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The Motorola v551

by Eric Bernatchez
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Motorola v551

The Motorola v551

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The Motorola v551 sports speakerphone mode, EDGE high speed wireless data and Bluetooth.

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  • Download software for your Motorola v551 from the Motorola Software Page
  • Free Motorola Ringtones
  • Find out if free Motorola v551 ringtones are available among the free ringtones offered on this site with my ringtone compatibility evaluation page
  • And up to 6 other Motorola v551 links & resources , such as Instructions on finding a web-based user guide for the Motorola v551.

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  • Evaluate It: The Good And The Bad
  • Compare It: Side-by-Side Comparison
  • * If you like the Motorola v551, you should check out: Sanyo SCP-6400 , Motorola C350g , Nokia 2260

    Excerpts from the opinions posted on the Motorola v551 user review page:

  • "I had all I could do to resist throwing it against the wall."
  • "Best phone i've owned. very easy to use, but i don't like motos speed dialing features it sucks"
  • "Can't MUTE this thing without a Menu chase"

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    * The system to determine Motorola v551 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on Motorola phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Motorola v551 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate.

    Motorola v551 Specifications And Features

    Basics:
     • Weight: 4.3 ounces
     • Dimensions: 3.5" x 1.9" x .9" (excluding antenna)
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     • Form Factor: Flip
     • Frequency Band(s): 850/900/1800/1900

    Technologies:
     • Cellular System: GSM,GPRS
     • Downloadable Applications Format: J2ME
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    Telephony Features:
     • Built-in Speakerphone: yes
     • Caller ID: yes
     • Picture Caller ID: yes

    Memory:

    Display:
     •  Color Display: yes (65,000)
     • Display Technology: TFT
     • Display Resolution: 176 x 220
     • Includes An External Display?: yes

    Customization:
     • Custom Ringtones: yes
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     • Custom Graphics: wallpaper

    Communications:
     • Bluetooth: yes
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     • wap: yes
     • Wireless Data Protocol: EDGE

    Entertainment:
     • Included Games: games

    Photos And Video:
     • Camera: 640 x 480
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     • Video Recorder: yes

    Music:
     • Music enabled: yes
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    Messaging:
     • Predictive text input: iTap
     • SMS: yes
     • MMS: yes
     • EMS: yes

    Tools:
     • Voice Memo/Sound Recorder: yes

    Accessibility:
     • TTY enabled: yes
     • TDD enabled: yes

    Battery Performance:
     • Stand-by Time:179 hours
     • Talk Time:220 minutes
     • Battery Type: LiIon
     • Battery Power: 820 mAh

    Other Features:

    If you are considering the Motorola v551, make sure you take my special Cell Phone Chooser Test. Start here with the first question:

    Question #1: What Type Of Phone Do You Prefer Among These?

    a) I Prefer SLIDER Phones
    b) I Prefer FLIP Phones
    c) I Prefer Standard CANDYBAR Phones

    ** These Motorola v551 specifications can not be guaranteed accurate. Before buying a phone, please double check the availability of any feature that is important to you on the manufacturer's web site.

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