Gizmodo: v3i

iTunes-Friendly Motorola RAZR V3i Launches on Cingular

Gizloco — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 08:33:47 EDT

Nobody's told Motorola that the RAZR isn't "cool" anymore, so we'll just have to live with the cellphone's constant revisions, the latest of which is the V3i, now available on Cingular. RAZR fans stuck with Cingular now have the opportunity to enjoy iTunes music on a trendy-two-years ago RAZR. The main physical differences between the V3i and its predecessors are the inclusion of a dedicated music button and a microSD slot for music storage. Beyond the cosmetic differences, Motorola has also thrown in an airplane mode (never mind that we'll all soon be forced to fly completely naked); they've left out EDGE support, of course, because something actually useful is not allowed to be included in a RAZR.

The quad-band GSM/GPRS cellphone also sports a 1.2-megapixel camera, instant messaging and a speakerphone, among other standard, not particularly exciting features. Note that the battery life has taken quite a bit of a hit, it seems, with word that it's now rated to last only three hours while talking, down from the V3's seven. For shame, Motorola.

If you're on Cingular (apologies), you can grab the RAZR V3i for $299, less $50 with a 2-year contract. – Nicholas Deleon

Product Page [Cingular Wireless via infoSync World]

One Consumer's Odyssey In Getting Her Motorola RAZR Repaired

Jason Chen — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:15:51 EDT

One unlucky lady went through almost a dozen Motorola phone operators to try and get her Motorola V3i RAZR replaced or repaired. Reading through her IM story, we felt like she was Odysseus, her repaired RAZR was Odysseus's wife/home, and Motorola's phone jockeys were Poseidon, tossing her about the sea like a ruthless bitch.

Long story short—though you should really go to Consumerist and read the long story—they shipped her a used Canadian V3i when they promised a new American V3i, and so far refused to cooperate further. The last call rep even pulled the old "trust me, I work for Motorola" on her as an excuse not to document, via email, what they agreed on in a conversation. Makes you want to just run right out and buy a Moto, doesn't it?– Jason Chen

Motorola V3i Stops Working For No Good Reason, Wants To Charge $175 [Consumerist]

Gold Motorola RAZR V3i: Fashion Toy, Unlocked, $600

Brian Lam — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:50:47 EDT

The editors at Mobileburn got their bloggy little mitts on a Dolce & Gabbana Gold Moto RAZR V3i. They've a whole pornographic gallery of them molesting it, the dirty perverts. The phone is like the non-bling V3i, meaning it's like an old RAZR, with a 1.2 megapixel camera.

BenLo, Gizmodo's new intern, proved his worth by digging up this link to Motorola's online store, where the Gold Moto can be bought for $600 dollars. For that price, the phone comes with a D&G charm (oh goody.) But what's this? It's also unlocked, so you can use it with any carrier. Also, it's delivered to your doorstep by a pair of virgins.– Brian Lam

Motorola V3i Gold Dolce & Gabbana RAZR Gallery [Mobileburn]
Motorola V3i Gold Dolce & Gabbana RAZR [Moto Via BenLo]

Motorola, Dolce & Gabbana Intro Pseudo Luxury RAZR V3i (Again)

Gizloco — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:48:36 EDT

Since owning trendy cellphones has replaced land ownership as the main way of flaunting wealth, Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana will once again offer a special RAZR coated in gold and other shiny objects that people have assigned value to. A V3i just like last year's noble experiment (pictured here), the Motorola and D&G cellphone will also earn you a place in history as being a big dork.

The cellphone comes with all the standard features you've no doubt come to know and love in cellphones (not decent reception, though; that's heretical), such as a painfully underpowered 1.23 megapixel camera, special ringtones that announce your presence among the common people and hedonistic wallpaper.

Allegedly, the cellphone is available now from both Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana, but good luck finding out how it costs, besides the obvious hit your good name will take, Mr. Proctor. – Nicholas Deleon

Dolce & Gabbana unveil new gold and silver Motorola RAZR V3i [Gadget Candy]

Dolce & Gabbana Razr is Liquid Gold

Noah R — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 19:54:43 EST

This, my fashion-forward friends, is the Dolce & Gabbana Razr V3i. We first learned about the Gold back in early December—but the photos weren't so hot. The finish is "liquid gold," it comes with an exclusive polyphonic ring tone and a customized power up and down sound. Also runs iTunes. Nevermind the video clip glamorizing 20 years of the D&G brand—you may never see it. Why? Because there are only 1,000 of these golden phones being made. It is available in Dolce & Gabbana boutiques in Italy, Spain, UK, France and Germany. No word on pricing, but if you have enough dough to buy one of these then all your friends will from now on refer to you as "Goldfinger."

D&G Razr Cellphone [Purseblog (thanks Vlad!)]
Specs [Mobiledia]