v710 vs e815 - help please

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On 9 Jul 2005 05:09:13 -0700, zwerl1@yahoo.com wrote:

>I bought a V710 about 5 days ago. My only use for bluetooth is to pair
>with my car (2005 Audi). I don't use a headset. Works great in the
>car, except I can't put the phonebook in the car.
>
>Now Verizon introduces the new E815. Very technically speaking
>(please), is there any reason for me to return the V710 for the E815?
>I use a phone ONLY for talking - cameras and VCast don't interest me.
>I bought the V710 only because of the ability to use it in the car.
>
>I am very impressed with the rf reception of the 710. I previously
>used a V60 for about 3 years, and I always thought that it had superior
>reception, but the 710 is definitely better.
>
>Bottom line: what are the differences between the 710 and the 815; I
>would assume the 815 is a 710 upgrade. True? I understand that I lose
>analog if I switch, but I really don't use it anyway. (I'm on Long
>Island with very good digital coverage). What are the upgrades? If
>analog is not too important to me, should I switch before the 15 day
>period expires? Are there any known glitches in the new E815? Does
>anyone have any knowledge of it's RF capability?
>
>Thanks very much. Jeff

I have the 710 and am very happy with it. I have played with the 815
in a store and most of the features appear to be the same. The 815 is
all digital and EVDO capable while the 710 is tri mode and not EVDO.

I like the fact that the 710 is tri mode even though on LI you may
never need it. I livee there as well and have never used analog. After
looking at the 815 I don't feel the need to upgrade.

Here is a site with helpful information on cell phones.
Look at the Verizon Phone Discussion/Motorola thread at the top for
more user comments on the the 710 and 815

http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=51

Unless you feel the need to have the latest phone issue, IMHO you
should keep the 710 if you are happy with it