If you want a phone that offers a rugged design and high-end phone functionality, then the Motorola Renegade V950 is one serious contender. Passing strict military specifications the phone is able to stand a fair amount of beating.

Blending a sleek design with hardy construction, don’t be fooled by the phone’s RAZOR appearance. This Razor comes with armor; rubber embraces the handset protecting it from stress and the environment. It is solid to the touch but comes surprisingly light at 5 ounces.

The external display measures 1.5 inches supporting 65,536 colors. Screen displays date, time, battery life, signal strength, and photo caller ID. However, it does not serve as a viewfinder for the camera. On top of the display are the camera lens and the flash. Front display settings include screensaver, backlight time and clock.

Just below the display are controls for the music player. This makes the music player accessible without having the need to open the phone. Speaker controls are located at the center. On the left spine, you will find the volume rocker and push-to-talk (PTT) button. Speakerphone control and recent-calls button are located at the top of the spine. Located at the phones right are the microUSB charger port and the 2.55mm headset jack.

A 2 inch internal display which supports 262,000 splashes your eyes. Pictures and images looked sharp and crisp. There are six menu shortcuts on the home screen. User Interface is great with an easy-to-use menu design. Backlight time and font size could be adjusted for text messaging.

Navigation is similar to other RAZOR designs. Keys are spaced nicely and feedback is good with the phones tactile feature. Standard circular four way toggles with the middle key as an OK button comes standard for navigation. There are two soft keys, key for camera, Back key, Talk and End/Power button. Backlight is bright enough to gives good contrast to phone keys allowing good input even at low-light environments.

Phonebook stores up to 600 contacts, each with seven phone numbers, e-mail address, a URL, job title and company, street address, and notes. Contacts can be assigned to a group, a photo for caller ID and a polyphonic ringtone, plus a video ringtone or a voice record. Other basic features includes: text and multimedia messaging, calculator, calendar, notepad, world clock, vibrate mode, an alarm clock voice memo, and stopwatch. Group Connect allows for easy communication for 20 people at the same time and 35 others with TeamDC. Advance features include Internet Messaging and Chat, Bluetooth connectivity, modem capability, voice dialing, and remote backup for contacts.

Add your favorite music tracks through network download and easily store them to your phone and PC. Quickly transfer music via Bluetooth or USB cable. The music interface is very basic but easy-to-use. However, you cannot use MP3s as ringtones. Listening with the popular after market headsets may prove to be a problem with its 2.55 headset port. GPS support and feature are dependent on mobile provider settings. Music quality was very impressive. Music quality sounded clear and speakers did not sound distorted. After market headsets are recommended for enhanced listening experience.

Phone shooter is a 2 megapixel camera which captures images in 5 resolutions. Settings include seven color tones, self-timer, white balance, 3 quality settings, and multi-shot mode. Image quality was quite impressive and performed better to similarly ranged cameras. The camera also functions as a camcorder, shooting videos in 3 resolutions.

Making calls on the Motorola Renegade was a welcome experience. Voices were clear and loud. Reception was above average and network signals registered 2 bars even at difficult to reach areas. The speaker did a handsome job of producing clear and loud audio. Talk time registered 4 hours which was good considering the phones battery size.

The Motorola Renegade comes highly recommended and scores highly both in communication and durability. For people looking for a solid phone for use in less than desirable working conditions, the Motorola Renegade is top of the charts.

UPC	1349
Brand	Motorola
Model	Motorola Renegade V950
Battery Type	Li - Ion
Battery Capacity	1100 mAh
Battery Talk Time	4.00 hours
Standby Time	N/A
GSM Bands	N/A
CDMA Bands	800/1900
Operating System	N/A
OS Version	N/A
Processor	N/A
Memory	N/A
Unveiled on	1 Apr 2008
Display Type	Color
Display Technology	TFT
Display Size	240 x 320 pixels
Display Colors	262 144
Display Physical Size	2.20 inches
Display Features	N/A
Additional Display Type	Color
Additional Display Size	120 x 160 pixels
Additional Display Colors	65 536
Additional Display Physical Size	1.60 inches
Multiple SIM Cards Support	N/A
Design Form Factor	Clamshell
Design of Antenna	Internal
Dimensions	4.10 x 2.10 x 0.66 (103,48 x 52,74 x 16,92 mm)
Weight	4.16 oz (117,41 g)
Global Roaming System	N/A
Accelerometer	N/A
GPS	Yes
TTY TDD Enabled	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Type	Built-in - Immobile
Camera and Video Camera Resolution	2.0 megapixels
Camera and Video Camera Video Capture	Yes
Camera and Video Camera Flash	LED
Camera and Video Camera Features	N/A
Camera and Video Camera More	Digital zoom
Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols	N/A
Camera and Video Video Playback Features	N/A
Connectivity Data More	CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0/1xEV-DO rev.A
Data Max Speed	N/A
Internet Browsing Protocols	N/A
Internet Browsing Features	N/A
Infrared Port	N/A
Bluetooth Version	2.0
Bluetooth Profiles	Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/File Transfer (FTP)/Object Push (OPP)/Generic Access (GAP)/Serial Port (SPP)/Serial Data Port (SDP)/Basic Printing (BPP)/Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP)/Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)/Basic Imaging (BIP)/Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)/Phone Book Access (PBAP)
Bluetooth Features	N/A
Wireless LAN Type	N/A
USB Type	N/A
USB Version	N/A
Proprietory	N/A
SyncML	N/A
Computer Synchronization	N/A
HeadSet Jack 2 5mm	Yes
Head Jack 3 5mm	N/A
TV Out	N/A
External Antenna	N/A
Pop Port	N/A
Full Keyboard	N/A
Touch Screen	N/A
Side Keys Left	Volume keys, Direct Connect button
Side Keys Right	N/A
Predictive Text Input Support	Yes
Predictive Text Input Type	N/A
Memory Expansion Slot Type	microSD/microSDHC
Memory Built in	14 MB
Message Text Send Receive	Yes
Message EMS	N/A
Message MMS	Yes
Message Instant Messaging More	Yes
Message Instant Messaging Services	N/A
Message E mail Protocols	N/A
Message E mail Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols	MP3
Music AND Audio Music Player Features	N/A
Music AND Audio Radio	N/A
Music AND Audio FM Transmitter	N/A
Voice Dialing	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes
Voice Recording	Yes
Voice Speaker	Yes
Voice VoIP	N/A
Regulatory Approval SAR Head	0.61
Regulatory Approval SAR Body	0.80
Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in	1900 MHz
Polyphonic Rings Voices	N/A
Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features	N/A
Vibration Alert	Yes
Alarm	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Calculator	Yes
TO DO	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Flashlight	N/A
Organizer Other	World Clock, Notepad, Unit Converter, Currency Converter, Tip Calculator
Document Viewer Support	N/A
Document Viewer Supported formats	N/A
Book Features	Caller groups supported
Book Capacity	N/A
Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact	Yes
Book Picture ID	Yes
Book Ring ID	Yes
Personalization Faceplates	N/A
Personalization Profiles	N/A
Games	Yes
JAVA Profile	Midp 2.0
JAVA Configuration	CLDC 1.1
Wireless LAN Support	N/A
Messaging E mail More	Yes
Software JAVA Support	N/A
Connectivity Internet Browsing Support	Yes
Connectivity Bluetooth Support	N/A
Connectivity USB More	Yes
Battery Talk time 3G	N/A
Battery Stand by time 3G	N/A
Battery Video call time	N/A
Battery Music playback	N/A
Battery Video playback	N/A
Battery Gaming	N/A
Battery GPS usage	N/A

Introducing the tough and ruggedly refined Motorola Renegade V950. This cell phone is ready for anything. It combines a slew of new and exciting features. It is certified to Military Specifications for 810F for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain. The Renegade is capable of EVDO Rev. A and supports Nextel Direct Connect in certain markets while operating on the Sprint Network. It has a 2-megapixel camera with camcorder capabilities. There is also a slot for microSD removable memory up to 8GB. The Renegade supports Sprint TV and Sprint Music Store. And, there is an MP3 player with external music controls to play your music without even opening the cell phone. View coverage for this phone and compare Nextel Direct Connect service by device!