Getting to know the RAZR V3m

by Chris Ziegler posted Jun 1st 2006 at 12:08AM

As the RAZR name splinters into a seemingly endless array of variants, how can the average user be expected to know the difference between a V3i, a V3c, and a V3x? More importantly, how are we to know whether that shiny new clamshell goodness is worth divorcing ourselves of several hundred dollars? As usual, we've got you covered. This time, we have Mobiledia taking an up-close-and-personal look at the V3m, the successor to the CDMA V3c. The V3m is basically a V3c that's been taking its vitamins -- the only major additions are the MicroSD slot and music playback. Externally, the phones are identical, so V3c users fishing for compliments on their hot new upgrade best look elsewhere. Mobledia faults Motorola for carrying over the same 65,000-color displays from the V3c, but left us with a generally positive impression of the phone, crediting it for addressing the major complaints leveled against its predecessor. If that's enough to get you excited, the V3m is expected shortly on Verizon for $150 with contract.

Filed under: Handsets, Reviews, Motorola, Verizon Wireless, EV-DO, CDMA

Tags: razr, v3c, v3m

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drew @ Jun 1st 2006 8:21AM

But, the V3c has location based services...

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Chris Ziegler @ Jun 1st 2006 10:31AM

Drew - thanks for the correction, you're right. I've updated the post. Interesting to note that Mobledia is calling it "new" to the V3m.

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strider_mt2k @ Jun 1st 2006 11:24AM

I sure wish I could transfer my photos via BT on my V3c.
Uncripple BT obex Verizon!

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Nick @ Jun 1st 2006 1:44PM

So essentially the V3m is the V3i for CDMA networks?
Why didn't you just say that!

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Riles @ Jun 1st 2006 2:04PM

I think you meant Mobiledia as opposed to Mobledia. Which sounds more like a disturbing medical site of some kind.

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Chris Ziegler @ Jun 1st 2006 3:00PM

Riles - good catch, thanks. Fixed.

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Allen @ Jun 1st 2006 10:24PM

The VZ Navigator software upgrade is available for the V3c but it wasn't available during the original release of the V3c and prior to May 1, 2006. Regardless, thanks for the note. I've changed the review to reflect it to avoid confusion.

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