This technical Motorola v551 review is based on an algorithm that takes a close look at a phone's specifications, it is in no way a live hands-on review. It looks at its good and not-so-good sides so that you make a good decision.
The Good:
- Technology: The Motorola v551 works with global frequencies of the GSM standard , a convenient feature for overseas travelers. (Roaming charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
- Talk Time: 220 minutes of talking time. It is quite good! (score: 16/20)
- Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
- Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)
The Average:
- Stand-by Time: A stand-by time of 179 hours. It is about average. (score: 12/20)
The Not-So-Good:
- Weight: 4.3 ounces of weight is slithtly above average. You could find the Motorola v551 slightly too big. (score: 4/20)
- Phone Book: It can only store phone book entries. If you have many business contact or friends, this may not be enough for you. (Find phones with more phone book entries) (score: 4/20)
- Camera: The 640 x 480 built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't win photography contests with it. (score: 3/10)
Overall Score: 63
* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Motorola v551:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)
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** Considering that manufacturers do not always list technical specifications in full, some features may be missing. Therefore, the program that generated that technical analysis may produce akward results. If so, email me to let me know.
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