Motorola V220 Numeric keypad mobile phone reviews

Motorola V220 Numeric keypad mobile phone reviews reviews

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7.9 out of 10 based on 95 reviews.

Motorola V220: Basic phone with 0.3MP camera, Numeric keypad and 176 x 220 display. See full product description

Ease of use	7.7
Features	7.1
Battery life	7.6
Design	7.9
Value for money	8.8
Overall rating	7.9

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frederick, staines Other

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: as an o.a.p.this phone is easys to use
Bad points:: none in my opinion

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Oct 2008

Derek, Liverpool Other

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Small abd compact
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Features	8.0
Battery life	9.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Dec 2008

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Score 4.0/10

Good points:: I like THE CLAM DESIGN
Bad points:: THE FONT SIZE IS WAY TOO SMALL, I HAVE TO REACH FOR READING GLASSES TO DO ANYTHING ON PHONE

Ease of use	3.0
Features	4.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	7.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	4.0

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Confirmed purchase: 23 Jan 2009

Douglas, Bridgwater Basic text and chat user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Its small and compact and simple to use
Bad points:: Keypad navigation could be better

Ease of use	10.0
Features	9.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 Nov 2008

Linda, scotland Basic text and chat user

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: small and compact good enough for my child's first phone.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Features	5.0
Battery life	6.0
Design	6.0
Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Nov 2008

julie, devon Basic text and chat user

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: ideal small compact phone easy to use
Bad points:: does not bounce very well damage to camera not worked since dropped.

Ease of use	10.0
Features	10.0
Battery life	10.0
Design	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 05 Jan 2009

Confirmed purchaser Other

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: a good simple phone
Bad points:: don't need web browsing - would like simply to disconnect them. All I want is a phone

Ease of use	8.0
Features	5.0
Battery life	9.0
Design	8.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 03 Feb 2009

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Product Features

Operating system	proprietary
Software on which the device runs
Type of phone	Basic phone
Smartphones are phones with mobile computing systems and the ability to perform complex processes such as image and video capture and app downloads.
Shape of phone	Flip
Mobile phones come in a variety of shapes: the most common is the bar (or ‘candy bar’) a rectangular block shape. Other common forms are the ‘slider’, which elongates when one section is slid out from the other and ‘flip’, where the two sections of the phone are hinged.
3G	No
3G allows mobile phones and mobile dongles to achieve broadband speeds similar to that of home broadband. This allows users to browse the internet, email and download files and video whilst on the move.
Touchscreen or keypad	Numeric keypad
Touchscreen phones do not have physical buttons, instead you can dial numbers and type texts using equivalent numeric and QWERTY keypads on the screen. Numeric and QWERTY keypad phones have buttons to allow you to dial number and write texts.
Connections	Bluetooth

Connections	USB

Extra functions	Camera

Band	Tri
Different frequency bands are used in different countries. Most phones can be used across Europe as they are Tri Band. You will need a quad band phone if you plan to travel to the USA.
Horizontal resolution (Pixels)	176

Vertical resolution (Pixels)	220

Camera resolution (MegaPixels)	0.3
The amount of data that can be captured when taking a photograph or video. A larger number represents a higher quality image, though this is also affected by other factors such as the lens size and quality.
Talk time (Hours)	2
Talk time dictates how long your phone’s battery will last if you were to talk continuously on it from a full charge.
Stand-by time (Days)	18.8

Depth in cm	2.4

Height in cm	8.55
The distance from the very top of the product to the very bottom.
Width in cm	4.4

Memory card slot	No
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Autofocus	No
Weight (g)	100
The weight of the product in grams.
EDGE	No
A precursor to 3G, this technolgy allows improved data transfer rates allowing features such as video streaming. Read more about EDGE on Wikipedia
FM tuner	Yes
An FM Tuner allows you to listen to FM radio stations on the move. You can see a list of FM radio stations at Ofcom.
MP3 playback capable	Yes

HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access)	No
Java	Yes
A software platform allowing 3rd party applications such as games to be loaded. Read more about Java on Wikipedia
Release date	2006-11-02
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: ORANGE V220, VIRGIN MOB V220

Mobile Phone Buyers Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Marrying affordability with high-quality technology, the Motorola V220 is the ideal mobile companion for savvy professionals and is sure to make the most of on-the-go time. The sleek model V220 is designed to capture life’s little moments with its integrated VGA camera and advanced photo messaging – its brilliant color display completes the package. Delivering global capabilities, along with downloadable games and MP3 ring tones, the Motorola V220 is your must have communications tool.

Capture the Urban Jungle
With a built-in one-touch activation camera you can capture every step on your journey through the concrete jungle. Share your life’s adventures with friends and family as you snap photos of your expeditions through the subway and beyond. Want to bring memories to life? Just view your digital scrapbook on the Motorola V220’s large, vivid color display.

Mix It Up in Style
Catch favorite tunes when friends call-in with music-quality MP3 ring tones. From apartment to office, this sleek and sophisticated mobile can turn surroundings into a music studio as you create the next big hit by mixing your own ring tones on the MotoMixer. Radio is out, ring tones are in.

Amuse Your Inner Child
Even with a passion for your career, there is always time for a little enjoyment. With the Motorola V220’s games, high speed Internet access and downloadable screensavers, pictures and more*, you have all the tools you need to stay connected while having fun on the go. Challenge yourself to reach the highest level of the corporate ladder or your favorite game!

Summary of Features

GSM tri-band technology for communication around the globe
Integrated VGA camera so you never let a moment pass you by
MP3 and MIDI ring tones to rock out to incoming calls
MPEG4 Playback
MMS messaging features for sending pictures, animations, wallpaper, icons and ring tones
IM (instant messaging) for talking to friends and family in real-time
Downloadable themes, screensavers, icons and ringtones for personalization*
Downloadable games with haptics enabled by WAP 2.0*
Motomixer to mix unique MIDI ring tones and find your inner-musician
Built-in speakerphone
Date book and phonebook synchronization to easily organize your life
Works with optional accessories including: Self Install Car Kit, Vehicle Power Adapter, Retractable Headset, One Touch Headset, Mono Headset, Neck Loop headset, Universal FM Radio, USB Cable, Lanyard.

Network, subscription and SIM card or service provider dependent feature. Not available in all areas. *All talk and standby times are quoted in Digital Mode, and are approximate. Battery performance depends on network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, and voice, data and other application usage patterns. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004.