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21 out of 21 people found this review helpful
4.5 stars
"Great Device..."
Pros: You name it, this phone has it...
Cons: Speakerphone is weak, but we should be used to that by now!
Summary: OK, so I wanted to wait to write this review until I had owned the phone for about a month (unlike many reviews for this phone from people who have owned it for like 3 days).
I first powered up my XV6700 on 1/4/2006 (I know, I know, the day before it was officially released). Many people complain about ActiveSync not working...check your firewalls people. I had ActiveSync up and synced within about 15 minutes. I was also easily able to setup my Exchange Server to push my e-mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and everything else to the XV6700 within about 30 minutes from opening the box.
I have also been hearing people complain about poor voice levels, which I don't find to be the case at all. Honestly, I think the quality and volume are perfectly fine and I'm on level 4 out of 6.
OK, my favorite...one-handed dialing. IT IS A TOUCHSCREEN! To dial, simply press the send button, then dial using the on-screen key pad. By doing this, the phone will automatically find the most logical person by searching your contacts and call history. You are also able to "spell" the contacts name using the on-screen keypad, and it will do the same. Not to mention, the very first thing anyone with a PDA/phone should buy is Microsoft Voice Command. This program allows you to do pretty much anything: 1. Dial by name or number 2. Read you the list of upcoming appointments 3. Start playlists in WMP 4. Ask what time it is 5. Buy it.
Device speed. You are buying a converged device! Yes, it is probably going to be slower than your $450 iPAQ 4150, and try syncing e-mail accounts with your T730. The point of this is to eliminate carrying 8 devices around.
You also have to understand that many of the complaints about this device are easily corrected with changes to the settings, or (if you want to go there) simple registry edits such as processor dedication to graphics drivers, speaker volume, etc. Also, you MUST clear temporary internet files because they will bog down your system.
Conclusion: Much of the negative feedback you have read thus far (or will read if you're reading this first) is due to either inexperience, trying to compare apples to oranges, or complete lack of common sense.
Overall, the XV6700 is an incredible convergence device...when you get used to it and know how to use it. I have absolutely no regret about my purchase ($199 after NE2 credit and Voice/Data Rebate). Even at $299, this thing is an absolute steal for what you're getting.
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CKeegan,
You mention "When a wi-fi connection is not available I use a toll free ISP account to connect to the web. It works perfectly. " I was told that Verizon has disabled the modem feature of the VX6700, so how are you able to contact your ISP and connect to the internet? I'm assuming we're talking about you have a dial-up connection at ~28.8 bps, right?
I'd love to be able to do that. I'm not up for paying the $60 for a data package.
Thanks, Richard -
you saved my decision from returning it. i was having a little buyers remorse due to not understanding how to use it. it has been kind of a headache, but this nice guy at Verizon talked me into giving it a chance. thanks for your imput
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