FEATURES:-
- Note: This item shows extensive signs of use and wear on the front and back of the unit. Though the unit is heavily worn, it has been thoroughly tested and is 100% functional. If you don't mind the looks, get a great deal on this unit!
- Source: This item was returned to a major retailer. It has been tested thoroughly and is functional.
- Status: This item was tested and is working fine.
- Included: You will receive the following:
- Phone, Battery, Battery Cover, AC Charger, USB Sync Cable, Stylus
- Please note that, unless specified above, we do not guarantee software and/or manuals are included with this item. All manuals and most software are normally free for download from the manufacturer's website. You can find more information on where to download these items in our KnowledgeBase.
- This item is part of a large lot of returned merchandise to a major retailer. It is unknown why the item was returned or if it was ever used.
- This item has been thoroughly tested. If there are any functional flaws, they are noted above. Accessories will be exactly what is listed above.
WARRANTY:-
- The buyer should assume no manufacturer's warranty unless otherwise stated at the top of the auction. However...
- SquareTrade offers an extensive extended warranty for this product, for just pennies a week. This will cover your purchase for two years (for store returns or refurbished items) or three years (for new items). This will protect your unit in the unlikely event of failure down the road. We recommend this to ensure your expensive electronics are protected.
PRODUCT SUMMARY:-
The UTStarcom XV6700 features a full QWERTY keyboard under a slider design and includes Windows Mobile 5, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and EV-DO. The smart phone also has a 1.3-megapixel camera and a speakerphone.
Unfortunately, Verizon restricts the wireless radios on the UTStarcom XV6700, and call quality and talk time are subpar.
The UTStarcom XV6700 for Verizon Wireless has all the makings of a powerful Windows Mobile smart phone, but it's tripped up by wireless restrictions and mediocre performance.
REVIEW:-
Sprint scored in a big way when it landed the first Windows Mobile 5 smart phone, the Sprint PPC-6700. And while we liked the smart phone and gave it a rating of 7.0, you guys really liked it, giving the device an average user rating of 7.6. Well, now Verizon customers can join in on the fun with the UTStarcom XV6700. It sheds the all-silver coloring for a sleek black but boasts many of the same features found on the PPC-6700. Unfortunately, it suffers from the restrictions Verizon put on its wireless use and the so-so call quality. The XV6700 is available now for $299.99 with a two-year contract.
As mentioned earlier, the UTStarcom XV6700 trades in the traditional silver casing for a sexy black exterior, but otherwise, it shares many of the same physical characteristics of the PPC-6700. At 5.2 by 2.3 by 1.0 inches and 6.5 ounces, the boxy smart phone isn't compact by any means. It'll make for a tight fit in a pants pocket, and ladies, you'll want to make room in your purse. Unfortunately, unlike Sprint, Verizon doesn't include a belt holster with the device; instead, you'll have to shell out $19.99 for that option. We did like the fact that the mobile features a rubberlike texture that makes it easy to grip, plus the phone has a solid construction.
he UTStarcom XV6700's face is dominated by the 2.8-inch-diagonal screen. It displays 65,536 hues at a 320x240-pixel resolution that produces sharp images and text. Colors were bright, but they tended to wash out in direct sunlight. We also noticed that the screen had a tendency to hold smudges and fingerprints. Controls are kept fairly simple, with two soft keys, Start and OK buttons, the Talk and End keys, and a five-way navigation joystick found just below the display. The layout of the controls is a bit cramped but manageable, though like the Palm Treo 700w, it doesn't share the same ease of one-handed use.
Another difference between the Palm Treo 700w and the UTStarcom XV6700 is the QWERTY keyboard. While the 700w has its keyboard built into the face of the device, the XV6700 hides its keyboard under a clever slider design--to expose it, just slide the device's face to the right. As with other models of this type, the sliding mechanism is a bit stiff, but the screen automatically adjusts from portrait mode to landscape mode. The individual buttons are fairly large and well spaced, and we had no problems firing off e-mails and text messages with it. In addition, the keys feature bright-blue backlighting, making it easy to type in darker environments.
There's an infrared port, a voice-record button, an Internet Explorer launch key, and a volume rocker on the left spine, and a lone camera-activation key is on the lower-right side of the phone. Speaking of the camera, the lens is located on the back of the device, along with a flash, a self-portrait mirror, and a macromode switch. Finally, a Mini SD-card expansion slot and a power button occupy the top of the XV6700, while the USB port, a reset hole, and a 2.5mm headphone jack are located on the bottom of the device. Verizon packages the XV6700 with a protective case, a wired headset, a desktop cradle, a USB cable, and an extra stylus.
With its QWERTY keyboard, e-mail is obviously a big draw for the UTStarcom XV6700, and it doesn't disappoint. The smart phone gives you access to your Microsoft Outlook, POP3, and IMAP e-mail accounts, as well as Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. Microsoft's Messaging and Security Feature Pack will bring push e-mail technology to the phone. You have the option of Verizon's VZEmail solution for wireless-e-mailing syncing, and the phone supports text, multimedia, and instant messaging. As far as phone features, you get a speakerphone, speed dial, smart dial, a vibrate mode, and eight polyphonic ring tones. The Contacts list is also robust, offering you space for up to 12 numbers, various addresses (home, company, e-mail, and IM), notes, birthdays, and family information for each entry.
