Refurbished Motorola L7c Bluetooth Camera Phone Verizon Review

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(More customer reviews)The Motoroloa L7c is the Verizon version of the Motorola SLVR L7 cell phone, which was a upgraded version of the L6. I have owned both the L7c and the L7. Both are the very popular "candy bar" shape, thin and light with a large color screen and lit-up motorola silvered keypad. The L7c is slightly thicker, but otherwise the same size as the L7c. I like both of the phones very much. However, the L7c is a Verizon CDMA phone, and is running the Verizon version software, providing the same menu choices as the other Verizon phones, aggressively advertising their premium "V-Cast" suite of music, video, ringtones and internet downloads, which have an extra cost. All of the Verizon phones have the same software suite, "Get it Now" for video, music and ringtones management, Messaging, Contacts, Recent calls, and Settings and Tools. All of these suites are severely limited, compared to the L7. You are limited to the ringtones you have to purchase from Verizon. I do not like being locked into only the ringtones and games and items that Verizon controls.
Music syncing to your computer on the L7c only works with a PC and using their extra software purchased on a CD ROM.... Will not synch on a Mac. There is an additional Micro SD memory card that you can purchase, the L7c will accept up to a 2 gb card or smaller (not sure if a larger one will work), but it fits inside the case under a battery in a very fragile cage. For a Mac user, you have to pop the back, remove the battery, remove the micro SD card and plug it directly into a SD card reader and then the card will mount and you can copy MP3s and MP4s to the audio file, videos (cell phone gp formatted), and jpeg photos to your photo file. Reinstall the micro SD card and put everything togehter and then you have access to music and video and photos. Bluetooth transfer is flawed to computers and phone books and events will not synch to your phone calendar on the L7c (using the Mac isynch anyway).
The above is in contradistinction to the SLVR L7, which has a much better and detailed calendar, phone contact list (with photos, addresses, emails, and other important information (like a real contact manager). Synchs phone book and calendars to the Mac flawlessly, and the extra memory micro SD card plugs into the side from externally (will handle up to a 1gb card, the 2gb card is not recognized.) Plut the phone into your computer and the micro SD card mounts for you to copy photos, music and movies to.
The music player on the L7c is flawed... you can only create playlists with a lot of manual work, and only plays mono from the speaker or a wired mono microphone-headset. On the other hand, the SLVR L7 plays stereo from a special plugged headset or your headset with an adapter. The LSVR L7 comes with iTunes in some versions. The built-in motorola MP3 player software does not recognized MP4s, unlike iTunes, but there are a lot of people who have developed software tools to load hacked versions of iTunes in which works fairly well.
The SLVR L7 stereo volume is low and I have had to buy an amplifier for it from Radio Shack.
The Motorola SLVR L7 is a quad-band GSM phone, whick makes it usable in Europe, South America, and other countries, it is easy to drop in a SIM chip into the inside under the battery , to get foreign cell service. I have used it in Mexico and Europe with Mexican and European SIM chips and it is great. The Verizon L7c is locked to the CDMA networks and Mexican coverage is patchy, and troublesome, and there is no European service.
Battery life is an issue with both of these cell phones, talking and using the screens and playing mp3s will deplete the usual batteries within 12-36 hours. There are three batteries that can be used, the BC50 with is about 600 milliamp hours, the BC60 whichh is about 800 mah, and the BC 70, which is about 1000 mahs. There are extended battery backs sold but they are not necessary for any of the above batteries. I have found that a Motorola battery BK 10 (1500 mah- 4-5 days!) will fit in the battery compartment of both of these phones, but the extended battery back is not quite big enough and some surgery is necessary to get the extended battery cover to go back on the phone with the BK10 exposed. But in a case, no one will see.
The video recorder and photo camera of the L7 is superior to the L7c, which seems more blurry and not as many pixesl. Both are not much to write home about, though. Both have programmable buttons that can activate the camera or video in a shortcut. Both have zoom capability and the L7c has some editing capabilities in the photo utilities and special effects.
Both do video mail and photo mail, in addition to text mail. I have not tested the internet functioning of any of these phones.
In summary, the Motorola L7c is the Verizon attempt to have a Motorola SLVR L7 type phone, custom made for the Verison networks. It is similar but lacks a lot a flexibility and capability of the original L7. I love the design of both, but feel for Mac users, the L7 is a better and more friendly phone and does everything better. However I am currently locked to the Verizon phone system, and I think the L7c is a good conpromise.

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If you thought the line of MOTO RAZR handsets were cool, you'll love the latest addition to Motorola's line of super-chic, super-powerful phones, the SLVR L7c. Packing all the great functionality of the RAZR V3, plus a few more bells and whistles like removable memory and EV-DO high-speed data, the SLVR L7c adopts a thin, candy-bar form factor that is sure to turn heads. With long-range Bluetooth, support for video playback, a VGA (640 x 480) camera, and a gorgeous color screen, the SLVR L7c is a great way to get the most out of your Verizon service.
Design At less than a half-inch thick, the SLVR L7c redefines the ultra-thin phone category. A large 176 x 220 color display with 262,000 colors resides above the handset's backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. The VGA camera lens is housed on the rear of the phone, while up/down buttons are placed on the left side. There's also a highly accessible mini-USB port on the right side of the phone for data synchronization and music transfer, as well as a covered slot for inserting a microSD or TransFlash memory card.
Calling Features The SLVR L7c's internal phone book can hold up to 1,000 contacts, and the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. It also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as music ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone, and more ringtones can be downloaded from Verizon Wireless's Get it Now service. And for times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear, and voice-activated dialing makes calling your friends, family, and associates as easy as saying their names. Lastly, the SLVR L7c's GPS location technology pinpoints your exact location when you dial 911.
If desired, the onboard GPS feature can do more than give your current location to emergency personnel. The SLVR L7c is fully compatible with Verizon's VZ Navigator service, a feature that provides all the bells and whistles of an advanced navigation system on your mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. The VZ Navigator service provides heads-up, voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions (with auto-rerouting if you miss a turn), local search of nearly fourteen million points of interest (POIs) in the United States, and detailed color maps that can be quickly panned and zoomed. With VZ Navigator, you'll know where you are, know what's around you, and know how to get there fast (additional Verizon charges apply).
Because the SLVR L7c is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools The SLVR L7c is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound, and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is supported via AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and ICQ, and the phone also ships with a built-in email client with support for POP3 and SMTP protocols (Verizon messaging charges apply). Verizon's optional Mobile Web 2.0 package allows you to read and send emails, exchange instant messages, and view your favorite Web content. You can check your email, trade stocks online, compare prices while shopping, access flight information, get movie listings, and find directions to the theater. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier to enter words and text on handsets, is built in to the unit--a plus for mobile e-mail and text messaging users.
The phone also allows you to use video messaging to record and send 15-second videos. And with getFLIX, email can be more than just text. You can send video messages from your phone to any email address.
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, the SLVR L7c is fully compatible with Verizon's V Cast service. With V Cast, you can download and stream high-quality video. Need news and weather? Get the latest AccuWeather forecast delivered right to your handset, or stream CNN news headlines. ESPN sports updates, entertainment news from E!, and even Sesame Street content for the kids, are all available. V Cast also serves as a portal for enhanced 3D games, making it possible to have more fun with a new breed of realistic games. Learn more about V Cast.
Verizon's music service is another EV-DO-powered service that makes the SLVR L7c all the more desirable. With V Cast music, your phone is a music player, letting you jam out wherever you are. It's also a music store, and you can download songs instantly to your phone. Save your songs to a memory card with a capacity that's right for you. You can even pause to take a call without missing a beat. View the V Cast Music demo.
A number of handy software tools are bundled with the SLVR L7c, including a voice memo recorder, a calculator, a calendar, and an alarm clock. Use the phone's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or to connect to a computer or handheld device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, which can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar, and other data with your PC.
The SLVR L7c is chaperone capable, a feature that allows you to always know where the user is, be it a child, a baby sitter, or a teenager on her first date. You can define a zone or a specific area, such as a school or summer camp, and when your family member enters or leaves the zone with their handset, Verizon will automatically send an alert to your phone with the time and location of your family member's handset (additional charges may apply).
If needs be, the SLVR L7c can act as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs. The phone supports Verizon's BroadbandAccess high-speed wireless data service, allowing you to get DSL speeds wherever you have broadband data coverage.
Imaging and Entertainment With 5 MB of internal memory storage, plus a memory expansion slot, the SLVR L7c shines in the entertainment department. The phone's VGA camera features a 4x digital zoom, as well as video capture capabilities (up to 30 seconds in length). Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. The phone is capable of MPEG4 video playback when you receive a video message or if you upload video to the phone via USB or Bluetooth. The SLVR L7c also supports custom graphics for wallpapers, so you can dress up the phone to suit your mood.
At its heart, the SLVR L7c is a powerful music phone. Built-in stereo speakers let you listen while you work or play, and a stereo headset jack makes it easy to jam out in private. Please note, the MOTO SLVR L7c does not support a 2.5mm headset jack, however, a headset adapter is included in the box.
Last but not least, support for gaming is built into the phone and games are available for download via Verizon's Get it Now service.
EV-DO Wireless Broadband CoverageLearn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.
Vital Statistics The Motorola SLVR L7c weighs 3.70 ounces and measures 4.48 x 1.96 x .51 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 6 hours of digital talk time and up to 17 days of digital standby time. It runs on the CDMA 850/1900 frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Note: The MOTOSLVR L7c supports the following Bluetooth Profiles: Headset, Hands-free, Serial Port, Dial Up Networking, Object Push for vCard and user generated image/videos. It does not support all Bluetooth object transfer (OBEX) profiles.

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