Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked

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  • Easy to use (12)
  • Simple / intuitive controls (11)
  • Durable (8)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Strong signal (8)
  • Neat features (4)
  • Best battery life (1)
  • Best phone for anywhere (1)
  • Good battery life (1)
  • Large outside screen (1)
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Cons

  • Drops calls (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • No missed calls log (1)
  • No recurring alarm clock (1)

Best Uses

  • Making calls (11)
  • Texting (4)
  • Best phone ever (1)
  • Music (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

Up to 10 hours talk time and up to 525 hours standby time / Easy to use / 500 entries (phonebook capacity) / Bluetooth / MP3 ringtones

Specification Description
Model V197
Approximate Hours Standby per charge 500
Approximate Hours Talk per charge 10
Bluetooth Capable with this phone
Key Entry Standard Phone Keypad
Screen Dual Screen
Service Compatibility UnLocked
Style Flip

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Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Great Phone for the Money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Good battery life
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
 

"Bought this phone to use on week-long trip to Austria and Germany. Used EKit Premium SIM card with the phone (bought through [...] for much less than direct through EKit). The phone worked really well. Although total talk time for the week was only 1 hour (calling home to check on kids), the phone r …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 27 2009
reggiesf
Charlotte, NC
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  • Parent
  • Practical
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Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Decent phone

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Large outside screen

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Drops Calls
  • No missed calls log
  • No recurring alarm clock

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"I wanted a clam shell phone as I used to own a couple of Samsung phones and they all looked and worked great.

Motorolla phone is pretty decent, but feels a lot bulkier than Samsung I used to have. Also, a couple of useful features are not there. Like you have to set up alarm clock daily, there is n …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 23 2009
Nadia
Portland, OR
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Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Great Value for the Money

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
 

"This is my second V197 phone - no, I didn't replace the first one, I purchased this one in addtion to the other one I have. The primary reasons I purchased the first phone 2 years ago was 1)it was a quad band so we could use it when we travel outside the US, and 2)my daughter needed a phone to carr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 25 2009
Cindy
San Diego, CA
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  • Practical
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Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Best phone ever whereever you are.......

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Best battery life
  • Best phone for anywhere
  • Durable
  • Easy Buttons and Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
  • Texting
 

"I was upset with the phones from the carrier providers. I do not like the touch screen. Cheap phone, you can use all over the world.

Sim usable.

Do not worry if lost or damaged.

Not disturbed for parents or any one easy to use everything.

Great. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 21 2009
KP pung fang
virginia
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Motorola V197 Quad-band Cell Phone - Unlocked Review

Decent Phone

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Use
  • Lightweight
  • Neat Features
  • Strong Signal

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Making Calls
 

"This phone is very similar Motorola phone I used in the past. It held up for over 5 yrs. Hope this one is just as reliable. I don't care for a fancy unit with extra gadgets. Just a basic phone is what I wanted. Works great with AT&T. At&t supplied phones are unreliable. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 29 2009
mlwhite
Columbus, Ohio
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