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The V3 vs. the V551 -- which is better for int. work, Macs, etc.?

jcell714

Nov 21, 2004, 4:18 PM
So, I work as an independent reporter, and much of work requires foreign correspondence in far-flung places. I’m interested in Motorola’s RAZR V3 and the V551 for the following reasons:

-Both are quad band
-Both are unlocked GSM world phones
-Both have Bluetooth (which would enable me to access the internet with my Mac laptop)
-I can use Cingular service

I don’t have any use for the video, camera, or game features – they’re nice, but I don’t really need them. Anyway, I’m told that there’s basically no difference between these two phones, except for the style (and cost) of the V3. I therefore have two question: Is that really the case, or is there something that separates these phone (and if so, which would you recommend), and; i...
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lapwolf

Nov 21, 2004, 8:40 PM
I have a V3, my wife has the V551. The V551 has EDGE, so it transfers data faster, but is larger than V3. The V3 has an external screen, is smaller, and is much better looking.

If price is an issue, go V551. If cool looking is an issue, go V3. (the V3 is about 4-5 times more expensive than the V551)...
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kcuser

Nov 21, 2004, 10:52 PM
I agree with the other responder. I have the V3 wife had the 551 for only one week and traded it in for the V3. She says her reception was better with the V3. As u know, the 551 has a stub fixed antenna.

Hope all works out well for you
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