Verizon XV6800 now available

2. Phil (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 11:02 0 0

HTC Touch...

3. joe (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 11:38 0 0

its just you. what pda is any better than this one? aside from the GSM stuff from japan maybe. the most important part of a pda is the network its on for data speed and youll be sorely disappointed by ATT's

4. Vega7racer (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 11:48 0 0

Without doubt this should have been released a year ago but its still one of the best out there. To reply to the first comment, Verizon has the i760, the Pearl and the Q9 in its smart phone lineup. Those all are all awesome devices. In fact I think the i760 (minus the lame 1 MP shooter) is totally underrated. If those don’t do it for ya then the (soon to be released) Touch and or surely the U940 will work. The Voyager, though not a smart phone, will do many of the smart phone functions granted not as well but it is lots of fun to play with.

5. kevin (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 11:57 0 0

I am switching to the next upgrade to the iphone when it comes next year. I have the vx6700, treo 600, samsung i700 and the biggest problems with these phones is the inability to use them as phones because of the freezes and sluggishness. I was in the VZW store yesterday and I almost purchased the Blackberry 8830 because of the push email and tethered modem feature. I was told the modem feature was included in $45 dollar data plan which almost sealed the deal. In the evening I used my son's iTouch to view a web app and the web browser can not be beat. As I told a VZW representative you may have the best network, but if I can not access a work related website on my xv6700 your network is useless. I tested out my brother's iPhone last weekend and was impressed on how few clicks to access all the functions, a very fluid GUI. And again I was able access websites that I bet the xv6800 can't handle either. I am going to just use my xv6700 as a Skype phone (wifi) once I get the iPhone 2.0

6. ewill (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 12:14 0 0

to #5, you seem to hardly know what you are speaking of. you may think the iPhone is some great device and all but it is on ATT! a network cannot get much worse. plus you are speaking of the xv6700, treo 600, and i700....all phones that either suck or were discontinued more than a year or two ago. Maybe if you decided to switch to an updated device you might find 2007-2008 to be quite pleasant. You cannot expect much when you are using such outdated devices. good luck with your venture to crappy ATT

7. vzwemp (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 12:17 0 0

if what you are interested in is the fluidity of the Iphone, then you dont want a PDA. An Iphone is not a PDA, and if you go into it thinking it is, you are gonig to be severely dissapointed. If you do like the iphone however, then give the voyager a run. It gives the iphone a beating in most respects.

8. Phil (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 12:36 0 0

Get the XV6800 put it on a belt clip. Take your iPod Touch and have it connect via Wi-fi infastructure mode and dial into the data connection of the XV6800. Atleast I've seen some people at my company do that (xv6700) because they hate ATT.

9. tluv (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 12:46 0 0

The iPhone should not even be in this conversation. It's a multimedia phone and it's main purpose is the play music and surf the web. If you want a smart phone then the i760 or the 6800 is the way to go. Best network, best smartphone functions and with Verizon going to an open network next year you will be able to have even more phones on the better network. Plus Apple is raping all of it's customers anyways. They get $13 per month per iPhone user, $250 per phone PROFIT and after using the part of the device that's the most important......THE PHONE the iPhone is shyte. Sounds horrible, drops calls and overall is pitiful. Get an iPod if you care about web browsing but for true business users the i760 and 6800 are tops (ATT Tilt is a good one but ATT sucks)

10. Kevin (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 14:43 0 0

I purchased the xv6700 in March 2006 and the 6800 is the first real replacement for the 6700 to be released. At the end of the day, the xv6700 couldn't handle more then a few core installed programs without causing problems requiring soft and hard resets to make it stable again. My point is that the iphone web browser is the best out there. If the 6800 browser had a capable web browser, I might buy it but it is stuck still in 2005, As I stated before, I am not getting the iphone 1.0, but waiting for next device from Apple which may be announced as early as Jan at MacWorld '08. If anybody can suggest a device with a upgraded web browser I would be happy to listen. The voyager is not an option, it won't connect to itunes and sync never mind the browser. As far as splitting it down the middle, I considered getting the Blackberry and tethering it to the EEE PC or the rumored Mac ultra portable which gives me the best of both worlds, email and web browsing. I don't want to carry around two of the same size devices. I have been with Verizon/BAM for over 11 years and I like the network. My experience with the iPhone/ATT this weekend was positive and that is with version 1.0. My business requires email and and a capable web browser. MSIE can not handle my online support desk, wordpress admin and can barely handle server admin programs and other custom programs. The i760 and 6800 MS Mobile phones do have there place but surely lack in the browser department. The 6800 won't increase my productivity, just leave me $199 (with discounts) poorer.

11. Phil (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 15:16 0 0

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.

12. Ben (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 15:20 0 0

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.

13. thomas (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 16:41 0 0

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.

14. Kevin (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 17:13 0 0

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.

15. 6800 (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 18:28 0 0

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.

16. Jason (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 18:56 0 0

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.

17. Nong Toom fan (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 22:06 0 0

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.

18. Steven (unregistered) posted on 28 Nov 2007, 22:50 0 0

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)

19. Kevin (unregistered) posted on 29 Nov 2007, 11:04 0 0

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 ?

20. Kevin (unregistered) posted on 29 Nov 2007, 13:07 0 0

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