HTC Mogul / XV6800 / PPC6800 / P4000
VZW XV6800 Feedback and Q&A
This thread is for the VZW XV6800 only!
I got the 8GB microSD card, but only see 4GB. It's likely a 32-bit issue, but will look into this further.
The "Get Applications" send you to a page that can't be displayed (http://mobile.handango.com/vzw-utst). Going to http://mobile.handango.com (redirected to http://mhgo.com/InHand.jsp?siteId=36😎 and downloading the Handango software failed to install the first time because of "invalid" digital signature. I repeated the same steps and this time got a prompt to install the software from an unrecognized publisher. The initial Handango interface looks nice; I'll post more on the usefulness of the software later. At least the speed of the download over EVDO was good. I assume it to be Rev.0?...
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I got the 8GB microSD card, but only see 4GB. It's likely a 32-bit issue, but will look into this further.
The "Get Applications" send you to a page that can't be displayed (http://mobile.handango.com/vzw-utst). Going to http://mobile.handango.com (redirected to http://mhgo.com/InHand.jsp?siteId=36😎 and downloading the Handango software failed to install the first time because of "invalid" digital signature. I repeated the same steps and this time got a prompt to install the software from an unrecognized publisher. The initial Handango interface looks nice; I'll post more on the usefulness of the software later. At least the speed of the download over EVDO was good. I assume it to be Rev.0?...
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The hardware seems to be great. However, it doesn't come with Microsoft Voice Command. The Voice application included just assigns voice tags to contacts and applications. But I don't believe I can say something like CALL 555-1212, so for numbers not in the contacts you have to dial. For $40 I can go purchase MVC...
While I like the ergonomics and aesthetics of this phone, the Samsung i760 seems to be a better value since it comes with an extended battery and (i believe) microsoft voice command. Purchasing these two items adds another $100 to the price of the xv6800.
Also, the "case" included with the xv6800 is just a pouch. You'll need to purchase a case with a belt clip.
Not to go negative on the xv6800. So far I really lik...
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While I like the ergonomics and aesthetics of this phone, the Samsung i760 seems to be a better value since it comes with an extended battery and (i believe) microsoft voice command. Purchasing these two items adds another $100 to the price of the xv6800.
Also, the "case" included with the xv6800 is just a pouch. You'll need to purchase a case with a belt clip.
Not to go negative on the xv6800. So far I really lik...
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I really like Handmark Express as a general info program- but on the XV6800, when I slide out the keyboard to enter data for a look up or something, all it will type are symbol characters. I tried double clicking all of the appropriate keys, but no go. When I tested the Sprint Mogul I didn't have this problem. The keyboard seems to work with all other programs.
Also- I installed Telenav, and the internal GPS seems to be crippled- is this true?
Also- I installed Telenav, and the internal GPS seems to be crippled- is this true?
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I did a quick first impressions of the XV6800 for Verizon on my site. I plan to provided a full review in the near future.
http://bwone.com/2007/11/30/verizon-wireless-xv6800- ... »
http://bwone.com/2007/11/30/verizon-wireless-xv6800- ... »
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I did a quick first impressions of the XV6800 for Verizon on my site. I plan to provided a full review in the near future. http://bwone.com/2007/11/30/verizon-wirel ess-xv6800-first-impressions/
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Someone mentioned the card has to an SDHC card, whatever that is, for it to see 8GB. 32-bit can see terabytes, I think.
I returned my Sammy i760 after two weeks. Multiple lockups, VERY slow when multiple apps were running, constantly dropped from EVDO to 1X when web surfing, kept hanging up on calls (my thumb sat right on that dang button!).
It had VERY good Bluetooth performance, and so far, so does my XV6800.
Voice dialing was great on the Samsung, but I have not even had time to try it on the 6800.
One thing I really liked on the Samsung was the Today screen item where I could cycle through missed calls, unread emails, voice mails, etc.
So far, no lockups with the XV6800, and it is WAY FASTER with many apps open than the i7...
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I returned my Sammy i760 after two weeks. Multiple lockups, VERY slow when multiple apps were running, constantly dropped from EVDO to 1X when web surfing, kept hanging up on calls (my thumb sat right on that dang button!).
It had VERY good Bluetooth performance, and so far, so does my XV6800.
Voice dialing was great on the Samsung, but I have not even had time to try it on the 6800.
One thing I really liked on the Samsung was the Today screen item where I could cycle through missed calls, unread emails, voice mails, etc.
So far, no lockups with the XV6800, and it is WAY FASTER with many apps open than the i7...
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How is the volume on the speakerphne of the xv6800 ? I also have the i760 and it's spakerphone is amazingly loud. I am trying to decide if I should switc to the xv6800. Thanks for any help u can give me.
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Please see my post comparing the i760 to the XV6800 here:
https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?fm=m&f ... »
Yes, I was also bummed that the XV6800 didn't come with voice command, but since I had purchased it a while back (v1.5) and the $10 upgrade to version 1.6, it wasn't a huge deal to load it in. I certainly wasn't going to customize 200 dialing entries and every other command for the phone with the "voice application" that came with the XV6800. The i760 does include voice command, but it seemed to "react" (reply) more slowly than the XV6800 does, probably due to a slower CPU.
The slide-out keyboard on the XV-6800 pops out to your LEFT, which means right-handers can easily push it open with their thumbs. No...
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https://www.phonescoop.com/phones/p_forum.php?fm=m&f ... »
Yes, I was also bummed that the XV6800 didn't come with voice command, but since I had purchased it a while back (v1.5) and the $10 upgrade to version 1.6, it wasn't a huge deal to load it in. I certainly wasn't going to customize 200 dialing entries and every other command for the phone with the "voice application" that came with the XV6800. The i760 does include voice command, but it seemed to "react" (reply) more slowly than the XV6800 does, probably due to a slower CPU.
The slide-out keyboard on the XV-6800 pops out to your LEFT, which means right-handers can easily push it open with their thumbs. No...
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Hello Everyone,
I upgraded my Samsung i730 to a Palm700W then to a Samsung i760. I enjoyed the Samsung i760 however I had problems with the delay from Portrait to landscape and the phone locking up often. I took the i760 back and waited for the release of the XV6800. I purchased the xv6800 online and it came last Friday. I really like the sleek look. I liked the Voice Command on the i760, the XV6800 only has voice speed dial where you have to record your voice for each phone listing you want to speed dial. I am a little confused on the the Windows mobile version 6.0 on on the XV6800 versus the version on the i760. For instance, I tried to do a conference call and there was not an option in the menu to conference. The Help option a...
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I upgraded my Samsung i730 to a Palm700W then to a Samsung i760. I enjoyed the Samsung i760 however I had problems with the delay from Portrait to landscape and the phone locking up often. I took the i760 back and waited for the release of the XV6800. I purchased the xv6800 online and it came last Friday. I really like the sleek look. I liked the Voice Command on the i760, the XV6800 only has voice speed dial where you have to record your voice for each phone listing you want to speed dial. I am a little confused on the the Windows mobile version 6.0 on on the XV6800 versus the version on the i760. For instance, I tried to do a conference call and there was not an option in the menu to conference. The Help option a...
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You can get Voice Command at handango.com and others. Read the reviews on handango.com first. Some people say it does not work well with Bluetooth headsets...kind of defeating its purpose.
I'd love to add it, but not until the bugs are fixed.
Gregg Hill
I'd love to add it, but not until the bugs are fixed.
Gregg Hill
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Hello
I have provided a Video review of this device on my site www.bwone.com there is also a previous first impression review as well that looks around the phone. I have provided the links below.
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review/ »
http://www.bwone.com/2007/11/30/verizon-wireless-xv6 ... »
I have provided a Video review of this device on my site www.bwone.com there is also a previous first impression review as well that looks around the phone. I have provided the links below.
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review/ »
http://www.bwone.com/2007/11/30/verizon-wireless-xv6 ... »
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I split the post of the review on my site to two parts
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review/ »
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review- ... »
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review/ »
http://www.bwone.com/2007/12/06/xv6800-final-review- ... »
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Here are my observations on the phone and the items that I have found irrate me. I would encourage anyone to reply, if they see the same things. If anyone has found solutions to the problems, that would be helpful also.
Cons:
1) Battery life-The phone comes with a 1500 MaH battery. What a joke. The battery becomes easily depleted within a few phone calls or using the browser. The battery also becomes quite warm.
2) The phone has locked up and programs have stopped working-The phone has locked up out of the blue. The voice recognition also stopped working, requiring a reboot.
3) Battery Upgrade-As this is a multiple function device, I choose to upgrade from the 1500MaH battery to the 2100Mah battery.
Granted, the battery las...
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Cons:
1) Battery life-The phone comes with a 1500 MaH battery. What a joke. The battery becomes easily depleted within a few phone calls or using the browser. The battery also becomes quite warm.
2) The phone has locked up and programs have stopped working-The phone has locked up out of the blue. The voice recognition also stopped working, requiring a reboot.
3) Battery Upgrade-As this is a multiple function device, I choose to upgrade from the 1500MaH battery to the 2100Mah battery.
Granted, the battery las...
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