Motorola RAZR2 V8 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, and MP3/Video Player--International Version with No Warranty (Dark Pearl Grey) | 
| Brand: Motorola
Category: Wireless
List Price: $469.99
Buy Refurbished: $156.95
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Seller: paragon_ds
Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 17461
Color: Gray
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5
MPN: 5051495055988
Model: V8 Razr
EAN: 5025322360149
ASIN: B000VXATLG
Release Date: September 11, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint. | | • | Quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and GPRS/EDGE capabilities | | • | 512 MB internal memory (no expansion); 2-megapixel digital camera with 8x digital zoom and video capture | | • | Noise-canceling CrystalTalk technology; Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music; organizer; digital audio/video player | | • | Up to 8 hours of talk time and 264 hours (11 days) of standby time |
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Amazon.com Product Description
After creating a gadget/fashion icon in the original MOTORAZR, Motorola has upped the ante with the new RAZR2 V8 with cutting edge technology and enhanced features that make it even easier to use. It features 512 MB of internal flash memory, quad-band GSM connectivity for roaming the globe, and quick downloads via the EDGE data network. It's fully loaded with an arsenal of digital tools, including a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music and photo printing, dual color LCD screens, e-mail access, digital audio player, and full duplex speakerphone. And speaking of cutting edge, the phone's stainless steel internal frame and cast aluminum housing support makes the RAZR2 V8 stronger and more durable than its predecessor. This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. 
Sleeker, smarter, stronger: the RAZR2 V8 boasts a durable stainless steel frame and chemically hardened glass displays. | Phone Features
Designed to be even sharper than before, the RAZR2 V8 shaves two millimeters from the original MOTORAZR. Its one-piece housing has no parting lines (meaning fewer chances of break points) and the cast aluminum hinge underwent more than 100,000 lab tests to ensure durability. Even the exterior camera lens is stronger, as it is made with chemically hardened glass. Despite its slimmer profile, the RAZR2 V8 offers enhanced dual screens that make the phone seem larger. The 2.2-inch internal screen offers twice the resolution of the original MOTORAZR while the 2-inch external screen is great for checking caller photo ID, easily reading incoming text messages, and controlling music playback through onscreen controls. Other Motorola-engineered enhancements include: - Upgraded Interface: With the redesigned, more intelligent interface, you'll be able to search for contacts faster and avoid duplicate entries for the same person while allowing contacts to have multiple numbers. The customizable main menu means you're never more than 2 to 3 clicks away from your favorite applications. And text messaging is easier, with the V8 recognizing what type of message you are sending.
- CrystalTalk Technology: This innovative feature automatically accounts for background noise during a call and adjusts the audio quality based on ambient noise conditions to provide the optimal conversational experience. CrystalTalk also reduces the volume of the background noise picked up by the microphone during a call, making it possible to be more easily heard over the phone while in a noisy environment.
- Talk to Me: Originally designed to address the needs of those with vision impairment, the RAZR2 V8 is able to read the phone's interactive menus, contacts, messages and more aloud--adding convenience to your on-the-go lifestyle. SMS messages on the phone can be read and replied to with pre-programmed text messages without ever having to open up the flip.
- Haptics: Motorola has incorporated breakthrough haptics technology--an interface that creates tactile feedback--that provides vibrating feedback in response to your finger taps. When combined with the virtual music keys, the haptics technology helps you to effortlessly control music playback.
The 2-megapixel camera includes an 8x digital zoom and it can automatically snap up to eight new pictures--letting you choose the best image from a complete series of pictures. You can even print photos wirelessly to a Bluetooth-compatible printer with just a few menu selections. It provides four resolution choices (from 320 x 240 to 1600 x 1200 pixels) and also features a self-timer, free memory space indicator, color effects, night mode for low-light shots, and five shutter sounds (with a silent mode). The RAZR2 V8 is also an impressive video camcorder, providing up to QCIF resolution (176 x 144 pixels). It also gives you the option of choosing the video format, which offers different frame rates--25 fps for MPEG and H263 and 15 fps for WMV and Real. You can record video for as long as you have available space on the internal memory. 
Control music playback with the virtual digital audio player buttons on the V8's external screen, which includes tactile feedback. | With its internal 512 MB of storage (though no MicroSD expansion), the RAZR2 V8 can store up to 1000 of your favorite songs. It offers compatibility with Microsoft Windows Media Player 11, enabling easy synchronization and transfer between phone and PC. You'll be able to modify music playback with the flip closed thanks to the virtual contextual music controls that appear on the external screen. And you can keep playing music even while surfing the web, sending text messages, or even using the camera. This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity with EDR (enhanced data rate), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server. The RAZR2 V8 features a full HTML browser (Opera 8.5) that takes advantage of high-speed wireless data connections for faster, bigger and richer web surfing experience. Built-in e-mail functionality (POP/IMAP/SMTP) combined with MobileSync software provides easy, PC-like access to both personal and corporate e-mail accounts and calendars. Other features include: - Instant messaging via AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ
- Up to 1000 contact entries, each with up to six numbers and two email addresses
- Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate) with profiles for communication headsets, handsfree, stereo music streaming, audio/video remote control, printing, dial-up networking, and file transfer
- USB 2.0 wired connectivity, with mass storage capability
- Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
- Voice command and dialing, as well as ability to record voice memos
- PIM functions including calendar, calculator, alarm clock, and world clock
Vital Statistics
The RAZR2 V8 weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 4.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 inches. Its mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 8 hours of talk time, and up to 11 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.
Product Description
Confident and strong, this next-generation RAZR™ takes thin to the next level by packing it with a new, richer multimedia experience. RAZR2 V8 provides an unmatched music experience. It comes complete with 512MB end user memory¹ or 2GB memory, USB 2.0 high speed for fast music file transfers2, Windows Media Player® 11 synchronization for simple music management and a music touch screen on the external display for effortless control. Get In Touch The touch-sensitive music controls, located on the large color external display, maintains a sleek look while consumers manage and play songs purchased from any Windows-based music store. Users can also read and reply to texts3 via RAZR2 V8’s external display, which is the largest in its class. After flipping open the phone to start the music player, users can sit back, listen and enjoy without ever flipping open the phone again. Personal Paparazzi With quad band technology, travel the world a little lighter.4 Users can take advantage of the 2.0 megapixel camera, video capture and playback, and up to 2GB¹ of internal memory to capture every unforgettable moment in high resolution. Dressed to Thrill The RAZR2 V8 is outfitted in extravagant materials tailored to sleek perfection. A stainless steel frame helps ensure strength while vacuum metal housing, chemically hardened glass, spun metal and chrome create an amazing appearance.
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 Replacement for Razor v3 August 27, 2010
bill s
Works great. Micro USB is questionable. Have problem with charging. USB to computer works best. I only need a utility phone.
 Not as good as it could have been August 2, 2010
Kearney J. Taaffe (Austin, TX)
I was hoping this would be a good phone. I had a MotoROKR and loved it. This phone was based off a similar design so I though it'd be a good fit.
THE BAD
* The phone came in a different language. I think French. It took me about 4 minutes to get it from French to English. During that time I noticed the phone was slow. Normally about a 1.5 second delay from the time I pressed the the middle select button til the time the screen changed. Not a good sign
* Once I finally got the phone on English, I realized I had no service. Imagine that. I got service with my old phone. I get 3G service with my iPad. This phone's antennae could not get even 1 bar.
* The camera: I know phones don't have amazing cameras. My ROKR was pretty decent. This poor phone's was mediocre. No pictures looked good unless it was taken in direct sunlight
And that was the extent of my use. I can't have a phone that doesn't work.
THE GOOD
Well, even though I used the phone for 10 minutes I did like some features of the phone.
* The LCD screen was nice, vibrant, and was not easily washed out by the sunlight. I went outside to see if I could get a signal; even in sunlight, the screen was still visible. Motorola did a good job with this screen
* The buttons on the phone were big and easy to press. The phone is a big phone. Not quite as wide as the iPhone but about about 3/4" shy of that.
* I like the menu layout. Very intuitive. The pictures match exactly what you think they do. Hence, it was easy to navigate in French
I'm not sure if this phone is a good phone or not. Were my ROKR got very little signal, this phone got none. Where my ROKR was fast, this phone lagged. I've seen other reviews saying this phone is slow to navigate, I can confirm this. While 1.5 seconds isn't dire, its not that good either. My ROKR had 2GB of music on it, I used it as my camera, and the photos came out very well for a mobile phone. This phone could do neither. The camera had trouble focusing on anything unless it was in bright sunlight.
Overall, I'd say go with a different phone.
 Please stay away..... July 12, 2010
Engg
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got the first one, No signal. Second one No signal.
I doubt the phone is not from Moto, its just says Moto, the build quality is so worst.
As long as you sty away from all the Non warranty products U R SAFE.
 Very pleased June 30, 2010
Stella M. (California)
I ordered this with a bit of trepidation, since I'd read a bunch of reviews of unlocked phones and it sounded like you could never be quite sure what you were going to get. However, I'm happy to report that everything works perfectly. I put in my T-Mobile SIM card and transferred the contacts, and all was well immediately, no need to reprogram the voice mail number or anything like that. A couple of things which don't bother me but others may have issues with: the default language of the phone was French when I turned it on -- I didn't have any trouble reading the menus to change it, but I suppose this could present difficulties to someone entirely unfamiliar with the language. And the charger is for European outlets, with an adapter for American plugs, making it a bit more bulky than it could be. It also comes with a USB cable though, and charges both from my computer and from a USB wall adapter. One strange and slightly annoying thing is that the phone won't ring, either for calls or the alarm, while it's charging from the USB cable. It works fine when charging with the included charger, however, so this isn't too much of a problem.
The phone has very good sound quality in calls, definitely better than my previous, older Motorola phones, and it's very sleek and shiny too, with a large, sharp screen. Glad to have found a simple and elegantly designed flip phone that does everything I need without too much extra.
bad phone May 25, 2010
Jimmy V. Brown
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this phone will not download pictures or sound from text message attachments. At&t says thats what you get when you don't buy your phones from At&t.
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