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Jrapp · 09-17-2004, 11:42 AM

According to motonext it's now called the V262. Any thoughts why. Seems like a waste of time to me.Motonext V262

twopiece · 09-17-2004, 12:45 PM

It's a real low end Motorola- no fancy bells and whistles.

I'm also leaning towards the tendency that it is a waste. Most people look for a camera on the phone even though they rarely use it. Others want BT, MP3, MMC slot... even if they'll be amused with it for the first month and never touch it again.

Kenstee · 09-17-2004, 1:01 PM

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Originally Posted by twopiece

It's a real low end Motorola- no fancy bells and whistles.
I'm also leaning towards the tendency that it is a waste. Most people look for a camera on the phone even though they rarely use it. Others want BT, MP3, MMC slot... even if they'll be amused with it for the first month and never touch it again.

However, it is a reality that more and more places are banning camera phones. The v260 is probably a good idea for people who need a basic phone without a camera. Most people could care less about BT/MP3 playing ability/MMC slots, etc. It's only a big deal to "hard core" power users.

Critic · 09-17-2004, 1:57 PM

Also, I don't know that I'd say it has NO bells & whistles...it shares several things with the V710 - speakerphone, user-independent voice dial, WAP 2.0. It may well be capable of playing MP3 ringers too, but since VZW hasn't been advertising or supporting that for V710 yet, maybe Moto left it off the spec page?

This is a good entry/mid-level phone, filling the void left by the disappearance of the v60i.

Jrapp · 09-17-2004, 5:44 PM

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Originally Posted by twopiece

It's a real low end Motorola- no fancy bells and whistles.

I'm also leaning towards the tendency that it is a waste. Most people look for a camera on the phone even though they rarely use it. Others want BT, MP3, MMC slot... even if they'll be amused with it for the first month and never touch it again.

I think I was unclear. I meant the name change was a waste of time. Just wondering if anyone has any idea why they went from V260 to V262? Personally, I like the phone and I can't take a camera to work or a courthouse anyway. Might be my next upgrade. Although, its not as nice as your phone, Twopiece, even if it's purple.

bonoriffic · 09-17-2004, 7:53 PM

The name was not changed. The V260 is for Verizon and will be "T720 silver" in color and plastic. The V262 will have the "V300 like" soft outside shell in blue. Other than the exterior both phones are identical.

All three V26x series phones are based on the V710 software. Much like how the V300, V400, and V500 are all really a V600 with different options enabled. Any slight improvements you may notice in the V26x software will be rolled into the V710 update patch.

Kenstee · 09-17-2004, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bonoriffic

The name was not changed. The V260 is for Verizon and will be "T720 silver" in color and plastic. The V262 will have the "V300 like" soft outside shell in blue. Other than the exterior both phones are identical.

All three V26x series phones are based on the V710 software. Much like how the V300, V400, and V500 are all really a V600 with different options enabled. Any slight improvements you may notice in the V26x software will be rolled into the V710 update patch.

So...when will we see it released????

Jrapp · 09-18-2004, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bonoriffic

The name was not changed. The V260 is for Verizon and will be "T720 silver" in color and plastic. The V262 will have the "V300 like" soft outside shell in blue. Other than the exterior both phones are identical.

All three V26x series phones are based on the V710 software. Much like how the V300, V400, and V500 are all really a V600 with different options enabled. Any slight improvements you may notice in the V26x software will be rolled into the V710 update patch.

Ask and you shall receive. Thank you Bonoriffic.

twopiece · 09-18-2004, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoriffic

The name was not changed. The V260 is for Verizon and will be "T720 silver" in color and plastic. The V262 will have the "V300 like" soft outside shell in blue. Other than the exterior both phones are identical.

Hmmm... a T720 rebranded in color and plastic? Will that be a good thing?

Critic · 09-19-2004, 1:55 AM

He means that the V260 will be the same silver color as the T720. Not that it will BE the T720.

twopiece · 09-19-2004, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Critic

He means that the V260 will be the same silver color as the T720. Not that it will BE the T720.

I'm not reading things straight. Gotta lay off the Macallan 25.

Jrapp · 09-19-2004, 2:22 PM

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Originally Posted by twopiece

Macallan 25.

NICE!

Tmurphy · 10-04-2004, 4:50 PM

Any updates on the release date for the V26X series for Verizon?

bonoriffic · 10-05-2004, 8:57 PM

Verizon V265 and V260 is finishing up testing this week. The phone will be approved this month. That doesn't mean Verizon will launch right away.

Tmurphy · 10-06-2004, 9:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bonoriffic

Verizon V265 and V260 is finishing up testing this week. The phone will be approved this month. That doesn't mean Verizon will launch right away.

Thanks for the update! My contract is up on the 15th and the 262/265 looks like it may be my next phone. If it's approved this month it will probably be available for the holidays.

09-17-2004, 11:42 AM	#1
Jrapp Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 456 Phone(s): Motorola Q, Moto Razr V3m(wife), Samsung i730 (ebayed) Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	V260 rebranded V262 According to motonext it's now called the V262. Any thoughts why. Seems like a waste of time to me.Motonext V262

09-17-2004, 12:45 PM	#2
twopiece D'oh!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 1,333 Phone(s): Blackberry Curve 8330 Provider(s): Verizon Wireless Devices: Samsung Q30+, Q1 Ultra, Apple Ipod Touch 8GB Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Auctions	Re: V260 rebranded V262 It's a real low end Motorola- no fancy bells and whistles. I'm also leaning towards the tendency that it is a waste. Most people look for a camera on the phone even though they rarely use it. Others want BT, MP3, MMC slot... even if they'll be amused with it for the first month and never touch it again.

09-17-2004, 1:57 PM	#4
Critic The Digital Ruler Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Princeton NJ Posts: 1,315 Phone(s): Apple iPhone 3G, [Palm Treo 700p-retired], [Moto V710 - recalled] Provider(s): AT&T Devices: Apple iPod Classic 160GB Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V260 rebranded V262 Also, I don't know that I'd say it has NO bells & whistles...it shares several things with the V710 - speakerphone, user-independent voice dial, WAP 2.0. It may well be capable of playing MP3 ringers too, but since VZW hasn't been advertising or supporting that for V710 yet, maybe Moto left it off the spec page? This is a good entry/mid-level phone, filling the void left by the disappearance of the v60i. __________________ The innocent shall suffer. Big time.

09-17-2004, 7:53 PM	#6
bonoriffic Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 682 Phone(s): V9m, Q Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V260 rebranded V262 The name was not changed. The V260 is for Verizon and will be "T720 silver" in color and plastic. The V262 will have the "V300 like" soft outside shell in blue. Other than the exterior both phones are identical. All three V26x series phones are based on the V710 software. Much like how the V300, V400, and V500 are all really a V600 with different options enabled. Any slight improvements you may notice in the V26x software will be rolled into the V710 update patch.

09-19-2004, 1:55 AM	#10
Critic The Digital Ruler Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Princeton NJ Posts: 1,315 Phone(s): Apple iPhone 3G, [Palm Treo 700p-retired], [Moto V710 - recalled] Provider(s): AT&T Devices: Apple iPod Classic 160GB Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V260 rebranded V262 He means that the V260 will be the same silver color as the T720. Not that it will BE the T720. __________________ The innocent shall suffer. Big time.

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10-04-2004, 4:50 PM	#13
Tmurphy Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ocean County, NJ Posts: 18 Phone(s): VX 6100, Timeport P8767 Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V260 rebranded V262 Any updates on the release date for the V26X series for Verizon?

10-05-2004, 8:57 PM	#14
bonoriffic Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 682 Phone(s): V9m, Q Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: V260 rebranded V262 Verizon V265 and V260 is finishing up testing this week. The phone will be approved this month. That doesn't mean Verizon will launch right away.

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