Can I replace an integrated V60 phone with V710?
09-23-2005, 02:26 PM
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Can I replace an integrated V60 phone with V710?
I found this on ebay:
V710 on ebay
My 2003 ML has the original V60 phone, is this a direct replacement for a V60, or would a different cradle, wiring, etc be required?
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V710 on ebay
My 2003 ML has the original V60 phone, is this a direct replacement for a V60, or would a different cradle, wiring, etc be required?
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09-26-2005, 10:52 AM
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I have confirmed with Verizon that they will not activate my V60 that came with the car, and I have learned that no version of the V60 MB phones are FCC 911 compliant with the GPS chip, so my only option now is to get a mikbox, new cradle and a mixbox-compatible Motorola phone through Verizon.... all said and done best case scenario is going to cost $500.
Is the integrated phone worth it?
Is the integrated phone worth it?
09-26-2005, 01:39 PM
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I thought it was. No fumbling for the phone when it rings. Plus I used to miss a lot of calls because I had the music up and didn't hear the ringer.
Now when a call comes in, the music mutes and plays the ringer. Worth it to me.
Now when a call comes in, the music mutes and plays the ringer. Worth it to me.
09-26-2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeF
I have confirmed with Verizon that they will not activate my V60 that came with the car, and I have learned that no version of the V60 MB phones are FCC 911 compliant with the GPS chip, so my only option now is to get a mikbox, new cradle and a mixbox-compatible Motorola phone through Verizon.... all said and done best case scenario is going to cost $500.
Is the integrated phone worth it?
Is the integrated phone worth it?
09-26-2005, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sosh
I have a TDMA MB (Motorola) Timeport that was removed from my 02 ML500 that I traded last Fri. My carrier was Cingular and it worked just fine. I will sell this timeport which includes the manual, belt clip, extra battery and charger. If you have an interest PM me.
I'm going into my Verizon store to see if they will help me out at all on an E815- Otherwise I'll be ebaying my V60/cradle and the two Audiovox8900s I have laying around to offset the E815... I guess the Treo idea is out the window now, but having the in-car phone would be really nice.
09-26-2005, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeF
Thanks, but I am 99% sure that Verizon won't activate that phone- and I'm on contract.
I'm going into my Verizon store to see if they will help me out at all on an E815- Otherwise I'll be ebaying my V60/cradle and the two Audiovox8900s I have laying around to offset the E815... I guess the Treo idea is out the window now, but having the in-car phone would be really nice.
I'm going into my Verizon store to see if they will help me out at all on an E815- Otherwise I'll be ebaying my V60/cradle and the two Audiovox8900s I have laying around to offset the E815... I guess the Treo idea is out the window now, but having the in-car phone would be really nice.
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09-26-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sosh
I am not so sure that they won't activate it. I know that Cingular will. FYI, my new W164 phone is a GSM Motorola (MB) V600. Its also a camera phone and a world phone. From what I understand the Command (MCS in an ML) will also support text messages with this new set up.
09-26-2005, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GeorgeF
sosh, if you PM me the ISBN or whatever its called (the phone's ID number) I will check on it.
09-29-2005, 01:49 PM
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Some things I learned over lunch at the Verizon store:
1. Verizon will not activate any TDMA phone. sorry sosh.
2. Verizon no longer sells the V710, but would activate one bought from ebay, etc.
3. A new Moto E815 (mikbox compatible) phone through Verizon is going to cost me $200, on top of the $250 for a mixbox and $100 for a cradle to match the new phone.
What is the projected lifespan of the mikbox- if I drop over $500 for this setup, will it be obsolete if Motorola changes its format next year, etc?
1. Verizon will not activate any TDMA phone. sorry sosh.
2. Verizon no longer sells the V710, but would activate one bought from ebay, etc.
3. A new Moto E815 (mikbox compatible) phone through Verizon is going to cost me $200, on top of the $250 for a mixbox and $100 for a cradle to match the new phone.
What is the projected lifespan of the mikbox- if I drop over $500 for this setup, will it be obsolete if Motorola changes its format next year, etc?
