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Motorola VU204 Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)
 
Manufacturer: Motorola
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Product Description
A great choice for your everyday, on-the-go communication needs, the Motorola VU204 clamshell phone makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family via voice, email, and both text and IM messaging. You'll also benefit from the phone's A-GPS receiver, which enables you to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions. Other features include a VGA camera for still photos, Bluetooth for handsfree devices, speakerphone, and up to 4 hours of talk time.



The stylish Motorola VU204 offers a luxurious feel and a rich dark-roast color for an understated elegance.
Verizon Service Options
Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.



Snap photos on the go with the VGA camera and enjoy handsfree communication via the speakerphone or Bluetooth connectivity.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And Verizon's Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

Phone Features
The Motorola VU204 has a rounded clamshell form factor that feels comfortable in the palm of your hand, and it includes dual LCD screens--a 1.8-inch, 65K-color internal screen (176 x 220 pixels) and external 65K-color screen (96 x 80 pixels) that displays current time, signal strength, battery life, and incoming calls. The phone has an internal 15 MB memory, which is not expandable. The phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with multiple numbers per contact and support for caller groups and photo/ringer ID.

Handsfree communication is easy thanks to the integrated speakerphone. This phone also provides Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 1.2), and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and basic printing. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

The phone has a dedicated key to activate the VGA camera, which can capture images in three resolutions (640 x 480, 320 x 240 and Picture ID). It also features white balance settings, brightness adjustment, multi-shot capabilties, shutter sound selection, and a self-timer. Additionally, you can edit photos right in the phone with color effects, rotation, cropping, and the ability to add fun frames.

Stay in touch with friends while you're on the go using SMS text messaging. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. The phone also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. Motorola's iTap predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.

Other features include:

  • Tools: Alarm Clock, Calculator, Calendar, Stop Watch (Count Up/Count Down), World Clock and Notepad
  • Voice commands
  • Embedded ringtones, vibrating alerts and silent
  • Bilingual Interface: English/Spanish
  • TTY Compatible
  • Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T4
  • Bluetooth version 1.2 with the following profiles: HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), BPP (basic printing profile for text, email), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)

Vital Statistics
The Motorola VU204 weighs 3.4 ounces and measures 3.65 x 2.09 x 0.76 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4 hours of talk time, and up to 447 hours of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies.

Product Details
  • Stylish clamshell phone for easy voice and text communication
  • GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions using Verizon's optional VZ Navigator service
  • VGA camera for still photos; Bluetooth for handsfree devices; access to personal email and instant messaging
  • Up to 4 hours of talk time, up to 447 hours (18+ days) of standby time
  • Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual

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Customer Reviews
Great Basic Phone
 
Review Date: October 25, 2008
Reviewer: Blue, NM USA
I purchased this phone a week ago for a pre-paid account. It keeps a good signal. Has yet to drop a call. Clear sound when talking. Loud speaker phone. Good and fun basic ring tones. The only thing I don't like is that when the security lock is on, and you receive a incoming call the user has to unlock the phone to answer. My old Kyceria of 8 years allowed me to answer calls even if locked. Holds a charge for almost a week with regular use. I don't need an mp3 player. I don't need the latest and greatest to out-do my friends. I want a good phone for calls and texting. Looks sophisticated. Very happy!
2 Things Keep This from Being a Great Phone
 
Review Date: December 2, 2008
Reviewer: Robert A. Mckinney, Oregon Coast
I love this cell phone BUT the hard to remove back cover
and short battery life detract from what otherwise would be the perfect cell phone for me!
It's a great cell phone
 
Review Date: January 26, 2009
Reviewer: Northern Neck,
First off I always see people saying that cell phones don't have this that and the other. I want a cell phone that can make and receive calls and send text messages. This phone is great for that. I haven't had a dropped call yet and all calls have been crystal clear, I live in the country where reception is not always the best but I haven't dropped a call yet! The phone has a nice feel to it and is not to heavy or flimsy feeling. The only con I have is that the phone has locked up on me once or twice but I popped the battery out put it back in and kept on getting up. It does exactly what it should, make and receive calls when I need it to. I just wish Motorola made a phone like the samsung alias though i love having a flip but would also like a qwerty keypad.
Great phone without the frills!
 
Review Date: December 2, 2008
Reviewer: V. Lee, Cerritos, CA USA
Just want to put my 2 cents in for someone who might be interested in this phone. I have mine for about 1 week and here are what I found:

LIKES
1) Soft rubber(?) case, very comfortable to hold and is not fingerprint magnet!!
2) Call quality is great, loud and clear - isn't that why we have a phone in the first place?! Reception is very good, no drop call. Speakerphone works fine, very loud and easily enable via pressing the side button.
3) The keypad is very nice, keys are responsive and have a good feel. The unit is well design, look and feel more expensive, very attractive and with its rubber case, I feel it can take drop or two without breaking.
4) Very light-weight and easy on the pocket (both carry and price!)
5) The internal display is very clear and bright, fonts are readable and color is sharp.
6) The menu system is fine and works. I like the option to enable the dailing number large on screen so it is even more readable.

DISLIKES
1) None really. Someone mentioned the rubber jack location for charging is poor, I don't think it is terrible, plus now I have a phone with decent battery life (read below), I should not have to charge it as often. Others also said the front display is too small, well I don't spend too much time looking it anyway, do you? This phone is a basic model and doesn't do video or music, all you can do is limited for glancing at time and battery level and such, so I don't believe a bigger display would be that much more useful (plus wouldn't it use more battery?).

For those folks who has issue with the battery life. My first unit has similar problem. Fully charged phone, battery bar would drop to half the next day without much use. I was bummed and ready to get another model. Fortunately I gave it another go since I like the phone a lot and got another one and guess what this one so far holds a charge much, much better. So I figure my first unit must be defective. I didn't give this 5 stars since I have not use it for extended period of time but boy do I really like this phone. It is perfect without all the bells and whistles. I did have a smartphone and other advance phones before. Now I just want a cellphone that works with decent battery life and nothing more.
A Good BASIC Phone
 
Review Date: March 3, 2009
Reviewer: Aristillus,
This is a good, basic phone for people who just want a phone that acts like a phone. The camera is only 640x480 and doesn't record video, but there are two levels of zoom and some adjusting is possible. There's no music player and no card slot. It doesn't sing, it doesn't dance and it won't make your coffee in the morning. That said, what it does it does well. It feels solid in the hand with buttons which are easy to push even for large fingers. The matte finish has a slightly rubbery feel and doesn't show fingerprints. The layout seems well thought out and I especially like the customizable shortcuts. For instance, I have mine set so that I can turn bluetooth on or off with the press of one button. Voice commands work well and are adaptable to your own voice and accent. The battery life seems good. The speaker is decent but mp3 ringtones sound tinny, so if you're looking for a phone to play obnoxious pop music instead of ringing this might not be the phone for you. "mid" files sound great though. It is VZ Navigator capable but I've not used the service. I am quite satisfied with this phone.
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