Good price for good features
Written: Oct 12 '01 (Updated Nov 12 '01)
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Pros: Great design, FM radio, "PhoneWrap" compatible, good signal strength, cheap price.
Cons: Awful WAP browser, sensitive screen, no vibration, no logos/picture messages, slow processor, short battery life.
The Bottom Line: Won't disappoint you, but misses small essential features. I'd like to exchange it for a better one, but considering the price I don't feel sorry about buying it at all.
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| ajdajani1's Full Review: Motorola V2282 Cell Phone |
My handset has an upgraded software system, so it has a clock and some other features not available in older handsets. You can easily upgrade yours at your service provider without any hardware upgrades.
This phone has a distinguished design, but its functionality is average. You get all the basic features you'd expect, in addition to some extras like WAP access, 3 games, calculator, tone composer and FM radio. It also comes with two soft PhoneWraps that provide considerable protection in addition to a better look.
Battery life is a big disappointment. This phone works on 3 NiMH batteries that look like standard AA batteries, but slightly longer. Motorola claims they last up to 2.5 hours of talk. I could barely get 110 minutes. Usually, you'll need to charge it overnight every two or three days.
The screen plate is the worst I've seen ever. It must be the most sensitive in the world. It can be scratched by the slightest contact, and it collects dust particles as a vacuum. Also, the screen itself is located deeper by a few millimeters, so it cannot be seen well outdoors. You might consider buying a protective case for it, as before long, the screen plate will be full of scars.
The processor is kind of slow. It takes a comparatively long time to open SMS messages or display images. I discovered also that the phone can freeze up just like a computer! I don't know how this happened, but I had to power it off by taking out the batteries. CTRL+ALT+DEL would be a great addition if there was enough space!
The WAP browser provided by Phone.com is horrible. It is difficult to use and can be somehow tricky. It insists on going to MyMotorola.com every time I start a session. Also, it doesn't allow accessing the setup menu without actually being online. 60% of what my phone cost in the first month was the cost of wasted time I spent online while fighting the browser. It just doesn't respond as you want. I would not recommend using WAP with this phone unless it is free, or you're really used to that browser.
One of the missing features that could be a nice addition is VibraCall. The ringtone composer makes it up for it, especially that most of the pre-set tones are boring. It has a useful silent mode too.
The signal is good at most times, and the sound is clear. The FM radio is a very nice feature. Its sound is clearer than big radios, and it has 9 easily-programmable channels. The earphones supplied with it are good, but they might not fit everybody well. Their microphone piece is far from the mouth.
The size and weight are suitable enough to carry it on your waist or in your pocket. Perhaps you'll feel envious about the much smaller handsets, but I think that if it was smaller, that would be on account of your comfort.
I don't like that it doesn't support operator logos or picture messages as some Nokia and Sagem handsets do. Therefore, don't buy it if all of your friends own Nokia's! Support of such graphics is a small feature, but it is nice for personalizing your handset and adding a personal touch.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 85
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