Introduction

Beginning with the V300 and later with the V330, a balance of functionality with affordability have made the V300-series popular devices on T-Mobile's network. Departing from its predecessors' recognizable rubberized shell, the newly released Motorola V360, features a more traditional silver exterior.

Housed in a sleek and slim clamshell design, the V360 can capture still and moving shots via an integrated VGA.

Promising users will always have music at an arm's reach away, the V360 includes an integrated MP3 player, while an expandable TransFlash memory card ensures ample room to store their favorite multimedia files. And through EDGE broadband access and Bluetooth connectivity, the well-connected V360 makes certain busy travels can stay in touch with family.

Design

Straying from the rounded blue coating of the V300 and V330, the V360 has a more aggressive two-toned conservative look. Prior problems from peeling rubber were eliminated with the introduction of a silver edging on the V360. Measuring 90 x 47 x 24 mm, and weighing 111 g, the V360's body is similar in shape and size to the V300 and V330, and on par with most wireless devices on the market, but replacing the external antenna with an internal one, improves the mobility considerably.

Featuring a 4-color 96 x 80 px LCD, the V360's external screen is enhanced with a larger surface area (the V300 and V330 being 2-color 96 x 32 px LCDs). Above the display, the lens to a 0.3-megapixel VGA camera captures still and moving photos at up to 640 x 480 px in resolution.

A Charger Port (mini-USB Port) and Voice Dial are located on the left side, used for record voice messages or issuing voice commands, while Volume Keys and a dedicated Smart Key is situated on the right, providing access to frequent functions by anticipating likely subsequent actions are to follow; such as the selection a menu item after it has been highlighted. A standard Headphone Jack is nearby provides personal listening with the built-in MP3 player, or convenient handsfree communication with a wired headset.

The top is labeled with a TransFlash memory card sign; however the battery door needs to be removed to access the slot. While the cards are hot swappable, it's baffling why Motorola didn't design the V360 with slot access rather than requiring the door to be removed.

Opened, a large 176 x 220 px screen is capable of displaying brilliant 262K-colors, considerably enhanced from the V330's 65K-color screen. Positioned below, a 5-way navigation keypad is flanked by Send, Power / End, Browser, Camera, Menu, and Left and Right soft keys. Fairly standard, a numeric keypad allows iTAP predictive text messaging with a few simple key presses.

Out of the box, the Motorola V360 comes with a standard 1010 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Travel Charger, Headphones, Quick Start Guide, and User Manual.

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