THE VADER
Written: Aug 09 '00 (Updated Aug 09 '00)
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Pros: Small, New Display Screen
Cons: Price, Single Band
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| L.Theman's Full Review: Motorola V8162 Cell Phone |
Motorola is back to what makes their phones worth the extra money, size. Motorola has long been the leader in making the smallest phone, and long been the leader in making you pay for it. For the first time in a while, though, the price is worth it. The new V.8162 is their first model, since the original Startacs, to really stand out as a the premier, must have gadget phone. Its size rivals your average beeper.
This phone also has the added features to compete with the Samsungs, Ericksons, and other phones that have caught up to Motorola recently. The one feature that sets it apart, more than any other, is the new "Optimax" display. This is a holographic display that makes the screen, which is very small, very easy to read. Other manufacturers will have to scramble to match this technology.
Along with this new screen style, the phone has many other user friendly features, such as:
Headset jack.
Hold up 99 names, with four numbers per name, in the phone book.
Alarm clock.
Motorola's smart button (for easy menu navigation.)
Data and internet ready.
2.5 hours talk time, 125 standby.
Caller ID.
Vibrating ringer.
Sync capability available.
The phone's smart button navigation takes a little time if you are not familiar with Motorola's features. Once mastered, though, you can easily and quickly find out any information needed. The phones menu makes recalling messages and numbers a lot easier than most model phones. Plus, more text can fit with each name in the phone book, than traditional phones.
The phone is single band, as any phone this size would have to be. This means that it is 100% digital. This confines the phone's usage to CDMA digital areas. This also limits the phones ability to be used as an emergency phone, since there are many areas in which the phone won't work. The price also limits this phone from the everyday user.
This single band feature does put the phone back on par with Motorola's first digital, single band phones as far as clarity. The phone has the sound quality that was missing from their last few models. The price is up there, but for those willing to pay for it, you will not be disappointed. So, if you love phones, and gadgets, and this one is within your budget, go for it.
Recommended:
Yes
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