Motorola V710
About To Buy...
I am about to upgrade phones and i am looking at the v710. I am looking to upgrade from my LG Vx6000 that i have had for about 2 years.
i just had some questions about the v710 that i cant seem to find answers on.
Can i use the speakerphone if i close the phone? the store display hangs up if i close it, but i havent really had time to really get into the options to see if i can have it stay on the call if i close the phone if its on speaker phone.
Is there a way to set MP3's as ringtones? if i use the TF card?
I also see a lot of complaints about the camera, are people comparing it to a real digital camera? because im only concerned about the camera if its worse than what i have now in my LG which is i believe 640x480. If its be...
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i just had some questions about the v710 that i cant seem to find answers on.
Can i use the speakerphone if i close the phone? the store display hangs up if i close it, but i havent really had time to really get into the options to see if i can have it stay on the call if i close the phone if its on speaker phone.
Is there a way to set MP3's as ringtones? if i use the TF card?
I also see a lot of complaints about the camera, are people comparing it to a real digital camera? because im only concerned about the camera if its worse than what i have now in my LG which is i believe 640x480. If its be...
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Don't even consider a V710. Your better off going with an 8000. You can use the 8000 speaker phone with the flip closed. The speaker on the 8000 is fantastic. Better battery life, Much more built in memory, no crippled blue tooth or firmware updates that cripples the sd card slot. The 8000 has Vcast which is amazing. No ongoing law suit battle pending for the 8000. When LG releases software updates they don't recall them a day later. They improve the phones functionality not take away features like they have done with the v710 clunker. The outer display on the 8000 is much nicer and larger than the v710 the camera on the 710 sucks don't waste your time. The camera on the 8000 is much better quality than the v710. The only thing is the 8000 h...
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thanks for the opinion, im open to just about everything, i realize i probably sound like a noob posting on here, but, oh well, i had one last question for anyone, these firmware upgrades and all that stuff, are those availiable at a verizon store or what? the only updating ive done on my current phone is calling and updating the phone software.
and how long ago would you say they "fixed" these phones, reason i ask, i work at a best buy and i know we carry the 710 but i think we may have had the few we have for a while now. any idea on that would be great
thanks again folks
Cliff
and how long ago would you say they "fixed" these phones, reason i ask, i work at a best buy and i know we carry the 710 but i think we may have had the few we have for a while now. any idea on that would be great
thanks again folks
Cliff
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Cliff, you are welcome and glad I could be of assistance. they never fixed the phones. The camera is still poor quality and the problems are getting worse with the 710. Also, like I mentioned the firmware updates were recalled cause of yet another glitch and if you do update to the new firmware on the 710 they crippled the sd card slot. What is the purpose of a firmware update? To improve the phones functionality not take away useful features which you are paying for as a consumer. Again, I highly recomend the 8000 but then again, your better off chosing any other phone than the 710. And as you read you will see angry v710 owners that hate my posts because I am one of the very few who uncovers all the major problems of the v710 and of course...
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cliff, i suggest you take a close look at guitar_guy's posts before you accept his advice.
anyone spending so much time on this forum but pitching the 8000 has an ulterior motive. the 8000 forum will show you that there are tons of complaints about the 8000 (from everyone but guitar_guy who probably sells 8000s when he's not in high school).
just read the posts, see who says what and make up your own mind.
anyone spending so much time on this forum but pitching the 8000 has an ulterior motive. the 8000 forum will show you that there are tons of complaints about the 8000 (from everyone but guitar_guy who probably sells 8000s when he's not in high school).
just read the posts, see who says what and make up your own mind.
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Cliff, like I suggested stay away from the v710 but it is your choice. Now, look at the guy who advised you to take a look at my posts. He has nothing better to do than make up a name Guitar_man. He started posting negative comments on the 8000 forum in hopes of getting me back for me unveiling the truth about the 710 and all its problems. Now, Cliff remember Guitar_man cloned my name because he has nothing better to do and of course we all know what his motive is. With that said. I hope you make the smart choice. And no, I do not sell 8000's as I mentioned getting any phone is better than the v710. But on the other hand Guitar_man probabely sells 710's because he needs to justify and protect something that is a complete failure in the cell ...
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I however did not clone my name and still disagree with gutar_guy. I would like to know where gutar_guy is getting his false info,
Cliff
I hope this helps you see thorough the lies, don't let a bitter ex V710 owner turn you away from a great phone. Try it for 15 days and then decide.
The camera is still poor qualityCamera quality was much improved.
the firmware updates were recalled cause of yet another glitchfirmware was never recalled the recall was not a recall it was a false start, those techs were not to flash those phones at that time the software was still in testing.
Cliff
I hope this helps you see thorough the lies, don't let a bitter ex V710 owner turn you away from a great phone. Try it for 15 days and then decide.
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I am gonna try it because for 1 im not going to try and hook it up to anything besides a bluetooth headset, ive got no other BT devices as i no longer have a PDA. the speakerphone will be nice as i do not have one now. and i believe i will be getting one that i can still upload mp3s to, and as long as the digital camera is not horrid, as in decent, i wont have a problem, if i dont like it, ill get the 8K
thanks for everybodys input tho
Cliff
thanks for everybodys input tho
Cliff
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Yes, you have 15 days but remember the 8000 has a lot more built in memory than the v710. And the speaker is just as good or if not better than the 710 and also Vcast is the wave of the future which the 710 does not have. And of course the camera and video quality are much better than the 710 even after Motorola supposedly fixed this. Just keep that in mind. and whatever your decision is Cliff good luck. Glad I could be of assistance. 😁
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Cliff like I said the choice is yours. He is lying to you. Just go to PCMAG and CNET they don't lie there. They discuss all the problems with the v710. Even with the supposed fix the camera is no where as good of a quality as the 8000 anyone can tell you that. You may get a V710 with a crooked camera. I wouldn't take a chance. phone tec is a business and he just doesn't want to lose sales. Cliff you be the judge. Go check out those sites and you can clearly see that the 8000 got better reviews. The firmware was recalled. Verizon was ordered to stop flashing the phone a day after.
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He is lying to you.Show me my lie, I showed you yours.
You may get a V710 with a crooked camera. I wouldn't take a chance.This problem has been ling since fixed.
phone tec is a business and he just doesn't want to lose sales.This sentience doesn't even make sense but I wall respond anyway, I don't sells em, I just fix em, and to be perfectly honest I have seen less V710s than 8000s.
Verizon was ordered to stop flashing the phone a day after.News to me, and thats odd considering I'm the one who flashes the things.
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HAHAHA I never lied you lied. You did not show me anything the camera problem is still poor quality LOLOL it did not fix the poor quality problem There are all posts here saying Verizon stop the flashing so maybe you got the wrong lier here. LOLOLOL Bottom line phontec is not a tec is a sales agent for selling moto phones and doesn't get paid well when people like me expose the truth about the V710 LMAO
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I never lied you lied.Once again show me where.
it did not fix the poor quality problemI didn't say anything about quality, I was referring to the tilt.
There are all posts here saying Verizon stop the flashingThen they are wrong, there was no recall, just a couple to techs who flashed before they were supposed to.
Bottom line phontec is not a tec is a sales agent for selling moto phonesonce again I don't sell phones I fix them. What will it take for you to understand this.
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Poor phonie tec guy. As in Phony. I guess the truth hurts. You do sell them and I guess I cut into your bottom line LMAO! Great writing to you again mate lol
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Keep laughing I'll just take comfort in the fact that I can repair my own phone while you pay for your out of warranty repairs.
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Cliff, I would advise not listening to guitar_guy. He's posting on both sites, LG 8000 and he's trashing the v710 on this one. He doesn't know how to use the phone and he seems like a real child. I've had the v710 since last November and it's the best phone I've ever had. I use the 810 bluetooth headset and it works great. This phone has the best reception out of all the phones Verizon carries. I'm a sales engineer and my boss rides with me once a week to visit my accounts. We go into hotel engineering departments that are down in the basement, hospitals maintenance departments that are down in the basement etc. My boss has the LG 8000 and he gets no signal in those areas. My phone works perfectly. He's so upset with his LG 8000 that he make...
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Funny how the 8000 got much better reviews on Cnet and PCmag than the v710. A review doesn't lie. 😛
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Cliff, listen to this not that NUT uh sports nut or just plain nut 🤣 and he says the 8000 camera sucks its more like the v710 camera quality sucks LOL
VX8000
The LG VX8000 for Verizon Wireless is the carrier's first EVDO (Evolution-Data Optimized) capable handset. A more than worthy cell phone in its own right, the mobile is designed to benefit from Verizon Wireless's recently rolled-out third-generation-esque network, which promises average data speeds of 300Kbps to 500Kbps. In addition to boasting high-end extras such as a 1.3-megapixel camera and loads of messaging features, the VX8000's real selling point is its ability to allow users to access Video On Demand news, sports, and entertainment using the carrier's VCast servi...
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VX8000
The LG VX8000 for Verizon Wireless is the carrier's first EVDO (Evolution-Data Optimized) capable handset. A more than worthy cell phone in its own right, the mobile is designed to benefit from Verizon Wireless's recently rolled-out third-generation-esque network, which promises average data speeds of 300Kbps to 500Kbps. In addition to boasting high-end extras such as a 1.3-megapixel camera and loads of messaging features, the VX8000's real selling point is its ability to allow users to access Video On Demand news, sports, and entertainment using the carrier's VCast servi...
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sportsnut said:...
Cliff, I would advise not listening to guitar_guy. He's posting on both sites, LG 8000 and he's trashing the v710 on this one. He doesn't know how to use the phone and he seems like a real child. I've had the v710 since last November and it's the best phone I've ever had. I use the 810 bluetooth headset and it works great. This phone has the best reception out of all the phones Verizon carries. I'm a sales engineer and my boss rides with me once a week to visit my accounts. We go into hotel engineering departments that are down in the basement, hospitals maintenance departments that are down in the basement etc. My boss has the LG 8000 and he gets no signal in those areas. My phone works perfectly. He's so
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Why would I buy a V710?
*Only for Bluetooth*
If you're not going to use bluetooth, I'd look around.
That said, I use my V710 with bluetooth to get to the internet with my PDA and my laptop, both of which have bluetooth built-in. With that support, I can have my phone and pda with me and do support work for my employer without having to carry around some clunky connection cable. It's also been handy to use the V710 via bluetooth for dial-up modem access when necessary.
I also have a bluetooth headset the HS820 which I love, very lightweight and functional, love not having to put up with wires. I got it for the car, but since it's so light and I don't have to screw with wires, I just wear it all the time. If I were to purchase now...
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*Only for Bluetooth*
If you're not going to use bluetooth, I'd look around.
That said, I use my V710 with bluetooth to get to the internet with my PDA and my laptop, both of which have bluetooth built-in. With that support, I can have my phone and pda with me and do support work for my employer without having to carry around some clunky connection cable. It's also been handy to use the V710 via bluetooth for dial-up modem access when necessary.
I also have a bluetooth headset the HS820 which I love, very lightweight and functional, love not having to put up with wires. I got it for the car, but since it's so light and I don't have to screw with wires, I just wear it all the time. If I were to purchase now...
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