Is that a phone?
Written: Sep 27 '01
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Pros: Small, Stylish, Wireless Web
Cons: So-so battery life
The Bottom Line: Worth the price of admission. Great for lovers of small, but may be too small for others.
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| rickey's Full Review: Motorola V8162 Cell Phone |
The first thing that you will notice about the Motorola v8162 is that it is very small. Except for the 3/4 inch antenna that sticks out, it looks like a really small pager. I've had some people ask me if its really a phone, and then I engage in a little show and tell. If good looks is one of your criteria for purchase, then you should definitely take a look at this Motorola.
I chose this phone primarily because of size, and I normally hang it inside one of my pant pockets. I could imagine that this will be difficult to do with other phones, small as some of them already are.
Once you get a hang of it, the three volume and function buttons on the side of the phone are very conveniently placed. You can change volume and select phone book entries and other options using the three buttons alone. There is also a one touch "message" button that you can press to dial up your voice mail automatically. Connections are clear, and only problems I've had with this are carrier issues, such as not getting any signal inside a tunnel.
There is also a wireless web browser on the phone. I've only used it once, until I realized it wasn't part of my plan (there are extra fees once you "use" it). But this should come in handy if you like to read e-mail or news on the go. Sprint PCS has a web site where you can configure the menus using your computer instead of the phone.
My only gripe really is battery life. Though some of my friends tell me that they had that type of problem with non-Motorola phones, I would still want to use the phone for a longer period of time without having to charge it every other day.
Also, the pull-out antenna, once pulled out, feels a little delicate. This is something Motorola should improve in the next iteration.
Given the size of this thing, it may be "too small" for some people. It is best to get a feel of it first in the store if this is your concern.
Personally, the higher price tag is really for the size and web capabilities of this thing. So, I think you get what you pay for. But we always want a cheaper price don't we?
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Amount Paid (US$): 399.99
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