The cherry-red RAZR and matching Bluetooth earpiece
Lately we've been grumbling about Motorola's succession of RAZR V3 variants -- the V3i, V3x and V3xx to name but a few -- because despite the time lapse between releases, there's been little innovation in design and interface.
Now another RAZR has hit the shelves, but as a chunk of the price goes to charity, we'd be as heartless as Montgomery Burns if we complained about it. The phone, an original V3, has been coated in crimson and released as part of the (PRODUCT)RED campaign, which raises funds for anti-AIDS programs in Africa.
Available on Optus as part of a pre-paid pack -- which includes a ruby-hued Bluetooth headset -- it costs AU$249, of which AU$19.80 goes to the Global Fund. To nab one, head on down to an Optus store, Australia Post, Dick Smith, Kmart, Powerhouse, Tandy, All Phones or Strathfield. It's certainly a better purchase in the warm-and-fuzzy stakes than the gold-coated Dolce & Gabbana V3i that crossed our review desks last year.
The special edition V3 is the first in a series of (PRODUCT)RED products from Motorola, with the rest to be released in Australia throughout 2007.
Phones are not the only tech item to have been released exclusively for (PRODUCT)RED -- Apple launched 4- and 8GB red iPod Nanos as part of the campaign. Although they were not initially available in Australia, they can now be purchased from Apple's online store.
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DNR RAO
30/05/2007 06:33 PM
I got Motorola RAZR V3x phone while I was at New Zealand. I have recorded some video clips and photos. not able to down load into PC for editing/viewing. i do not have blue tooth, connected phone through usb cable directly to USB port of PC.
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Andrew
05/06/2007 05:32 PM
does the red v3 have room 4 memory cards!!! leave a comment saying yes/no
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Carys
06/06/2007 04:00 PM
I want it
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AL3X
12/06/2007 05:28 PM
does it actually have any new features? I am considering it, as I want a V3 silver but when I saw the red I got excited, so please comment me back!
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Chris
24/06/2007 10:07 PM
What? you can get the red ipod nano in Australia!!! you just need to get it online... look here ---->http://store.apple.com/133-622/WebObjects/australiastore?family=iPodnano and AL3X, the V3 red does not have any new features, it is the same as the v3 silver, but red
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Jordo
02/10/2007 02:01 PM
Can You get the red motorola phone in Sydney?
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