Great upgrade to it's predecessor
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This is the upgrade to the PPC-6700/XV-6700 (verizon). Verizon model should debut later this year or earlier next year as inside reports state. Biggest upgrade to the phone is Windows Mobile 6. As any PDA phone it does have its few quirks but a lot fewer than most.
Pros
-Little bit less bulky feel to it, though the size difference is marginal.
-Windows Mobile 6. Better look to the mobile operating system.
-Phone seems to run a lot smoother through everything though it has a lower processor speed then the 6700.
-Keyboard (slides out) has much better positive response when you press down the keys. Also has two lights to illuminate to let you know you are in Caps or Fn settings.
-Phone is once again set to use as a wireless modem. (Verizon will probably have to edit a few things)
-6800 comes set to pair up to your bluetooth GPS. Usually works without a hitch, but some may be a bit more picky then others.
-Comes out of the box with a 512MB microSD card. Small, would recommend purchasing one with more capacity, but better than nothing.
Cons
-Keyboard has a light sensor on it, where it determines if the backlight needs to be on or not. Just cover it or slide keyboard out slowly and it will kick on for you.
-Original phone settings have it set to poll the towers (to receive calls) every 5 seconds. Tends to have you either miss calls, or when calls are received give you little time to answer or may hang when trying to answer. Simple fix available.
-No dock with this model. Not a huge loss, but for those wanting one, will have to go aftermarket on this one.
-The retractable stylus can be quite small and due to its size when using it will tend to start retracting on it. Aftermarket ones are available that are 3/4 inch longer and have a pen built into the end.
-Battery life. Plain and simple you are looking at charging this phone every night. If you use the phone quite a bit during the day or use the wireless, bluetooth, and Sprint Data...you may need another battery to swap out during the day.
All in all the phone I find is a great upgrade to my old phone. I owned the XV-6700 from Verizon. I do not regret the purchase or switch.
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