Connectivity

Able to synchronize with wireless devices within a 10 meter radius, the Motorola V360 features Bluetooth Class 2 technology. Although somewhat restrictive, the limitation is required to reduce the chance of interference between its peripheral devices and those belonging to others nearby.

The Charger Port along the side is actually a mini-USB port. Combined with a T-Mobile data plan, the use of Bluetooth or USB connectivity converts the V360 into a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs.

Also supporting all the latest PAN (Personal Area Network) and OTA (Over-The-Air) technologies for synchronization, the V360 is SyncML compatible.

As the common language for synchronizing all devices and applications over any network, SyncML will keep consistent, accessible, and up-to-date email, calendars, to-do lists, contact information and other relevant data, no matter where the information is stored.

Conclusion

Straying from the rounded design of the V300 and V330, the Motorola V360 exhibits a more refined professional appearance and extra long battery life. As one of the growing list of phones able to access T-Mobile's new EDGE broadband network, the V360 allows consumers to surf the web at high data rates.

Featuring standard utilities such as speakerphone and voice functionality, as well as Bluetooth connectivity, the V360 would make an excellent business device. But it also has a built-in MP3 player, VGA camera, and J2ME downloadable games to add a bit of fun.

One small gripe is the location of the TransFlash memory card slot. Hidden beneath the battery cover, the enclosure defeats the purpose of making the V360 hot swappable.

And another drawback is the 0.3-megapixel camera. Only able to take pictures at 640 x 480 px, consumers shouldn't expect to be able to make prints. As more of a novelty feature, the VGA camera is convenient for unexpected moments.

Based solely on entertainment, the V360 can be beat with other more feature-packed devices. However, as a phone with a mid-level price point, the Motorola V360 is a well-rounded phone for the general public.

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