder how long it wll last; I’d find that little attention had been paid to how the phone’s design will contribute to, or detract from, user comfort. After my investigation, I concluded that for all the money I would save by buying “Phone X” over buying a RAZR, I would still have paid hundreds too much for a filmsy hunk of cutting-edge technojunk. (Don’t take my word for it. Look around on the Net for comments about the RAZR around the time of its inroduction and see the recommendations from consumers that people choose the Motorola V600 instead. Then look at the consumer reviews of the V600 on this site.)

  The RAZR has a camera, a web-browser, Instant messaging capability, and a whole array of other features all of which are listed in the product description. To the extent that the RAZR does these things adequately I will offer little, if any, comment–mainly because I don’t care about them. That to which I can and will attest is that the RAZR exceeds my expectation on how it serves AS A PHONE.

  Using my own criteria, a wireless phone should draw and hold a signal; It’s earpiece should deliver clear sound at a volume which can compete with background noise; it’s mouthpiece should pick up the users voice clearly; it should be compact enough to allow for placement in clothing pockets without creating prominent bulges; it should be solidly built out of durable materials which are not prone to scratching; it should have decent battery life. And yes, anything for which I pay hundreds of dollars should be designed with aesthetics in mind: there are far too many wireless phones which look like disposable children’s toys, or like awkward, all-purpose, button-riddled gadgets.

  Using the above criteria, the RAZR V3, particularly the Black model, is close to perfect. The sound from the ear piece could certainly be louder, but I have yet to have a caller’s voice drowned out by the noise of busy New York City streets. The people to whom I’m speaking have reported to have heard my voice loudly and clearly. Battery life could be longer, but then, the same could be said about many wireless phones which are bulkier and have larger batteries. I have used the phone on both T-Mobile and Cingular networks and found that it draws a strong signal on both; it has never dropped a call. I found the speaker phone to be loud and clear despite my expectations to the contrary. Is the much-lamented Motorola phone book program clunky? Yes it is. But the RAZR’s voice-dialing works well, making it possible to avoid scrolling through the phone book if one hates it that much.

  I’ll try to boil it down with a somewhat clumsy analogy: Complaining that the RAZR doesn’t do enough in the way of tech-gimmicks to justify its price (which is considerably lower that it was when it was introduced) is like complaining that an exotic sports car isn’t worth the money because it doesn’t have a cup holder, a GPS system, and DVD player like the Minivan you’ve been looking to buy. That ridiculousness ignores the engineering that makes the sports car a superior performer on the road, and the attention put toward making it sleek and aesthetically pleasing. The RAZR’s performance has made concern over signal strength a thing of the past. and its design is unmatched–not just for it’s ultra-compactness, but for the solidity of it’s build. That makes it worth what I paid for it. And my inability to speak to the quality of other phones on the market put them out of consideration.

  Besides, as they say, black is beautiful.

  That the RAZR cannot serve as a business-card scanner doesn’t trouble me. For those who need to have whichever feature-laden mobile gadget is most desired at the moment, buy a Samsung MM-A800, clip it on you belt (you’ll need to), and earn yourself the right to say your phone can do just about everything–poorly.
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  Florida Guy
  July 31st, 2010 on 2:29 pm

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  I don’t like being the first to own a new product, so I waited until the RAZR had been on the market for a long time before buying one for myself. This is by far the best of many cell phones that I’ve owned. The keypad does take a bit of getting used to, but once you do, it works very well. The signal strength is good, the voice quality (sending and receiving) is good, and the four-band feature is good when traveling outside the USA. Also, Amazon’s price was good. IT’S ALL GOOD!
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  Living in Budapest
  July 31st, 2010 on 9:49 pm

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  This is my fourth consecutive Motorola phone. I’ve owned a Timeport, v66, and v600. The Timeport was simply terrible. The v66 was a little better, but the Motorola menu had to be the worst of any phone I had ever used. My v600 was a very pleasant surprise. My sleek and functional RAZR is the best phone that I have owned. I really like the large crisp screen. The tiny external screen is a great addition. After three weeks of fairly heavy use, I haven’t had any problems. The RAZR has pretty good talk time, but I’m not certain whether or not one can really get the 7 hours claimed by Motorola. The feature that I really like and appreciate is the abilit to charge my phone with a standard USB cable. It’s nice not having to carry around an extra charger when I’m already lugging around my laptop and its power supply.
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  Nathaniel K.
  August 1st, 2010 on 2:42 am

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  It is both stylish and functional. Black by far is the best color. Great reception and worth the price. The only problem with the phone is it is a fingerprint magnet but you can clean it. It is pretty durable i have dropped it three times and no scratches though i would recomened buying a case. Also beware of the bluetooth eats up your battery. The video quality is pretty good it can record up to a minute if ajusted. I recomend getting the Usb data cable and software for the phone so you can put your emails,data, etc. on your phone. In concluesion worth the buy.
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  R. Doyle
  August 1st, 2010 on 4:15 am

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  I purchased this phone from Amazon and it is exactly as advertised. The charged is 110v-220v type for Great Britian, and comes with a US adapter. No problems so far. I have a sim card for US pre-pay service through T-Moble, and the phone works as well as a cell phone plan. I also purchased a Germany sim card for my next trip in October.

  Great purchase. Highly recommended.
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  Melissa Moore
  August 1st, 2010 on 3:39 pm

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  I am very pleased with my new phone. It was perfect and I am so happy that I had a good experience with Amazon. Every detailm that was described was accurate and I thank you so much.

  Sincerely M.Moore
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  A. Graff
  August 2nd, 2010 on 12:35 pm

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  This phone rocks! First, it has an unbelievable signal wherever I go. I never have a problem connecting. Also, it is incredibly clear. I can hear the caller and they can hear me. Unlike those “candy bar” type phones, this one wraps around your face so you talk directly into the microphone and the person on the other end can hear every word you speak and not hear all of the background noise. I don’t know if it has some sort of sound filter on it or not, but it sure sounds great to the person on the other end.
  
  Another cool this is how light and thin it is. You barely even notice that it’s in your pocket. But the vibrate on this phone is very strong, so you know when you’re getting a call.
  
  Last, this is an UNLOCKED phone. This is a big deal, since you can hop carriers and not have to switch phones. Also, very cool to have an unlocked phone when you go out of the country and want to make local calls in that country. Just buy a starter package abroad [usually about $10 USD] and make local calls until you use up the card. Way cheaper than trying to make calls using your US carrier.
  
  I love this phone!
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  Jeff Hazen
  August 2nd, 2010 on 11:42 pm

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  I got my Black Razor with a new Cingular contract about a year ago, and have been happy with it in every way. Easy to use, and seemed to be very well constructed. I had dropped it on hard surfaces a few times with no problem, but it wasn’t until last week that I found out how truly tough this phone is. I accidentally left it in the pocket of my pants. It went into the wash, 40 minutes underwater with agitator and even a second rinse cycle. Then it went into the dryer undetected, and spent about an hour and twenty minutes banging around on high heat. When I pulled the pants out of the dryer and felt the phone in the pocket, I groaned and figured I was out a phone. Being optimistic, I removed the battery and left the case open until I returned from work. The battery, of course, was shot; but when I put the battery from my wife’s Razor in it and pressed the ON button, it acted like nothing had ever happened. Worked perfectly, even with water still behind the LCD screen. The water eventually dried out, and I’m still using the phone with no problem. I can’t believe an electronic device could survive this. INCREDIBLE!