Here's another review

http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/mobil...ola/razr/404631

This post has been edited by panafone: Nov 3 2011, 03:03 PM

Where did you get it from? How much?

Just got mine last night. Add me to the list please.

Hi,

Thought I'd share with you my impressions on the phone.

It's very thin and light. But wide. I can't use it one handed.

The build is solid (love the Kevlar) but the power and volume rocker is a bit fiddly (I would prefer it to be firmer).

I think I got the display unit from IMCC as it has already been switched on (no accounts setup, etc.) , so I did a software reset when I got home.

No biggie, but the salesperson said it was new.

UI is snappy, but not as smooth as the iphone (not that it needs to be, but I know some people are sticklers about that type of thing. Maybe in ICS).

The android buttons light up most of the time but sometimes they don't, maybe it has something to do with the surrounding brightness.

If you're wondering, to me, the screen is lovely.

There are mentions in some revies about the phone heating up. I used it for 3-4 hours straight last night and didn't encounter any overheating.

Call quality and reception is great.

I've used the HTC Desire, Samsung Ace, iphone 4 and now the RAZR.

In summery, It's a great phone. I love it.

But, the best? Maybe not, but what's "best" anyway.

This post has been edited by panafone: Nov 13 2011, 11:31 AM


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Are you guys using a pouch?

I was looking for one today, but couldn't really find anything.

Anybody else annoyed by the RAZR's android buttons not lighting up in bright conditions?

Is there a way to make it light up every time the phone is in use?

In case anybody is facing the same problem, I've 'fixed' mine by covering the sensor with my finger when I'm using the phone.

It's actually the light sensor (nearest to the notification light).

Bright = capacitive buttons are dim. Dark = capacitive buttons light up.

I know it's not really a solution, but it works. Hopefully it will be fixed with a future update.

Other than that, loving this phone.

Couldn't sleep, so decided to find a solution to the annoying capacitive buttons not lighting up sometimes.

Ended up rooting the phone (very easy to do) and installing Keyboard Backlight Controller app.

Now they're set to light up every time the screen is on.

Nice.

This post has been edited by panafone: Nov 19 2011, 05:13 AM

Root the phone and download keyboard backlight controller app. Then choose lock on backlight when screen is on option in the app.

Anybody else think the back lighting for the capacitive buttons annoying?

I thought I solved it by installing Keyboard Backlight Controller (need root) but sometimes it still won't light up or it won't shut down.

Anybody have a solution for this? It's driving me nuts.

Dammit! The white one's freaking awesome!

This post has been edited by panafone: Nov 29 2011, 11:30 PM

Over time, even gorilla glass will get scratches (even if it's just micro scratches). Plus, it's scratch resistant, not shatter resistant. So an extra layer won't hurt.

But I do agree, a pouch or case will take away from its svelte design.

I use Steinheil SP Ultra Crystal myself. It's crystal clear but smudges like nobody's business.

This post has been edited by panafone: Dec 2 2011, 08:41 PM

When will the update be available?

I tried the case at IMCC in Sunway Pyramid. They're selling it for RM69 but they only have the black one. A bit hard to press the power and volume buttons, so I didn't buy it.

How's the quality and fit of the case? How about a short review?

Thinking of getting one myself.

Mine are the same but luckily not experiencing any problems with the screen while charging.

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Added on March 6, 2012, 4:55 pmMine are the same but luckily not experiencing any problems with the screen while charging.

This post has been edited by panafone: Mar 6 2012, 04:55 PM

Yes, it does get a bit warm. But I've been using it since Nov '11 and it's still good. Best phone I ever had.

Same thing happened on mine.

Maybe sooner than we think. Hope for the best.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Droid-RAZR-...CS-test_id28929