The V2282 - V. Sexy
Written: Mar 08 '01
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Pros: Nice curvy design, wide selection of hard and rubber covers, durable
Cons: Quite large, no clock function, radio only available through hands free kit
The Bottom Line: A decent all round phone, but try something different if you are looking for something a bit more upmarket, with special features, or with easily-navigatable menus.
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| Mariannon's Full Review: Motorola V2282 Cell Phone |
I wanted a V2282 from the minute I saw it advertised. The curvy design and choice of hard or soft rubber covers in a variety of colours appealed to me, as I suppose I'm somewhat a poser, and would never choose an "ugly" phone.
When I finally got the phone (a feat in itself; every shop I tried had sold out) I was quite surprised by the size. Compared to other phones now on the market, the V2282 is slightly on the big side. In fact, it's largely on the big side.
I worked out extremely quickly how to use the phone, although the menus are sometimes quite difficult to navigate. The phone number memory stores only 90 numbers, and I expected more, as a lot of phones today can easily store more than 200. I was also quite disappointed by the ringtone selection - instead of the great variety I expected to go along with the "v. sexy" appearance, here I was, with a choice of only 11 tones, and no option to download or input any others. Neither is there an option to download logos.
The message memory only stores up to 10 text messages, which includes ingoing and outgoing messages you may have saved. Also, the phone does not display the name of the message sender, even if the number is stored in the phone book.
The radio is only accessible while wearing the hands-free headset, which I find quite awkward to use. However, the phone does have a useful function whereby if you do receive a message or phone call while listening to the radio, it will cut out and the phone will ring or beep as normal.
In spite of all this, I was quite please with the internet access. I found the phone browser simple to understand and use.
Another feature is the soft rubber covers - they are very durable and protect the phone quite well from drops, bumps, and scratches.
All in all, if you are used to the usual Motorola standard, you will not be surprised by this phone. Apart from the appearance, radio and internet access, this phone functions no differently to the standard Motorola.
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Amount Paid (US$): 45
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Member: Rhiannon Davies
Location: Ruskington, Lincolnshire
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