Motorola ROKR E6 review
Motorola has been selling Linux smartphones for a while now, but so far they have only been popular in Asian countries, particularly in countries with a large population that uses the Chinese language. The MOTOROKR E6 was announced exactly one year after the MOTOMING A1200, but as the name implies, the target market is completely different. The E6 is meant for the young who need stronger multimedia functions. Today we will see if the E6 delivers what it promises.
Take note that the MOTOROKR E6 we are reviewing is the China Mobile version, the bundled games and portal/network fine tuning are different from the unbranded version. Strangely enough, this is the only version Motorola Hong Kong had for press reviews. The E6 selling in downtown Hong Kong are free of network branding.
Physical Aspects
The E6’s design hints at that of a black RAZR, from the sharp edges to the button design. The case is bigger than an average candy bar, it’s quite wide and long at 111mm x 51.5mm (4.4″ x 2″); good thing is that the thickness is only 14.5mm (.6″). It is because of the thinness that the E6 is a lot more pocketable than you might otherwise think. The build quality is excellent and the device weight is 121g (4.3oz).
The E6 is completely black. On the front you will find a touch screen that is mounted on the surface, making it completely flat, as opposed to most touch-screen devices on the market today where the rim between the screen and the body tends to collect dust. The only buttons found on the front are the d-pad, a music shortcut key, one customizable shortcut key, and the usual dial/hang up buttons. The layer over the screen is glossy, so it will be a fingerprint magnet. The lower part with the d-pad is made of material similar to that found on the RAZR’s keypad, the backlight color is the same cyan blue and the tactile feedback is good. I noticed that the paint on the edges of the engravings are already starting to peel off after a few days of usage, the screen is fine though – free of any scratches. Flipping to the back of the phone you will see the camera module with its mirror for self-portraits and the manual macro focus switch. Ringtone audio comes out of the grille holes circularly arranged close to the camera. The stylus and the USB port for data and power can be found on the bottom, whereas the standard 3.5mm stereo headphone jack can be found at the top.
On the left you can find the volume keys, an SD slot, and 3 dedicated music keys. The camera shutter button and the key lock slider are found on the right side. The arrangement of buttons is logical in general, but the positioning is not the most ergonomic. The key lock slide-key, for example, is positioned too high, as are the volume keys. The dedicated music keys are a bit difficult to find by touch when the phone is in your pocket. It would have been better if they were further apart, or if the engraved icons on them would have been bigger and deeper.
Overall I’m happy with the design of MOTOROKR E6, there is definitely room for improvement, for example the positioning of the keys. It would have been great if Motorola could have reduced the length a bit more, as well.
source:mobileburn.com
Add comment February 25, 2008
Motorola ROKR Z6 review
Motorola, Inc., a global leader in wireless communications, today announced its new ROKR brand of music-optimized headsets and handsets, highlighted by the powerful ROKR Z6, which is expected to hit stores in May. Further delivering the best music experience for mobile consumers, the company also announced a unique marketing agreement with Napster to give music fans even easier access to millions of songs on the go.
Style and Substance
Motorola’s ROKR devices unite Motorola’s iconic style, with full MP3 player capabilities, and the seamless capability of a high-quality operating system. Inside the clean lines of the ROKR Z6 is a Linux/JavaTM music phone with Windows MediaTM technologies, including Windows Media Audio (WMA) Windows Media DRM 10, and media transfer protocol (MTP). The ROKR Z6 lets consumers “plug and play” with any personal computer running Windows Media Player 10 or 11. With fast PC direct connectivity via High Speed USB 2.0, the Z6 lets you access music you want simply and seamlessly.
“The new ROKR music handsets are a true convergence of the MP3 player and mobile phone,” said Chris White, senior director, Mobile Devices Multimedia Entertainment, Motorola. “These innovative devices are packed with the features mobile consumers demand today, including easy PC synching and access to hundreds of music stores.”
The ROKR portfolio has a style for every taste and preference – a touch-screen on the ROKR E6 and a slider form on the new ROKR Z6.
Music Masterpiece
The ROKR Z6 music handset delivers the key elements consumers look for in a music phone, including:
Music dedication — Making the easy transition from phone to music and back again, the ROKR Z6 allows one-touch access to your library and pauses music as calls come through.
Put your fingers on the wheel — A touch of the 4-way navigation wheel gives immediate access to content.
High-speed synching — Start rocking fast with High Speed USB 2.0 to side-load songs in 2-3 seconds, almost five times faster than a competitive music phone: that’s a 500 song library in 15 minutes, instead of 2 hours. Synch purchased music from over 200 music stores, including Napster, onto the device from your PC; or side-load tunes from over 200 music stores worldwide – an advantage over most other devices.
Rocks with Windows — The Z6 makes it easy to find and manage songs using Windows Media PlayerTM on the PC, which supports playlists, album art, search by genre, artist and more. It even answers calls while you transfer. The ROKR Z6 works right out of the box; Windows Media Player automatically recognizes the device.
Musical memory — With the external memory slot, load up 2GB microSD cards with your music collection; each holds approximately 1,000 songs and 70 hours of music1 2.
Time to rock — With more than 10 hours of music enjoyment in airplane mode, battery life concerns are history.
Looking to provide the world’s most compelling music experience, Motorola has also created an ecosystem of additional products, accessories and services to support the ROKR family, including headphones and access to a wide array of digital music.
Wire-Free Music Enjoyment
The ROKR Z6 also features stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology3, enabling users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience on the go with compatible Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones such as the ROKR S9 wrap-around headset3, another recent addition to the ROKR family. The amazing one-ounce S9 provides a tangle-free way to groove to tunes and dance to the music without ever missing a call . For more information, please visit www.hellomoto.com/S9.
Availability
ROKR Z6 will be on sale in Asian markets starting in May. Providing a complete end-to-end music service in China, the ROKR Z6 will download and side-load content from Motorola’s music store, www.motomusic.com.cn. The ROKR Z6 and ROKR Z6m will be available for purchase in Latin America, Europe, North America and other markets beginning in June. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.
Motorola ROKR Z6 Reviews
MobileBurn reviews the Motorola ROKR Z6 and writes, “As it turns out, the Z6 also takes reasonable quality 2 megapixel photos. Photos are captured in portrait mode when the slider is open and in landscape mode when it is closed. The photos are perhaps a bit dark, but show good color and decent sharpness for a fixed-focus lens. My only complaint is that the camera suffers considerably when the light levels get lower. The effective shutter speed of the camera gets quite slow in such conditions, and that makes it difficult to take a decent photo if the subject is moving at all.”
CNET reviews the Motorola ROKR Z6 and writes, “With the Z6m’s camera you can take JPEG pictures in four sizes (2 megapixel, 1.3 megapixel, 640×80 pixels, and 320×240 pixels), and choose from three quality settings. Other features include a self-timer, three color effects, five lighting choices, a 5x zoom, and five shutter sounds (plus a silent option).The camcorder shoots MPEG-4 clips in two resolutions (176×144 pixels and 128×96 pixels) with sound; editing options are similar to the still camera…Photo quality was quite decent. Although some colors were a tad faded, the objects were clearly defined, and our shots weren’t the least bit blurry. It’s too bad there’s no flash–we’d expect one from a megapixel camera–as shots in dim conditions didn’t fare well. On the other hand, the camera picked up a very bright reflection from one of our photo studio’s ceiling lights.”
source:livingroom.org
Add comment February 24, 2008
Motorola W205 review
The Motorola W205 is a simple handheld focused on mobile-to-mobile interaction. Consumers can keep in touch with SMS messaging, a 500-entry internal phone book and iTAP predictive text. As a member of Motorola’s long line of practically and stylishly designed mobile phones, the W205 features a slender form factor, large color screen, directional keypad, and large icons. The W205 comes equipped with a 2.5 mm headset jack, compatible with a number of headset accessories. Simply plug it in and press send. This feature keeps users connected, without distractions. With crystal clear quality, users can talk to friends and family as if they were sitting nearby.
Add comment February 24, 2008
Motorola W215 review
phone we had a look at is the Motorola W215, a phone that was conceived to revolutionize this year’s market. Unveiled around 01/1/2007 the W215 supports the networks GSM 850 / 1900. Having a dimension of only 108 x 44 x 15 mm and having a weight of only 78 g, this item´s size will please its users. The Motorola W215 comes with a beautiful camera of 0.3 MP / 640 x 480 px / 4X Zoom. It comes with a 850 mAh Li-Ion battery which lets you talk for about 7.83 hours and lasts in standby around 300 hours. Its creators added a 1.0 MB memory, enough a normal use! A cool thing of the Motorola W215 is the speaker phone, which is always useful in loud places! The nice screen of this cell phone lets you insert wallpapers of 128 x 128 px.
Motorola has designed its W215 with a 64 chords ringtone player, making a great phone for you to add tons of ringers. The cell phone comes with a calendar which is well designed and Motorola equipped it with a phone book having a contact list capacity of 500. The text prediction system is using the iTAP technology, which is very easy to use. It can also be connected to a computer with a cable to transfer ringtones, wallpapers, etc.
We believe the Motorola W215 to be a great cell phone and we happily suggest it to someone in search of a good phone!
source:phonerev.com
Add comment February 23, 2008
Motorola W510 review
Motorola W510 Review
The Motorola W510 is an attractive flip opening mobile phone which will catch everyone’s eye. The handset is compact & extremely stylish which resembles the design of the popular Motorola KRZR K1 & Motorola KRZR K3. The handset comes in a dark pearl grey coloured casing with a smooth stylish finish & comes with dual colour screens. The Motorola W510 is slightly heavier, a little longer but slimmer than the popular Motorola KRZR K1. The W510 weighs 107 grams & measures 99mm in height, 46mm in width & 17.5mm in depth.
The main screen is 1.9 Inch in size & provides the user with a bright & clear coloured display to view video, photos & messages on. The main internal screen provides a 176 x 220 pixel screen resolution which allows the user to view all their images at a high screen resolution which provides a clear & colourful viewing experience. The user can view information when their Motorola W510 is in the closed position as the handset comes with a external colour screen which allows the user to see who is calling without opening their handset each time. the external screen is small but effective & provides a colour display with a screen resolution of 96 x 80 pixels. The sleek & stylish Motorola W510 comes with a built in camera feature which allows the user to capture still photographs as well as video footage. The 1.3 megapixel camera comes with a 8 x digital zoom feature which allows the user to get up close when needed. The camera & video functions come complete with photo & video settings which allow the user to capture & record the finish & look they desire. The video function can record video in MPEG4 video format. The user can playback, stream & download video footage on their Motorola W510.
Motorola W510 Mobile Phone Front View
Motorola W510 Mobile Phone Angle View
Motorola W510 Mobile Phone Open View
The messaging functions include a selection of easy to access & use messaging services. The services allows the user to send & receive text messages, enhanced messages, instant messages, emails & multimedia messages on their desirable handset. The text message service allows the user to send & receive text input messages which are quick & easy to create & are compatible with all mobile phone users. The instant messaging service allows the user to have a online chat with compatible instant messaging users whom are online at the same time as the user. The email service allows the user to create, send & receive emails on their mobile handset which means the user is never far away from their office & home computer capabilities. The W510 comes with preloaded Java™ games which offers the user a lively & realistic gaming challenging on their mobile phone. There will never be a dull moment with the preloaded & option to download more games to suit the users gaming style. The Motorola W510 comes with a built in audio player which allows the user to play their favourite tunes out loud or have a private music experience with the user of compatible headphones. The audio player supports all popular music formats including MP3, AAC & AAC+. The phone comes with a voice recognition feature & supports both polyphonic & MP3 ringtones which the user can change to suit their style.
The phone comes with 15 Mbytes of internal memory & the handset comes with a MicroSD™ memory card slot which allows the user to extend their handsets memory to suit their storage needed. The MicroSD™ memory card slot can extend the phones memory capabilities up to 1 Gbyte or the user can use a SanDisk MicroSD™ card for up to 2 Gbytes of storage. The built in EDGE technology allows the user to download the information or data they require & connect to the Web fast & effectively. The Motorola W510 complete with high speed technologies provides the user with great speed which allows the user to download videos, send emails, download images & music at high speed. The W510 comes with Bluetooth® technology which is a wireless connectivity options. the Bluetooth connection can be gain between other Bluetooth compatible devices & the Motorola W510 & allows the user to experience a wireless connection between the two devices. The handset comes with a fitted battery which will provide approximately seven & a half hours talk time & up to three hundred & fifty hours of standby time from a fully charged battery. The user can connect to the Web to download music & video files which is accessible via the WAP 2.0 Web browser. The phone comes with quad band GSM technology which allows the user to enjoy international roaming with their Motorola W510 which is fully dependant on the network operator.
source:yourmobilephonereviews.co.uk
Add comment February 22, 2008
Motorola Q 8 review
Introduction / Preview : Motorola Q8
Beauty, power and intelligence collide with the Motorola MOTO Q? ?an elegant all-in-one device that merges business with pleasure. Boasting a full QWERTY keyboard, the feature-rich MOTO Q? keeps your life with you in one sleek device by combining powerful business productivity applications via Windows Mobile with multimedia entertainment. From stereo Bluetooth?wireless technology? astounding audio sound and a 1.3 megapixel camera to blazing fast Internet connections? convenient WiFi through optional miniSDIO card connectivity?and the ability to view and edit Microsoft Office documents from anywhere in the world 2,3 there’s no need to compromise when you can have it all in one device. Always Connected
With MOTO Q?, you’re connected regardless of where travels take you. Send and receive text messages, emails and attachments worldwide using quad band GPRS and high speed EDGE data networks, or at WiFi hotspots through miniSDIO.2,3
All Work AND Play
MOTO Q? makes not only viewing but creating and editing Microsoft Office documents a snap. The optimized QWERTY keypad design allows for easy and fast email or text messaging.?Take advantage of downtime with Windows Media Player to listen to your favorite music, watch videos or view your favorite photos on its large color screen. MOTO Q? includes a 1.3 megapixel camera for shots on-the-go, and up to 1GB of storage with optional miniSD card so you can take your photos and music along with you.
Get Noticed
MOTO Q? turns heads both in the boardroom and on the beach, with its ultra-thin profile and sleek, black exterior. It’s designed with beauty and intelligence in mind, offering a simple, seamless layout in a device that fits naturally in your hand. A soft-touch material provides an easy, comfortable grip. MOTO Q?’s precise and clean construction lends to the phone’s visual elegance and solid feel.
SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Add comment February 22, 2008
Motorola Q 9h review
Released for AT&T, the Motorola Q 9h runs Windows Mobile 6, integrated with power, functionality and a sleek design. Within the Q 9h’s lean form lies High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology for lightening fast speed and immediate downloading capabilities. It offers a host of features such as access to corporate and personal email with instant messaging also viewable from the home screen. With advanced imaging, music functionality, integrated stereo Bluetooth wireless technology and ample memory, the Q 9h is a complete mobile package.
Motorola Q 9h Features
* QWERTY tablet form factor
* Global GSM quad-band access
* HSDPA technology for fast data transfers, streaming media and web browsing
* 256 MB Flash memory, plus microSD slot for up to 2 GB of optional storage of music, pictures and other media
* Vivid 65K-color 320 x 240 px TFT display
* 2.0-megapixel camera with Zoom, LED photo indicator light, and video capture and playback at 30 fps
* Enhanced music experience featuring Windows Media Player and integrated music player that supports multiple audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV
* Video capture and playback with sound using Windows Media Player supporting MPEG4, H.263, WMV formats
* Connectivity using USB 2.0 Full Speed and Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology connectivity
* Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
* Email via IMAP4, POP3, SMTP, Exchange with Push email clients
* Messaging via SMS, MMS, Microsoft IM applications
* Full web browsing with Microsoft Explorer
* Support document viewing and editing
source:mobiledia.com
Add comment February 21, 2008
Motorola SLVR L9 review
Motorola SLVR L9 Review
The Motorola SLVR L9 is a stunning mobile phone which comes in an attractive casing. The handset is a bar type design which weighs 96 grams & provides the user with a solid mobile handset. The SLVR L9 measures 113 x 49 x 11.5 mm which is an ideal size for the user to carry & to use. The SLVR L9 comes with a reflective mirrored finish which is similar to the finish on the Motorola KRZR K1. The reflective mirrored casing adds style to this handset which will be popular with the fashion conscious mobile phone users. The phone is also known as the MOTOSLVR L9 & is a member of the Motorola SLVR family which includes the Motorola SLVR L7. The handset comes with a black shimmering effect keypad which is eye catching as well as easy to use. The phone comes with 20 Mbytes of memory & with an expandable memory option. The user can add a MicroSD™ type memory card to expand their phones memory capabilities up to 2 Gbytes. The user can store all their favourite ringtones, games, photos & videos on their expandable memory card. The phone comes with a removable battery which will provide the user with approximately 350 hours of standby battery time & approximately 6.5 hours worth of talk time.
The SLVR L9 is a highly feature focused mobile phone which comes with a large 2 Inch colour screen for the user to view all their photos & videos on. The screen is a TFT LCD display which has a 176 x 220 pixel screen resolution. The user can use the screen as a viewfinder when taking photos or recording video. The camera feature is fun to use & provides the user with a 2 megapixel camera which is ready to use when ever the user feels the need to capture those memorable moments. The camera comes with a 8 x digital zoom facility & has a landscape or portrait mode. The user can record moving video footage with ease & capture close up video using the 4 x video zoom. The Motorola SLVR L9 supports SCREEN3 technology & allows the user to enjoy MPEG4 video footage on their mobile handset.
The user will never have a dull moment ever again with the SLVR L9 as their companion, as the phone comes with easy to use audio features. The built in music player & FM radio feature will provide the user with hours worth of entertainment in the users hand. This small & stunning handset comes with a music player which plays MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ enhanced, AMR & WAV music formats. The user just need to download their favourite tracks & enjoy their selection. The FM radio comes complete with Radio Data System (RDS) which allows the user to not only listen to the radio but read text information, which is sent from the radio station the user is listing too. The FM radio comes with a easy to access dedicated radio which allows the user to gain direct access to their radio feature. The user can tune into their favourite radio station & use a compatible Bluetooth® enabled stereo headset to enjoy their radio feature wirelessly. The Motorola SLVR L9 supports stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology which allows the user to synchronise their mobile phone with a compatible Bluetooth® enabled stereo device. The user can add, remove & update their ringtones to suit their style which can be heard in MP3, AAC & polyphonic sound.
The phone comes with a variety of connectivity options for the user to choose from which include mini USB connection, A2DP stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology, EDGE technology & GPRS. The user can gain a wirefree connection to any compatible PC, laptop or printer using Bluetooth® technology. The user can use a wired connection where compatible, using a USB cable or mini USB connection. The GPRS class 10 & EDGE class 10 technologies allow the user to enjoy high speed downloads & video streaming on their mobile phone. The SLVR L9 work on a quad band network which allows the user to enjoy worldwide roaming depending on the network operator. The phone comes with a airplane mode which allows the user to enjoy their audio & multimedia features when on board a plane. The user can keep themselves entertained on a flight with their stored video footage, photos & music. The CrystalTalk™ feature will ensure that the user can take calls in noisier environments & still gain a crystal clear sound. The Motorola SLVR L9 comes with a handsfree speaker phone feature which allows the user to take a call over the phones speaker system. The user can create, send, receive & forward messages on their phone which include SMS text messaging, MMS multimedia messaging & EMS enhanced messaging. The message services comes with a predictive text feature which allows the user to type messages quickly, as the complete word is predicted by the predictive text feature. The phone comes with a email service which supports POP3, SMTP & IMAP4 email services & the user can access the Internet via the built in WAP XHTML browser. The Motorola SLVR L9 has all the features just waiting to be enjoyed by the user.
Add comment February 21, 2008
Motorola KRZR K3 review
Motorola KRZR K3 review
The Motorola KRZR K3 is pronounced Motorola KRAZAR K3 & also known as the MOTOKRZR K3. The phone is a 3G mobile phone which comes in a striking casing. The handset is slim, tall & compact & comes with a flip opening mechanism. The handset in only 16.3mm in thickness & weighs 110 grams which is slim & light for a 3G capable mobile phone. The handset feels solid & is easy to operate with a single hand. The casing comes in two colour options which are stone grey & dark pearl grey which provide a subtle & sophisticated looked to the KRZR K3. The phone comes with a high quality casing which is made from premium quality glass & metal with a tactile & smooth finish. The Motorola KRZR Z3 is from the same family as the stylish Motorola KRZR K1 & although the handsets may look alike there are major differences to their design & specification. The Motorola KRZR K3 is not just a 3G broadband mobile device it is a fashion statement in itself.
The 3G HSDPA & UMTS capabilities provide the user with broadband connectivity. The user can access the Internet for news, sports, video, music & much more from their fast & efficient mobile phone. The built in HSDPA technology provides the users will high speed capabilities which means the user will spend less time waiting for their phone to carry out tasks. The Motorola KRZR K3 comes with tri band technology which provide the user with network coverage in Europe & in the majority of the US. The phone comes with built in Bluetooth® wireless technology which allows the user to enjoy a cable free connection between compatible Bluetooth® devices. The KRZR K3 comes with a mini USB connection which allows the user to connect their phone to compatible mini USB compatible devices to gain a cabled connection. The user can enjoy a full & fast mobile Internet experience on their handset which comes with a dedicated Internet browser button. The user can access the Internet with one click of the button & access a wide selection of Internet sites to gain information on news, weather, music, travel directions, all the latest mobile devices & much more.
The phone comes with dual screens which allows the user to view information both internally & externally on their mobile phone depending if the handset is in its open or closed position. The external screen provides a colour display with a screen resolution of 120 x 160 pixels & the internal screen provides a large 2 Inch colour display with a 240 x 320 pixel screen resolution. The KRZR K3 comes with high quality imagining features which allows the user to capture still photos & video recordings using the built in 2 megapixel camera. The camera comes with a built in flash & 8 x digital zoom. The user can use the camera quickly & easily to take a quick still snap or to capture a video recording when they are out & about. The photo & video camera comes with a selection of effects & options which allow the user to get the perfect finish & required quality for all of their photos or video recordings. The user can playback & stream video on their Motorola KRZR K3. The user can download the latest video over the air which allows the user to enjoy a full video experience on their mobile device. The phone supports SCREEN3 technology which allows the user to access information with zero clicks. The phone comes with a second camera which is used when video calling. The user can see who they are talking to with the video calling feature which can be enjoyed with any 3G video calling capable contact.
The 3G phone comes with a music player complete with easy to access music files which allows the user to store & play their music quickly on their KRZR K3. The phone comes with preloaded J2ME® games, colourful screensavers, a selection of ringtones for the user to enjoy as soon as they get their new handset. The user can download main more games, wallpapers, screensavers, images & ringtones to suit their style & personal taste. The Motorola KRZR K3 comes with easy to access & use messaging services which include text messaging, multimedia messaging, enhanced messaging & email. The user can access the services from the phones messaging menu & enjoy communicating using the messaging services provided with any compatible message service contact.
The user can record voice memorandums to store reminders & list for a later date. The phones battery will provide the user with approximately three hours of talk time & three hundred & forty hours of standby time from a fully charged battery which is good for a 3G capable mobile phone. The Motorola KRZR K3 comes with internal memory which is 50 Mbytes of memory & allows the user to store contacts details, messages, music, video & photos. The phone comes with a memory slot which allows the user to add a MicroSD™ type memory card to expand the phones memory capabilities further to suit the users storage needs. The user can manage their built in phone book efficiently & easily which allows the user to add, delete & update their contacts details quickly. The phone book will hold all the users contact details including different contact numbers. The KRZR K3 comes with a useful calendar feature, clock & alarm function which will keep the user organised at all times.
source:yourmobilephonereviews.co.uk
Add comment February 20, 2008
Motorola RIZR Z8 review
Let’s get straight to the point, the coolest thing about the Motorola MOTO Z8 is that it’s.. well.. not straight. Unlike conventional sliders with a simply up/down mechanism, the MOTO Z8 curves inwards so that it is more ergonomic to use, rather like a clamshell phone.
Motorola RIZR Z8 It is a pretty interesting device (if you can get past the “oh no not again” RAZR styling). The MOTO Z8 is a 3G Symbian smartphone with HSDPA (up to 3.6Mbit/sec), 90Mb of internal memory expandable to 4GB using microSD cards, a 2 megapixel primary camera (but without autofocus) and an impressive maximum talktime of 5 hours while on 3G.
There’s a comprehensive multimedia player and stereo Bluetooth support. Motorola’s press department chose to illustrate the MOTO Z8’s multimedia capabilities by slapping on a picture of Johnny Depp for some reason.
Symbian is a little bit of an unusual choice for Motorola. Most of their recent smartphones, including the promising looking ROKR E6 have been Linux devices. Although Motorola have used Symbian in the past, we had almost assumed that they had dropped the operating system entirely.
It’s hard to be enthusiastic about the Motorola MOTO Z8 though, because it’s really just a 3G version of the RIZR, and that’s just a RAZR clamshell phone. It appears that even Motorola were struggling to sell the device, because their press release looks like it has been penned after one too many drinks at the 3GSM Congress in Barcelona, and includes such gems as “Goodbye image. Hello reality.” and “Enabling you to expand your music experience wirelessly, the MOTORIZR lets you set your music collection free … from wires. [It] syncs with your compatible Bluetooth enabled music center wirelessly. Using compatible stereo Bluetooth accessorie you can enjoy your favorite tunes wirelessly without ever missing a call..”. Yeah.. wirelessly.. we got that. (And it’s a relief to find a press department with worse spelling and prose than Mobile Gazette).
If this sort of thing is what floats your boat, then the Motorola MOTO Z8 should be available some time during Q3 2007..
Update: first impressions are deceptive, and we have to admit that the RAZR styling counts heavily against this handset. The Z8 has hidden depths – for example, the Symbian user interface is exceptionally slick and it’s combined with a very high build quality. We understand that the MOTO Z8 was developed by the team that Motorola acquired from Sendo. However, in our view the Z8 has been spoiled by predictable styling and poor launch marketing.
source:mobilegazette.com
Add comment February 20, 2008
