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I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
 
I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
 
The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
 
Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
on my phone at all.
 
So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
 
Mike

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On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:49:57 -0400, Mike <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
>I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
>has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
>everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
>
>I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
>for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
>revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
>OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
>a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
>
>The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
>VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
>LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
>excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
>problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
>for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
>
>Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
>of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
>occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
>on my phone at all.
>
>So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
>whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
>the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
>3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
>couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
>pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
>reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
>
>Mike
 
I have a question for you as I was thinking of getting one too.  I've
played with the 710 in the Verizon store. It has those four icons that
show on the main screen. Is there a way to have a main screen without
those icons?   I haven't been able to get them off the screen in the
short time I used it in the store.
 
I agree with your opinion of the Howard Forums although you don't seem
to get as many trolls and flames there. Could be because it is
moderated.

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On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:49:57 -0400, Mike <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote:
 
>I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
>has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
>everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
 
I've had one for a few days.  Mine has the camera tilt and I'd sure
like to be able to sync it with my laptop and Outlook contacts list,
but otherwise I like it a lot.  For the few pictures I've taken, I
turn the handset slightly and hey, its level!
 
RF performance equals the StarTac it replaces, in fringe areas as well
as close-in to a cell site.
 
Bluetooth linkup to my laptop and handheld (the main reason for
replacing the StarTac) was straightforward and works well, as does the
1xRTT speed (the other reason for replacing the StarTac).
 
Overall, I'm quite pleased.  I replace phones infrequently, and the
StarTac was a champ for the years I used it, so the combo of Bluetooth
and good RF makes the 710 a winner for me.
 
I did run across the earphone volume problem, but it turned out to be
a slightly off-center sweet spot and I was holding the phone a smidge
to high on my ear (probably in the same place I held the StarTac).  A
little lower and viola, problem solved.  I actually tuned it DOWN
while driving the truck home...not known for being a quiet
environment.
 
Cheers...

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Is there any way to get rid of that silly pattern that shows on the screen
on the outside of the phone when the phone is closed?  Its really dumb.
 
 
"Mike" <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6g9fi09hbp98c3qm85cnmkgr509sccl4j0@4ax.com...
> I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
> has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
> everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
>
> I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
> for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
> revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
> OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
> a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
>
> The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
> VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
> LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
> excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
> problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
> for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
>
> Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
> of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
> occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
> on my phone at all.
>
> So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
> whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
> the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
> 3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
> couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
> pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
> reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
>
> Mike

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Teddeli <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message news:<maffi01d5km05s2nt32kgsjksn6tq6j5sh@4ax.com>...
> On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 15:49:57 -0400, Mike <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote:
>  
> >I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
> >has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
> >everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
> >
> >I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
> >for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
> >revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
> >OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
> >a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
> >
> >The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
> >VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
> >LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
> >excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
> >problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
> >for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
> >
> >Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
> >of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
> >occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
> >on my phone at all.
> >
> >So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
> >whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
> >the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
> >3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
> >couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
> >pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
> >reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
> >
> >Mike
>  
> I have a question for you as I was thinking of getting one too.  I've
> played with the 710 in the Verizon store. It has those four icons that
> show on the main screen. Is there a way to have a main screen without
> those icons?   I haven't been able to get them off the screen in the
> short time I used it in the store.
>  
> I agree with your opinion of the Howard Forums although you don't seem
> to get as many trolls and flames there. Could be because it is
> moderated.
 
 Go Menu..Settings..personalize...Home screen..Home
keys..Icons....then change the show to hide. Hope this helps..Wayne

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 02:20:19 +0000, JD wrote:
 
> Is there any way to get rid of that silly pattern that shows on the screen
> on the outside of the phone when the phone is closed?  Its really dumb.
 
My friend has the phone.  If I remember right if you change the
color theme it will change the background on the outside screen,
but I didn't see a way to turn it off or replace it with another
graphic.  Kind of strange.
 
 
rich

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It's a large, bug infested, battery hungry phone. I haven't heard many good
things about it at all. While the current customer's are performing R&D on
it, Verizon will eventually release another model with the appropriate
name...like V720 or some thing like that.
 
"Mike" <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6g9fi09hbp98c3qm85cnmkgr509sccl4j0@4ax.com...
> I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
> has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
> everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
>
> I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
> for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
> revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
> OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
> a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
>
> The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
> VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
> LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
> excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
> problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
> for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
>
> Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
> of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
> occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
> on my phone at all.
>
> So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
> whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
> the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
> 3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
> couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
> pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
> reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
>
> Mike

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 02:28:03 -0400, "Killer Madness"
<killer@nospam.net> wrote:
 
>It's a large, bug infested, battery hungry phone. I haven't heard many good
>things about it at all. While the current customer's are performing R&D on
>it, Verizon will eventually release another model with the appropriate
>name...like V720 or some thing like that.
>
>"Mike" <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:6g9fi09hbp98c3qm85cnmkgr509sccl4j0@4ax.com...
>> I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
>> has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
>> everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
>>
>> I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
>> for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
>> revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
>> OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
>> a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
>>
>> The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
>> VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
>> LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
>> excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
>> problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
>> for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
>>
>> Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
>> of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
>> occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
>> on my phone at all.
>>
>> So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
>> whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
>> the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
>> 3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
>> couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
>> pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
>> reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
>>
>> Mike
>
>
Since I am comtemplating getting this phone could you please elaborate
on the bugs? What exactly are they. Have you used this phone? On what
information do you base your review?  The poster you are replying to
actually has the phone and gives it a good review.
 
Your answer could be helpful in my choice.

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i've had the phone for a few weeks and i'm really enjoying it.  the only
bugs i know of are in the design, where the ear hole is a bit too high, and
"pixplace" is currently not working.  when i first got the phone pixplace
worked fine but it's been down for about a week, while VZW works on a bug
related problem.
 
aside from that, the speakerphone is awesome, i loved the way voicedial sets
itself up after doing a voice analyzer for a few minutes, and the camera
[which was never a priorty for me] works great and is just an added bonus
for me.  oh, yeah, the phone works great, as a phone, and i even get
reception in on some side streets that i couldn't get before even with other
tri-mode phones.
 
i haven't used bluetooth yet, or tried PC synching, but i'll eventually get
around to that.
 
i guess they're coming out with the 810 model next month but i don't think
it has bluetooth.
 
i saved a lot of money on this phone by extending my two year plan, and with
the $70 rebate.  also, i returned the car charger since the one i used with
my prior phone fits this model, and i also returned the headset since the
speakerphone is so good, i really don't need it.
 
some day, when the prices dip, i may but the bluetooth accessories too.
 
good luck and remember, customer service is only as good as the person
you're talking to - so, if you feel you're not getting good service, just
hang up and keep calling until you get a quailty rep.  same goes for the
stores, there are good and bad reps out there, just try and find the good
stores and people to work with.
 
 
 
"Mike" <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:6g9fi09hbp98c3qm85cnmkgr509sccl4j0@4ax.com...
> I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
> has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
> everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
>
> I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
> for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
> revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
> OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
> a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
>
> The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
> VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
> LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
> excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
> problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
> for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
>
> Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
> of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
> occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
> on my phone at all.
>
> So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
> whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
> the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
> 3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
> couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
> pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
> reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
>
> Mike

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Come on folks, let's stop confusing "bugs" with "design" issures.  There is
a big difference.
 
"tigercat" <markd3@abcyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:QNadnVjj6vmSVrXcRVn-rA@comcast.com...
> i've had the phone for a few weeks and i'm really enjoying it.  the only
> bugs i know of are in the design, where the ear hole is a bit too high,
and
> "pixplace" is currently not working.  when i first got the phone pixplace
> worked fine but it's been down for about a week, while VZW works on a bug
> related problem.
>
> aside from that, the speakerphone is awesome, i loved the way voicedial
sets
> itself up after doing a voice analyzer for a few minutes, and the camera
> [which was never a priorty for me] works great and is just an added bonus
> for me.  oh, yeah, the phone works great, as a phone, and i even get
> reception in on some side streets that i couldn't get before even with
other
> tri-mode phones.
>
> i haven't used bluetooth yet, or tried PC synching, but i'll eventually
get
> around to that.
>
> i guess they're coming out with the 810 model next month but i don't think
> it has bluetooth.
>
> i saved a lot of money on this phone by extending my two year plan, and
with
> the $70 rebate.  also, i returned the car charger since the one i used
with
> my prior phone fits this model, and i also returned the headset since the
> speakerphone is so good, i really don't need it.
>
> some day, when the prices dip, i may but the bluetooth accessories too.
>
> good luck and remember, customer service is only as good as the person
> you're talking to - so, if you feel you're not getting good service, just
> hang up and keep calling until you get a quailty rep.  same goes for the
> stores, there are good and bad reps out there, just try and find the good
> stores and people to work with.
>
>
>
> "Mike" <inundated9@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:6g9fi09hbp98c3qm85cnmkgr509sccl4j0@4ax.com...
> > I've seen a LOT of talk about this phone on Howard Forums, where it
> > has its own sub-forum...but not here.  I'd kinda like to know what
> > everyone thinks of the Motorola V710.
> >
> > I bought one a few days ago, and so far, it's been a stellar performer
> > for me.  Much of the concern posted in places like HoFo seems to
> > revolve around a few things, like a "crippled" Bluetooth profile (no
> > OBEX, which involves moving files back and forth out of the phone) and
> > a camera lens tilt, which doesn't bother me at all.
> >
> > The base of it for me - the phone is, as far as I can tell, now easily
> > VZW's RF champ...certainly significantly better than my last phone, an
> > LG 4400, which wasn't bad by any means.  The sound quality is
> > excellent, Bluetooth data (DUN) for my laptop and PDA works with no
> > problems at all - and seems faster than the cable I used with the 4400
> > for some reason - and I'm also enjoying the BT headset and speaker.
> >
> > Whatever bugs there are - and there are *some* - are either in parts
> > of the phone I don't use or care about, or don't affect me.  One
> > occasional reported problem - a loose, moving keypad - is not present
> > on my phone at all.
> >
> > So...comments?  I'm hoping to get a more adult perspective on the
> > whole thing.  For one, whenever I visit HoFo, I feel like I'm back on
> > the high school playground.  One day when I logged in there, roughly
> > 3/4 of the "birthdays" list was people around 20 years old.  Heck, I
> > couldn't even stand GOING there until I turned off the "sig file
> > pictures" feature...most of the pictures people used were oversize and
> > reminded me of something on a high school boy's bedroom wall.
> >
> > Mike
>
>

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In article <QNadnVjj6vmSVrXcRVn-rA@comcast.com>,
 "tigercat" <markd3@abcyahoo.com> wrote:
 
> i saved a lot of money on this phone by extending my two year plan,  
> and with the $70 rebate.  also, i returned the car charger since the  
> one i used with my prior phone fits this model, and i also returned  
> the headset since the speakerphone is so good, i really don't need  
> it.
 
Using the speaker phone in public may not be a good idea.  For one  
thing, people can overhear your conversation; for another, it may be a  
distraction and noise pollution.
 
But, if you're sitting in your car with the phone on its belt holster,  
can you use the speakerphone and microphone?
 
-- Michelle
 
--  
Stop Mad Cowboy Disease:  Vote for John Kerry.

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In article <U1XVc.1050$fR2.848@fe35.usenetserver.com>,
 "Killer Madness" <killer@nospam.net> wrote:
 
> It's a large, bug infested, battery hungry phone. I haven't heard  
> many good things about it at all.
 
What bad things have you heard?
 
--  
Stop Mad Cowboy Disease:  Vote for John Kerry.

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yeah, i wasn't really referring to speaking in public, as i know how
annoying that can be for the people around you [when using speakerphone].  i
really meant using the speakerphone while driving, and for this, i simply
place the phone on the panel directly in front of the MPH indicator and
other dials.  i drive an Accord which provides a shelf in front of the these
indicators which turns out to be a convenient place to park the cell while
talking.  everyone can hear me fine and the phone hasn't fallen once.
 
 
"Michelle Steiner" <michelle@michelle.org> wrote in message
news:michelle-D6B49C.16131522082004@news.west.cox.net...
> In article <QNadnVjj6vmSVrXcRVn-rA@comcast.com>,
>  "tigercat" <markd3@abcyahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > i saved a lot of money on this phone by extending my two year plan,
> > and with the $70 rebate.  also, i returned the car charger since the
> > one i used with my prior phone fits this model, and i also returned
> > the headset since the speakerphone is so good, i really don't need
> > it.
>
> Using the speaker phone in public may not be a good idea.  For one
> thing, people can overhear your conversation; for another, it may be a
> distraction and noise pollution.
>
> But, if you're sitting in your car with the phone on its belt holster,
> can you use the speakerphone and microphone?
>
> -- Michelle
>
> --
> Stop Mad Cowboy Disease:  Vote for John Kerry.

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In article <6a-dnWTkJN_ms7TcRVn-ow@comcast.com>,
 "tigercat" <markd3@abcyahoo.com> wrote:
 
> yeah, i wasn't really referring to speaking in public, as i know how  
> annoying that can be for the people around you [when using  
> speakerphone].  i really meant using the speakerphone while driving,  
> and for this, i simply place the phone on the panel directly in front  
> of the MPH indicator and other dials.  i drive an Accord which  
> provides a shelf in front of the these indicators which turns out to  
> be a convenient place to park the cell while talking.  everyone can  
> hear me fine and the phone hasn't fallen once.
 
And if you have an accident or have to take evasive maneuvers, the phone  
becomes a missile.
 
But in the car, I'll have a bluetooth connection to the car, so that  
won't be a problem.  And for elsewhere, I'll get a BT headset if I can  
find one that works with my hearing aid.
 
--  
Stop Mad Cowboy Disease:  Vote for John Kerry.

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On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 13:32:05 GMT, Teddeli <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:
 
>Since I am comtemplating getting this phone could you please elaborate
>on the bugs? What exactly are they. Have you used this phone? On what
>information do you base your review?  The poster you are replying to
>actually has the phone and gives it a good review.
>
>Your answer could be helpful in my choice.
 
A word of advisory: "Killer Madness" is our latest
alt.cellular.verizon troll.  At the slightest hint of something
negative being posted about VZW or its phones, he leaps out from
behind the bushes and shows his displeasure.  He obviously does not
HAVE the phone, and as you noted, I do.
 
A word of advice.  All new phones are buggy to some degree, some more
than others.  The 710's sister phone, the 720, was perhaps...if you
believed all the reports...perhaps the buggiest phone in creation.
They finally "got it right", but it took a change of model number
(730), because of the early reputation.
 
My earlier message mentions some of the "bugs" (and perhaps a design
issue or two) that some people post about this phone.  Not a single
one of these issues has been important to ME, as they affect parts of
the phone either A) I don't or rarely use (camera tilt, etc.) or B)
reflect missing features I wasn't concerned about in the first place
(missing Bluetooth profile for moving contacts/files).  Some, like
earpiece volume and moving keypads, seem to vary from phone to phone
(I have neither issue on mine).
 
The only true BUG I can find can't be easily reproduced...occasionally
the phone will kick out of either data use or camera use to a "No
Service" screen, then it'll find the network and reregister.  It's
happened to me about 3 times now, less than once every other day.  I
would hope a firmware upgrade would fix this.  The "bump to No
Service" has never happened to be in a phone call (I've had some LONG
ones, too) or in a Bluetooth data session with my PDA or laptop
(ditto)...only in the in-handset data/menus.  Just this evening, I was
riding in a car down I-77 in Southeast Ohio, in Alltel's service area,
and traversed an entire county (25-plus minute drive) doing data use
with Bluetooth and my iPaq PDA.  How cool is that?
 
The upshot - I have used the thing extensively, it's pretty much
bulletproof when it comes to actually making and receiving calls, the
Bluetooth data works smoothly, and it seems to have the best reception
of any current VZW phone (I haven't tried the 3589i, which has been
lauded in that regard in the past).
 
The verdict?  Make your own decision.  If you want to go for it, you
have 15 days to use the phone like I have.  If before those 15 days
are up, you're not happy...return the phone.
 
Mike