~~THE MOTOROLA V120c DIGITAL WIRELESS TELEPHONE~~I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MINE! (W/O)
Written: Sep 29 '02 (Updated Jun 22 '03)
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Pros: Lightweight and easy to carry; digital; attractive and stylish design.
Cons: Almost TOO small in size; a bit difficult to plug charger into.
The Bottom Line: Once you decide its finally time to graduate to a much newer cell phone with up-to-date features, consider giving the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone a shot.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Motorola V120c |
Last May, my very LONG three year contract with Cellular One (now Verizon Wireless here in my area of the country) finally ran out, so I canceled my service ASAP. Since I used my old cell phone primarily for emergencies and to make an occasional call home when out of the house, I was in no hurry to replace my old service as I certainly did not use mine more than a few times a week if that. So once Cellular One became Verizon Wireless in late July 2002 here in East Tennessee, I decided it was time to sign up again as my 12 year old car wasn't getting any newer and driving home at midnight from work without a cell phone can be downright dangerous these days. I was definitely pressing my luck driving 70 plus miles per day round trip back and forth to work and my husband was getting nervous, so I finally gave in.
My old Nokia 918 still worked great before I had my service canceled on it, but I could tell the clerk behind the desk was trying really hard to refrain from laughing at me when I plopped it down onto the counter and asked if it could be used so that I wouldn't have to purchase a new phone. I was informed that they no longer even made batteries for my old model and it was just plain out-of-date. (So now my 2 year old toddler plays with my old phone instead as a toy.) Trying not to feel insulted for my lack of current cell phone knowledge, I asked what types of models were available now that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg. One of the more attractive yet less expensive choices was this Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone. It was still quite pricey to me though at $74.95, and that included signing a two year contract as well! But I took the deal and am so thankful I did now as I know its just a matter of time before my new phone gets me out of trouble one dark and late night when driving home from work.
~~~The Digital Wireless Telephone~~~
The Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone is currently a popular model used for Verizon Wireless customers (may also be located at Radio Shack) and can be purchased at a moderate price when signing a 1 to 2 year contract. Measuring a mere 5 inches in length and less than a tiny 2 inches in width, this lightweight phone are sold in two basic colors: black (what I have) and skye (a silver/white color). Many popular features such as Caller-ID, Text Messaging, Built-in Phonebook, Voice Dialing and Voice Mail, just to name a few, are featured on this attractive little phone (see full list of technical specs listed below). The tiny antenna raises and is replaced with ease and the keypad buttons are easy to read and to push. The battery charges quickly in just a few hours and will provide over 3 hours of talk time as well as several days of stand-by time when turned on. Many optional accessories, such as the Motorola Original FM Stereo Radio Headset used to listen to local FM radio stations as desired and colorful Phonewrap Covers (see end of review for full list of choices), may be purchased separately. Featuring a large digital screen and ergonomic design, the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone is certainly a more advanced and up-to-date choice than what I was used to in the past.
~~~Technical Specs~~~
Highlighted features found on the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone are as follows:
***CDMA 800/1900 and analog 800 MHz networks
***Voice Activated Dialing and Feature Recall
***Two-way SMS messaging - allows you to send, receive and store short alphanumeric text messages with another compatible wireless device or email address.
***WAP 1.1 Enabled Microbrowser - access stock prices, local news and sport scores, all wireless!
***Built-In Phonebook - store up to 400 entries to help you stay in touch with friends and contacts.
***32 Distinctive Ring Tones
***VibraCall. alert - to discreetly notify you of incoming calls.
***New Menu Navigation - travel effortlessly through your phone with enhanced visual queues and a list-based menu
iTAP™ software for simplified text entry - anticipates the word you are trying to spell when entering text in email, short messages or other edit modes.
***Multi-point Synchronization - using optional Starfish. True Sync. software you can perform multipoint synchronization with compatible PIM manager devices, desktop applications and web based services
***4.5 ounces with standard battery
***6.4 cubic inches
***Custom Styles Setting - allows you to adapt your phone to any environment; office, theater, meeting, automobile, or personal.
***Size of phone with standard battery - 5.0 x 1.7 x 1.1
***Caller ID - with time and date stamp - allows you to view the phone number (or name, if stored in the user directory) of incoming calls before answering.
***Multi-Language Support - English, Spanish, Portuguese, French.
***Provides up to 270 minutes of talk time when used with high performance battery.
***Provides up to 300 hours of standby time when used with high performance battery.
***Optimax. High Contrast Display
***96 x 64 graphic LED backlit display; up to 3 lines of text, 1 line of icons, and 1 line of prompts.
***Voice Dialing
***Automatic Redial
***Multiple Key Answer
***Numeric Notepad
***One-Touch Dialing
***Speed Dial
***Last 10 Numbers Dialed
***Last 10 calls received or missed
***Phone Book - up to 400 entries
***Battery Meter
***Missed Call Indicator
***Roaming
***Text Message Waiting
***Voice Message Waiting
***Signal Strength Meter (always shown in display)
***Clock
***Menu Indicator
***Digital or Analog Signal Indicator
***Alert Setting Indicator
***Call Restrictions
***Keypad Lock
***Phone Lock
***Application Lock
***New Passwords
This technical information was taken from:
http://commerce.motorola.com/cgi- bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay? prrfnbr=239601&prmenbr=126&phone_cgrfnbr=1&zipcode=
~~~My Experience~~~
The Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone is definitely the smallest cell phone that I have ever owned. In some ways, it's almost too small as one handed use is always required. No longer can I do the "shoulder to ear" hold while talking so that my hands can be free to do other tasks. But I suppose this is the price we pay for advanced technology. One good thing about this phone's small, lightweight size is that it fits nicely into my purse and takes up minimal space. Only the down side of this would be that I sometimes have a difficult time locating my phone in a hurry inside my purse when its ringing because of the small size. I had to study the owners manual carefully in the beginning as I could not find the "answer" button the first time my new phone rang! With my old model, I could press any key to answer, but not with this one. The ringer's volume could be a bit louder too as I've missed calls while watching my 12 year old daughter cheer at football games as I just couldn't hear it ringing over the noise. My favorite features are the phonebook in which I can store frequently dialed numbers and the ability to change the ringer style when desired (and even produce my own if I were so musically inclined!). Many of the other more advanced features listed above I could truly do without though (and honestly have never even used so far), so perhaps the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone is too much phone for my simplified needs. But I love it, anyway! What can I say? It's a cute phone! Sorry, but no games are included.
~~~Cell Phone Safety Issues~~~
Please use common sense while using the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone as well as any other cell phone, not only in the name of basic courtesy and safety for others, but for your own as well. Always pull over the side of the road to dial a number and pay particular attention to everything going on around you while talking as any form of distraction can lead to an accident with injuries or even tragic fatalities. The safe use of cell phones while driving has become such a serious issue lately that some states are now considering banning their use altogether for this purpose. So talk smart and be considerate. Your fellow (wo)man will thank you. {Rant on} And please pay attention to those "No Cell Phones" signs when you enter the hospital to visit a sick relative or friend because they are there for a very legitimate reason and not for your inconvenience. The signals they transmit sometimes interfere with medical equipment, which could potentially place patients at a dangerous health risk. So compliance here would be greatly appreciated by both the patients and the hospital staff. {Rant off}
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
If you are looking for a lightweight, attractive cell phone with many of the latest features available at a reasonable price, consider checking out the Motorola V120x Digital Wireless Telephone today. Since purchasing mine, I've seen several Verizon Wireless newspaper ads where customers can actually get two for the price of one now (and much cheaper at $49.99 for BOTH instead of the $74.95 I paid for mine.) Just my luck! But at any rate, great deals can be found out there if you check around and go with the best plan for your particular needs and coverage area. It's technical enough to contain all of the up-to-date added features such as text messaging and voice dialing that many consumers want these days, yet it is very user friendly so that even those of us lacking in many technical skills can operate this phone with ease. So for a super little phone with lots of useful features, check out the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone today. Chances are you will be just as satisfied with your purchase as I have been so far over the past two months. Good luck and remember to be a safe an courteous cell phone user!
For more information on the Motorola V120c Digital Wireless Telephone and other similar models, check out their website online at:
www.motorola.com
Questions or comments?
1-800-331-6456
Or write:
Motorola, Inc.
600 North U.S. Highway 45
Libertyville, IL 60048 USA
***Colorful PhoneWrap Covers are available for purchase separately to personalize your phone. Colors to choose from include: Racing Red, Tangerine, Limeade, Bottle Blue, Sea Blue, and Shaved Ice.
***Want to upgrade to a more current model? Check out the following review about the Motorola 120e.
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This review is part of the I am thankful for.... write-off hosted by remnjava. Here is a complete listing of participants, so please check out their great contributions as well:
artbyjude
azielinski
d_fienberg
Granniemose
kld718
marytara
melissasrn
priyatha
remnjava
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 74.95
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