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| Motorola V365 PTT Gibraltar Phone (AT&T) | 
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| Brand: Motorola
Category: Wireless
List Price: $149.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 315
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
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Model: V365
UPC: 723755935082
ASIN: B000K19P9G
Release Date: October 10, 2006
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 Terrible user interface November 28, 2007
14 out of 19 found this review helpful
I chose this phone because I wanted something sturdy, with good battery life, and that had excellent reception. I wasn't looking for a lot of bells and whistles. I will say that this phone does deliver on all of those points. But when it arrived there were two crucial aspects to it that made it a deal-breaker for me.
First, I find the user interface on this phone to be terrible. This is not my first cell phone, but it is my first time with AT & T so, I'm not sure how much of the user interface is AT & T's fault and how much is a problem with the Gibraltar, but I cannot figure out how to accomplish the most basic tasks without consulting the user manual. I've had the phone now for two months, and I've read the manual from end to end. Things like 'how do I get the tone for the phone's calendar reminders to be louder and in a different ring?' are just baffling to figure out. I even called Motorola because I was getting nowhere--and missing reminders because I couldn't hear them. The instructions Motorola gave me didn't match the operating system for the phone--they couldn't help and suggested I mail the phone to a service center (not an option because I have no land line and would be without a phone). I *finally* figured out (after hours of my precious time) how to change the ring tones, but, like so many other features, if I ever wanted to do it again, I'd have to dig out the instruction manual--or, if that was not help just spend heaps of time trying to find the solution through trial and error.
My last phone--an LG with US Cellular--was simple and trustworthy and very user friendly after a week of getting used to it. I kept hoping that I just needed to acclimate myself to the new phone. But, I've decided it's just a terrible terrible operating system. My husband agrees. Every time he picks it up and tries to do anything, he's baffled too.
My second gripe is that it's big. Really big. Very thick. You can't get this into your pants pocket. I read the reviews, I knew it would be larger than my last phone. I didn't think that was going to bother me much, but it does. It really bugs me, in fact.
Now, the biggest problem with this situation is that Amazon won't give me a replacement phone in another model. I just assumed that when you got a cell phone plan with Amazon that you had 30 days to try it out and get something different if you change your mind (just like through AT&T directly). Not so. They sent me a replacement Gibraltar--but there was no difference--same operating system, same problems. Now, they tell me I could cancel the plan and return the phone and then sign up again directly through AT & T -- but, that would leave my husband and I without any phones until the new plan was set up. Not an option for us. So, I'm stuck with the thing. If I want a different phone, I'll have to pay for it--full fee. *sigh*
So, my advice to you is if you're unsure if you'll really like a phone once you get it--don't use Amazon.com. Buy directly through AT &T so you can return it if you change your mind. At the very least, visit a shop and really try a phone out before going back to Amazon to select your phone.
Me, personally, I'd never ever use Amazon.com again for setting up a cell phone plan.
 Terrific!! October 8, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pros : - Durable
- Great pictures
- Terrific reception
- Good sound
- Connects to bluetooth enabled computer via bluetooth without addition software
Cons : - PTT button annoying for those who don't want that service
- For some strange reason, the back comes off semi-easily
WOW!!! What a phone! September 16, 2007
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I am happy! I finally found a cellphone that can handle my work
environment. I work outdoors most of the time in noisy conditions, and
my Motorola V3 Razr just wasn't making the grade. I needed a good,
basic phone that is TOUGH, has good battery life, and is loud enough to
hear and be heard on. When I need to talk to someone, I don't give a
darn about how small or "cute" a phone is, or about extra features like
walkie-talkie capability, web-browsing, or how many mp3 music files a
phone can store. The Motorola V365 meets and exceeds my needs:
1. An extremely strong, durable case that can withstand almost anything
but intentional abuse. An internal antenna with great transmit and
receive (at least with Cingular/AT&T), not an external type that can
get caught on something and break-off.
2. GREAT battery life. After four months of use, I have never been at
risk of losing power. With other phones, I used to carry a spare
battery. Not any more!
3. Excellent volume on the earpiece and main speakers. Now, I don't
even have to crank up the volume to its maximum setting except in the
most extreme conditions.
Now for you gadget freaks, all those extra features are there.
Push-To-Talk (PTT) capability, Bluetooth wireless, MP3 player,
mega-pixel camera, and 1gb micro-disk storage capability for plenty of
songs, snapshots, and video. Motorola also has a large assortment of
accessories such as headphones (both Bluetooth and wired), signal and
data transfer cables, and chargers. In addition to the memory on your
SIM card, the phone has about 6.6mb of onboard storage for lots of
phone numbers and ringtones.
Most of the V365s on the market are the three-band GSM version like the
two we have, but I have seen some quad-band GSM "world" versions
advertised (info on these has not yet been posted on Motorola's
website). I was able to buy both of ours brand new for less than
$100.00ea on eBay, but they normally retail for about $150.00ea with a
service agreement.
The V365 isn't a piece of jewelry, but it isn't a brick-phone either.
It measures 3.5"h x 1.8"w x 1.1"d. Other owners have commented about
how "thick" the phone is, and complained about the bulge showing under
sports coats, etc. This is NOT an issue for me; I kept my V3 for
"dress" occasions.
Bottom line - We couldn't be more pleased with the V365, the best
product of any kind that I have purchased in many years!
 not as advertised July 16, 2007
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
I chose this phone because I wanted an MP3 player and the blue tooth feature. Also, it had good reviews for the mp3 player, the bluetooth and as a durable good working phone. So far, it works very well and the blue tooth function is excellent as well.
After purchasing a micro memory card and the motorola software so I could make the most out of the mp3 player I was ready to attempt to learn how to use the player. The only problem was, I couldn't find it in the phone. After checking the motorola website and following step by step directions for the V365 phone I learned that my V365 phone was not
the same. No MP3 player.
When I called Amazon about it they (to their credit) immediatedly sent me a new V365 phone assuming mine was defective from what I told them. It turned out to be the same phone with no mp3 player.
It appears that some V365 phones do have the mp3 player. If that is a feature you want, make sure it comes with your phone before you commit to the contract.
 moto v365 has 2 versions July 6, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I love my v365 however it took a while to locate its mp3 player due to it being a different version than the v365 shown in a demo on the motorola site. I purchased mine through ATT and they advertise that its not an mp3 phone although it IS. (see moto site for more specs and info) My mp3 player is located under sounds as "playlist". You need the memory card to store music due to the phone's small 5mb memory. Moto advertises that you need the phone tools software to download music but I simply inserted my card into an SD adapter that came with my 3-in-1 memory card then inserted it into my pc's card reader and began opening mobile>audio file then dropping ripped music files into the audio file. On the other version of v365s, there is a DPA (digital audio player) under the games/appl. area. I don't know why the mp3 players are in different locations but maybe this will help someone when they open it. I love the loud speaker and great signal that I always have. I also love the long battery life. I don't use the PTT as I thought so no comment on that. If you don't want it,don't use it. Overall, this is an excellent and sturdy phone. I love the bulk design. I don't have to worry about it slipping from my hands. Other than the difficulty locating its mp3 player, this is an excellent phone. This is my first moto. I might just stick with them a while.
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