Motorola RAZR V3t calling and messaging clamshell

Armed with EDGE support, a 1.2-megapixel camera and a signature look that won't go away, the V3t marks the latest RAZR in T-Mobile's lineup. Did we fall in love again, or is Moto's potion wearing thin?

Design

If you're not sure what the Motorola RAZR looks like, just tap the person next to you on the shoulder and ask to see theirs. The ubiquitous slim folder is little changed from the older V3 on T-Mobile; the shell is brushed black, and T-Mobile has included some custom themes, as well as icons for the MyFaves menu.

Calling - Very good

Calls on the RAZR V3t sounded good on T-Mobile's network in New York City. We found the microphone to be quite sensitive, picking up even our whispered voices well, though background noise was never much of a problem. Compared to the RAZR V3i on Cingular (read our full review), reception on the V3t was below average, at about two or three bars, but this never seemed to make a difference in call quality. We liked the MyFaves setup, a simple speed-dialing menu that overlays the top screen and allows you to assign icons for each of your five Faves.

Messaging - Very good

For messaging, T-Mobile's RAZR V3t trumps Cingular's V3i by including both MSN instant messaging and T9 predictive input. Both include Yahoo, AIM and ICQ messaging, but the predictive input on the V3t works well, both predicting your words while you type and offering a menu of alternatives in case it doesn't guess correctly. Unlike the V3i, the RAZR V3t does not include e-mail capabilities; frankly, though, e-mail setup on the V3i was so tricky that we didn't miss the function. A messaging key (absent on the V3i) and a top-level soft key choice for IM means you'll be texting your buddies in a single click.

Odds and ends

Near the top of the RAZR lineup, the Motorola RAZR V3t supports EDGE networking (no 3G on T-Mobile, yet), and sports a 1.2 megapixel camera, MP3 player, and a microSD slot for extra storage. Our review unit came with a 128mb microSD card, but no stereo headphones or adapter to use our own earbuds.
11/12/2006 2:06:08 PM
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