Motorola RAZR V6 maxx

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I upgraded to this phone just over a week ago and getting to like it a lot. Using it as a modem (USB cable) extensively. HSDPA is really impressive, managed about 989 kbps on a few occasions.

Any comments/problems?
 
Cool... Thanks. I was looking at this phone to use as a HSDPA modem, couldnt find much material on how to use it as modem. Thanks to you now I know.

What else can u tell about this phone ?
 
Not impressed

Had mine for a day now and can't get Internet browsing. It comes on Vodacom locked with "Vodafone Live!" rubbish which I'm not interested in, but the settings are hard locked, so I can't browse any websites without going via "Vodafone Live!". I spent most of today fighting with both Vodacom data support 082 155 and the Motorola helpdesk who kept referring me to each other and no-one can help me. Vodacom said they don't have the settings yet for the phone because it's too new, the Motorola helpdesk consultant told me he was not familiar with the Vodafone live functionality and that the problem is thus Vodacom's.

I really liked my V3i, but Motorola have lost me on this one. It's also ugly and chunky and heavy compared to the V3, the camera takes ages to activate, and the buttons and functions are different to the V3 so it's like getting used to a whole new phone.

Don't bother, unless you really need HSDPA, and even then Vodacom's HSDPA coverage is patchy and not guaranteed.
 
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What OS does it run on, motorola's own software?
 
Thanks for the tips, had it set up properly at a Vodacom shop. And I'll look at the Opera browser. It seems it's a Motorola+Vodfone collaboration on the software.
 
What you need to know

Hi,
I've been using the V6 Maxx for about 2 months. My phone is branded with Vodafone Live! (never a good thing) however, I have found that in this case the branding hasn't been much of a problem, apart from one or two small niggling problems like being unable to delete the preloaded pictures and sounds etc. I've looked into updating the firmware myself but I concluded that it wasn't worth the effort nor the voiding of my warranty.

This phone is extremely comfortable and easy to use. It runs Motorola's own custom operating system, which means its not as flexible as say a symbian fone, but works a hell of a lot faster, so doing simple everyday stuff like typing a sms really is a treat. I really have no grips about the speed of the interface (its really good).

I've used the HSDPA modem functionality over USB, and I've never been able to download faster then about 55KBytes/s. I knew it was using HSDPA during the download because the HSDPA symbol flashes when it is using that functionality. This speed is slow, but could possibly be because I haven't tested it in decent enough HSDPA coverage areas. The cool thing though is that it charges via USB (always a good thing if u gonna use the phone as a modem).

One thing that I must really complain about is the SHOCKING calendar/contact system that Motorola employs on this phone. As far as I am aware, there is no ability to synchronize your contacts with normal outlook/ical calendar other then by running some funky customized synchronization server on your PC.

Battery life is adequate but not brialliant. I switch 3G/HSPDA on only when I need it, to save battery (makes a big difference). Another great feature is that you can force it to use 3G/WCDMA network only (very useful when you;re trying to use the internet with fluctuating 3G signal - most phones will keep switching to 2.5G (bad!), which can be very irritating).


The camera is ok, but not amazing for important shots.

Overall, i am impressed with this phone. The only thing that might tempt me to replace it is that right now it is impossible (AFAIK) to find any VOIP apps that run in JAVA.

Mike
 
byronloker said:
Had mine for a day now and can't get Internet browsing. It comes on Vodacom locked with "Vodafone Live!" rubbish which I'm not interested in, but the settings are hard locked, so I can't browse any websites without going via "Vodafone Live!". I spent most of today fighting with both Vodacom data support 082 155 and the Motorola helpdesk who kept referring me to each other and no-one can help me. Vodacom said they don't have the settings yet for the phone because it's too new, the Motorola helpdesk consultant told me he was not familiar with the Vodafone live functionality and that the problem is thus Vodacom's.

I really liked my V3i, but Motorola have lost me on this one. It's also ugly and chunky and heavy compared to the V3, the camera takes ages to activate, and the buttons and functions are different to the V3 so it's like getting used to a whole new phone.

Don't bother, unless you really need HSDPA, and even then Vodacom's HSDPA coverage is patchy and not guaranteed.
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This is disappointing news. Vodacom say their phones are not locked in to the network, yet you have to browse via their service. :eek:

Is there a way of loading Opera Mini and then just browsing freely?

The settings saga is something I experienced with a SonyE phone. I was given the wrong settings all the time, until they told me the refresh time for updating phone settings on their system is up to 3 months!!
G o t o M o t o r o l a t o g e t t h e m !
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I would have bought a Motorola, but the user interface was very klunky and not intuitive. Is this still the case?
 
The maxx runs Synergy, which is Motos standard OS.

Motorola has a new OS for their high end phones, which they have started to introduce, and is linux based and amazingly cool. Though not open-ended (yet).
Phones belonging to this collection are the z6, v8, and e2. With more to follow next year. The e2 (meant for china) and v8 will never be launched here, according to the reps. Instead, we will get the v9, again Synergy-based.

Anyway, the maxx has a slightly tweaked OS and does seem quite a bit more stable than the v3x.
Everybody seems to be of the opinion that synergy (or p2k) is dated, but Motorola says they won't discontinue it. Probably true, at least for the mid-term as Moto seems to have a problem implementing their linux system on 3G phones. But judging from the new K3, the user-unfriendly Synergy system seems to be changing after all.
I say this because I've played with the K3 and am told that the maxx and K3 share the same software revisions.

Please feel free to correct me where needed.
 
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Razr2

Hi does any1 know where you can get the Razr2 v9 it's like the V6 Maxx. It has alll the features of V6 Maxx and more. I have waited 3 months jus 2 see pics of it and now I want it!!!:mad: It's like the people at moto took the V6 Maxx to the gym and made it more sexy than ever it looks hot but it packed some wieght(20g to be exact). I would die for 1 cause you have a slimmer fone with the same action packed tools and more
 
The v9 really is cool. But it won't be out for a while, according to Moto. Though their comments are hardly ever sound.
The v9 is much thinner than the v6 and absolutely stunning!

Spytheman, if you want a smaller phone, go for the K3. Same punch but smaller fist. Available only on VC contracts, unfortunately.
 
I've got the Motorola V3 Razr and don't think I'll get another one. I think the screens of the Moto phones are way too small.

Oh, and the strange buzzing noise I hear when talking on my V3? Not cool.
 
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