Motorola V400 Phone (AT&T) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had this phone for about 2 weeks now. I bought it new and unlocked online through Amazon's Marketplace for about $235 (excl. s&h) but saw it on Ebay for $155 and I just thought, "Ugh. I could've had such a better deal". But anyway, before I bought the phone, as a "gadget freak", I've done a lot of reviews on it. Let's start with the phone's PROs and CONs.
PROs:
1) I love the front design and colors of the phone.
2) The 176x220 display is absolutely beautiful! (unlike the Samsung E-105 phone that I had before).
3) The speakerphone is very clear, but I wish it could be somewhat louder.
4) The voice dialing option is quite useful, even though it tends not to work around noisy areas.
5) The camera's pretty good since you can't really expect a "high-tech 2mp+ digicam" out of a cell phone (maybe in a couple of years, but not now).
6) The mp3/polyphonic ringtones come out very true and not so "muffled" if you know what I mean.
CONS:
1) The loudspeaker and speaker overall could be louder.
2) It would be so much nicer if the speaker isn't located in the back of the phone because once you put it down, the volume isn't as loud (that's why you should place it down on the front instead of on the back).
3) It would be nice to use the speakerphone whenever like for a example, when playing a voice recording.
There are a lot of "would'ves" and "could'ves" and "what ifs" but you can't and shouldn't expect a phone to be perfect.
If you were to compare the v400 with the v600, then there really isn't much of a difference besides the "external blinking lights" to tell you which group the person calling you is in. Big deal. It's just a flashy addition to the caller ID option - mainly to "show off". Also, the v600 and the v400 are about the same size - same for its memory capacity. If you're thinking about buying a V600 retail, then you're better off buying the v400 and saving the extra $100 for something else.
Lastly, I'd recommend signing up with 3GUPLOAD.COM for ringtones and downloads. It's only $10 for unlimited downloads a year and you can always share the account with friends that have the same phone (or display resolution) as you! As for free downloads, you can try MY-JUJU.COM even though there isn't as much to choose from compared to 3GUPLOAD.COM.

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Overview Compatible with Cingular service, the quad-band Motorola V400G cell phone features an integrated VGA digital camera, MMS with video clip playback, high-speed data transfer, and more, all displayed on a large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color interior screen. Calling Features Used simply as a cell phone, the V400G features a 4-way scroll key with multiple dedicated function keys for easy menu navigation. Primary calling features include voice dialing, integrated speakerphone, vibrate mode, ringer profiles, missed call indicator, call log, and a phone book of up to 1000 entries, including picture caller ID functionality. When the phone is closed, its external screen (two lines, 96 x 32 pixels) displays caller ID, date, time, and various status icons, including text message waiting, voice message waiting, battery and signal strength, and voice and message mail. There's even a blue backlight for nighttime viewing. Messaging and Internet The advanced MMS capabilities built in to the V400G enable users to send, edit, forward, and receive image, text, audio, and video messages over the wireless Internet, to and from compatible phones or PCs. (Messages can run up to 100k in size.) You'll also get instant messaging capability, messaging templates, SMS two-way messaging, conventional email, and predictive text assistance. Beyond messaging, the V400G's Internet connectivity lets you access online services such as stock quotes, road directions, airline information, entertainment, and more. You can also download Java applications (version CLDC 1.0, MIDP 2.0, 100k per application limit) for which the phone provides 5 MB total (shared) memory. High-speed data transfer and download round out the package. The V400G supports digital TTY/TDD functionality for the hearing impaired. Organizer Organizer features include a calendar, calculator with currency converter, date book with event storage, and voice memo. Fun and Games For fun, the V400G sports a built-in 640 x 480 pixel integrated digital camera with a self-timer feature. Pictures taken with the camera can be stored in the phone or sent to others via multimedia messaging. The 5 MB of memory available for storing pictures is also shared with whatever wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, Java applications, or games you may download from the Internet. The V400G also features 24 chord ring tone capability. Users can assign different tones for different callers in the V400G's phonebook, and assign separate tones to denote incoming messages, faxes, and reminders. Wireless multiplayer gaming capabilities and two included games, "Bejeweled" and "Prince of Persia", round out the entertainment perks of this phone. Vital Statistics This phone weighs 4.34 ounces and measures 3.50 x 1.90 x 1 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 5.25 hours talk time, and up to 175 hours standby time. It runs on GSM 800/900/1800/1900 mode.

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