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Motorola Razr2 V9m on Verizon Cell Phone Review - Tour & Design

Alfredo Padilla Published on September 12, 2007 Comment on this

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Front Closed
From the front the Razr2 V9m resembles its cousin from Sprint, with a large 2-inch QVGA display and the lens for the camera above it. Unlike the Sprint version, the Verizon version of this handset has subtly different coloring, with a more brassy cast rather than the dark bluish cast of the Sprint handset.

Front Open
When you open the Razr2 V9m you reveal the large 2.2-inch QVGA internal display on the upper part of the flip. Above the display is the Motorola logo and the speaker for the phone. On the lower part of the flip are the control keys and keypad, laid out similarly to the Sprint version with only a couple of small changes to the function of the control keys.

Left
On the left side of the phone are two volume keys near the top with a dedicated speaker phone key just below it. Near the bottom is the Micro USB slot, with a cover that is attached to the phone.

Top
The top of the phone houses the phone hinge.

Bottom
The bottom of the Razr2 V9m houses the loud speaker.

Right
On the right side of the phone is a button that launches voice command near the top, and a lanyard loop sits at the very top.

Back
The back of the phone has both a Motorola and Verizon logo on the battery cover, which dominated the upper two thirds. At the bottom left is the socket for external antennas, which is covered by a rubber plug.

Battery Out
When you remove the battery cover you reveal the 770 mAh battery and the Micro SD slot. You need to remove the battery to access the Micro SD slot.

In the Box (2.0)
Verizon's version of the Razr2 V9m comes with a different, but still depressingly woeful, selection of accessories than the Sprint version. In addition to manuals you get a wall charger and an adaptor for the Micro USB slot so you can use your own 2.5mm headset with the phone. There is no Micro SD card, as found with the Sprint version, and also no headset, USB Cable, or synchronization software. Once again we are not impressed by the set of accessories that come with this expensive handset.

Handling (5.0)
The Razr2 V9m handles well, but it is larger and heavier than previous Razrs. This may make it a little difficult to handle for those with small hands, and means you have more weight to hold up to your head during a call. We do like how the handset feels in the hand though, with soft touch paint on the back and smooth plastic throughout.

Portability (8.0)
Despite the slightly larger size and weight the Razr2 V9m is still eminently portable and should slip easily into any pocket or bag.

Aesthetics (8.0)
The V9m is a very attractive device, although its dark coloring lends itself more to a professional look rather than the wild selection of colors available for the previous Razr (such as hot pink). Still, we're sure different colors will arrive in time, and in the meantime no one will look bad carrying one of these around.

Durability (7.0)
The Razr2 V9m is a well put together device, with sturdy construction and no obvious faults. As always though, we have concerns about any handset with moving parts, and since the V9m is a flip phone it's no exception. This concern is minor though; the hinge feels solid and is well sealed. It certainly feels a lot more durable than phones with more obvious creaks and a plasticky feel, like the Noka N75.

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