Motorola Rapture VU30

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A good effort from Motorola but falls short in key areas

10 Oct 2008 by jadedpony

7.3 out of 10

The VU30 exhibits many of the qualities that I find attractive in Motorola phones, good reception, good build quality and an appealing design/form factor.  It surpasses the W755 in some areas like software but also takes a few steps back in the materials category at the same time.  In comparison to the V9m's sound quality in all areas, earpiece, speakerphone and music, the VU30 can not compete.

If you are in the market for a handset from Verizon, I would look very closely at both the VU30 and W755.  In the end I think that it would come down to personal preference on which phone looked and felt better and this would be the deciding factor between the two.  I find that both of these phones are adequate in all areas except for sound quality which is just OK.

If you want the best phone for both sound and build/materials quality, try and find yourself a V9m if you still can.

Pros

The touchscreen works well with good vibration feedback and a switch on the side to lock the display
Nice theme with quick navigation though not as many themes as the W755
Bright/clear and large interior screen
Backlighting on the keypad looks very nice and crisp at night

Cons

The Verizon UI is still limited in it's customization and features
Completely plastic body
Keypad made of flimsy plastic
Sound quality in all regards is just OK

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So far, it's a keeper

8 Oct 2008 by Anonymous

8 out of 10

I have been waiting for and calling about this phone for weeks!  Finally, I have it!  I ordered this phone on Sunday night and received it yesterday.  I couldn't get the box opened fast enough!  So far it is a keeper.  So far everyhing is working well.  It is a cute phone, although but not as strong feeling as the W755.  However, the call quality so far, is better and that is important to me.  Of course the first thing we are attracted to is the look of a phone and we go from there.  But if the call quality is not good and you can't hear the person on the other end well, then you just have a good looking phone.  And that's not enough for me.  The Rapture has a very pleasant style, the external and internal screens are nice and large. Also, verizon is finally coming around with the menus and getting away from the standard boring menu set up.  The phone is very entertaining and so far I am enjoying it.  The touch screen is pretty sensitive and you can easily hit it by just picking up the phone.  But the good thing is you can lock the screen so that that doesn't happen. The buttons take a little getting used to but that's not major, just something different. I am enjoying the phone. So if you want a decent phone with a pretty package and a decent price, then check this one out.  Happy shopping!

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Rapture vu30 worth the wait

7 Oct 2008 by Joel Lanctot

9.7 out of 10

I ordered this phone on Monday 10-6-08. Got it by Fed Ex on Tuesday. I have played with this thing for at least 3 hours now, and I have to say that this phone is very impressive. The touch screen on the front lets you activate the camera and access your music. Very cool! As you flip open the phone, you will see round dialing keys, not the usual square. Also very cool. The style of this phone is awesome. Volume worked very well in a loud environment (my work). The keys are sensitive, but not too much. This phone has everything I need wrapped up into 1 device. Even though I have only had this phone 3 hours now, Everything is working great. I will re-post a review in the upcoming weeks to update the long term use of this phone. Bravo Motorola!

Pros

Touch screen access while phone is still closed, overall ease of use

Cons

None as of yet

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