Anybody do cellphones? [Motorola V3M]

[joe.pelayo]

Hello everybody.

Today I bought a new cellphone (the old one was already deaf and practically tearing apart), this time a Motorola V3M (http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=148). At first I was a little concerned that it would be too different from the Nokias I am used to, and even though it is indeed different, I find it rather nice.

There is a problem, though with the cellphone regarding its expansion capabilities. According to the website it supports up to 1GB of storage expansion (MicroSD), but I was only able to get a 2GB card.

I've already checked and the phone has problems with that memory (different issues appear but bottom line is that I can't benefit from the memory.

Is there something I can do to make it work? Or, am I forced to get a 1GB card?

Thanks,
Joe.

[savage]

This is a serious longshot, but I guess it depends if it's a hardware or software limitation.

You could try partitioning the 2gb so it has just a single 1gb partition (at the start), and leave the rest unallocated.

I'd give that maybe a 1% chance of working though. :)

[joe.pelayo]

This is a serious longshot, but I guess it depends if it's a hardware or software limitation.

You could try partitioning the 2gb so it has just a single 1gb partition (at the start), and leave the rest unallocated.

I'd give that maybe a 1% chance of working though. :)
Your bet. I tried that already and it didn't work.

Besides I received this morning an email from Motorola telling that wasn't possible.

So I guess I am screwed on that and will have to haunt/trade for a 1GB card.

Thanks,
Joe.

[kona0197]

Why not get a newer phone that supports the 2 GB (or more) card? Those V3Ms are getting outdated.

[joe.pelayo]

Why not get a newer phone that supports the 2 GB (or more) card? Those V3Ms are getting outdated.
Well, the fact is that it is my new phone. Unlike with computers, I don't find myself in search for the newest phone in the market. (In fact it is newer than the other I had).

Thanks,
Joe.

[beaker_]

Hi Joe. I'm thinking that 1G limitation hints a software limitation rather than hardware. Check that partition and farmat as fat16. If it flys, thank ms lawyers.

[kona0197]

Joe what I meant is that the V3M is outdated by a few years. You could grab a newer phone with better technology off ebay for next to nothing if you know where to look.

[joe.pelayo]

Joe what I meant is that the V3M is outdated by a few years. You could grab a newer phone with better technology off ebay for next to nothing if you know where to look.
I am curious, how outdated? How many years? I've been unable to find information on that regard. I just got the phone yesterday and like it a lot already: it's so pretty and handy. Of course having used Nokia phones only I am experiencing a learning curve but it is OK.

Bottom line it does pretty much the same as my old Nokia 6255. If you are wondering why I chose a CDMA phone (rather than a GSM), that's because the carrier of my choice uses only that technology (yeah, I like to stay with the underdog).

Thanks,
Joe.

[kona0197]

From your link above about your phone:

The Motorola RAZR V3m is expected to be available in the first half of 2006.

[GallComp]

From your link above about your phone:

Kona.. Different country = Different carriers and technology = eBay phones may not work in Mexico (lindo y querido)... You never know, and that Moto v3 may still be current, sometimes the high-tech in the US may not be usable in the rest of the continent... :D

[joe.pelayo]

From your link above about your phone:
You are right, it serves me right for not reading much besides the technical details.
Kona.. Different country = Different carriers and technology = eBay phones may not work in Mexico (lindo y querido)... You never know, and that Moto v3 may still be current, sometimes the high-tech in the US may not be usable in the rest of the continent... :D
Well, many high-tech phones are available here as well. Of course not the latest as in the States but the major carrier here has the Iphone 3G (Blackberries are available from several carriers). As for me I don't want to throw away a lot of money in phones, and as I mentioned, I prefer to use smaller carriers.

Thanks,
Joe.

[kona0197]

I had the RAZR once. Didn't like it. Too easy to break. On the other hand I've never been satisfied with any phone completely. I came close with the HTC Touch.

[joe.pelayo]

I had the RAZR once. Didn't like it. Too easy to break. On the other hand I've never been satisfied with any phone completely. I came close with the HTC Touch.
Really? Is it to easy to break? How? What would you suggest me to do to take care of it?

Thanks,
Joe.

[Demz]

in Australia, i think the Government have a Contract with Motorola to use there phones i just dont remember what ones

isnt any phone "easy" to break, iv'e dropped my Nokia N80 a few times.. ( maybe thats why the battery life in it sucks ) :D but it still works

[kona0197]

Well the RAZR was known to have a weak hinge. Battery cover likes to come off easily. The whole phone is too flexy.

Depends on how you use it and take care of it I guess. I still like how thin the phone is and the keypad is outstanding.

[joe.pelayo]

Well the RAZR was known to have a weak hinge. Battery cover likes to come off easily. The whole phone is too flexy.

Depends on how you use it and take care of it I guess. I still like how thin the phone is and the keypad is outstanding.
Interesting, I'll keep that in mind. One can not miss how stylish & elegant the phone is.

Thanks,
Joe.

[joe.pelayo]

in Australia, i think the Government have a Contract with Motorola to use there phones i just dont remember what ones

isnt any phone "easy" to break, iv'e dropped my Nokia N80 a few times.. ( maybe thats why the battery life in it sucks ) :D but it still works
They might, or they can break for "no" reason. On hindsight I am surprised how well my Nokia 6255 managed to survive the hits it took recently when it went loose from my belt, it took many hits and just now the hinge broke.

On the other hand it went mute for no reason (forcing me to use handset), and apparently that last thing was beyond repair.

Thanks,
Joe.

[savage]

On hindsight I am surprised how well my Nokia 6255 managed to survive the hits it took recently when it went loose from my belt, it took many hits and just now the hinge broke.I watched a video a while back about Nokia's stress testing and I honestly think they are probably the most sturdy phones around. I have a HTC Magic (Google Android phone), my friend has the same one. He dropped it once and now it can no longer read the SD card.

I can't find the video on youtube, but it basically consisted of phones being slammed onto concrete blocks, put through washing machines, spun in a bag for hours on end etc. but if their phone couldn't take it, it didn't make it to market.

Edit: Nokia Test Center Preview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfelTEDDl8U)

[JN4OldSchool]

I hate cell phones. I hate landline phones too, but I am unfortunately tied to a cell phone and I hate phones. I had a cheap nokia that lasted for years and took so many hits and drops I cant begin to even describe. I was still working in the field a lot at that time and I abused that phone. I would just toss it around. It was just a phone, no gadgets, I just used it to talk and voice messages.

My wife needed a phone with internet access and such so we got a good deal on a couple BlackBerry curve 8900s. I was reluctant, I hate phones and I did not want or need all that stuff. A phone was made to talk on, that's it. But I retired my trusty Nokia and gave the BB a chance. Man, I love it! I use that sucker for everything! E-mail notification, shopping lists, internet access while on the road, GPS, you can even use the camera flash as a flashlight! I have used the camera and video so muc it isnt funny, it seems I always want to take a pic or video of something when I dont have the camera. I do not text and I try to stay off the phone as much as possible, but I use many other functions so often I cannot imagine doing without anymore.

[joe.pelayo]

I hate cell phones. I hate landline phones too, but I am unfortunately tied to a cell phone and I hate phones. I had a cheap nokia that lasted for years and took so many hits and drops I cant begin to even describe. I was still working in the field a lot at that time and I abused that phone. I would just toss it around. It was just a phone, no gadgets, I just used it to talk and voice messages.

My wife needed a phone with internet access and such so we got a good deal on a couple BlackBerry curve 8900s. I was reluctant, I hate phones and I did not want or need all that stuff. A phone was made to talk on, that's it. But I retired my trusty Nokia and gave the BB a chance. Man, I love it! I use that sucker for everything! E-mail notification, shopping lists, internet access while on the road, GPS, you can even use the camera flash as a flashlight! I have used the camera and video so muc it isnt funny, it seems I always want to take a pic or video of something when I dont have the camera. I do not text and I try to stay off the phone as much as possible, but I use many other functions so often I cannot imagine doing without anymore.
I understand your feelings about. I appreciate their ability to remind me stuff (and store information), and only hate them when it's time for a change (migrate info), but could certainly live without one.

On the other hand my dad hates them because he says they harm his privacy allowing people to call him even in the toilet. He is forced to use one though...

Thanks,
Joe.