Motorola E815 / E816 Hollywood
Not sure if I like this phone...
abbadab said:
i had an LG VX8000 which i LOVED, but had to get it serviced 3 times, so they let me get a new phone. Alas, there were no more 8000s to be had so i settled for the 815. doesn't feel as solid as my 8K but the signal stregnth is much better for some reason...
The reason is because you have a solid Motorola performer not a piece of chit LG
Mary424 said:
I tried the 815 first and I too didn't like the size of it, the long antenna (too long when closed, not even open), the cheap feel, creaky hinge, etc. so went with the LG VX-8100 and couldn't be happier. It is an awesome phone.
If you like the 8100 so much, why are you still in this forum bothering us? 😕
Our preference is the 815 and this forum is for the 815 and helping other on using the features. 😁
Please make your remarks about the 8100 in the 8100 forum! 😛
1. Feels solid, built "tough".
2. Like the looks of it.
3. With the new update you can now fully use the MP3 player with the front buttons complete with equalizer!
4. Menus are easy to navigate.
5. Exterior screen is amazing. Very clar and easy to see.
6. Colors on both displays are bright, clear and just awesome.
7. Camera is amazingly good for a phone (IMO).
I could go on and on, but these are just a few. The 815, IMO, felt cheap, was too big/long, creaky hinge, cheap keypad (though tons better than the one before it). Signal was always good on it too, though, and calls were very c...
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Mary424 said:...
I have never had signal problems. Never dropped a call, calls are clear all the time. I like the 8100 better for many reasons. Some being:
1. Feels solid, built "tough".
2. Like the looks of it.
3. With the new update you can now fully use the MP3 player with the front buttons complete with equalizer!
4. Menus are easy to navigate.
5. Exterior screen is amazing. Very clar and easy to see.
6. Colors on both displays are bright, clear and just awesome.
7. Camera is amazingly good for a phone (IMO).
I could go on and on, but these are just a few. The 815, IMO, felt cheap, was too big/long, creaky hinge, cheap keypad (though tons better than the one before it). Signal was always good on it
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The signal strength on the 815 in my area is better than the 8100. the menus are different and I get used to both so it was no big deal to me.