So despite the fact my new phone is somewhat generic, it really is quite nice! Although I've always liked Motorola phones, it has been my opinion for some time that Motorola's US-centric (specifically CDMA/Verizon-centric) products really lag behind their cross-market GSM phones. I think the latter have better software, are better designed and probably get a lot more testing and refinement than their CDMA models.

First and foremost... it charges! More than I can say for my POS v710. The v190 uses a standard mini-USB charging and data port, which has a connector that firmly snaps into place. The v710 on the other hand has a weird three-conductor, exposed charging interface which when plugged-in, will become disconnected or interrupted if you breathe too deeply near it. My third v710 (replaced twice already for charging problems) has already begun fucking up. The other night it told me "Unable to charge" after I plugged it in.

Next, the ringer, or call notification, is very versitile. That's because this phone offers audible, physical and visual incoming call/message notification. It has more ring/vibe options than my v710, plus it has bright blue glow which pulses on and off underneath the Motorola 'M' logo when I'm receiving a call. This glowing blue LED also pulses periodically while the phone is charging; making it look like it's somehow alive. It's actually kind of cute.

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