Verizon Launches Motorola Smartphone

Probably one of the bestselling Smartphones in the market today, the Motorola MOTO Q Music 9M from Verizon has turned a lot of heads and yanked in positive comments and some negative too.

The design of this phone is very much a refreshing change from other Smartphones and PDA's, most of which looked almost exactly the same. The keypad is the ultimate attraction for this communications device. Its unique keypad interface allows quick typing and fast scrolling. The keys are flat but then large enough for immediate pressing. However, the delete key is still way above the keypad so quick editing can be ruled out here.

From it's name alone, the 9M allows you to listen to your favorite tracks but sound quality is mediocre. User reviews say there are background noise when they use this smartphone. Aside from that, no complaints arose regarding on sound clarity. The stock memory of the 9M can be expanded up to 4GB through mini memory cards. Wireless connection is okay but there are instances where some pages took a lot of time to load. Customizing the looks of the 9M would prove to be a hard sell since accessories for this gadget are very limited, unlike Motorola cell phone accessories. Battery life is excellent. The average talktime can last up to 5 hours. On stand by mode, this PDA can go as long as 16 days. Users will appreciate definitely appreciate this effeciency, unlike some cell phone batteries.

Performance-wise, the phone side of the 9M is above average; a $199.99 deal on this Smartphone from Verizon may prove to be a good buy, or it may not.

What to say over the Phone

Do you ever wondering when your having a conversation over the phone "Is their someone else listening to our conversation?" Well in Maine the Public Utilities Commission has thought about investigating Verizon whether if they violated privacy laws by sharing information with the domestic surveillance program. Some privacy act may have been violated. Who knows? Well the Bush administration is threatening to sue Maine's regulators if they decide to investigate. The federal government will do anything to silence something that tarnishes their name. More reports now come in about other phone companies cooperating with the government surveillance efforts by giving away phone call records. Should we speak about our secrets over the phone now?

Verizon Releases the Motorola RAZR 2 V9m

Verizon has recently revealed the release of the Motorola RAZR 2 V9m cell phone. Previously only released on the Sprint network, Verizon finishes second in line in front of AT&T and T-Mobile to adopt the V9m into their lineup. In addition the 2 crisp LCD screens featured on this model, there will also be a 2 MP camera built in, V-Cast capability, as well as EV-DO connectivity capability. The phone will be selling for $349.99 by itself. A current promotion offers a $100 discount with the signing of a 2-year contract.

Verizon welcomes new LG Chocolate.

The LG Chocolate was the first eye catcher in Verizon's line-up and it would only seem right that they would either release an updated version or a follow up to combat with the changing demands of cellular consumers. With that said, we're now presented with the LG Chocolate (VX-8550), the update to the popular Chocolate that is now available via Verizon's website. The updated Chocolate boast new features such as a new keypad that uses touch feedback and a new feature that LG calls "Trace Motion" with uses light to determine the input. Besides the addition of a few components, the phone stays relatively unchanged and users can expect the standard features to include stereo bluetooth, a microSD slot for up to 4GB of storage and so on and so forth. The LG Chocolate is available through verizonwireless.com and was released on the 9th of July so go out and get your oven new and sort of improved LG Chocolate.

Technical Specifications
Network:
CDMA 800 / 1900
Form Factor:
Slide
Dimensions:
98 x 47 x 17 mm
Weight:
92 g
Antenna:
Internal
Navigation:
Navigation Wheel (Trace Motion Light)
Battery Type:
800 mAh Li-Polymer
Talk Time:
4.17
Standby Time:
350
Memory:
64.0 MB
Expandable Memory

microSD / TransFlash

Cheers,

John

Verizon jumps from EV-DO to Rev. A

In a recent effort to overshadow the iPhone and to stay on the map, Verizon has upgraded its EV-DO network to Revision A technology. This service, which has already been implemented in areas across the nation, will allow Verizon subscribers to access content and extremely higher rates of speed. EV-DO subscribers can expect average downloads times to be between 600kbps to 1.4 Mbps and the upload times will be within the 500-800 kbps range. This is a great attempt from Verizon to up their network to combat the surge in service offered by competing carriers from the likes of Cingular and Sprint. Kudos to Verizon for upping their network, next on the list is to offer better looking phones.

Cheers,

John

MTV gives Verizon Env a "Super Sweet 16"

It was only a matter of time before MTV jumps into the mobile industry and starts to capitalize on what is becoming a mobile boom. MTV has recently released a "Super Sweet 16" movie for Verizon VCast subscribers which is stated to be released between before its DVD counterpart. This is a glimpse as to what is to come in the mobile industry as we progress more and more each day with an overwhelming amount of new and more profitable ways to capitalize on the mobile industry. The show will be available through most of Verizon's flagship models including the LG Env, chocolate, and Razr MAXX Ve and others that utilize Vcast. So now we can watch spoiled 16 year old kids spend 4x our yearly salary on our mobile phones. Great.

Cheers,

John

Cap on Verizon Unlimited Data Plan

It's no big surprise that wireless companies will occasionally "change" a plan for better or worst and our subject today is Verizon Wireless putting a cap on their "Unlimited Data" plan. It was rumored for awhile that the cap was going to be put at 5GB a month which is bearable, but new news has surfaced that the actual cap will be at 4GB! This is insane because I personally know individuals who subscribe to this so called "unlimited data" for the sole purpose of having the ability to use data without worrying about monthly limits. This move by Verizon is to cut down on individuals who "abuse" the plan by using the unlimited data to their advantage for other reasons. This is bold move by Verizon, far from good but bold, and all we can do is sit back in our chairs and accept it for what it is, Great job Verizon you've officially downgraded the term "unlimited".

Cheers,

John