Verizon Wireless and Motorola today announce the availability of the Motorola E815 consumer handset. The latest addition to the VCAST lineup, the Motorola E815 delivers Verizon Wireless' hot VCAST wireless broadband multimedia service and a host of other cutting-edge features - such as a 1.3-megapixel camera and embedded Bluetooth technology for hands-free communication.
The Motorola E815 takes on-the-go entertainment to a new level with Verizon Wireless' VCAST multimedia service which enables consumers in the VCAST service area to access short video content on-demand, including current news, weather, sports and entertainment programming. With VCAST and the Motorola E815, Verizon Wireless customers can also download and enjoy 3D games and music videos, view concert performances from favorite artists and short programs designed specifically for mobile phones, and experience other compelling video content.
The Motorola E815's impressive photo, video and music options, coupled with capabilities to access Verizon Wireless' leading wireless broadband multimedia service makes the Motorola E815 a fully loaded handset offering customers the latest in technology:
Features and Specifications
- 1.3-megapixel camera with flash, 4X digital zoom control, 5 and 10 second self timer, four resolution settings (120 x 160, 240 x 320, 480 x 640, 1024 x 1280)
- Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Supports headset and hands-free profiles and allows phonebook/datebook synchronization with compatible PCs with optional Verizon Wireless Office Kit or Motorola Mobile Phone Tools kit (does not support OBEX Profiles, including transfer of games, ring tones, picture and video messages)
- VCAST and Get It Now-enabled - Allows customers to use on-demand video services and download and play advanced 3D games; Get It Now offers a library of more than 500 downloads including ring tones, games, messaging options and more
- Mobile Web 2.0 capable - browse the latest news, weather, sports scores and more
- PIX Messaging-, TXT Messaging- and EMS Messaging-capable
- Memory Expansion Slot
- Datebook, calculator, alarm clock and contact directory that stores up to 1000 contacts
- Advanced speech recognition Polyphonic ringer and sound capability
- Built-in speakerphone
- TTY and TDD enabled for the hearing impaired
- All Digital
- 1XRTT & EV-DO high speed data capable
- Dimensions: 3.69" x 1.89" x 1.01"
- 2.2" 176 x 220 internal screen up to 262K colors
- 1.3" 96 x 64 external color display up to 4K colors
- Weight: 4.6 ounces (with standard battery)
- Up to 280 minutes usage time or up to 280 hours standby time
The Motorola E815 retails for $149.99 after a $50 rebate and two-year customer agreement and is available nationwide.
has anyone bought this yet...i dunno if i should wait for the vx8100
2. Posted by eko
Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:21 pm
I had the beta version of this phone for a couple month then sold it about a month ago. I am deffinatly going to be picking one of these up this week, the second I went back to my 710 I missed it. For one the evdo is very fast so no complaints there, Also the menus are layed out much ncer than the 710 and respond a little faster. Also it has better voice recognition software which is nice for example instead of saying name dial John on the e815 you just say call John or call 555-777-9999. If you are into phones the phone has skins instead of color schemes that can be changed, this doesnt do a lot for functionality but if you are into customizing your phone you will enjoy this.
The camera on this phone is much nicer as well, here are some comparison pics for you the are marked int he upper left corner as to what phone they were taken on, anyway hope that helps you make a decision
The features are great, but guess what? You'll have to pay out the a$$ to download every little megabit of video, pictures, and news because almost every profile for Bluetooth is disabled, forcing you to use Verizon's thus far unreliable 3G network that only works in some parts of the country. This also would have had great potential to be a great business phone, but do you think businesses are going to shell out the extra dough for a cable just so they can do something as simple as sync their contacts and emails? BT is so disabled that even if someone calls me in my car which has a Bluetooth-enabled heads-up-display, my car won't even show who's calling because the phone can't transfer phonebooks! Verizon, you just shot yourself in the foot.
Again, Verizon doesn't listen to it's customers and have disabled Bluetooth! I wouldn't be surprised if this phone follows the same horrendous fate as the V710. Can you hear me now? I DON'T THINK SO!
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