Connectivity
 Verizon
Wireless is notorious for crippling connectivity functions on their phones,
forcing customers to use its fee-based Get It Now services. The Motorola
V276 is no different, lacking Bluetooth and infrared functionality.
For the office professional, Mobile Office Kit is also available for
purchase, allowing users to connect a laptop onto Verizon Wireless' NationalAccess
network. It includes a Mobile Office Configuration CD, USB Driver CD, USB
Connector Cable, and Quick Start Guide.
Users can also connect the V276 to a PC with the purchase of an optional
data cable accessory. Consumers who want to find a device with full connectivity
on Verizon Wireless' network will be hard pressed to find one.
Conclusion
Don't fix something if it isn't broke. That seems to be the adage Motorola
adopted. Virtually identical to the V265, the V276 features a much improved
screen and upgraded software.
Sporting a new metallic look, the business-based V276 is aimed at busy
professionals who need a phone for talking. Among its strengths, the V276
has a simple and refined design with necessary functionality.
Without many of the frills and complexities many devices have these days,
the V276 has a few drawbacks. The lackluster VGA camera without video recording
capabilities and grayscale external LCD may turn multimedia enthusiasts
away, while professionals who need a more robust device will be looking
for a device with an operating system.
Regardless, the V276 is a good business device for the average consumer.
While not offering higher-end features, the V276 offers Mobile IM and email
functionality through Verizon Wireless' Internet service, and online browsing
through the Openwave browser; productive tools to get the job done. Also
including robust audio capabilities such as speakerphone functionality and
advanced voice recognition technology, users can get things done even in
times when their hands are full.
Additionally providing SMS, EMS, and MMS messaging, users are able to
communicate effectively on the road. While incorporating BREW downloadable
applications allows consumers to pick and choose which software tools to
add.
Competitively priced, the V276 is for consumers looking for a well-rounded
device without having to pay an arm and a leg. Targeting users who don't
need a 2.0-megapixel camera and MP3 player, the V276's slim and understated
design and functionality doesn't draw undue attention compared to bulkier
devices with more complex features or ultra-slim devices offering too much
flash.
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