Switching to VZW - Best Tri-Mode/Bluetooth

I've been doing a lot of research on the best tri-mode phone for Verizon and what 've found so far is that you can't beat the Motorola V325i. I just bought the Samsung SCH-a870 and it has horrible call quality.

IMO....you can't get better quality than a Motorola.

 

LG 9800 AKA EnV is a very close choice to what you might want.

 

unfortunately, choices are limited when it comes to the tri-mode market for Verizon. I'm sure in the next few years options will become even more limited or nonexistent.

By 2008 I highly doubt that Verizon will have ANY tri-mode phones in their line-up due to the FCC ruling regarding analog. However, in 2008 there will still be analog towers our tri-mode phones will be able to pick up on.

What would be ideal is to have a tri-mode in something like the RAZR. I can only wish. The RAZR has the best clarity I've ever heard in a phone.

But like I said before, Motorola is at the top of the game and IMO Nokia comes a close second. Also, since the 325i has an external antenna, it automatically has a 5% better reception advantage.

 

Definitely the best phone Verizon has for reception is the Motorola V325i. I had it for a few days and it was awesome with reception! Never dropped a call! The only reason I got rid of it was because I wanted a VCast phone that had awesome reception. So I got the LG VX8600. But the V325i is AWESOME if you want awesome reception, Tri-Mode, and Bluetooth.

 

The MOTO v710 has been discontinued. It was Verizon's FIRST bluetooth phone and it's horrible. Also, it has horrible battery life. But, I'm sure it has great reception.

 

The Motorola V710 has long since been discontinued by Verizon. You don't want that phone anyways as it was a pretty crappy phone. I heard a lot of negative comments about that phone and one of my friends had one quite a while ago and he went through 4 of them in less than a year! So I'd highly recommend you stay away from the Motorola V710.

If you can get your hands on a Motorola E815 that would be a much better choice for you. Verizon has also discontinued it but you still might be able to find it somewhere.

 

Wow, I'm surprised at the hostility of the V710 here. From what I've heard, I always held the phone in pretty high regards.

I would also vote for the V325. It's the best tri-mode phone Verizon currently offers, even if it feels a little cheap. The E815, like Dan suggested, may also be a good idea since it has great reception as well, but no Analog.
Question, why do you want to switch from U.S. Cellular to Verizon? I may be wrong, but I think U.S. Cellular has a nice lineup of phones with AMPS...

 

Hi. Here's my 2-cents:

First, my bottom line is that I agree with those who tell you not to get a v710, but..............

I've had a v710 for nearly 2 years and personally think it's the best phone (from Verizon) I've had so far. It has a relatively short, about a two day battery life with the normal battery (I have an extra, high capacity battery but don't ever connect it save maybe for a trip away from electricity); provides great signal practically anywhere I go; and has good sound quality. Bluetooth works great and I have several BT headpieces paired with it, all work fine.

We also have a RAZR - slick looking but not as easy (for me anyway) to use/navigate and it isn't trimode. I don't like it at all and it doesn't seem to maintain as good a connectivity as the v710.

I'll hang onto the v710 even after I am again eligible for Renew Every Two once again, at least until Verizon comes out with something better AND changes their Unlimited [NOT] Internet access policy so I can view my security webcam which they somehow think shouldn't be allowed on their system.

However, as has been said, the v710 has been discontinued and I wouldn't recommend trying to find one when there are newer and likely better phones available...maybe even some through Verizon.

 

I'd endorse the V325i. I gave my mom the V325 this summer and the thing is a reception hog She somehow broke the antenna on it but the thing works almost perfect. I dont think that if I broke my antenna on an LG that it would measure up. When I go to my hometown to visit, I'll just have the antenna replaced (for about $10) and all will be fine

 

mtn-bike,

You got my endorsement. I've got my v710 working right now and I won't switch until something really great comes out that is both a good phone and a replacement for my iPaq and better than both.

So, I don't know how much you paid for the phone on ebay but assuming you didn't get taken, I suspect you will like the phone's performance pretty much.

My one and only gripe with Verizon is that they don't let me access and view an IP webcam I have on a house of mine. Something about not allowing video streaming....but, my daughter's Sidekick on TMobile views it fine. If VZW would loose the big brother attitude, they'd get even bigger.

Later,

Brad

 

...the Motorola W315 is Tri-Mode and has Bluetooth.

 

I went to the VZW and Motorola sites and neither site claims that the W315 features Bluetooth; but is tri-mode.