Motorola V710
| First released | July 20, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | AMPS 800 (Analog), CDMA 800 and 1900 |
| Dimensions | 3.70 in × 1.93 in × 0.92 in (94 mm × 49 mm × 23 mm) |
| Weight | 4.06 oz (115 g) |
| Memory | 10 MB |
| Display | 176×220 pixels, 262,000 colors |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB |
The Motorola V710 is a CDMA clamshell mobile phone by Motorola, announced in March 2004 and began shipping on July 20, 2004. It was carried in the US by Verizon Wireless and was also the provider's first phone with Bluetooth.
The Motorola V710 has a 2.2 inch color display, a one megapixel camera, and a TransFlash memory card slot. It also had an email client, instant messaging, and support for BREW apps. The specs were considered impressive for its time and the phone therefore became highly anticipated.
Despite its long list of features, the V710 has received mixed reviews, particularly due to poor camera quality and low battery life which were considered below expectations for a premium phone. On October 25, 2004, Verizon Wireless temporarily pulled the Motorola V710 from shelves after the discovery of poorly installed cameras on some handsets. Verizon was also sued for false advertizing for crippling its Bluetooth features. The follow-up Motorola E815 improved significantly on the V710's shortcomings.