Motorola V8160
Written: Jul 24 '00 (Updated Apr 24 '01)
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Pros: Size, Screen, Sound, Alarm and Internet Browser
Cons: Price, Dualmode But Not Trimode
The Bottom Line: Size drives its marketability, but its features are passe compared to newer phones on the market.
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| karentonyjake's Full Review: Motorola V3620 Cell Phone |
Folks: First of all, I'm a dedicated consumer to Verizon Wireless. Nothing beats them. With that said, my wife and I own the Motorola StarTac 7868 (Trimode/Dualband) and the V8160 (Dualmode/Dualband). We use the 7868 for calling outside of our regional calling area, and the 8160 for within.
The 8160 is, for all intents and purposes, a smaller version of the 7868. However, it boasts a holographic screen, which makes viewing much easier. In my opinion, the sound quality is superior to the 7868. It's crystal clear, with absolutely no feedback or distortion problems. Signal retention is as good as the 7868.
Size and color? Nothing beats the size (at least not currently). It's offered in 4 colors, and I have the "radar blue" version, which is visually appealing.
Because I wanted Motorola's quality without the StarTac appearance, I opted for this phone. No doubt it was expensive, but I couldn't be any happier. My suggestion is that you wait for this phone to become more affordable, and/or available in a trimode version. I love it!
Update (4/24/2001): Since I published the original review on this phone, many other small phones have come out that possess the 8160's features and then some, at a more affordable price. It has Motorola's outstanding quality, but it served more as a novelty, than a real workhorse.
Recommended:
Yes
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