Motorola has announced the new version of their ever popular cell phone, the Motorola RAZR2 V9 and V9m. A small upgrade to the original RAZR phone, the new version is merely an update in terms of technology. Now with a 2 megapixel camera and stereo Bluetooth support, this model comes slightly bigger and heavier than the original cell phone.
Motorola RAZR2 V9 and V9m Features
Digital audio player: MP3, WMA, enhanced EAAC+, Real, WAV
Camera: 2.0 mega-pixel camera with 8x digital zoom, with video capture and playback
Removable Memory: up to 2 GB
Messaging Features: Email support, Instant Messaging, MMS, SMS
Productivity / Lifestyle Features: Advanced speech recognition, Airplane mode, Alarm Clock, Bluetooth® Stereo Wireless Technology, Calculator and Currency Converter, Calendar, Date and Clock, Integrated Speakerphone, PIM functionality
Networks: RAZR2 V9 – GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 850/1900, RAZR9 V9m – CDMA 800/1900, CDMA 1X/EV-DO
Standby time: GSM up to approx. 12.3 days; WCDMA up to approx. 10.8 days; CDMA up to approx. 12.9 days
Talk time: GSM up to approx. 3.4 hours; WCDMA up to approx. 3 hours; CDMA up to approx. 3.5 hours
Bluetooth® connectivity: Class 2, version 2
Browsers: Opera 8.5
Connectivity: CE bus (micro USB)
Internal memory: up to 45 MB
Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.06 x 2.09 x .53 inches
External Display: 2 inch QVGA 320 x 240 pixel color
Form Factor: Clamshell
Internal Display: 2.2 inch, high-res 320 x 240 pixel color
Weight: 4.41 ounces
Motorola RAZR2 News Release
MOTORAZR2 Debuts With U.S. Wireless CarriersSleeker outside and more powerful inside, the next-generation MOTORAZR will soon be available to U.S. consumers from coast-to-coast
The MOTORAZR2 will be available from Alltel, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, US Cellular, and Verizon Wireless, with availability from certain carriers within 14 days. Consumers should check with their wireless carrier for specific availability dates.
“The Motorola RAZR2 delivers the sharpest mobile experiences available – and customers of every national carrier in the U.S can now own one,” said Stu Reed, Executive Vice President, Motorola, Inc. and President, Mobile Devices Business. “With smart features available such as blazing-fast 3G wireless broadband, and modern style that’s slimmer and stronger than the original, the Motorola RAZR2 is the ultimate iconic feature phone.”
The MOTORAZR2 family – V9 (3G HSDPA), V9m (3G EVDO CDMA) and V8 (GSM) – will be available to users of all three major technology networks. The product features a larger internal screen for full HTML web browsing1 and a best-in-class external screen that enables viewing media, music and/or messaging without opening the flip.
Consumers will also receive touch feedback on the external screen through “haptic” key technology. The product also features Motorola CrystalTalk™ for better voice quality, up to 2GB of on-board memory, real-time point-to-point video and ultra-fast menu navigation.
A great multimedia device, MOTORAZR2 also supports the most popular music formats and media services. With built-in stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, users can enjoy a wire-free music experience when paired with the compatible lightweight ROKR™ S9 Bluetooth stereo headphones.
Motorola RAZR2 V9 Reviews
Washington Post reviews the Motorola RAZR2 V9m from Verizon and writes – “The RAZR2 is a good, well designed cell phone in hardware terms; both screens are great and the keypad is comfortable. However, the software on Verizon’s version simply doesn’t take advantage of this hardware; it doesn’t allow you to do things like play videos on the external screen. The lack of a software upgrade means the user experience is much the same as the original Razr, only with a much more inflated price. As this is the case, we don’t feel the RAZR2 V9m is a good deal at this point. It’s not a bad phone, but the upgrades are just not worth the extra cost.”
CNET has reviewed the Motorola RAZR2 V9 from AT&T and says – “The Motorola Razr2 V9 is a fabulous-looking phone clad in steel and glass. It has HSDPA support plus a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, and good sound quality and battery life. The Motorola Razr2 V9 has skinny side buttons and a rather flat keypad. We also wished there were one-push access to the music player plus one for the speakerphone. The Motorola Razr2 V9 is a great successor to the first Razr. Despite a few quibbles, it has an eye-catching design, solid performance, and an impressive feature set.”
LAPTOP Magazine has a review of the Motorola RAZR2 V9 from AT&T and writes – “Although the Motorola RAZR2 V9 is pricey, its excellent voice quality, smooth Web-surfing, loads of multimedia content, and beautiful design make it one of best mobiles that Motorola has ever produced and one of the best with AT&T, period.”
PC Magazine reviews the Motorola RAZR2 V9 from AT&T and says – “As long as you aren’t interested in Video Share, Motorola now makes AT&T’s two best phones, the V9 and the V3xx. Which one you pick depends largely on your budget. The V9 is a better device, although not by much–the difference is largely CrystalTalk and the more luxurious case. For improving on the best phone out there, I’m willing to give the V9 an Editors’ Choice. The AT&T RAZR2 V9 goes on sale in early September.”
Motorola RAZR2 V9 Phone (AT&T)
Motorola RAZR2 V9m Phone (Sprint)
Motorola RAZR2 V9m Phone (Verizon Wireless)
