Description
The Motorola V551 delivers a mobile menu guaranteed to please. If it's advanced multi-media you crave, the model V551 offers a VGA camera, one-touch video capture and playback, and preloaded FotoFun Photo Editor for easy on-the-run image editing. And for business necessities, simply utilize this mobile's Bluetooth wireless technology, embedded speakerphone and quad-band capabilities for global connections.
Quick Glance
Data Capabilities: EDGE, GPRS
Style Type: Flip
Cellular Band: GSM 1800Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, GSM 850MHz, GSM 1900MHz
Interface Connection: Bluetooth
Features: Video Capture, Voice Recorder, Web Browser
Physical Features
Form Factor: Flip
Input Method: Keypad
Interface Connection: Bluetooth
Multimedia Features
Smart Features: Video Capture, Voice Recorder, Web Browser
Wireless Communication
Data Capabilities: EDGE, GPRS
Cellular Frequency Technology: GSM 1800Mhz, GSM 900Mhz, GSM 850MHz, GSM 1900MHz
Battery
Talk Time (Battery): 425 minute(s)
Standby Time (Battery): 235 hour(s)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 1.9 in
Depth: 0.9 in
Weight: 4.3 oz
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: durable, nice display, loud earpiece and speakerphone
Weakness: battery life is horrible, some users may complain about usability but I don't feel it was that difficult
I've used Nokia for 2 years now b/c my previous Motorola experience wasn't the best. I switched back b/c I wanted a flip (stupid reason, but my Nokia face would get so wasted and the buttons wouldn't work well). I've had to recharge this phone 3 times in 2 days. I don't use it excessively and the salesman at the cell phone store uses this model and said he has the same problem. I like everything...
WebSmith
- Feb 18, 2005
Strengths: Great battery Bluetooth Excellent Cameras
Weakness: None
I actually started selling this phone after I bought it! This is my second camera phone and the ease of use it amazing! I can transfer pictures to my laptop with Bluetooth and it couldn't be easier! Also the battery seems to last forever! I would buy this again, and I highly recomend it to anyone!
Strengths: +Make your own MP3 ringtones! +Camera takes great pictures (for a camera phone) +Speaker phone is clear +Lots of internal storage +Bluetooth Connectivity
Weakness: -Big, much thicker than my old T720 -MotoMixer only allows mixing one beat
This is my first camera phone, I really like it so far. I have over 100 pictures stored with room for more! I haven't had the chance to make any of my own MP3 ringtones but the ones I have downloaded sound superb. Bluetooth connectivity was one of the main reasons I choose this phone, it makes transferring pictures and ringtones a snap. The only draw back I have found so far is the phone's size...
Strengths: Heavy duty feel for not being heavy.
Weakness: Battery.
It seems that some people have problems with battery life and others don't. Supposedly, you have to condition it for a while and the battery life will increase. I like the feel of the phone. It doesn't feel lightweight and fragile. It does not weigh much, it just feels well made and sturdy. Very good sound quality. Good quality phone for a very good price.
Strengths: The phone has a lot of features
Weakness: Battery not very good
The phone seems to have a lot of features, but the battery will not last two days even if you use it very little. We use it maybe 15 or 20 minutes a day, at the most and if it's not charged every night it won't last all day. The seller sent another battery, but it isn't any better.
Strengths: Signal strength, features, Bluetooth, Datacable, Clamshell, 65k color screen, VIDEO, make your own ringtones *MP3* compatible
Weakness: Reading the screen in the sun!
So after being a devout Nokia user of the past 12 years I was really unhappy with my last one, a 3100b model. So I figured that I would dive into a flip phone made by motorola, a V551. I am Soooo Happy that I did as my signal strength is much better everwhere I go and I travel a lot I have NO problems getting reception inside of elevators or giant cement building basements! This phone ROCKS! Some...
Strengths: Smallish
Weakness: Poor usability, FATAL flaw with ring volume controller
I was sick of Nokia, so I decided to try a Motorola. I think I picked the wrong one. I have about 180 phone numbers in my phone book. Finding an individual phone number took forever, because the phone does not scroll fast. This is even when you take off the little feature that puts a picture of the person next to their phone number. It's still s-l-o-w. The fault that made me throw it out the...
Strengths: convenient and great functions
Weakness: slightly long time charge
I am happy with my purchase and to own a Motorola V551 mobile cell phone. The size and design is great. Lots of functions including a carema plus the bluetooth. From full empty to full charge, it takes about over 2 hours. Hope it can be shorten. But most phones take that long. My contract is with Cingular. The quality is good. I was still surprised at that the family plan in Cingular is quite...
Strengths: Great features
Weakness: Poor Bluetooth headset support
Maybe it's just me. I upgraded from the Motorola v600 to the v551. One big noticable change is that the v551 does not suppress the ringing of the phone when using the bluetooth headset. I am using the Motorola HS820 bluetooth headset and when I receive a call the phone beeps in the headset as well as rings out loud. Unless there is a way to correct this then I can't rate this area of the phone...
Audio is Average according to 10 Cell Phone experts. -- "Volume Keys is able to provide multiple functions as well; increasing and decreasing earpiece volume during a call, turning off incoming call alerts, and increasing and decreasing ringer volume."-mobiledia.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Video, Camera, Battery, Keypad, Display, Reception, etc.
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Strengths: Very good phone that is loaded with features. Bluetooth wireless headset is awesome. Camera, 5MB memeory, video, and a good looking phone.
Weakness: Wish it had internal antennae.
My wife uses this phone and used about 1500 minutes last month. She loves her Bluetooth headset and that is why I went with this model. I work for Cingular and there has been a battery issue that some people seem to have had. Our battery works great. The reception of this model has been very good and it has nice earpiece volume, which a lot of Motorola's fail on. I would highly recommend this...
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