Motorola Barrage V860 Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Motorola Barrage V860 Phone (Verizon Wireless)
- Rugged clamshell phone constructed from chrome, glass, mesh and rubber; meets military specifications for shock and dust resistance, vibration, and more
- Talk instantly to friends and colleagues using Verizon Wireless Push to Talk network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions; access V Cast Music (with Rhapsody) and Video services
- 2-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion to 16 GB; access to personal email and instant messaging services
- Up to 6.4 hours of talk time, up to 534 hours (22+ days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, quick start guide, user manual
With a heat-, cold-, dust-, shock- and water-resistant design and a host of connectivity options, including Web access, mobile e-mail, Web mail, IM and chat support, this mobile phone lets you easily stay in touch in a variety of environmental conditions. Early Termination Fee 5 (1 yr/2 yr contracts)Certified to withstand extreme temperatures, dust shock, and more, the Motorola Barrage for Verizon Wireless is built to military specifications (Mil-Spec 810F) and is designed to be submersible f
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Great VZW Phone for Active Adults,
I was in the market for a new phone, and I had the following list of desires:
+ Tetherable wireless modem.
+ Ruggedized
+ Uses the same USB interface as my wife’s and son’s phones
I first ordered a different ruggedized VZW phone, because it was advertised with more features and was well reviewed. The problem was, the other brand of phone did not come with a USB cable, nor was one available. While I was searching around for the cable online, I tried out the extra features, such as the thermometer- it was off by 4 to 6 degrees Farenheit, making it pretty useless. The LED flashlight was nice, but not nicer than being able to surf the WEB surfside.
So, I exchanged it for this much less glitzy Motorola Barrage. I have already used it to get my email and upload documents far from any available Wi-Fi hot spots (cool!) and it has come in handy when I am in the shower and I get an important phone call (like from my wife). It also uses the same cord as the other cell phones in the family, which is great on trips.
It has some other surprisingly useful features. For example, I can make a call without looking at the phone because it pronounces the names of my contacts as I scroll through the list. Also, it is actually very useful to know who is calling without having to put down whatever I am carrying to look at the cell phone display. The voice recognition, e.g., “Call… John… Mobile,” actually work on this phone for me and that is a first.
I already have several great digital cameras, so I always thought having a camera phone was sort of stupid. But the other day I bought something at the lumber store that didn’t have a sticker. No problem, I just snapped a picture of the display tag, and the cashier keyed the SKU right in.
I put one of those 4 GB micro SD cards into the phone for $11 so I can transfer files back and forth from the phone to my laptop, or to other computers. That’s when one gewfy ‘feature’ of the phone showed up. When you first plug it in to the USB cable, you get to choose between “Media Sync Mode” and “Modem Mode.” Choosing “Media Sync” gives you the option to either download music, or NOT. “Not” mode does nothing… nada… Zippo… except to charge the battery. If you want to transfer files or photos, you have to go into “Tools” and select “USB Mass Storage.” But even *that* is gewfy, because there are two menu items that have the phrase ‘USB’. To transfer files, you want the one that results from, “MENU, Settings & Tools, 2. Tools, 8. USB Mass Storage,” and *not* “MENU, Settings & Tools, 9. USB Mode.” Pretty stinkin’ ridiculous, eh?
The bluetooth pairing thingie works, but I can’t get used to making or answering calls on a headset. Plus, people who walk around in public talking to themselves seem icky to me. I might get a car adapter someday, and I am confident this phone will work with it.
Other than that one weird menu glitch, I really, really like this phone.
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|excellent phone,
Since I’m a dummy, I’ve left 2 lightweight cellphones in my pants pockets that went into the washing machine. This phone has a little heft to it and should remind me to pull it out before I do the stupid human trick that has already cost me $$. It has a nice feel in my hand, has all the features that I need and, it’s WATERPROOF!! So it says oh the specs, “submersible for up to 30 minutes”. However, I hope I don’t have to see if this is really true. It’s already survived one drop with no problems. Maybe this phone was designed for a clumsy ox like me!!
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|SIMPLE? YES, RUGGED? Meh… Not so much. Good reception.,
Motorola Barrage – MOTV860
UPDATE 6 MONTHS LATER: Alright, so maybe this isn’t such a bad phone after all. It is VERY simple and it STILL gets great reception compared to other verizon phones I’ve had. I still wouldn’t call it rugged at all. But, for a penny- I think it is the best bet of all the 1 cent options, as it is still working great after 6 months and the fact that it weighs nothing and doesn’t seem to contain any glass or metal as advertised has become less annoying as it has been consistently performing well. No problems since the early exchange for the dud. Maybe they just need to change their advertising angle as it isn’t bad at all, but is NOT industrial grade.
Because of it’s consistently very high talk quality and ease of use, I have upped it a star.
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UPDATE: two months later… Returned the original phone because the screen kept going blank. Had no problems at Verizon with the exchange because it had been purchased within 30 days and have had no problems with the replacement phone. The reception is still VERY good and the Battery life long.
But still… it is not a rugged phone by any stretch. There is no such thing as an industrial grade phone. Please Motorola, start making something in the USA!
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Maybe this was designed to military specs, but it is just a cheap plastic phone… toy even. I don’t know where the metal and glass is on this consumer version of what may have once been an industrial grade design. The hinge doesn’t seem to be metal, it seems to be plastic although it could be aluminum or some other inexpensive and light metal. The screen doesn’t seem to be glass, but plastic.
screen goes completely white randomly, rendering it useless a good deal of the time.
Don’t know that it would survive even a 2 foot drop, since it didn’t seem to make it through shipping without getting messed up. The product description is a joke compared to what was actually delivered.
Looking for a rugged phone? Don’t look to the Barrage unless appearances are all that matters. This phone should be heavy, it weighs nothing and feels cheap. I don’t know that a truly rugged phone exists anymore. If Motorola won’t make a quality product in the USA, there’s no one that will.
The only thing positive about this phone is that it does seem to get rather good reception when the screen isn’t white.
If Motorola wants to tout this phone as rugged, they need to use the original design components or change the description from metal and glass to thin plastic, made in China.
Bottom Line – Looks Tough, feels weak. Good Reception. Rugged? HA… All Hat, No Cattle.
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