REVIEW: My Verizon XV6700...

Posted At : March 14, 2007 8:31 AM | Posted By : Jeff
Related Categories: Cellphones,Misc

I have been using my new phone now for a couple of weeks and I thought I would give my user experience with this cool phone. Let me first say that I have never owned a PDA phone before and because of this I didn't go in expecting certain features.

The first thing that really stuck out with me about this phone was the keyboard. The keyboard is very nice and easy to use. It makes typing emails and text messages a breeze. When the keyboard is slid out it makes viewing websites easy because of the wide format. My phone has the unlimited web package from Verizon and let me tell you this is a must for this phone. I have used the internet on this phone almost non-stop since I got it. You can also use the browser in wifi mode. I have done this many times when I can find an open hotspot.

I have a roughly 3 hour commute everyday on the train into New York City and my phone is a lifesaver. From checking emails to reading the news, it is the best handheld device I own.

I downloaded and installed the .NET Compact Framework for my phone so I could run some additional applications. I also downloaded and installed Flash Lite 2.1, Google Maps, Windows Live Local, Bluechatting (bluetooth messenger), an FTP app, and various other apps. There are a lot of registry hacks out there for this phone and I as of yet haven't explored any of them, although I did download a registry editor that runs on the phone.

I would recommend a couple of things. First you should run out and get a 2gb miniSD card so you can store music and applications. The internal memory will not last long if you use this phone a lot. The second thing I would recommend is that you should go out and get the extended battery. The battery life on the standard battery leaves a lot to be desired. I can only go 8-9 hours before I have to charge my phone again, but remember this is with a ton of internet and wifi useage.

Overall I am very impressed with this phone. It is a great device and I don't know what I have done without it.

Some Recommended Accessories:

Extended Battery

Aluminium Case

2 GB MINI SD

Retractable Travel Kit for Verizon Wireless VX6700

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Ciao

you can add Flash Lite 2.1 and run Flash Lite content. You can download the player from Adobe.
Alessandro

# Posted By Alessandro | 3/14/07 9:00 AM

doh. I missed that in my list. I actually did download that as well... :) It was one of the first things I got.

# Posted By Jeff | 3/14/07 9:11 AM

3 hour commute? 6 hours a day? Are you crazy? Why?
Where do you live? Vermont?

# Posted By Bubba | 5/4/07 12:16 PM

That is 3 hours round trip and I live on Long Island

# Posted By jeff | 5/4/07 11:03 PM

you can add Flash Lite 2.1

# Posted By Heloc | 8/23/07 3:54 AM

Flash Lite content. You can download the player from Adobe

# Posted By Pos Software | 8/23/07 3:56 AM

This site is interesting and very informative, nicely interface. Enjoyed browsing through the site.

# Posted By Buy photo | 9/2/07 6:29 AM

i dont like this phone ... but nice article

# Posted By Sportlernahrung | 9/12/07 3:54 AM

I like the phone - a friend of mine bought it and can recommend it!
Best regards,
toner

# Posted By Toner | 9/29/07 1:33 AM

thanks very nice.

# Posted By chat | 10/14/07 2:29 AM

thanks for artichle

# Posted By mirc | 10/24/07 5:52 PM

thansk
best regards

# Posted By mirc | 10/26/07 3:43 PM

thank you very much

# Posted By forum | 10/26/07 3:43 PM

There is a similar one here...
http://www.handy-ohne-vertrag.de.com/

These phones are really easy to use and offer comfort.
Regards from http://www.webtechnik.net/

# Posted By Websitegirl | 11/12/07 8:57 AM

Thanks for your detail introductions,Great!

# Posted By wedding dress | 11/14/07 8:30 AM

Enjoyed browsing through the site. Like this Phone too

# Posted By yellowpages | 11/15/07 2:23 PM

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The battery indeed could last longer!
Best regards

# Posted By Reiterferien | 12/11/07 6:05 AM

I actually did download that as well

# Posted By resim | 12/12/07 2:15 PM

Thank you.

# Posted By resim galeri | 12/12/07 2:17 PM

cool :)

# Posted By Resimler | 12/13/07 10:20 AM

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. The battery indeed could last

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# Posted By rap mp3 | 1/8/08 11:39 AM

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# Posted By kral oyun | 1/11/08 3:09 AM

thx for all.. it's very nice blog..

# Posted By mirc | 1/17/08 2:13 PM

I have a similar model, also equipped with Windows Mobile, and can say: I love it. I don’t use the keypad very often, it’s quite small and not made for writing longer mail, but if there’s no other possibility … Also I have no internet, cause my provider is still too expensive in that case, but it although keeps me often from getting bored, in trains, while waiting etc.

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# Posted By Mirko | 4/29/08 2:14 AM

Hi, I have this model by htc, windows mobile, outlook etc. The first thing I did was buying a 2 Gig memory card und downloading wikipedia for windows mobile. Great! I read whole books with my mobile now (I use Mobipocket Reader), surf in Wikipedia and so on. The battery is okay, I charge it every three days, when connected to my laptop it’s also getting charged

# Posted By Jens | 5/18/08 3:08 AM

Hi, I have the same Model an I think too that the keyboard is very easy to use. But I have had Problems with the display, so I´ve changed it twice. Now, all its all right.

# Posted By Torben | 5/28/08 9:30 AM

A few years ago I used to work for HP and managed to get a free iPaq 6300 (a rather large phone PDA.) Despite that it was never the best Phone PDA on the market, I got it for free and used it (also, despite it's rather large size.)
I never went back to a normal phone again. Since then, PDA phone is the way to go for me. There's just so much more you can do with it; it transformed the way I saw the phone.
The Verizon looks a little dated with that aerial. I think HTC are definitely getting this market and getting their products right.

# Posted By luggage | 7/9/08 2:20 AM

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