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Old 02-27-2006, 07:00 AM
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Default SvenOnTech's Review of the Verizon Wireless XV6700

http://svenontech.com/reviews/index.php?p=19

"Pros: Windows Mobile 5 makes improvements that make this a smarter smartphone and the slide out keyboard is the most usable built-in set of keys on any PDA yet. The camera is amazing for such a device as well. Cons: Same old Verizon story, DUN profile removed from Bluetooth, Wi-Fi deactivates phone voice use (though there�s an easy registry hack to stop that,) battery life, and a plain and simple crappy speaker."



SvenOnTech gives a great close-up experience of the Verizon Wireless' version of the HTC Apache, the UTStarcom XV6700. While giving subpar marks for sound quality and battery life, it still manages to get an overall decent rating for a device that seems to be more of a PDA than it is a phone.
 
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Old 02-27-2006, 11:03 PM
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I wish reviewers would mention (and show) what software was added by the OEM on all these different rebranded HTC devices. Wouldn't you think Verizon would have added some special software programs instead of just crippling bluetooth?
 
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Old 02-27-2006, 11:03 PM
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A generally fair assessment.
For the Telus version, WiFi & Phone work together.
BT DUN is disabled by having the device not report it as an available service but can be accessed ...in reverse....
 
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