I know what the features comparison is between these two phones roughly. A main issue for me is the analog on the V710 (which I probably don't need, but I would like to have). And the A840 works internationally.

I like the bluetooth but I can live without it.

Other then that, are the speakerphones the same or comparable? How about the menu - same basic logic and setup?

I have heard that the 710 gets great reception in places other phones don't. Is the same true with the 840?

Are there any gaping problems or quality issues with either of these two phones?

Is everyone expecting the E815 to be so much better than the V710 (without the analog)?

Thanks in advance for any insight. I am getting ready to purchase a new phone, and ...
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