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Motorola V551 GSM Mobile Phone

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$55.00 - $107.00


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Expert Review

Motorola V551 GSM Mobile Phone

Date Published: 5/21/08

With the ability to operate worldwide on all four GSM frequencies, the Motorola V551 cell phone is a good choice for the internationally mobile worker.

The best of the V551's features are its clear reception and call clarity and its large color LCD. Unfortunately, there are some downsides. The menus are not particularly well sorted, and for those that put their mobile phone in their pocket, it is easy to accidentally change the ringer select.

If you're someone who uses their cell phone a lot, you'll be disappointed by the battery life, as it needs to be recharged every other day or after two hours of talk time.

Otherwise, this Motorola cell phone is equipped with a few great features such as Bluetooth and a built-in camera that offers a 4x zoom and takes short video clips and decent pictures. Other features include: iTap text entry, high-speed Internet access (using EDGE technology), external LCD, 1000-entry phonebook, picture ID, MP3 ringtone compatibility, and a speakerphone.

Overall, the Motorola V551 GSM Mobile Phone is best suited for frequent travelers who want an inexpensive cell phone with Bluetooth and a few other features.



Warranty
1 year



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Product Specs

Transmission technology
digital
Battery type
Li-ion
Talk time
220 - 425 min.
Standby time
179 - 235 hrs.
Caller ID
yes
Call waiting
yes
Ringer options
mp3
Voice dialing
yes
Call timer
yes
Last number recall
yes
Voicemail
yes
Text messages
yes
E-mail capability
yes
Missed call indicator
yes
Backlit screen
yes
Internet/Web browsing
yes
Phone book capacity
1000
Height
3-1/2 in.
Width
1-9/10 in.
Depth
9/10 in.
Weight
4.3 oz.


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