Dooga

Aug 29 2007, 04:02 AM

Hello everyone,

I'm stuck between two last choices for a phone, and that would be the Nokia 6275i and the Motorola Razr V3C.

Here are the pictures for each of the phones:

Nokia:

Motorola:

First I would like to emphasize that this is the Razr V3C that I'm talking about here.
And another note: The Nokia screen is actually LARGER than the Razr screen.

Now I'm not considering price right now (Nokia is actually more expensive than the Razr), but I'm more concerned about which is better. At the beginning I leaned towards the Razr V3C because it looks obviously more stylish and attractive than the candybar phone which looks cheap and crappy. However, I've read some really really negative reviews about the RAZR V3c cellphone, and it really changed my mind. But I'm currently stuck between these two choices, and the candybar design is really really pissing me off.

Here are some features of the Nokia:

QUOTE

* Bluetooth®
* 2.0 megapixel digital camera
* MP3 player
* microSD memory slot
* Video capture & playback
* Video messaging
* Phonebook: 500 entries
* Vibrate alert
* Colour screen: 240 x 320 pixels
* Colour screen: 262K colours, TFT
* Easy text entry
* Calculator
* Alarm clock
* Calendar
* Personal organizer
* Digital voice recorder
* Voice activated dialing
* Photo/image call display
* Picture messaging
* Infrared

Here are some features of the Razr:

QUOTE

* Bluetooth®
* 1.3 megapixel digital camera
* Video capture & playback
* Video messaging
* Speakerphone
* Phonebook: 1000 entries
* Vibrate alert
* Colour screen: 176 x 220 pixels
* Colour screen: 65K colours, TFT
* Outer screen: 96 x 80 pixel, 65K colour
* Easy text entry
* Calculator
* Alarm clock
* Calendar
* Personal organizer
* Digital voice recorder
* Voice activated dialing
* Photo/image call display
* Picture messaging

What's really different about the Nokia is that it has an MP3 player and a better camera, and the Razr has no mp3 player. But come to think of it I don't really need an mp3 player on the phone, nor do I really care about the camera's quality. The Nokia has a better colorscreen. Actually the Nokia has much better features and specifications than the Moto Razr. But the big big annoyance is that it is an ugly cheap looking candybar which I absolutely hate. If the Nokia was a flip-phone then it would be a no-discussion obvious choice. But because the Razr is much more stylish I'm making second considerations. Yet what frustrates me is that the Razr V3c has so many poor reviews that makes it really hard to want. Apparently it has lots of dropped calls, and the volume button is easy to hit. (are the buttons lockable?) And IS IT more stylish? Some people say that the candybar looks much better, because it's actually just 2 mm thicker than the razr, and it has a larger screen. But I'm stuck between design and reviews. I honestly think that the Razr V3c's features are enough for me... or are they? Should I choose between an ugly bar with many features and extremely good reviews, or a pretty and "popular" cellphone that has really bad reviews and average features?

Is the bar ugly?
Come to think of it, is the Razr really that great, or is it just "as old as the internez" (after all it's an old design popular in 2006)
Is the razr getting bad ratings and reviews because it's based with Verizon? Is the Nokia 6275i getting good reviews only because few people use them in the US, and only Canadians reviewed it?

Or do you have your own opinion? I need some help with this choice... but remember I think that candy bars aren't very attractive. But features and good reviews?

 

 

 

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truefusion

Aug 29 2007, 10:18 AM

I'd say go with the Nokia, mainly 'cause i'm against folding phones. They're annoying to have up against you, and impossible to hold with your shoulder when you need to. Plus, they all seem easy to break. The Nokia one may be more expensive than the Razr, but i'd prefer comfort and "toughness" over the others. The "candy bar" look does not look bad to me, but i don't care about looks when choosing a product, i choose something that'll last me long and that doesn't bother me.

FYI, i use Verizon and so far i have not had a problem with their service.

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Saint_Michael

Aug 29 2007, 05:06 PM

Although I would go either way I have to beg to differ on the battery life for the Rzer is pretty long, when I don't use it the battery last about 3 days . Of course he Rzer's are expensive if you don't get some sort of deal with them.

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Matt2

Aug 30 2007, 09:29 AM

I have a Nokia. They are good quality phones, but so are Motorola's. I'd say go with the Nokia. Overall I think the Nokia's features are better, and it doesn't look that ugly to be honest.

In the end it's up to you, but my vote is for the Nokia

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rayzoredge

Sep 1 2007, 06:38 PM

I personally think that cell phones should stay cell phones and not play as a part of today's fashion.

Then again, I could say the same thing about cars, and about computer cases, and et cetera.

When it comes to cell phones, the most important thing that you can focus on is functionality. I would rather have a cell phone that works and makes me happy to be able to talk to my friends and family instead of a piece of crap that looks pretty and would make a nice paperweight.

Take into consideration again that half the damn world has a stinkin' Razr. It's like the whole iPod deal... if you want to be noticed, go different.

But if looks are a must, do the Razr. But don't regret the fact that you may not be able to make some of your calls... which personally is a major pet peeve to me [when things don't work the way they're supposed to].

You're going to have the darn thing in your pocket most of the time anyway (unless you snag a holster too). Does it really matter to you how YOU look with a Razr to your ear as you talk on the cell phone, as most people will shun you anyway for talking ON a cell phone? (People-watching is fun, but I'd rather watch people play games than watch someone talk on a cell phone. And we all know fun that is.)

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Dooga

Sep 1 2007, 05:40 PM

Well one of the reasons I don't like Razrs are because there are like 5 different kinds of it, and half the cellphone population have it. It certainly does have the "ooh ahh" aspect to like the 10% of the population who doesn't know what it is. But then again there is the "omg ew" kind of feeling for the Nokia for those who don't have a good image about bar phones or don't know the features... I mean Bar phones are seemingly the "old" type of phones.

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mabhishekjhawar

Sep 1 2007, 06:47 AM

Hey there ,
this is a very tough choice as u have two complety differerent options., not for the phone but the type of phone,. had it been two Bar phone or Two Flip phones the Choice whould hae been easier .
My personal choice is go for , Nokia.
The Motorola is less config than nokia., for instance the camera and the screen resolution is not too good. If ur choice is a Bar phone then go for Nokia,.

If motorola , then try some other model like the Motorazr2.

Here are the specifications,

QUOTE

General features
Announced in 2007 May
EVDO CDMA
CPU: ARM11 250 MHz
OS: P2K
Doublesided screen with the resolution of 240x320 pixels, shows up to 262000 colours. External screen has the diagonal of 2", and internal – 2.2"
Battery type Li-ion 960 mAh
Battery life:
talk mode - up to 8 hours
standby mode up to 280 hours
player mode - up to 12.5 hours
Weight: 117
Dimensions: 103 x 53 x 11.9 mm
Colours: black
Memory
Call log of last 20 calls of all types with time and duration specified
Expansion connector for microSD (TransFlash) up to 2 GB
Call management, ringing tones
Vibracall
Polyphony
MP3 as a call melody
Speakerphone

SMS
Predictive text input
MMS, SMS, E-mail (POP3/IMAP/SMTP)
Multimedia
Musical player
Audio formats: RA v10, AMR NB, XMF, AMR WB, AAC, WMA v9, v10, v11, AAC+ Enhanced, AAC+, MP3
Games (Football and Sudoku)
Java
Camera
Integrated 2 MP camera with 8x digital zoom
Photos with the resolution of Large (2MP), Medium (1.3 MP), Small (480x640)
Video recorded with the resolution of 176x144 pixels
Flash
Connectivity
microUSB
Bluetooth v. 2.0 with EDR
Organizer and extras
CrystalTalk
Opera 8.5
Dictaphone
Organizer
To-do list
Notes
Calculator
File manager
Download manager
World time
Alarm clock
MOTOSYNC (Exchange ActiveSync - allows distant synchronization of organizer entries, phonebook entries, and a mail program

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Dooga

Sep 1 2007, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the tips guys!

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