Motorola Razr - V3i

V3i

The V3i was announced in November 2005, and addresses some of the faults of the original Razr V3 including a better (1.23 megapixel) camera with 8x digital zoom, an improved external and internal display also support for microSD cards of up to 512Mb Maximum .V3i is functionally very close to Motorola V635 model. The V3i comes in two versions: one with iTunes and one with Motorola's Digital Audio Player (DAP). The iTunes version of the phone has a 50 or 100 song limit restriction ("cap") depending on where the phone model was made. The Motorola DAP does not suffer from this cap; however, it takes considerably longer time to load and uses the V3's battery at a much faster rate than iTunes does. The phone's looks have also been subtly changed. It was announced on 8 December 2005 that Motorola had teamed up with Dolce & Gabbana to produce a Special Edition Gold Razr V3t. Only 1,000 of these have been made and sold for a premium price. The launch of the V3i phone comes with the supplied battery a "BR50". Technology has since evolved; Motorola has launched a much improved and longer lasting battery the "BR56". A recommended initial charge of the "BR56" for over eight hours to obtain its benefits.

On 1 June 2006, Motorola and Dolce & Gabbana once again released their limited edition gold phone. This model includes a D&G cell phone holder, a signature leather pouch, Bluetooth headphone, and FM earphones. It was available from all major Motorola retailers and select D&G boutiques.

The V3i is available in the following colors:

• Silver Quartz (main color)
• Gunmetal Grey
• Gold Plate (special edition DG version only, see above)
• Dark Blue
• Maroon
• Violet
• Orchid
• Black for (PRODUCT)RED (special edition to tie in with the (PRODUCT) RED initiative)
• Platinum
• Red
• Chrome Green
• Chrome Purple
• Celery (some companies call it Lime Green instead)

The Motorola Razr V3i was released to most worldwide markets in the Q4 of 2005–2006. In the U.S. the phone was released through Cingular Wireless on 6 September 2006, with a new activation price of $299, while T-Mobile released the Dolce & Gabbana V3i exclusively in the United States.