The MOTORAZR 2 V9m is a technological show-stopper equipped with an astonishing array of features. The stunning evolution of the RAZR™ brand, the RAZR 2 V9m sports a sleek and sophisticated look with the power of 3G CDMA technology. Advanced music and imaging capabilities, USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity, stereo Bluetooth wireless technology8 stereo and GPS technology are just a few of features that consumers are craving, and the RAZR 2 V9m delivers.
Price Range: $419.99 - $449.99
Though thin phones have become ubiquitous, you can’t talk about the trend without mentioning the phone that started it all: the Motorola Razr. Its slim shadow continues to loom over the cell phone world, and Moto continues to capitalize on the design with countless updated models. But it’s only the Razr2 that brings a total makeover to the design. Though it can’t qualify as the world’s thinnest phone (not like it would hold that record long anyway) the V9m is slimmer (4.05×2.08×0.46 inches) than the original Razr V3. Yet more importantly, it just looks a whole lot sexier and more streamlined. The hinge is somewhat more prominent, but the “double chin” bottom that holds the antenna is hammered almost flat. The dark pearl-gray color scheme is a tad boring; we prefer the mahogany hue on AT&T’s Razr2 V9. Yet we liked the V9m’s steel casing and the plate of hardened glass on the front face. Yes, they mean that the V9m weighs more (4.1 ounces) than its predecessor, but the extra heft gives the phone a sturdy feel while simultaneously making it comfortable to hold in the hand.
How can you make a RAZR2 less fun? By slapping the same old interface on it that you’d find on a free phone, that’s how. Verizon Wireless’s RAZR2 is the same gorgeous chunk of metal and glass that you see hawked by the other wireless carriers, with the same excellent voice quality too. But Verizon’s pedestrian menu system manages to take a lot of the wow and pizzazz out of the phone.
One of the more notable features in the Razr2 V9m is the inclusion of a 2-megapixel camera. Along with that camera comes quite a few options, such as brightness, a timer, shutter controls, white balance, color effects (sepia, black and white, and negative), fun frames, and even a multiple-shot option for capturing several frames of the same object quickly. The camera lacks a flash, but there is a 4X zoom that’s not immediately obvious. While the screen doesn’t automatically flip into horizontal mode when you turn the cell phone in this direction, you can manually make this adjustment when in camera mode. You can also easily snap self-portraits when using the camera with the cell phone closed.
As for picture quality, the Razr2 is pretty good at capturing flesh tones and surroundings. Video quality is acceptable as well. Since the Razr2 V9m comes with 65MB of internal memory, you should have no problem saving a plethora of pictures on this cell phone. Additionally, if you want to get the pictures off of the phone, you can opt to print them, then have them sent to your house or pick them up at a store by signing up for a Picture Mail account. One last note: Remember to turn off the camera application when you’re finished, or the external screen will be in viewfinder mode when the cell phone is closed.
Summary of Key Features:
- Thin and strong sculpted body with vacuum metalized finish
- Large 2.0″ QVGA 65k color external display with touch sensitive music keys
- Large 2.2″ QVGA 65k color internal display
- Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
- Messaging via MMS, SMS, Email1
- Streaming audio and video1; video capture and playback
- Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology supporting A2DP profile8
- Touch-sensitive external music keys
- Up to 2 GB of additional storage space with an optional microSD memory card
- Integrated version 1.2 Bluetooth wireless technology for imaging and printing capabilities8
What you get:
- MOTORAZR 2™ V9m Phone
- Lithium Ion Battery - BX40
- Battery Door
- Stereo Wired Headset S280
- Micro USB Data Cable
- Travel Charger
- Adapter
- User Manual
