Motorola V635
Average Ratings
Great phone so far!
I got this phone today, and let me say that even coming out of the box this phone impressed the hell out of me.
Extras included by moto:
- Stereo earbud headset with microphone.
- USB Data Cable
- 32MB Transflash Card
I've played with the MP3 player and it is slow, but otherwise has very good sound quality (192kbps mp3's!). I've got a 256MB t-flash and will wait a bit to see if 1GB comes out... if not, I'll sprint for 512MB.
The phone I got from Tiger was flexed with firmware from the carrier "O2" (splash screen was O2, default wallpaper and screensaver is O2, and the web settings are preloaded for O2, thats it), but had no logos anywhere on it, and was unlocked, and works fine with my 64k Cingular (Axalto) SIM.
Manual was german, and the charger was worldwide (100-240V) but had the prongs for europe, so I picked up a cheap ($4) europe->USA plug adaptor (NOT A VOLTAGE CONVERTER, just a tiny plug adaptor is all that is needed).
The megapixel camera is very nice, I've taken quite a few shots with it inside and outside, and am generally impressed with the quality of it. I only quickly snapped a video and it wasn't too bad but I didn't bother uploading it to my PC yet.
Call quality is very good, I've put maybe an hour of talk time on it from home, work, in my car, and full bars everywhere. Also, you get unlocked network selection options so if there are other towers available I think it will let you force to the other network (I only have seen 2 cingular tower ID's and no other company yet).
I am really loving this phone so far.
Lastly, the little um... roaming triangle is always on and wont go away. I wish I could figure out how to get rid of it... since cingular has no roaming...
BEST PHONE I HAVE EVER HAD!
I am a cingular dealer and I got this phone about a week ago from motorola. The camera is very clear. The speakerphone is the best I have heard. It has the best reception on it. I paid $300 for this phone and it is worth every peny.
Pros:
camera
speakerphone
bluetooth
reception
design
screen
Cons:
none
This phone is much better than the v600 and I have had no problems with it so far.
solid phone
I have been using the Razor since it came out, which I love and have not had any problems, but I wanted to try this v635. Its great, and doesn't feel delicate like the razor. You can throw it in your pocket or a golf cart and not worry about hurting it. So far the battery has been great and the RF has been flawless. The camera is truly better than the v710. Even though it is fatter than the razor it feels more comfortable in your hand. I will switch once in awhile if I feel the need to impress poeple with the razor, but most of the time I will use the v635.
the v635
the v635 is a good slid phone with little problems. i have had a lot of cell phones but the v635 is probably one the best i've used.
pros:
-good camera
-media player
-reception is good
-additional memory with trans flash
-speaker phone can accessed before call connection
-customizable everything including soft keys and magic keys
-loud ringers
-clear speaker phone
-nice external display
-fast transition from screen to screen
cons:
-couple bugs still on phone
-outside picture starting button too easy to hit
-external camera unable to take off with out opening up phone
good overall phone
Best phone I have had
I just got my V635 today from tigerdirect. It replaces my V80 that kept freezing up. I will be using it with T-Mobile. Having a transflash memory card is sweet. My phone came with a 16MB and I got a 256MB one on ebay for $30. I haven't noticed that big of a difference between the 1+MP camera on this phone and the camera on my V80. Having a flash is a first for me on a camera phone. The video camera option is nice but I'm not sure yet if I can record more than 10 second clips. The speakerphone is the best I have ever heard on a motorola and I have had a V300, C650 and a V80. The colors of the inner display look awesome. I can definitely tell the difference from this 262K screen Vs. my old 65K screen. It comes with a golf game and a top gun game. These two games are pretty much the best games that I have ever received on a phone. I was also able to upload my own java games with ease just like previous motorolas. The ringtones are loud & clear and on the "vib & ring" setting the phone actually vibrates while ringing. Not having this feature on motorola phones is something that has aggravated me for awhile. There is still a "vib then ring" option if you prefer. Last but not least, battery life. It took me 1.5 hours of talk time with my blue-tooth headset to kill the initial charge on the battery. I am a firm believer in cycling batteries 3 times before regular usage so I was getting impatient when the battery just wouldn't die. Overall this is the best phone I have ever had. By the way, my phone didn't come with any carrier tags on the outside of my phone nor does it display any when the phone starts up. It did however come with a French instruction booklet.
Is there any way I can rate this higher than 5?
I purchased my v635 on Thursday, June 2 and I have not been able to put it down since. As soon as I opened the box, I was impressed. The phone has a very sturdy feel and is very sharp looking and the things that it came with blew my mind. It came with a 32mb SD TransFlash card, a USB cable, and earbuds with a microphone in case I get an incoming call while listening to my tunes (approx total value on moto site is about $115). I payed $249 for the phone on a 3 year contract through Rogers (all these prices are Canadian). My reception has also been great; I can talk just about anywhere. The cameras are great; the video is clear (for a phone) and the pics are also very clear with just the medium quality (I'm waiting until I get a bigger card to use the high quality megapixel). The EDGE capable browser is very fast and allows for quick d/l's. Last and certainly not least: the mp3 player. I was very impressed with the Java app that it operated with. It was very easy to navigate and it sounds ok from the phones speakers too. What I found most impressive though was how good it sounded through the earbuds. Incredible quality, better than my last discman! It also came with the Java operated game, Bejewelled which I'm hooked to. Alas, this is by far the best phone out there; I can't think of an improvement. I just hope they raise the price so nobody else around me can get it, that way when I show it off I'll still get the amazed, awefilled looks I get now!
Great Phone
I recieved this phone from ebay and i can say, this is the best phone ive ever had. Ive had the e715, v600, samsung e316, and the razr. This phone leaves em all in the dust. the camera is amazing and the thing that impresses me most is the loud ringtones and volume of the conversation. you can hear it perfectly. the find a person option in the phonebook finally ends all the troubles people were having with the motorola phonebook. i do miss the lights that were on the outer display of the v600, but its not a big deal. and also when my phone connects to my hs850 it loses connection alot of the time and sometimes i cannot hear the other person. however this did happen on my old razr so im sure that its the bluetooth headset and not the phone. the feel is really strong and sturdy and it just looks like an awesome phone. one small thing that might just be me is that they keypad is pretty small. i love the layout but it just seems a lil too close. i rate this phone a 5/5 and this is WAY better than the razr. i dont know why any US carrier hasnt picked this up...
Motorola, I forgive all your past discretions.
I have owned this phone for over a month now, and it kicks the **** out of my old T720! I have never had so much fun with a phone before. The reception is good, it's stylish, and heavy enough that I can tell when it's in my pocket (I tend to lose phones). The buttons are layed out in an organic and easy-to-use fashion, and I can dial without even looking at the keys - even after a long night at the bar. The MP3 player is slow to load, but works great, and the headset delivers terrific sound (even though I've been told I sound "tinny" when speaking through its microphone). The camera quality is awesome (I *hate* VGA), and even the videos look good on my computer screen. The one and only problem I've experienced is in transferring files back and forth from the Transflash card to the phone, and that was only because I misread the instructions. Long story short: You will not regret this purchase.
Best phone ever made.........period......end of story.......get it now.
I recommend this phone to all GSM users, i.e. T-Mobile, Cingular, others.
I use to have the Moto V551. It was pretty good until I got the V635. Louder ear piece, better signal strenth and sturdier feel.
Paid $350 on the Internet. Was well worth the price. (I've got money to burn)
Bluetooth signal was stronger than V551. Try it out!
First Take - Moto v635
Okay lets see here.
Pros:
* UI - Not having owned a Motorola in many years, I thought it might be confusing. Not at all.
*ITap - So intuitive. Again, never used, but caught on right away. T9 what?
*Build Quality - Superb. Metal casing and solid feel overall.
* Customizations - Is there anything that you cannot customize on this phone? Way cool.
*Ringers/Tones - Loud, crisp, clear. MP3 tones sound great.
* Media Player - Built in player works better than Java based app player.
* Camera - Great pics, but not as sharp as say the Sharp TM-150. (no pun)
*Bluetooth - I have seen the light. Wireless headset is the only way to go!
*Speakerphone - Loud and clear. People do not know I am using a speaker.
*Memory card - Very easy to transfer files. Tiny little cards are cool.
Cons:
*Browser - Odd and peckers at times.
*Screen - Perhaps I am spoiled to QVGA, but this one seems only average.
*Menu - Can be a bit laggy at times.
Overall, it's very nice so far. I did expect more from the camera, but again I am spoiled. Solidly built, stylish, and functional.
