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Motorola RIZR Z6tv Reviews
1.
23 Mar 2009 by Anonymous
56.7%5.7out of 10
Yea it's a great phone...when it actually stays on! Have had the phone for about a month and it constantly shuts itself off or restarts it self. I did a software upgrade and it still happens. Apparently a lot of people have had similar problems and report getting a new phone hasn't solved the problem.
On vibrate mode the phone is VERY loud...might as well set it to ringer because the buzzing from the vibration is just as loud.
I liked the phone alot at first...but it has proven to be another Verizon disappointment. Sprint here i come!
Great design and featuresVibrate setting is very loud
CONSTANTLY restarts and shuts itself off
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2. EEEWWWW NOT A GOOD PHONE
11 Dec 2008 by Anonymous
10%1out of 10
i got this phone and im already bored with it. it does the same thing over and over im mean its just so boring and so simplistic. I hate and the first thing tomorrow for me is getting a new device
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3. Rising to the occasion
12 Aug 2008 by Sifcell
82%8.2out of 10
Finally upgraded from a Razr, and wanted to stick with Moto for a couple of reasons (mainly because the razr was so good, and I despise samsung). I'm not a text machine, so I didn't need a qwerty board, and I like the idea of a slider, so my choice was between this and the LG Decoy.
The Moto just felt more solid in construction, and looked cooler, while the LG was lighter and had a bigger screen & keypad. I finally went with Moto because of history and price ($49 after rebates). Also, the interface just seemed more intuitive and easy with Moto.
I've lived with this phone for three weeks now, and so far have no complaints. Sound is incredible, it feels solid, and is easy to customize. My only complaints are that it gets smudged up way too easily, and the smaller keypad does take a bit of getting used to. There were a lot of mashed numbers/text at first.
Good phone.
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4. Very good phone
6 Aug 2008 by Andy
88%8.8out of 10
I bought this phone about a month ago, beginning of August and I so far it is a great phone. This is a great phone for someone looking for a stylish standard phone for calling and media (pics, music, etc.).
Pros: Call Quality is great, good signal, nice display, full of useful/needed features but too many, usb port, micro sd slot, nice weight that makes feel sturdy, good battery life, and looks great!
Cons: Smudges with fingerprints easily, no wi-fi but thats not expected of this type of phone.
Advice: As with all phones make sure that you fully charge the phone before first using it to optimize battery for your phones life. Also I liked changing the menu style to "flux" which you can find under display themes in display settings. Also, I recommend turning the screensaver off to save battery as well as changing the brightness of the display from the default 3 to 2. This will help extend battery life! Lastly something basic but you might not realize at first.. to access the camera hold the tv/camera button rather than just pressing it. Well thats my 2 cents. Hope it helps.
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5. Best Phone I've owned (and I've owned a lot)
12 Jul 2008 by Joel
92%9.2out of 10
I Got this Phone to replace a Motorola w755 which was incidentally the worst phone I've ever owned. In my opinion, the z6tv has replaced the e815 as the best Verizon phone ever. Super solid feeling phone which rivals a corded land line phone in sound quality.
PROS: Reception - Best I've seen. Only one in five people to hold a signal in a known "dead zone"
Sound Quality - As stated before it sounds like a home phone
Build - solid like a brick. Should hold up to any abuse
Form - If you like a slider you will love this. Practically slides itself open
Memory Card Placement - MicroSD on top of phone is easily accessible
CONS: Weight - may be a pro for some but feels heavy in pocket
Keypad - Very small, not good for texters or fat fingers
Memory Limitation - Newest firmware limits cards to 2GB - WHY?
Overall an awesome, overlooked phone with second to none sound quality and reception.
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6.
22 Jun 2008 by Johnnyhowell
88%8.8out of 10
I like this phone, which I've had since early Feb 08. It met my criteria, which you'd think would be a no-brainer, but was actually tough:
1. On Verizon Network
2. Black
3. Thin candy-bar (not a flip, clamshell)
4. No QWERTY keyboard
5. Camera
6. Durable
7. Legible screen outside
This phone met most of these criteria, except 6, 7. I have a few issues as I've noticed now that weather is warmer that if I sweat into the phone, it renders the buttons useless (for a while). VZ replaced my original phone under the 1-year warranty as some of the buttons never came back to life. I noticed the same problem with the replacement phone, but it hasn't rendered it useless. No, I'm not sweating like a pig, just some normal "what happens when it's 90+ degrees out" sweat.
Next issue has to do with hacking the phone in order to put on my custom ringtones and pictures. I downloaded some hack I bought on eBay and it made MPT (Motorola Phone Tools 4.5.x) work. You have to fool the software and make it think it is a z6m not a z6tv so that the file sharing "Media Studio" will work. This is not supported by Verizon. Otherwise, the phone is nice and I like it. I don't know how the other reviewer (Mr. Vista) is able to directly transfer music and photos to this device. Wanna tell? Thanks, JOHN
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7. AWSOME TV PHONE!
30 May 2008 by George
94%9.4out of 10
Thsi is an awsome phone! It is stylish, very usable, and the TV is great. I love every part of it! One of Verizon's best phones!
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8. Great durable verizon phone
31 Jan 2008 by David A.
92%9.2out of 10
the problem with most of verizons "flashy" phones is that when u drop them, they crack, snap, and shatter. oh and did i mention pulling the LG chocolate in and out of a jean pocket can scratch the screen?
well motorola finally decided to makeup for making the ever so breakable razr. i have to say my favorite thing about this phone is the screen, it really just doesnt scratch, which i think every phone should have screens like this.
The first thing i noticed about the phone when I got it a few months ago, is the slide is a little wobbly, which i didnt notice until after i purchased the phone, i probably would have gotten it if i knew this off the bat. but im glad i got past that, because the slide is extremely durable, and wont wear out like the chocolates.
The Service on this phone like most Motorola phones seem to out preform there Japanese counterparts, like LG, and Samsung. I have only had a few dropped calls, but this was caused by verizons ever so famous you still have signal, network failures. but the signal on this phone is strong for any phone of its line.
The RIZR V6tv edition has a media flo chip, which i had the opportunity to try while traveling. if this service is available in your area, i would highly recommend this device, the signal is clear, its comfortable to hold while watching the TV and is ONE of the ONLY mediaflo devices without an antenna.
The music playback on the Device speaker is very loud, and not at all distorted, this is caused by dual speakers being installed to one output. however, the only thing holding this phone back from being a good music phone is verizons U.I. which affects almost every one of their cellphones, with the exception with smartphones, venus, and chocolates. you cant do anything else while listening to music. not text, not even search your music without stopping your track. its just lazy engineering on verizons part, in hopes that they can sell more chocolates and venus's by ruining the rest of their phones. and the vcast music app is the only way to load music onto your phone, they made damn sure about that when they designed it that you couldnt get anything they didnt want you to get on your phone, unless you hack your memory card and trick your phone. so if your a MAC user, this phone will not play music for you, unless you pay the 1.99 fee for OTA downloads.
The color varies slightly from the picture on the website, its more a darker Grey, and doesnt show scratches, or drops. this is my favorite part of the design, even after several months of use, as long as you didnt drop it off buildings or moving vehicles.. it should still look pretty new and flashy.
The camera on the phone takes good clear pictures, and rotates sideways to give you a real digital camera feel. many options on pictures however no flash leaves the camera only good with decent lighting conditions
for the price its a great phone, and its a better phone the the Z6c because the black theme is consistent on the Z6tv, the inside slider on the Z6c is silver and it doesn't look as good.
Solid proficient handset, one of motorolas best on the VZW line. if your looking for a phone with a decent camera, good speaker, stereo bluetooth long battery life, and reliability this is a great phone to consider
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9. Love More & More Everyday
23 Oct 2007 by Jeff
92%9.2out of 10
i have been interested in this phn for a long time i was just waiting to actually test it out ..now that i have it has exceeded my expections by far. The mobile tv service that this phn has to offer is seamless ...Im sure with the service getting bigger and better ...more people with enjoy this feature...also the clarity and sound of the phn is outstanding ...playing music on this phn is like walking around with a boom box on my hip ...giving off crisp stereo sound..i could go on and on about but just get it and find out for yourself
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10. Great Phone
15 Oct 2007 by David
88%8.8out of 10
I received the phone Friday 10/12/07 and it's built solid with nice features. The design makes sense and pairing with Verizon only makes the phone even better.
It's probably one of the better phones Verizon offers. I also have the Blackberry 8830 World Phone and I really enjoy the feel and features that the RIZR Z6TV offers.
I highly recommend.
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