Summary:
This basic phone from Motorola sports one very cool feature not often found on much flashier handsets: push-to-talk. With a push-to-talk subscription from Verizon Wireless, you can communicate walkie-talkie style with a co-worker or entire teams anywhere in the country. The V60p more than pulls its weight as a cell phone, text messenger, and wireless web client, as well. Design
The V60p's classic clamshell design features a black and white 96 x 64 pixels main display. A 96 x 16 supplemental display on the outside of the clamshell cover displays call information and current time. There's a standard jack to accept universal hands-free headsets on the top right side of the handset. The top right side of the phone houses the antenna while a combination charging/USB data port is placed on the bottom edge of the unit. Most features and on-screen menus are controlled by a two-way center button on the handset's control pad, or up and down buttons on the left side of the case. Optional user-changeable masks let you dress up the V60p's front and back covers.
Calling Features
Voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. Voice commands can be also used to control many of the phone's functions. There's also a built-in address book that can store up to 500 contacts for quick and easy management of phone numbers, as well as up to 150 push-to-talk contacts. In addition to a vibrate alert, the phone comes with 32 built-in ringtones and incoming caller ID lets you decide if you want to answer or not. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear and the i860's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.
As mentioned, one of the key features of the V60p is its push-to-talk capability. The v60p fully supports Verizon's push-to-talk service, which allows for one-touch conversations with anyone else on a Verizon push-to-talk phone. Group-based push-to-talk communication is also supported. It's like a having a CB radio with enough range to cover all of North America.
Messaging, Internet and Tools
The V60p has all the bases covered when it comes to messaging. Support is built in for sending and receiving text, graphics and sound via messages. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit-- a plus for mobile email and text messaging users.
Getting on the Internet anywhere is easy with the V60p, as well. Verizon's optional Mobile Web package allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. You can check your e-mail, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings and find directions to the theater.
The V60p ships with a calculator with currency converter, as well as a date book, calendar, scheduler and an event reminder. You can also synchronize this data with your PC wirelessly via the phone's USB data connection.
Entertainment
The V60p is BREW enabled, meaning it supports games written on the BREW platform. The phone ships with Blackjack, Falling Numbers and Video Poker. It also features customizable menu colors.
Vital Statistics
The Motorola V60p weighs 4.37 ounces and measures 3.42 x 1.77 x 1.22 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 2.58 hours of digital talk time, and up to 55 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the AMPS 800/CDMA 800/CDMA 1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
Standard lithium-ion battery, battery charger, holster, user manual, quick reference guide, welcome CD-ROM.