 Fat But Fab 18 of 20 people found this review helpful.
At first glance, the V3x is a little on the chunky side – 19.8mm thick to be exact. However, users must take note that the Motorola V3x is a 3G handset, which justifies its thicker profile.
Judging the Phone by its Cover
Technically, the V3x is one of the smallest 3G handsets in the market today. This phone, while not ultra-thin like its original V3 predecessors, actually fits fairly comfortably into most pockets. With its soft touch plastic construction, the Motorola V3x gives a fresh and clean appearance, and its added thickness giving it a more substantial look. Closed, the 2.0-megapixel camera can be seen on top with an LED flash that is so bright, it can function as a torchlight when needed. Right below the camera is a small external display with a resolution of 96 x 80 pixels. The external display is very useful, allowing quick checks of the time, date and state icons, provides details on missed events, displays caller's name, and also as a mirror for taking self-portraits.
On the lower part of the phone is a blue horizontal strip that lights up to indicate incoming calls or when the unit is recharging. On the left side of the phone is a mini-USB connector for charging the unit, a smart-key button, and two volume control buttons. The voice control button and the camera release button can be found on the opposite side of the phone. Finally, the speakers can be found at the back of the V3x. The speaker is good, though sound quality did turn out a little bit on the muffled side since the speaker is such that it points away from the user during video calls or video watching.
Open Sesame
Opening the V3x reveals a 2.2-inch QVGA display screen that produces brighter, sharper, and clearer pictures and font outputs than older RAZR models. Motorola has also introduced a few changes to its menu interface and messaging functions to create a refreshing user experience for the V3x. One thing worth mentioning is that the 'select' function is now the left soft key and the 'cancel' function is now on the right, which (finally) feels just like any other mobile phone in the market. Running your fingers along the surface of the keypad will reveal several raised rubber strips that were plated to make text and number input easier for users.
Clearly, as a 3G phone, video calling, music and video downloading, and streamed TV are all supported functions. It also has Bluetooth and a multimedia player supporting AAC+, MPEG4, WMV, WMA, MP3 and Real Video/Audio formats. The onboard camera takes good photos, but the highlight is its ability to switch between landscape and macro modes. This enables users to take good close up shots when the need arises. The video function of the phone supports MPEG4, Real, and 3GPP formats. At the storage end are the onboard memory (62MB) and a microSD (TransFlash) memory slot, which means it'll take a while before you run out of storage options with the V3x.
Final Thoughts
Under normal usage, the V3x could only last two days on a single charge (99 minutes in continuous video talking). However, with an improved interface, large internal memory, a 2.0-megapixel camera capable of taking pictures in landscape and macro modes, 3G functions, and expandable memory, there is much to adore about the Motorola V3x than frowning at its chunky body.
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Wow! what a phone! Blazing speed, great camera, 3G networks (although the U.S. doesn't currently have a major provider with 3G access), and mp4 video? What a combo. But, there are some issues. This is an angelical phone if you know what to do, where to go, and how to do it.
The phone originally is quite nice in its extensive features, but you have to be careful what version you get as they could be lacking features. The version I got was absent of advanced voice dial. So I switched it to the latest manufacturer version. This isn't very hard if you have the resources (I'll get to it later).
The camera is phenomenal and at the top end of the market at two megapixels, 8x zoom, flash usable as a flashlight, and multiple picture modes such as negative and black & white. The video camera on the other hand is quite problematic.
It's factory limited because of the limited space on the phone (although 64 mb is usually near the top end of internal memory), and on some versions changes when you put in a memory card.
The advanced voice recognition, called obeyMoto is quite amazing, and is made for multiple languages. Although, if you get the wrong language, such as german, you probably would want to find another version of the software to install, because it usually doesn't mix well with tongues outside the one programmed in. It even works with blutetooth heasets/phones, albeit with you having to speak louder than normal.
The mp3 programs are quite nice, with one java application that resembles iTunes, and the original, which is the same one in the Razr V3. The original has been updated and allows you to flip the screen closed and play/pause and forward/rewind through the play with quite a nice control system. With bluetooth headphones the sound quality resembles a high end mp3 player. One good set I got off ebay are the motorola ht820's, which work quite nice, and have a great price compared with other bluetooth headsets, and even retail price of $120.
The memory card slot allows you to expand the storage space up to 1 gigabyte. That is an unfathomable amount for a regular phone. You can input a wealth of info and songs. For example, myself I have five 23 minute episodes of dave chappelle, one whole 90 minute movie, a few ten minute clips, about 40 different 30 second clips, about 125 songs, and about 20 full quality pics. I have about 60 megabytes left over. You can get the micro SD 1gb card off ebay for about $40.
The program included with it, motorola phone tools, is phenomenal in ease of use and features. It can convert pics, videos, make custom ringtones, allow you to send messages and connect to the internet via your phone, and organize your contacts, info, and datebook. It usually comes with the phone but, as always, you can get it off ebay.
Now, finally the aftermarket alterations. The modifications that can be done to this phone are quite simple and numerous. Personally, I have unlocked my sound level, increased camera quality, increased video quality, installed multiple skins, changed my software version, and unlocked it. all you have to do is search for "The Moto Guide" on google and you'll get a tutorial composed of many different sources, with included flash video tutorials and explanations of all terms. After you've reinstalled the software there are multiple sites and forums you can go to to get help on further modifications. I prefer motomodders.net and motox.org.
All in all a great phone, and modded even better.
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