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| Motorola w385 Phone (Verizon Wireless) | 
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| Brand: Motorola
Category: Wireless
List Price: $399.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 2543
Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
Model: LG-VX8800P
UPC: 723755881020
ASIN: B000TF0IIA
Release Date: July 9, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 I can't imagine a Better "Phone" October 22, 2007
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I need to preface this review by saying I'm the kind of consumer this phone was made for. My wife and I together have never used 500 minutes of call time in a month, neither of us have Ever sent a text message, and the only time I've used the camera was right when first receiving the phone and playing around. I use only the Phone part, and that's not likely to change.
I used my NE2 to upgrade from a Motorola V265 that'd served me well for 2 years. My only complaint with that phone was the stubby antenna, which I broke a handful time times while the phone was in my pocket. Beyond that, it did what it was supposed to do and I was generally happy.
My only reason for the upgrade was because the new phone was "free" (okay, so a 2-year contract... Verizon is the only reliable carrier in Wyoming that also has coverage through the rest of the US, so I'm not likely to change anytime soon), and my old battery needed a charge daily to make it through the following day.
Immediate impressions of the W385 were that's it's small, has a nice feel to it (both the rubberized outside and the buttons), some weight and a nice appearance. As compared to the LG3850 and G'Zone, it felt Substantially more well built than the LG. The LG felt like it would break at any second, just holding it in my hand... it only got a look due to the CNET rating (I don't feel it's a better phone, obviously). The G'Zone felt as good as the W385 in build quality, but it's a brick. I didn't think I'd mind a larger phone, but this one felt like I had the Oxford Dictionary in my pocket. I also didn't like the feel of the phone in my hand, or next to my ear. The final blow for that phone was the charging, I have a LOT of devices that use a mini USB connection for charging/transferring and in the interest of having just 1 cable for everything the W385 won out.
I've only had the phone for about a week now, but I'm still on my first full charge. This was with about 2 hours spent in an area where there is NO cell coverage. This used to kill my old phone, so either the battery is improved or the firmware improved to not drain the battery as fast when in that situation. Initially, I was going to comment that the phone got worse signal reception because it only shows 3~4 bars where my old phone showed 5, but I found that the W385 picked up the signal sooner and held onto it in holes where I previously lost signal when coming out of the cell-free area. So it seems to have slightly Better reception than the V265, but it doesn't show it by the signal strength meter.
The complaints about the inside screen size is a non-issue to me, as when you enter numbers to dial, they are nice and large which relates to VERY easy to see. Maybe if you text or try to use the camera it's an issue. The outside screen does make you work to see the name/number of who's calling due to its size, and that's the one thing my old V265 did better. This is an area that Could be improved with firmware if Verizon decided though (use the whole screen area by removing the signal and battery meters on the top half of the screen when there's an incoming call).
My wife uses an XV6700 "smart" phone, and I'm finding that she's picking up my phone for short calls now and has mentioned the possibility of selling that to get a W385. I find more and more that multi-tasking items do everything poorly, and have been doing my best to buy the most task specific item possible. The W385 seems to be the most task specific Phone out there on the Verizon network.
It may be possible to buy a better Verizon phone, but it's likely easier to buy a much worse phone too. If phone is what you're after, this one deserves a good inspection.
 Pretty nice but I'm not that impressed... October 19, 2007
9 out of 22 found this review helpful
I just upgraded to this phone about a month ago, from an old LG, and while I can say it's nice to have a few newer features I can't say I'm very impressed. I work at a Verizon Wireless office so I'm asked semi-often if I like this phone and really all I've had to say so far is, "it's okay." That's it, okay. It has a camera, USB, is Bluetooth capable, an outer LCD display, and is able to download ringtones, games, pictures, and so on but essentially it's an older clamshell phone in a new case. So if you're looking for a new phone to upgrade to, I'd say this one isn't bad, but is in no way the best.
Does what a phone should do! October 12, 2007
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
What can I say? This is one great phone! Slim, non-skid rubber case so it stays on the car seat. It has great battery life. Reception is fantastic. Screen is a bit small but that must be what saves the battery? It has a camera but I really do not care how good it is. I just want a clear phone.
This one is A+++. I got it free but if you want to spend the $80 or so, do it. It is available in black and black (heh heh). Who cares? It works GREAT!
Great phone! October 10, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This is my 4th cell phone and by far my most favorite! I wanted a phone that was a great phone without all the bells and whistles that I had to pay extra to use. This phone is wonderful. I love the size, feel and function of it. It has several great rings tones so I don't feel the need to download and pay for any. I don't need it to play music since I already have an ipod for that and I don't use my phone to take pictures b/c that is why I have a digital camera. So all in all this is a great phone, great reception, great sound quality, looks cool too. I am so so happy with this phone!!!
 Nice slim phone September 20, 2007
31 out of 33 found this review helpful
I recently upgraded to this phone after having a piece of junk Motorola V265. I've had this about 3 weeks now and it is great. It's definatly based on the Krazr body style. I love the rubberized feel and it is not slippery if I put lotion on and have to answer the phone; though the shiny metal part on the front did scratch pretty easy in my purse. I'll be getting a case to prevent further scratches. All reviews I read gripe about the small screen, I say it is no smaller that a lot of the phones I have used. Sure it's not as big as the Chocolate or other phones designed for multimedia, but the color quality is great, and it is crisp and clear. The camera, though not perfect is better than any other Motorola I've had, even in low light situations. The games look so much better on the W385 too. I love the stock ringtones and the speakerphone is crystal clear on both ends. It doesn't seem to pick up all the car noise like my other phones did. I haven't used a car charger with it yet because I charge it at night. It seems to hold a charge pretty good, enough for me to talk my entire lunch hour, the entire way home and then play an hour or so of games and still nto be dead. The speaker is loud enough that I can rely on it for my alarm clock, but be sure to keep the speaker on the back unobstructed or it does get quite muffled. The vibrate is pretty strong too. I don't like the fact that when adjusting the ringer volume, it doesn't give you a preview of the sound volume. It lacks a little in the menu customization, but the shortcut customization is stellar. The call reception is wonderful and clear. I wish the speakerphone button was located higher up or on the other side, but I'll get used to it. Since it is bluetooth compatible I don't think any one should complain about the charging port/headset port - get a bluetooth, that is what it is designed for, or just use the speaker. I like the external caller id. I give this a 4 overall, would've been a 5 except for the itty bitty minor things like ring volume, speak button location, general menu customization...
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