Folks, need some heads up on V3XX as I am looking for a replacement

1. PIM sync, possible to sync with Outlook for calendar & contact information?

2. Flip reliability. any comments on this? Had a very experience with V360 before.

3. Battery life when using as 3G/3.5G modem

4. Does the standard package comes with a wired handsfree? If so, how is the build of it.

5. Any good & bad comments are most welcome.

jdreamer, I believe u need to purchase them online. I got mine bundled with the USB cable purchased.

Folks, thanks to the useful information found on this thread - I finally took the plunge and got myself a V3xx to replace my Nokia 6100. As a matter in fact, I could not decide which phone I should get hold of until yesterday. Was at Subang to pick up a stereo handsfree for my wife's z610 that started the ball rolling. It was then I spotted a V3xx on the glass top and asked if I can check it whats the fuss bout this phone.

My initial findings at that very moment apart from the reviews I have seen:

1. Slim & thin - one of my main consideration factor
2. Keypad has got very nice tactile feeling
3. Uniformed miniUSB port for battery charge & connectivity - another key consideration
4. Clear & sharp display
5. Zippy & responsive user interface
6. Build of the phone feels solid despite its slim form factor
7. Didnt like the microSD cage,

Spent the next 15-20 minutes going through the manual just to ensure the functions and features suffice to my requirement - and I would say it does more than what I require and its time to negotiate. Settle down for a set from Brightstar for RM698, with screen protector, USB cable & stereo handsfree. Add another RM50 for a 1GB microSD after contemplating whether should I go for it or not. Paid my dues, got home and start reading the manual thoroughly. At the same time, installed MPT using the CD provided to my laptop. Since I could not try out MPT at that very moment, went through the user guide and I must say it looks pretty impressive. Addresses my requirement for PIM sync with MS Outlook, send & receive SMS on laptop & 3/3.5G mobile modem on the run - would reckon this device as best bang for the buck.

First thing when the device is fully charged, loaded up MPT and sync the contacts with what I have in Outlook. Took me couple of tries to get it done before I could get everything running, but nevertheless - looks good. Tried sending SMS using MPT and sure looks good as well. At this point in time, cant test out the 3/3.5G modem capability as I have yet to sign up any data packages and I believe my SIM card is still on 2G.

Got a couple of questions for u folks, hope to get a heads up:

1. MPT was not able to detect my phone automatically. Had to manually add it in, and seeing there is no V3xx option - I selected V3x. Did any of u face the same thing?

2. How reliable are the external keys?

Now, its time to head to www.modmymoto.com to see what more I can do with the V3xx. Wish me luck

Hi Prinze,

I tried live update, and it says its the latest. Still cant detect the phone using USB cable, had to add in manually - even so, there is no option for V3xx.

The external keys I was referring to is the volume up, down, smart & camera keys at the side of the flip.

A quick question, is anyone using the V3XX with Celcom 3G plan? From what I understand, I should be able to see the H or 3G+ logo instead of 3G - but I am not seeing anything else besides 3G only, connection speed is also 3G speed.

Just wondering if there are further settings to be defined in the Network Settings as I have set mine to Auto.

Sad to say, my V3xx was sent to the clinic for a thorough check-up. Good thing is that I bought an ori set, hence that should pretty much cover up any expenses required. Anyhow, was using this phone since late July07 and it refused to power on last Friday. Cause? Unknown - would need to wait when collecting the phone in couple of days time.

Got a question for u folks that uses this phone on a modem mode via USB cable. Does yr USB charge able to charge the phone while acting as a modem? What I encountered is that when the phone is on modem mode, the phone gets charged through USB - but at a very slow rate, or the phone is sucking more juice from the battery rather than charging it.