Verizon XV6800 now available

Verizon XV6800 now available

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Published on: 28 November, 2007 by Nanko Rusev

Verizon XV6800 now available

Verizon launched the XV6800, which is a variant of the Mogul. Currently the most advanced smartphone of the carrier, the phone offers ...

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Apples and oranges
Okay so now I am a bit confused. Are we looking for a pocket PC or a pocket MAC? There are plenty of options if you want a full computer with you... like OQO, the UX series by Sony, and much more from Samsung and IBM. All of the devices have a WWAN option (Sprint, ATT, VZW, and Alltel). Maybe we should re-examine why we're comparing the iPhone to the 6800 because they both are on two seperate sides of the field.
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Side Note on web browsers
Its very important to note that you can install other web browsers on Windows Mobile Phones such as this. You can get opera mobile (not just mini). It has full HTML browsing. Also you can get Minimo which is made by mozilla and is basically a mobile firefox. and finally you can install flash player on windows mobile (not included though, goto adobe.com). Iphone does not have flash support. or even the ability to install other apps.
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phone selection
having the best coverage is not an excuse for having a poor high-end phone selection. the 6800 and the Touch (when it finally is released) have both been available on other networks for some time. if Verizon wants to smash AT&T then it needs to lead the market in phone selection as well. AT&T is considered the industry leader and a big reason for that is its innovative phone selection. i have been with Verizon for 4 years and i love the coverage but their slow progress in phone selection is becoming increasingly frustrating.
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Apples and Oranges
I am looking for a capable Personal Digital Assistant for MY needs which I have outlined. I rather my connect device to my Mac, but since I use WinXP, MacOS, and CentOS I am open to anything. My first real PDA was the Sharp Wizard in 1988 and I can't recall all the devices that I have had since then. Verizon takes so long to release their phones because they need to find a way to cripple the device/or change the UI to make an extra dollar on it. It seems that this causes more problems and frustration then is solves from user satisfaction and customer support. They are finally seeing the light by opening other devices on their network in the future. I have used every 3rd Party web browser that I can find and they just don't match up.
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About Time
This phone is definately out dated, but I'm happy that Verizon has finally released it. I will be getting the 6800. It's the best Verizon has to offer.
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This is much better than Sprints version, looks and feel. Ran much smoother than the one I played with at the Sprint store.

iPhone shouldnt really be in this conversation, its got NOTHING new to offer, old hat in a very nice looking package and it works.

However good Verizon's network is they really are slow at releasing phones.

I had planned on getting the Libra but they took so long a new version is out with much better specs that will convert me to ATT.

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Read about the hype.
Supposedly as the HTC Mogul this phone is amazing. It's quality but then again, bringing this phone from a GSM network to a CDMA network, the phone get really watered down. I heard this phone is good though. Well, thank god VZ is allowing people to try it for 30 days. Then we'll talk. Outdated? Probably but as long as the overall quality of the phone is good, who cares. Although it is really late for VZW to get this model, it should have gotten a future upgrade to this phone. But we'll see what the feedback is from all you phone freaks and enthusiasts out there.
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What's so outdated?
First off, the toyPhone is NOT a PDA and has nothing to do with this phone.

Please tell me what's outdated? The 6800 and Tilt are no different except for the camera and tilt screen (oooh.. ahhh, not).

People just want an excuse to bash Verizon, thats all it is. (No I'm not a Verizon lover I just get tired of hearing people moan and complain)
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What so Outdated
i have been with Verizon for 11 years, and this is the first time I have talked about VZW. I like there cell service by I have hate their products and other business practices. And by the recent press releases from VZW, it seems that they are finally seeing the light with ending the extended contracts when you change a plan and opening their networks to non VZW phones.
Outdated is never getting a software revision for your phone without physically going to the Verizon Store. Is MS6 too much to ask for my 18 month old xv6700 ? When was the last time you were notified of a software update other then walking into the VZW tech dept.to get your phone fixed (text message anyone ?). Outdated is taking 2 to 4x's as many steps to use any of the phones functions. Outdated is when Verizon tells you may lose your contacts when your phone is updated by them. Ever upgrade your phone and lose your ringtones, photos, and games ? Outdated, How about visual voicemail ? (you can't you that in corporate world). How about the ability to sync to either a mac or a pc (FOR FREE ! without buying $69 software from VZW) Anyone remember fiasco with the Motorola Timeport 270c, the very first phone that VZW said had bluetooth. I am still waiting for that feature to work 7 years later. How about the lawsuit with the Motorola e815 the VZW said could sync data to a PC, Verizon Can you sync me now? If the toyphone is such a toy, why can you sync Music, Video, Photos, Contacts, Calendar, Notes and more with the iPhone to both a PC and MAC for free. Get HTML email, read the screen without a microscope, view most web pages as if you are at a desktop computer. If that is not a PDA, what is ?
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6800 on Sprint
You can get the 6800 with Sprint SERO Plan for $30 a month that provides 500 anytime minutes, unlimited data, and text messaging. The same plan on VZW is $79 a month for only 450 minutes and not text messaging. Outdated ? Yes
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