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kingofgondor · 07-23-2004, 4:20 PM

I have had the v60s for about 4 days now. I live in NH, so many areas are considered to be "rural." My coverage has been great, but does the battery on the v60s bite or what? Other than that it seems like a good phone. I don't need all of the bells and whistles, but I am wondering if there is a better tri-mode phone that my Go Wireless store is offering. I paid $40 for the v60s.

Andy · 07-27-2004, 7:20 PM

Hey,
I have a quick question. I like the way the V60s looks, etc. and I'm wondering how all you guys like your V60's....I heard the battery life could be better...but what's there to say other than that???
Thanks,
Andy

xikle · 07-27-2004, 7:34 PM

king,

If you want a newer looking phone you might want to look at the Samsung A650, tri-mode, but without all the bells and whistles. I don't know much about that phone so I can't say if it would be better then the v60s or not.

Andy,

Yes the battery life could be better, I can usually get 2 days on standby. I've just gotten into the habit of charging the phone every night. I found that if you get the extended battery that it works better, but it makes the phone really thick. If the phone is in analog a lot you would probably be looking at the battery lasting around a day before it was dead.

I've been happy with the phone, it is one of the few that a analog call sounds good.

Andy · 07-27-2004, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xikle

king,

If you want a newer looking phone you might want to look at the Samsung A650, tri-mode, but without all the bells and whistles. I don't know much about that phone so I can't say if it would be better then the v60s or not.

Andy,

Yes the battery life could be better, I can usually get 2 days on standby. I've just gotten into the habit of charging the phone every night. I found that if you get the extended battery that it works better, but it makes the phone really thick. If the phone is in analog a lot you would probably be looking at the battery lasting around a day before it was dead.

I've been happy with the phone, it is one of the few that a analog call sounds good.

Thank you so much for your help...say, do you have any reception problems at all with your phone. I've read reviews that said people have reception issues with the v60s, but didn't have them with the v60i...what are your thoughts?
Anyone else please feel free to add anything to this, any help is appreciated.
Andy

xikle · 07-28-2004, 2:14 AM

I've actually gotten better reception then the A310 I had, and a little better then the LG VX6k that I have when I'm at home. The Moto would hold a weak digital signal better then the A310 I had. The people that have reception issues with the phone may have gotten bad ones or I may have just gotten one that is really good. About the greatest feature it has is the speaker phone, I can use that while I'm driving and not have to worry about any cords.

Andy · 07-28-2004, 9:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xikle

I've actually gotten better reception then the A310 I had, and a little better then the LG VX6k that I have when I'm at home. The Moto would hold a weak digital signal better then the A310 I had. The people that have reception issues with the phone may have gotten bad ones or I may have just gotten one that is really good. About the greatest feature it has is the speaker phone, I can use that while I'm driving and not have to worry about any cords.

All right...Thank you so much for the info.

axvx8xoxr · 07-29-2004, 2:14 AM

I got to play with a V60s for a few days, I charged it every night but, as was mentioned above, if you are in analog mode frequently your battery goes south pretty quick, as well as when you are using the speakerphone instead of the earpiece.

Andy · 08-06-2004, 10:19 PM

All right, thank you for the info!

Lusec · 08-09-2004, 7:45 AM

I just went on a fishing trip today with my v60s fully charged last night. Got there at 12 and by 3 the battery died and the phone switched off. It was switching between digital and analog a lot. Needless to say I was pretty upset about it. I admit I am attracted to the speakerphone but the battery problem might force me to return the phone.

Psted · 08-09-2004, 11:16 AM

I am currently using a v60s and have very few problems with battery life. Could it be your battery?

Lusec · 08-09-2004, 2:18 PM

Probably not since I have 3 of the same batteries and they all pretty much die very quickly.

xikle · 08-09-2004, 10:41 PM

The battery life on the v60s is known to be very short. About the only thing you can do is get a extended battery or keep a charger with you.

bonoriffic · 08-09-2004, 11:42 PM

A new V60s software version was recently approved. I'd check to see if your local store has the upgrade in yet. The version is 8600_03.0F.00 or possibly 03.0F.0R. My eyes are going bad. No idea what it fixes, improves, or otherwise changes.

WillGayther · 08-10-2004, 10:40 AM

I believe that if you look at the "official" battery times on the v60s on the verizon website, you'll find that they are significantly shorter than other phones.

DMK1974 · 08-11-2004, 12:22 AM

I just got my V60s today. It will be replacing my V60i. Sure seems like a fatty in comparison, but I do like the speakerphone and better ringtone options.

I felt that my V60i had great battery life even with the slim 5704 battery. The V60s also came with a slim 5704. Sounds like I should expect poorer battery performance in comparison.

Also, does anyone know how to completely wipe my V60i? I want to give it to my brother who uses US Cellular. I have Verizon. Both providers list the V60i so I assume he can use it as long as I blank it or something. Thanks!

TheZelot · 08-24-2004, 2:38 PM

I just got a V60S a week ago to replace my A530 which I hated. I love the 60S. I had a V60C a few years ago which was awsome. This one is a great impovement. But battery life stinks. Mine came with the SNN5717 which I guess is a 500MAH. The SNN5704 is a 700MAh. My battery only lasts for about 8 to 12 hours and thats making 3 to 5 calls. Less if I use the speaker. I took it to VZ store last Friday and they said that the software update would fix it. There is a power management problem with the older software is what they said so I left it for 20 minutes and got it back with SW ver 03.0F.00. This DID NOT fix the battery life problem. I have since ordered a new battery. I have yet to get back to the VZ store to see if they will replace my battery under warranty or not. I love this phone and would hat to have to return it. I really don't need color, fancy games and ringtones or to take pictures.

fondoo · 09-22-2004, 1:15 PM

how did the update in the firmware work out??

07-23-2004, 4:20 PM	#1
kingofgondor Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	v60s I have had the v60s for about 4 days now. I live in NH, so many areas are considered to be "rural." My coverage has been great, but does the battery on the v60s bite or what? Other than that it seems like a good phone. I don't need all of the bells and whistles, but I am wondering if there is a better tri-mode phone that my Go Wireless store is offering. I paid $40 for the v60s.

07-27-2004, 7:20 PM	#2
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,290 Phone(s): Blackberry Tour, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Images: 130	Re: v60s Hey, I have a quick question. I like the way the V60s looks, etc. and I'm wondering how all you guys like your V60's....I heard the battery life could be better...but what's there to say other than that??? Thanks, Andy

07-27-2004, 7:34 PM	#3
xikle For rent: inquire below Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Currently off base Posts: 1,019 Phone(s): BB Curve Provider(s): T-Moble Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: v60s king, If you want a newer looking phone you might want to look at the Samsung A650, tri-mode, but without all the bells and whistles. I don't know much about that phone so I can't say if it would be better then the v60s or not. Andy, Yes the battery life could be better, I can usually get 2 days on standby. I've just gotten into the habit of charging the phone every night. I found that if you get the extended battery that it works better, but it makes the phone really thick. If the phone is in analog a lot you would probably be looking at the battery lasting around a day before it was dead. I've been happy with the phone, it is one of the few that a analog call sounds good. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, quit; don't be a nut about success.

07-28-2004, 2:14 AM	#5
xikle For rent: inquire below Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Currently off base Posts: 1,019 Phone(s): BB Curve Provider(s): T-Moble Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: v60s I've actually gotten better reception then the A310 I had, and a little better then the LG VX6k that I have when I'm at home. The Moto would hold a weak digital signal better then the A310 I had. The people that have reception issues with the phone may have gotten bad ones or I may have just gotten one that is really good. About the greatest feature it has is the speaker phone, I can use that while I'm driving and not have to worry about any cords. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, quit; don't be a nut about success.

07-29-2004, 2:14 AM	#7
axvx8xoxr Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,286 Phone(s): Motorola Q, VX7000, VX8100, V3 RAZR Provider(s): Verizon Devices: MP3, GPS, PDA Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s I got to play with a V60s for a few days, I charged it every night but, as was mentioned above, if you are in analog mode frequently your battery goes south pretty quick, as well as when you are using the speakerphone instead of the earpiece. __________________ "so i tell the swamp donkey to sock it before i give her a trunky in the tradesman's entrance and i have her lick my yardballs" -Soccer Hooligan

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08-06-2004, 10:19 PM	#8
Andy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Campione, Italy Posts: 10,290 Phone(s): Blackberry Tour, Motorola RAZR V3i Provider(s): VZW, Vodafone D2, Solomo, Swisscom Mobile Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Images: 130	Re: v60s All right, thank you for the info!

08-09-2004, 7:45 AM	#9
Lusec No more newbie here! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s I just went on a fishing trip today with my v60s fully charged last night. Got there at 12 and by 3 the battery died and the phone switched off. It was switching between digital and analog a lot. Needless to say I was pretty upset about it. I admit I am attracted to the speakerphone but the battery problem might force me to return the phone.

08-09-2004, 11:16 AM	#10
Psted Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: boston Posts: 34 Phone(s): v710 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s I am currently using a v60s and have very few problems with battery life. Could it be your battery?

08-09-2004, 2:18 PM	#11
Lusec No more newbie here! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s Probably not since I have 3 of the same batteries and they all pretty much die very quickly.

08-09-2004, 10:41 PM	#12
xikle For rent: inquire below Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Currently off base Posts: 1,019 Phone(s): BB Curve Provider(s): T-Moble Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: v60s The battery life on the v60s is known to be very short. About the only thing you can do is get a extended battery or keep a charger with you. __________________ If at first you don't succeed, quit; don't be a nut about success.

08-09-2004, 11:42 PM	#13
bonoriffic Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 682 Phone(s): V9m, Q Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s A new V60s software version was recently approved. I'd check to see if your local store has the upgrade in yet. The version is 8600_03.0F.00 or possibly 03.0F.0R. My eyes are going bad. No idea what it fixes, improves, or otherwise changes.

08-10-2004, 10:40 AM	#14
WillGayther Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s I believe that if you look at the "official" battery times on the v60s on the verizon website, you'll find that they are significantly shorter than other phones.

08-11-2004, 12:22 AM	#15
DMK1974 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 82 Phone(s): Motorola V265 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: HP IPAQ 4155 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s I just got my V60s today. It will be replacing my V60i. Sure seems like a fatty in comparison, but I do like the speakerphone and better ringtone options. I felt that my V60i had great battery life even with the slim 5704 battery. The V60s also came with a slim 5704. Sounds like I should expect poorer battery performance in comparison. Also, does anyone know how to completely wipe my V60i? I want to give it to my brother who uses US Cellular. I have Verizon. Both providers list the V60i so I assume he can use it as long as I blank it or something. Thanks!

08-24-2004, 2:38 PM	#16
TheZelot One more post and I'm... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Catskill NY Posts: 9 Phone(s): Samsung A930, Moto e815, V60s,, Samsung A530(Dumpster) Provider(s): Verizon, Sprint, Nextel Devices: Ipod Mini, Tungsten T3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: v60s I just got a V60S a week ago to replace my A530 which I hated. I love the 60S. I had a V60C a few years ago which was awsome. This one is a great impovement. But battery life stinks. Mine came with the SNN5717 which I guess is a 500MAH. The SNN5704 is a 700MAh. My battery only lasts for about 8 to 12 hours and thats making 3 to 5 calls. Less if I use the speaker. I took it to VZ store last Friday and they said that the software update would fix it. There is a power management problem with the older software is what they said so I left it for 20 minutes and got it back with SW ver 03.0F.00. This DID NOT fix the battery life problem. I have since ordered a new battery. I have yet to get back to the VZ store to see if they will replace my battery under warranty or not. I love this phone and would hat to have to return it. I really don't need color, fancy games and ringtones or to take pictures.

09-22-2004, 1:15 PM	#17
fondoo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 142 Phone(s): Nokia 6236i (LOVE IT), Nokia 2128i (10/26), v60s (retired), SCH-n330 (hate it) Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: v60s how did the update in the firmware work out??

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