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foufymaus · 04-16-2006, 8:33 PM

(Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr Whats the difference?

thanks

bonoriffic · 04-16-2006, 9:01 PM

Verizon has 3 RAZR models, Alltel only has one.

Verizon uses their own user interface, Alltel uses the Motorola interface. Most people prefer the Alltel branded RAZR when compared the the Verizon equivalent. Verizon will have the RAZR V3m which adds memory card and music store option.

Under the hood, the V3c (pink or regular) are identical regardless of which carrier you use. The differences are in what each carrier takes away functionality wise. The RF, call quality, etc. will be the same.

foufymaus · 04-16-2006, 9:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonoriffic

Verizon has 3 RAZR models, Alltel only has one.

Under the hood, the V3c (pink or regular) are identical regardless of which carrier you use. The differences are in what each carrier takes away functionality wise. The RF, call quality, etc. will be the same.

So what kind of functionality does each carrier take away? I have a friend who is looking for a razr, I have an Alltel contract so im a bit biased.

Our verizon wireless store is offering a 'buy one razr get one free' deal.

thanks
melissa

strunke · 04-17-2006, 1:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foufymaus

So what kind of functionality does each carrier take away? I have a friend who is looking for a razr, I have an Alltel contract so im a bit biased.

Our verizon wireless store is offering a 'buy one razr get one free' deal.

thanks
melissa

I would assume Verizon has more restrictions on it.

MOTOhooligan · 04-20-2006, 9:54 AM

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Originally Posted by strunke

I would assume Verizon has more restrictions on it.

Verizon has their own GUI, Alltel's RAZR uses the Motorola GUI. I think they both block Bluetooth OBEX but with Alltel's RAZR you can upload files from your computer using a data cable, whereas the VZW RAZR has this capability blocked (I think.)

The newest Alltel RAZR firmware version (04.06.00R) should correct the Bluetooth OBEX issue, from what I have heard.

Blur · 06-26-2006, 12:54 PM

I have a verizon v3m so i inherit all the upload and bluetooth locks and red themes. Anyone know how to remove the locks atleast?

Andy · 06-27-2006, 1:32 AM

The Verizon RAZR, at least the V3c with the Verizon UI on it is very slow to react to you in the menu, etc. I don't like it personally.

davidhowland14 · 06-30-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy84094

The Verizon RAZR, at least the V3c with the Verizon UI on it is very slow to react to you in the menu, etc. I don't like it personally.

the V3m fixes this, the GUI is quite snappy, but the crippled Bluetooth is a pain.

Blur · 07-02-2006, 8:28 PM

Ya the GUI on the V3m isn't very slow in my experiences. When I tell it to play a song it takes like 3-5secs to get it to start playing but other then that its not bad. I can't compare the V3c to the V3m since I have never played with a V3c.

dick_onion53 · 07-05-2006, 3:49 AM

You can look at it like this, you can get one phone with alltel with a supposedly better interface and no restrictions (which is awsome, dont get me wrong) buuuut, you could get Two slightly lesser phones...

md714 · 07-08-2006, 12:22 AM

if you have the v3m and want to upload music, movies, pics, calender, sms etc... you can do all these things with motorola phone tools 4.

there is a good tutorial for how to do this on this page of this wireless advisor thread:

"http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/54510-razr-v3m-13.html"

md714 · 07-08-2006, 12:25 AM

also, i have to say that verizon's razr is fundamentally flawed in that you are severely limited in functionality. short of using motorola phone tools, you cant do jack with a verizon phone unless you want to pay for every stupid thing that you do.

alltel on the other hand at least lets you do some customizing with ringtones and such.

my only complaint is that the v3m was a good idea (what with the media aspect and all), but verizon totally screwed up when they developed their business model for all of their media-based phones.

mustangpaul · 07-12-2006, 8:42 PM

Theres a thread in the Verizon forum all about the V3M and what capabilities we have been able to unlock. Using programs like P2K, BitPim and MPT we've been able to upload all sorts of stuff to the phone. Check it out.

07-15-2006, 1:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangpaul

Theres a thread in the Verizon forum all about the V3M and what capabilities we have been able to unlock. Using programs like P2K, BitPim and MPT we've been able to upload all sorts of stuff to the phone. Check it out.

There is also a Motorola Phone Tool Bonus CD that allows you to unlock the phone without having to SEEM it.

geoffRN · 01-02-2007, 11:27 PM

I just received my Mot Verizon V3M for Christmas from my wife. I love it. I got the Data cable for it. Music, Pictures, ringtones, Free! So far so good.

04-16-2006, 8:33 PM	#1
foufymaus Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UT Posts: 57 Phone(s): LG Glimmer Provider(s): Alltel Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	(Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr Whats the difference? thanks

04-16-2006, 9:01 PM	#2
bonoriffic Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 682 Phone(s): V9m, Q Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr Verizon has 3 RAZR models, Alltel only has one. Verizon uses their own user interface, Alltel uses the Motorola interface. Most people prefer the Alltel branded RAZR when compared the the Verizon equivalent. Verizon will have the RAZR V3m which adds memory card and music store option. Under the hood, the V3c (pink or regular) are identical regardless of which carrier you use. The differences are in what each carrier takes away functionality wise. The RF, call quality, etc. will be the same.

06-26-2006, 12:54 PM	#6
Blur Fresh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr I have a verizon v3m so i inherit all the upload and bluetooth locks and red themes. Anyone know how to remove the locks atleast?

06-27-2006, 1:32 AM	#7
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: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr The Verizon RAZR, at least the V3c with the Verizon UI on it is very slow to react to you in the menu, etc. I don't like it personally.

07-02-2006, 8:28 PM	#9
Blur Fresh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr Ya the GUI on the V3m isn't very slow in my experiences. When I tell it to play a song it takes like 3-5secs to get it to start playing but other then that its not bad. I can't compare the V3c to the V3m since I have never played with a V3c.

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07-05-2006, 3:49 AM	#10
dick_onion53 Get me out of Newbieville! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr You can look at it like this, you can get one phone with alltel with a supposedly better interface and no restrictions (which is awsome, dont get me wrong) buuuut, you could get Two slightly lesser phones...

07-08-2006, 12:22 AM	#11
md714 Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: youngstown oh Posts: 20 Phone(s): Motorola RAZR V3m, LG VX6000, Mitsubishi Trium 300 Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr if you have the v3m and want to upload music, movies, pics, calender, sms etc... you can do all these things with motorola phone tools 4. there is a good tutorial for how to do this on this page of this wireless advisor thread: "http://forums.wirelessadvisor.com/verizon-wireless-users/54510-razr-v3m-13.html"

07-08-2006, 12:25 AM	#12
md714 Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: youngstown oh Posts: 20 Phone(s): Motorola RAZR V3m, LG VX6000, Mitsubishi Trium 300 Provider(s): Verizon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr also, i have to say that verizon's razr is fundamentally flawed in that you are severely limited in functionality. short of using motorola phone tools, you cant do jack with a verizon phone unless you want to pay for every stupid thing that you do. alltel on the other hand at least lets you do some customizing with ringtones and such. my only complaint is that the v3m was a good idea (what with the media aspect and all), but verizon totally screwed up when they developed their business model for all of their media-based phones.

07-12-2006, 8:42 PM	#13
mustangpaul Fresh Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ridge Posts: 24 Phone(s): RAZR V3M Provider(s): Verizon Devices: 30gb Ipod Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr Theres a thread in the Verizon forum all about the V3M and what capabilities we have been able to unlock. Using programs like P2K, BitPim and MPT we've been able to upload all sorts of stuff to the phone. Check it out.

01-02-2007, 11:27 PM	#15
geoffRN Fresh Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saint Johns, AZ. Posts: 35 Phone(s): Verizon DARE Provider(s): VeriZon Devices: PDA, and a TRACK PHONE, LMAO, just Kidding!!! Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: (Verizon) Razr -vs- (Alltel) Razr I just received my Mot Verizon V3M for Christmas from my wife. I love it. I got the Data cable for it. Music, Pictures, ringtones, Free! So far so good.

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