Today Motorola released a new phone with optional iTunes support, the RAZR V3i. The new phone is the ultrathin design and lazer-etched keypad.
According to Motorola, availability is expected in Q4 2005.
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Motorola RAZR V3i Released (with iTunes)
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Today Motorola released a new phone with optional iTunes support, the RAZR V3i. The new phone is the ultrathin design and lazer-etched keypad.
According to Motorola, availability is expected in Q4 2005.
So can current RAZR users trade in their phones for these new ones? 
I think I'll still hold out for an Apple iPhone.
I think I'll still hold out for an Apple iPhone.
Why didn't they release this one to start back in September?
I think this is the idea everyone had in their head when they heard that Moto would be designing a phone with iTunes support...
I think this is the idea everyone had in their head when they heard that Moto would be designing a phone with iTunes support...
Will Verizon cripple the Transflash photo transfer option? I'm willing to bet they will try, if they even offer it...
outbound voice quality improved?
Let's hope they've improved outbound voice quality of this phone over the ROKR. One 'silent' issue with the ROKR is that while voice quality inbound is terrific, outbound SUCKS. People cannot understand you, tell you your voice sounds as if you're underwater, etc. I've tried four (4) ROKRS, all with the same problem. IHMO, there's an issue with the internal A/D convertor, but if it's not that, there's something not right........
Let's hope they've improved outbound voice quality of this phone over the ROKR. One 'silent' issue with the ROKR is that while voice quality inbound is terrific, outbound SUCKS. People cannot understand you, tell you your voice sounds as if you're underwater, etc. I've tried four (4) ROKRS, all with the same problem. IHMO, there's an issue with the internal A/D convertor, but if it's not that, there's something not right........
Well, that's my next phone. Of course it'll probably cost as much as an XBOX 360, but who cares?! Actually, I do, but that is a damn nice phone. Me wants.
It seems that in the not too distant future, iTunes will become a standard feature on all mid-high end Motorola phones across the GSM and CDMA lineup, just like Bluetooth or Java. It's definantly not too difficult to put the iTunes app into the firmware.
Nice. The more phones that utilize iTunes, the better! I just really wish Apple would offer an over-the-air download service. Now THAT would be awesome.
I can't beleive the crap cell phone carriers in the US make their customers put up with - cripped phones from Verizon, charges to receive SMS messages, it's no wonder the industry in the US is so far behind the rest of the world...
The RAZR with its clunky Moto user interface is just another example of wireless technology not living up to the hype. Apple should have looked into working with innovative manufacturers like Sony Ericsson, Nokia or even Samsung - disappointing!
The RAZR with its clunky Moto user interface is just another example of wireless technology not living up to the hype. Apple should have looked into working with innovative manufacturers like Sony Ericsson, Nokia or even Samsung - disappointing!
bokdol said:
I believe the original razr was only for gsm networks(cingular, t-mobile). If they kept this gsm only then it is a no go for verizon, or us cellular as they are cdma networks and not gsm.
Fotek2001 said:
Not to mention the crap Pay-as-you-go phones here where the minutes expire if you don't use them within a certain time period, or some where they actually charge you a daily fee to have them (I'm looking at you Verizon).
Yes US Cell Phone carriers are ****, but at least I'm still on an old AT+T Wireless contract that doesn't charge me for incoming SMSs!
How much does it cost now?
Give it a year or so and you know theyll be free or almost free with the plan but I kinda want it now .
Give it a year or so and you know theyll be free or almost free with the plan but I kinda want it now
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skunk said:
Wouldn't that be Zeds?
BTW, Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
Now back on topic: I hate the RAZR. It's got too much going on... why, oh why, can't I just have a phone?!? Maybe one that actually works! So often these phones with cameras, browsers, games, toasters, etc. don't work as advertized... not to mention the lousy reception.