Motorola V551 / V330 / V547 / V555 / V557
Average Ratings
WOW.. Amazing
This phone is completely amazing.. I HATED my V220, and I swore that I wouldn't buy another phone from Motorola unless it were the Razr. Well I bought this because it's basically a razr just not thin. But, it is a very good phone.
Pros:
Awesome, big screen.
Very Colorful.
Nice ringtones, I bought 4 the day I bought it.
The Camera is AMAZING, its as good as my 5 Mega-pixel digital camera. I have the size set to medium so that I can take more pictures, it definitely doesn't affect the quality of the pictures.
Quad-band phone, The best RF I've ever had.
I can lock applications that I don't want people on.
Edge internet, the internet on this phone is speedy fast, but it can be too fast for the phone and it can freeze.
I have the V557 and it's black, I like it a lot better considering I wanted the Black Razr.
Cons:
Could have some more skins, but I'm not complaining, I am fond of the Moto Skin.
AIM for my phone is messed up, sometimes it types fast for me, and sometimes it lags pretty bad.
Battery Life, SUCKS.. I use my phone a lot, I'm a teenager and its expected.. I text message all day long and make a lot of phone calls.. It didn't even last me 2 full days.
This phone is pretty cool all in all.. Definitely a good phone is you're looking for some awesome features and great quality. It has a very easy interface and its definitely not hard to get lossed while using it.
v551
i have the v551 the camera quality is horrible. it is very blurry and distorted. my question is how is the camera quality on v557?
Size. Does. Matter.
It's amusing to read reviews of a few quad-band phones in which magical properties are bestowed upon the 900 and 1800 MHz bands. Everything from clear reception to curing scoliosis has been attributed to these frequencies, when the truth is that there's not a single US carrier who uses either one of them.
The value of having a quad-band phone lies in being able to use it overseas, particularly in Europe, where the networks are GSM 900 and 1800 MHz. A quad-band phone isn't going to get you better reception here in the States simply because it's quad-band; there are many different reasons why a phone might pick up a strong signal. Chief among these is antenna length.
The V557 performs better in my low-signal area than any other Cingular (GSM) phone I've used, and I've used a LOT of 'em. Where I previously received a "no network" message, I now have clear, uninterrupted reception. The V557 is also the first Cingular phone that I've used that sports an external antenna, but I have no idea if this feature actually increases the overall antenna length when compared to any of the internal-antenna models that I've used, like the Nokia 3220 or the 6030.
Aesthetically, the V557 is an absolute joy. The external display is a reverse LCD (white on black) with a blue backlight, making it easy to see even in the dark. The main screen is big, clear, and bright, and the buttons offer satisfying tactile feedback without being noisy.
The camera is merely adequate, which is probably for the best, because the 557 has only 5 Mb of memory. You'll be able to take around 90 mediocre pictures.
The phone is large and a bit on the heavy side, but when compared with a leviathan like the V710 it seems positively svelte. It's also well constructed, with no creaks, rattles, or squeaks.
I appreciate the addition of a 2.5mm headphones jack, because not everyone is a fan of Bluetooth.
All in all, the 557 is a great GSM phone with awesome reception. I couldn't be happier with it.
Muy Bien phone! =u)
Pros; Camera, very good. Video cam isn't the best but it's a phone. Nice outside colors. You can see all the nessicary needs on the outside display. like 10 ringers, only one is good! Very good Signal strength in my area. i even get the EDGE services. Speakers is very good. Looks heavy but isn't. compared to an LG VX3200. If you want more than JUST a basic phone, and a few nice features, u can't go wrong with the Motorola V557 for Cingular.
Pretty Good
I have had this phone since February of 2005 and it is not a bad phone at all. I have Cingular which have gave me problems in the past, but not with this phone.
PROs
-Camera pic's are pretty good unless you zoom
-Easy to manuver buttons
-Loud speaker phone
-Easy to change volume by the side keys
-Blue tooth capatibility
CONs
-Hard to hear sometimes, volume is low
-Side buttons sometimes on an accident change volumes
-Charger sucks! Will no charge sometimes when put into the phone
-Will not power up when on charger if phone is dead
-Dropped calls, signal flunkuates
-Battery life does not last, have to charge every night (but that is normal usage its over a year old now)
-Sucky stock ringtones, only comes w/ 3
A Must Read Review!!!
I travel extensively via motorcycle. Before purchasing my V-551, I averaged 7-10 phones per year. I've had this phone 11 months now and can honestly say it is by far the best cell phone I've ever owned. I switched over to Cingular from AT&T and have yet to drop a call or have no signal. I believe this to be a combination of Cingular, and a great phone made by Motorola. As far as the infamous black screen goes, the only time I've ever seen it is when I've left the phone open and after a short period of the Wallpaper/Screensaver being on, the screen goes blank. This to me is not an issue. I simply close the phone or press any key and it's back to normal.
Pros:
No dropped calls to date.
Excellent volume control.
Blue Tooth is awsome [first time user].
Display has been great from day one.
Decent battery life. [10-20 calls a day]
User friendly. For me anyways...
Durable - Dropped from motorcycle at 55mph, retrieved from medium strip and still fully functional though scratched and banged up [replaced via phone insurance upon return home].
Cons:
Was only available in Blue at the time of purchase.
Problem with the charger not working properly. I plugged it in and went to bed. Upon awakening, phone did not charge. After wiggling the plug at the bottom of the phone, it began to charge. Replaced charger and have not had this problem since.
Side buttons are too easy to push resulting in "Phantom Dialing" when I put the phone in the front pocket of my jeans.
Overall, this really is a great phone. So far it's been drop tested at 55mph, used in the backwoods of rural America with absolutely no dropped calls with a great signal via Cingular and Motorola V-551 combination. The Motorola V-551 also has user friendly features, even for a technology challenged guy like myself. The only reason I didn't give the phone a 5/5 is due to the cons portion of my review. But believe me when I say the Motorola V-551 is well worth the purchase.
V551 Phone review
I purchased the V551 after switching due to billing issues with Verizon.
Pros: Bluetooth - Although quirky at time, with a motorola HS820 wireless you don't even want to put a phone to your ear again. Hands-free is the way to go.
- Screen is easy to see with except in direct sunlight, easy to customize or personalize the screen for ease of use.
- Good reception for my area, few dropped calls.
- Camera, I don't really use, but I think it is ok.
Cons: Motorola software: take heed....
Phone book- unable to store multiple number under one name. sUckS.
- Software - Lags at times and is "O" so slooow at times when you are trying to perform various task quickly.
- As many i have experienced the white screen of death, sure pwr dwn and it clears but what the heck.
- Recent calls - only stores last 10 missed or dialed calls.
Overall, I would recommend the phone but not motorola if that makes any sense. The software is the main culprit not the hardware, so therefore any phone that uses software by motorola is suspect and until they take the time to really improve the software I would recommend any phone but motorola.
My first few days as a new owner of a V555.
PART 1
As a preface I am a brand new user of the V555 as of yesterday. I use the Dobson Cellular One system in Northern Michigan. I traded up from my V60S and use the phone almost exclusively in my car driving around 33 counties in Northern Michigan.
The V555 upgrades so many things such as Bluetooth, color screen, polyphonic ring tones and SIM card technology.
I have no experience yet using the GSM network to see if I get better reception but I certainly have an opinion so far in the two days that I have been programming the phone.
First of all I decided on this phone 1st because of the decent reputation of Motorola and secondly because I want to use Bluetooth while in my car. Cellular One offered the V190 as free for a two-year contract, but I decided to spend the extra $100 to get this V555 specifically for Bluetooth.
I love the look and feel of the phone. It is much lighter than the V60S that I had (granted- I had an extended battery on that). There are many positives which you can read about here and I will mention as the spirit moves.
more to comeâ¦
V551 1 Year old and it has many problems
My phone is one of the very first V551s out here. I have software problems, the phone shuts off on me while in middle of conversation, has no reception, shuts off on me, cant send emails any more cant video any more. Never been dropped, or hurt like the customer Service Reps try to say. Took real good care of. In the beginning I loved it and just recently started having troubles with software. Am told to buy new one or fix this one.
V557 Review
I've had this phone for a couple of weeks now, and it's a great phone! It has all the features you'd want (like bluetooth, camera, video, EDGE), but even if you just make and receive calls, it does that well too.
PROS:
--Great reception
--Excellent call/voice quality
--EDGE data speed
--Side volume keys for calls and ringtones
--Bright display
--Good size keys
CONS:
--Included rings are lame, I had to download a normal ring (the Continental is too high-pitched and will strip the paint off the walls). But this only a minor problem, normal rings are easy to download for free.
--No other cons that I can think of!
