Motorola V325i (Verizon Wireless)

I'm not into getting a new phone every six months so I looked at quite a few phones before deciding to buy this one. About 5 years ago I bought the Motorola V8160 (Vader) and loved it. It got reception EVERYWHERE but it was TIME to retire it. I definitely wanted SIMPLE and I don't need a lot of bells and whistles. First I bought the LGVX3300. I didn't think a camera was necessary but being able to get good reception WAS. I didn't like that phone at all. Then I got the Motorola E815 and that is a very good phone but my son took that one over, so I finally ended up with the Motorola V325i. I get great reception almost everywhere except in certain casinos where there is no service. It has a loud ring, and unless you are in a very noisy enviremnent you WILL be able to hear it, but it doesn't ring AND vibrate which I would have liked. The blue ring lights are a nice feature too. The camera isn't great but it's all I will need but it does not have an SD slot (the Motorola E815 does) which would have been nice. It has a very easy to hold rubberized edge on the phone so it is not at all slippery and easy to drop. They keypad is a nice size for any size hands. You CAN use a bluetooth with the V325i (not with the V325) but I probably won't be using that either. Overall and for ME the phone is great but for someone wanting more of the latest bells and whistles then I don't think you would be satisfied with this phone.