Motorola RAZR V3r drops iTunes like a bad habit

When we first caught wind of Motorola's RAZR V3r for Cingular, we thought "whoop de-doo, a red V3i." Well, turns out we missed one critical detail: the V3r eschews iTunes support for a more traditional MP3 player. While that's good news for folks that aren't a big fan of the infamous 100-song cap, it might irk some iTunes junkies that are going to have a slightly more difficult time toting their locked music around with them. Then again, we're all about choice, and the V3i is still available. Look for the V3r for a reasonable $100 on contract after rebates -- and no, not a dime of that cash is going to RED this time around.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 9th 2006 10:56AM]

This was announced at the same time as the original v3i in 2005. Motorola said they wanted to offer a version with and without iTunes. Your headline is very misleading . . . And FYI, both versions have been available for a year now elsewhere around the world.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 9th 2006 10:51PM]

This thing is listed at $199 on their website w/ a 2 year contract. Where did the $100 price come from?

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 9th 2006 8:04PM]

They are talking about cingular not moto or anyone else. and yes its very interesting that CINGULAR launched a version without itunes. I think thats awesome, but what angers me , is that they still cant(cingular) launch a version with edge, when t-mobile was able to get moto to make one one for them. yes the v3i has been out for a long time in maroon, both with itunes, and without, but not on cingular.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 10th 2006 12:08AM]

Day 1 on the site, it was listed at $149 with contract and a $50 rebate, making it $99 in the end. They Changed the price today to $199 with contract and a $50 rebate making it now $149 in the end. you didnt factor the rebates in.The price in this artical was correct at the time of posting,adding in the rebates which you over looked.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 15th 2006 6:00PM]

i just bought the razor v3r for 48.00 with 2 year contract and i love the fact that its mp3 insted of iTUNES!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 16th 2006 9:48PM]

How did you get the v3r for $48?!?!?!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 9th 2006 11:38AM]

I just received the V3r FREE from letstalk.com with a two year contract with Cingular. Love the phone!! Couldn't beleive the phone was free!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 10th 2006 10:44PM]

Hi, I am thinking of purchasing service and the razr v3r fire red through letstalk.com and am curious how the phone sounds when your listening to the other caller, is it clear and crisp? Or does it suck, I currently have the razr v3 and am not happy with the way I hear the other person it is so not clear and crisp. I would like some input regarding the sound on it, if anyone can help me in that area I would appricate it, THANKS!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 17th 2006 1:01AM]

Walmart has these phones on the low. With a 2yr upgrade, this one costs only $58. With a 1yr, $108. The upgrade applies to new subscribers too. Check them out... SWEET!

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 25th 2006 1:05PM]

Does anyone know how to put songs on it? I have a micro SD memory card, but my computer isn't putting as a removable hard drive, in fact, its not even showing up. PLEASE HELP

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 1st 2007 1:30PM]

i got the razr but im having trouble putting mp3/itunes on it...can any1 help me?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 2nd 2007 4:52PM]

I got this phone 2 weeks ago for $25.99 for w/ a 2 yr. conract plan at Walmart. A good buy I should say.