Motorola V188 Cell Phone Review

CNET.com Review the Motorola V188 Cell Phone and they say- "The Motorola V188 raises the bar for what you should expect from a "free" phone. Although it has a list price of $119, the V188 is an entry-level phone that is often free if you sign a T-Mobile service contract. Its plastic construction and dim screen are nothing to shout about, but its external display, built-in IM support, and integrated speakerphone make up for these shortcomings...."

Motorola V188 Cell Phone Specifications:

Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem:	Yes
PC Synchronization:	Yes
USB Cable:	Yes, Via USB Cable (Sold Separately)
Mobile Web Browsing:	Yes
Multimedia Messaging:	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS):	Yes, 2:Way with Templates
Instant Messaging:	Yes
Polyphonic Ringtones:	24 Chords
Pre:loaded Ringtones:	Yes
Ringer Profiles:	Yes
MP3 Ringtones:	Yes
Picture Caller ID:	Yes
Multiple Languages:	Yes
Games:	3 Preloaded Games, Plus Downloadable
Customizable Faceplates:	Yes, Changeable Front and Back Shells
Customizable Graphics:	Yes
Customizable Themes:	Yes
Customizable Animated Wallpapers:	Yes
Internal Color Display:	128 x 128 Pixels, 66,536 Colors
External Display:	96 x 32 Pixels, Monochrome LCD
Speakerphone:	Yes
Hands:Free Dialing:	Yes
Voice Memo:	Yes
Alarm:	Yes
Calculator:	Yes
Calendar:	Yes
Vibrate:	Yes
Phonebook Capacity:	Up to 500 Contacts
Multiple Numbers Per Name:	Yes
Battery Type:	LiIon 820 mAh
Talk Time:	Up To 350 Minutes
Standby Time:	Up To 275 Hours
Application Platform:	Java MIDP 2.0
High:Speed Data:	Yes, Via EDGE
Network Compatibility:	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Ringtone Types Supported:	MP3, MIDI, Motomixer
Predictive Text Entry:	Yes, iTAP
Built:In Memory:	1.8 MB
Dimensions:	3.43 in x 1.75 in x 0.91 in
Weight:	3.26 oz
Download Protocol:	GPRS
Device Supports Voice Plans:	Yes

Motorola V188 Cell Phone Features Include:

Fun Features

• Keypad Lock
• Alert types : downloadable and embedded
• Polyphonic Ringtones
• Polyphonic Speaker
• Downloadable¹ Ring Tones
• Downloadable¹ Themes (Ringtones, Wallpaper & Screensavers)
• Screensaver

Call Management Features

• Integrated speakerphone
• Phonebook : up to 500 entries
• Call waiting
• Automatic redial - on busy
• VibraCall Alert

Messaging Features

• iTAP™ Predictive text
• SMS
• MMS (Picture / photo + text + sound)
• EMS 5.0

Lifestyle Features

• PIM functionality : calculator, currency converter, alarm, clock
• Voice Recorder

Performance Features

• Talk Time² : Up to 180 - 560 min
• Standby Time² : Up to 270 - 600 hours
• Bands : GSM/GPRS¹ 850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Data Features

• WAP : 2.0
• GPRS 1, 6 : Class 10

Technical Specifications

• Weight : 80 g
• External Display : 96 x 32 pixel, two-line display
• Internal Display : 128 x 128 pixel display. Up to 65,000 vivid colors (CSTN)
• Dimensions (H x W x D) : 86 x 45 x 23 mm

Stumble It! | Posted by Paul on August 17, 2005 2:54 AM | Permalink