Motorola Adventure V750
The Boulder kicks this phones ass!!!
Hey gunny! I saw the Boulder at a Verizon dtore, and it's pretty awesome! Couldn't play with it, because it wasn't connected. It had a sign by it saying "coming soon", which is Aug. 4th. Do you own this phone already? If so, can you tell me about sound quality, battery life, if ringers are loud. Doesn't the keypad light up in orange on both color phones? If you have this let me know about it. Seriously cinsidering getting this on, as I am now eligible for an upgrade. Thanks!! 😁
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Boulder is Water resistant, adventure isn't. Adventure has more music capabilities, and better camera, and can handle mobile email. and the adventure can do chaperone for parents and families. that said, i love the styling. I know tons of people who have been chomping at the bit for the new G'zOne. but the motorola is sharper styiling and more compact, akin to the RAZR for those who thought the orig G'zOne was too bulky. I was thinking of getting the decoy, but now i may just get the boulder. i love the PTT capapbilities, for family and stuff. trying to get folks i know over from nextel
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Thanks, qoatelope! I know, I saw both phones, I just couldn't play aroung with the gzone, because it wasn't plugged in, it was only on display. I still will have a tough time deciding, though. The G'zOne isn't so bad looking, but I also like the Moto. I like the keypad on the Casio. I have a feeling I will be standing there forever trying to decide. I have to play around with the Casio on Monday, that's when it launches in the Verizon stores. Thanks for the feedback!!
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Hey Tropicalisland!
I actually own both phones and was just playing with my title. The V750 Adventure is a great phone, and I've been very impressed overall.....even though the Adventure and Boulder are both PTT Mill spec phones they are entirely different animals
The Adventure is a more feature rich multimedia phone. It has the 2.0 meg cam, outside music controls, more customizable UI, etc. It has great call clarity, loud ringers, big vibrant screens, and a great working front facing speaker...all very cool stuff. The downside for me is it looks like a razr, and I'm not impressed with the build quality of the phone. This phone is suppose to be Military spec but it surely lacks that feel of a quality built phone. The hinge is questio...
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I actually own both phones and was just playing with my title. The V750 Adventure is a great phone, and I've been very impressed overall.....even though the Adventure and Boulder are both PTT Mill spec phones they are entirely different animals
The Adventure is a more feature rich multimedia phone. It has the 2.0 meg cam, outside music controls, more customizable UI, etc. It has great call clarity, loud ringers, big vibrant screens, and a great working front facing speaker...all very cool stuff. The downside for me is it looks like a razr, and I'm not impressed with the build quality of the phone. This phone is suppose to be Military spec but it surely lacks that feel of a quality built phone. The hinge is questio...
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Hi Gunny! Thanks for all that info. I know I will have a tough time deciding. The Boulder launches Monday, so I guess I'll have to go to Verizon and play with it to see what it is like. I think I asked you this before, but on the Moto, does the keypad light up really bright? I used to have the LG VX 8350, and in the dim or dark light, the keypad lit up white, but was actually pretty dull. I like a bright keypad, and doesn't the Boulder's keypad light up in orange? Thanks for any info, I really appreciate it! 🙂
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FYI we are displaying working units in store now, so check your location to test the live boulder, and the faster PTT between demo phones or other stores
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Thanks, will check it out. When I went a few days ago, they had a non working demo. Thanks for the info.
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I've used both in the store, and I can't say for certain that one is clearly better than the other. The V750 is a big phone, and the Boulder is really big, so if you're coming for a KRZR or Juke, you're in for some adjustment with either phone. Each one excels in different ways.
STYLE: Tie. The Boulder has more aggressive styling which I consider eye catching, however the V750 is sleeker, slimmer, and less bulky.
SCREEN: V750. The screen is larger, brighter and very crisp. The outer screen on the V750 is very clear and can be used for voice activated dialing.
BUILD QUALITY: Boulder. As stated, the Boulder is rock solid throughout. The V750 would be too if the hinge weren't so weak feeling.
BUTTONS: V750. The buttons on the V75...
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STYLE: Tie. The Boulder has more aggressive styling which I consider eye catching, however the V750 is sleeker, slimmer, and less bulky.
SCREEN: V750. The screen is larger, brighter and very crisp. The outer screen on the V750 is very clear and can be used for voice activated dialing.
BUILD QUALITY: Boulder. As stated, the Boulder is rock solid throughout. The V750 would be too if the hinge weren't so weak feeling.
BUTTONS: V750. The buttons on the V75...
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Hi GuyinLACA! I did notice that too on the Boulder, that the keypad is really close together. And as far as the hinge being weak on the Moto,that's what I worry about. When you put it to you ear, it doesn't feel too solid. Keeps bending back some. Do you have one of these phones? If not, are you considering either of these, and which one? Any info would be appreciated, thanks much!
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I'm honestly considering the V750 for a relative of mine who has a RAZR that has been dropped one too many times, and is starting to act up. I'm hoping to pick something a little more rugged for him while maintaining a relatively thin profile. He is used to the Moto UI with huge menu fonts, and easy to see icons so the improved UI and large fonts make this a very tempting option. The Boulder is not a consideration at this point simply because it is such a thick phone.
My only reservation about this phone is the hinge. I've seen 3 live models and none of the hinges "lock" into place like the RAZR, KRZR, V9m and MAXX do. The hinge reminds me of the old E815's which just sorta stopped on the rubber. Now, despite this, the E815 held up VERY ...
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My only reservation about this phone is the hinge. I've seen 3 live models and none of the hinges "lock" into place like the RAZR, KRZR, V9m and MAXX do. The hinge reminds me of the old E815's which just sorta stopped on the rubber. Now, despite this, the E815 held up VERY ...
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Have you held the Boulder and the Adventure? the boulder feels much smaller in the hand then the Adventure. The Adventure is wide. the Boulder is more narrow, and fits very comfortable in your hand.
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To GuyinLACA! I agree with what you said about the Boulder's keypad. It is so very cramped. It will be hard to text, and I have a feeling that even dialing you may be pushing more than one button. They are soooo close together. It is a lot thinner than it looks. Like Army SF said, the Boulder is narrow, it is comfy in the hand. I don't think it's way too thick. I held it at a Verizon store, but since it launches on Monday, they didn't have a working model, just one on display. I have to see what it's like before I decide. Thanks for all the feedback, GuyinLACA, and ArmySF, really appreciate it. Feel free to give more info if you have any! Thanks!
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I own both the Boulder and the Adventure. The Adventure has far better call quality, speaker phone, more responsive menu navigation, 2 megapixel camera, and a slim profile. I prefer T9 over Motorola's ITAP. With that being said, I didn't like the ITAP entry mode. I am a heavy texter.
The Boulder is a solid, rugged phone. It truly is mil spec. It feels solid and can probably take a beating. I was disappointed with the call quality and speaker phone. That was the deal breaker for me. I also found the menu navigation to be slow. I really wanted to like the Boulder but I will be sending it back today.
I will be using my LG 8300 as my primary phone and the Adventure as my secondary.
The Boulder is a solid, rugged phone. It truly is mil spec. It feels solid and can probably take a beating. I was disappointed with the call quality and speaker phone. That was the deal breaker for me. I also found the menu navigation to be slow. I really wanted to like the Boulder but I will be sending it back today.
I will be using my LG 8300 as my primary phone and the Adventure as my secondary.
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Thanks, Dave115! I think I an gearing for the Moto also. Have you ever had a Nokia? Now Verizon came out with the Nokia 6205 in silver and blue. Looks awesome, but I never owened a Nokia, and just wondered what they were like. If you don't know that's fine. If you do, I'd appreciate any info. Thanks a lot.
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Yes, I owned the 6205 but returned it. I had the Dark Knight edition. It didn't have strong reception in my office and the call quality was average at best. The keypad was on the kinda flat and it slowed down my texting. I also had the Dare and Chocolate 3. I'm very picky about certain phone features.
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Hi Dave115! Thanks for the response. I wonder if the silver and blue version is similar. What's funny is that the silver and blue Nokia is on Verizon's website, but as of yet none of the stores are selling them. I just came from a Verizon store, and they said for some reason, they aren't allowed to sell that silver and blue. She said maybe in the future, but she didn't know. I also am very picky about my phones. For example, I like a well lit and bright keybad. Sounds silly, but that's just me. Also loud ringers, since I keep my phone in my purse. Great sound quality, and great battery life. Thanks again for responding. I am going to go to Verizon on Monday to check out the Boulder, since that's the launch day. 🙂
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nokia used to make a great phone, and for gsm carriers i feel they still DO make a good phone. as far as i know, nokia doesnt make their own phones for cdma anymore, they are outsourced. (soneone else makes them cheaply and puts the 'nokia' name on it. HOWEVER i could be wrong, so dont quote me 🙂 vzw used to sell a few nokia phones, even a slide nokia. but they were all garbage. now phones like the n95 are amazing, but not all nokias are the same just like all moto and lg arent the same. nokia still holds 40% or so of the cell phone global market, but att has the "best coverage" lol, and we all know that aint true 🙂
(they can say that based on global coverage, just like they can say fewest dropped calls because they dont disconnect....
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(they can say that based on global coverage, just like they can say fewest dropped calls because they dont disconnect....
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Thanks for the info,willy! I don't now too much about the Nokia's. It will probably be between the Boulder and Moto Adventure for me. 😲
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From everything you said I think you will enjoy the Adventure better...it has the louder ring tones and speaker phone plus the better key pad. Let us know what you decide!
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Hi gunny! What exactly didn't you like about the Boulder? And don't the kepads light up in orange? Please give me all the details of why you didn't like this phone. I am going to Verizon Monday to check it out, since it's the launch date for the Boulder. For me it's between the Moto and Boulder, so I need some help. Although everyone is different, some people may love it, who knows. I also like the Nokia 6205, the blue and silver one which is on Verizon's website, but for some reason the stores aren't selling that model yet, and I don'tknow if they will. They said they didn't know. Thanks gunny, for any feedback. Will look for your reply.
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I have been a G'zOne fan for many years..but the call quality on the Boulder just plain sucks...other people are reporting the same problem on howardforums. And yes the key pad lights up in orange. Anyways the Adventure has fantastic call clarity, an amazing speaker phone, better UI, better camera, better PTT, etc.
you might not be as picky as me on call clarity, but the Adventure is a clear winner for me. Good luck with your choice.
you might not be as picky as me on call clarity, but the Adventure is a clear winner for me. Good luck with your choice.
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Hi gunny! Thanks for the feedback. I was leaning more towards the Moto, anyway. I will still play around with the Boulder, though. Believe me, I am picky on call clarity. If it's not there, the phone goes back. I have to look up howardforums and see what people are saying. Thanks so much for responding. I have 2 more questions, and I don't remember if I asked you or someone else. Is the backlight on the Moto pretty bright? Also how many hours of talk time is there on the Moto. Thanks for your response, and sorry if I asked you these questions already. Looking forward to hearing from you. People are complaining that the hinges on the Moto seem loose and not tight. What is your take on that. When I put it to my ear in the store, it seemed a li...
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Get the Adventure if you are worried about the phone slipping out of your dress shirt pocket onto the air-conditioned conference room carpeted floor.
Get the Boulder if you are TRULY in need of a ruggedized phone....i.e.-construction/trade worker who work outside in the heat and humidity, dust, dirt, rain, etc. Moreso, get the black and silver as the surface is more "grippable". How they can call the Adventure a rugged phone with it having that "slick metal-slip-out-of-your-hand-like-a-bar-of-soa p finish"!!!!!
As far as the speakerphone....all models of the GZ have had less than crystal clear speakerphone owing to the waterproofing. Most of us (redneck blue collar types you might say) are willing to trade off crystal clarity for the ex...
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Get the Boulder if you are TRULY in need of a ruggedized phone....i.e.-construction/trade worker who work outside in the heat and humidity, dust, dirt, rain, etc. Moreso, get the black and silver as the surface is more "grippable". How they can call the Adventure a rugged phone with it having that "slick metal-slip-out-of-your-hand-like-a-bar-of-soa p finish"!!!!!
As far as the speakerphone....all models of the GZ have had less than crystal clear speakerphone owing to the waterproofing. Most of us (redneck blue collar types you might say) are willing to trade off crystal clarity for the ex...
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But you've mentioned nothing about the earpiece quality of the Boulder -- nor perhaps its even more glaring fault: a puny battery life. I don't see how this would be good for an "outdoor type" unless they're constantly near an extension cord for charging.
I'm sending Boulder back this week -- good riddance -- but still seeking a good replacement and wondering if Adventure is that.
I'm sending Boulder back this week -- good riddance -- but still seeking a good replacement and wondering if Adventure is that.
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🙄 The Adventure meets Military specifications it's not for office workers!
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My point was that I think a lot of folks got all worked up over this phone when they don't really need a mil-spec device.
I'm sure the battery is going to be just fine for folks who use the phone as a phone...not as an mp3 player, watching videos, etc. I may upgrade to the lextended battery just because I like having it (though the stock slim battery on my type V has been great!)
I'm sure the battery is going to be just fine for folks who use the phone as a phone...not as an mp3 player, watching videos, etc. I may upgrade to the lextended battery just because I like having it (though the stock slim battery on my type V has been great!)
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To me, a "mil-spec" phone for outdoors stuff would have twice the battery of a "civilian" phone, not this joke. And no, I don't use the phone as anything other than a phone with the occasional text message. It dies fast enough to be a real problem.
Have you made many calls on a Boulder? The sound is agonizing.
From what I've read about the Type V, it didn't have these issues and was a highly rated product. I think you'll see this doesn't measure up.
Have you made many calls on a Boulder? The sound is agonizing.
From what I've read about the Type V, it didn't have these issues and was a highly rated product. I think you'll see this doesn't measure up.
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New 2_T_Mobile! I read your review on the Adventure. You gave it a rave review. I am leaning towards getting this phone. My upgrade is due. I may be very picky about some things, and this is one of them. How bright is the keypad backlight? I used to own the LG VX 8350. That also had a white backlight, but to me was pretty dull at night or dim lighting. How good is this? I played around with it some more at Verizon today, and I am leaning more towards this. The Boulder's keypad is so close together, I may be pressing 2 buttons, and I hear a lot of complaints on the Boulder's battery life. So maybe I'll just pass on that. I was considering it though. Not so much anymore. Have you ever owned a Nokia? If so, how is the quality? The Nokia 6205, t...
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