"...Phone aficionados who must have the absolute latest and greatest will adore the Motokrzr K1, and followers of fashion will love it just because of its fashion-accessory status. I loved it – although the inner Scotsman in me balks at the price tag: $999 for a phone?
There's no denying that the Motokrzr K1 is cool, its hip, its sleek. Expect to see it in the hand of the dedicated follower of fashion near..."
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"The good: The Motorola Razr V3i is an attractive slim cell phone with an admirable list of features.
The bad: The Motorola Razr V3i's iTunes player has too many restrictions, and the phone's call quality could be improved. Also, we were hoping for EDGE compatibility.
The bottom line: Though we're still not won over by the iTunes/Motorola marriage and its call quality isn't the best, the Motorola Razr V3i offers music lovers a decent mix of design and features....
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"...The V3c is too small to be loaded with features, so that's about all you'll get. If you buy from Verizon, you'll find easy menu options for downloading video, new ringtones, screen backgrounds, and games, but remember that those extras are all steeply priced. The test phone we got didn't include a single game, which seems awfully ungenerous.
Conspicuously missing are music features, but those come with the improved V3m model. If having music on your phone doesn't matter to you and you'd rather have a steep discount than the latest model, hunt around for the V3c. You should be able to find good deals on the remaining inventory...
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"...The V3c is too small to be loaded with features, so that's about all you'll get. If you buy from Verizon, you'll find easy menu options for downloading video, new ringtones, screen backgrounds, and games, but remember that those extras are all steeply priced. The test phone we got didn't include a single game, which seems awfully ungenerous.
Conspicuously missing are music features, but those come with the improved V3m model. If having music on your phone doesn't matter to you and you'd rather have a steep discount than the latest model, hunt around for the V3c. You should be able to find good deals on the remaining inventory...
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"The Motorola RAZR V3 was a runaway success because of its thin profile but with other companies creating their own "thin" phones, the V3i needed substance to go with its slender build. Motorola added an impressive list of new and improved features to the V3i while also giving it an updated look.
Addressing the biggest weaknesses of the V3, Motorola equipped the V3i with a memory card slot, megapixel camera, quad-band service and an improved internal screen. Other unique features were added such as Airplane Mode to allow travelers to use the phone's many features while flying and SCREEN3 technology to give the phone scrolling news...
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" In the tradition of the ROKR devices, the E2 is also built around the idea of music on the go, while it's the first Linux phone to have an initial retail cost smaller than $256. Read inside for our detailed review, video and pictures.
In the box (arrived in just two days from Hong Kong) we found the cellphone, an 850 mAh battery, 128 MB transflash-in-SD card, the manual, software CDs, a USB cable, a 3.5mm handsfree and a travel charger. The battery was almost full when the box arrived, but we fully charged it for an extra hour or so too. This feature phone (not a smartphone) features triband GSM, 1.3 MP camera with flash, 11 MBs internal storage, full SD slot, 2.2" QVGA screen, stereo sound, FM radio, 3.5mm audio jack, USB 2.0 charging & file transfer and Bluetooth. The phone is just 107 grams and it feels very good in the hand. The keypad is easily reachable and pressable, except the * 0 and # buttons at the bottom of the phone which are a bit more difficult to press because of their reduced size. The background light on the keypad is very well done and it enables usage in the dark.
"...As a result of these four basic user interface principles, the thumbwheel and back button worked in a consistent, reliable, and predictable fashion in almost every single context the BlackBerry and its applications had to offer. Even most third party applications designed to run on the BlackBerry operating system conformed to this construct. The net net was that even if the user interface wasn't intuitive to you, once you learned how to operate one application with the thumbwheel and backbutton, intuiting how to operate the other applications was a cinch...."
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"...The Motorola Q is a slim, sexy and smart phone with a weak battery and a lack of true push e-mail. Luckily, both can be improved without having to wait for the next-generation Q. However, if you order today, that’s what you get.
Buyers can get it for as low as $150, which is very cheap compared to the Treo 700w alternative. Right out of the box, it’s great for heavy SMS users, thanks to the QWERTY keyboard. Data users wont be as pleased with performance or battery life, unfortunately."
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"With the ongoing onslaught of music-centric handsets in slick, shiny casings, the Motorola i580 is quite different from the rest of the pack. Boasting military-grade resistance to water, dust, and shock, this is one rugged business-minded phone for users in less than ideal environments. I can envision a tough phone like this being deployed by site surveyors, military personnel, and construction workers. After all, a glossy iPod-esque mobile phone isn't going to do you too much good if you're battling out in the dusty deserts of Iraq or hammering out metal girders where there is a significant risk of damage (to yourself as well).
If you're an urbanite or suburbanite looking for the trendiest new handset, the Motorola i580 -- offered through Sprint Nextel, as well as being marketed as the i570 through Telus Mobility in Canada -- is not for you. It's a little on the bulky side, a little more on the heavy side, and the rubberized exterior isn't going to help you win over any girls at your local nightclub....
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"The Motorola Q is being promoted as the thinnest and coolest looking smartphone on the market and it just might be exactly that. It's thin like many standard cell phones, such as the Razr and Slvr but this phone is anything but standard. It runs Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition. With that, you get many of the applications you are used to on your desktop. This includes Internet Explorer, Outlook, Media Player, Calendar, Contacts and Messenger. It will sync your information with your desktop using Microsoft Activesync. If you haven't tried out Windows Mobile yet, give it a whirl. It's one of the best mobile operating systems out there.
The Q also offers what you would expect from any cell phone. It has a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera. It takes decent pictures but it won't replace your digital camera. It also has bluetooth that supports any standard earpiece as well as bluetooth stereo headphones. The Q has a miniSD memory card slot on the side....
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" Recently, I had the pleasure of trying out the Motorola SLVR L7 mobile phone for a couple of weeks. While making the switch from one company’s phone interface to another was a task in itself, by the end of my time testing it, I was hard pressed to let it go.
When I first got the phone, still in the box with an uncharged battery, I decided to give it it’s first real test: I put it in my pocket. Now, let’s compare to another MP3 phone, the Sony Ericsson w600i. When I put that in my pocket, not much else can go in there besides my keys. With the SLVR, I can throw my wallet in that same pocket, my iPod, my satellite radio, a second cell phone, whatever I want. It truly is that thin. When all I have in my pocket is the phone, it really feels like it’s empty. Big plus on the design for this little gizmo..."
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"At $129.99 (list), the Motorola L2 fits between the camera-less Nokia 6030 and the BlackBerry 8700c in Cingular's lineup. The 6030 doesn't have Bluetooth or global roaming but sounds a bit better than the L2; the 8700c costs $70 more and requires a much more expensive service plan, but it's an enterprise e-mail powerhouse. Considering the L2's failings as a phone, I'd recommend that the camera-shy on a budget buy the super-cheap Nokia 6030 and get an inexpensive unlocked European handset as well if they intend to roam.
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"I really like the V3x. It is a beauty and the soft touch feel of its external casing feels really good. With a great feature set and excellent audio quality, I have no qualms about giving it a Highly Recommended rating. Style and function does not come any nearer than this. With the addition of its slightly revamped user interface, it just shows what Motorola is highly capable of. However, if you cannot stand the short battery life and the annoying iTap system, I would suggest you look elsewhere. As for me, I will just get a spare battery and use the multitap system for SMS....
Review Courtesy of MobileBurn (click for full Review)
"Pros: Integrates the latest technologies for previewing, downloading, storing, and playing music tracks and video programs while on the go.
Cons: Expansion card slot located behind the battery.
Verdict: The Razr V3m is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a flashy multimedia handset with high-speed data capabilities.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5...
Review Courtesy of TopTechNews (click for full Review)
"I said at the very beginning that the Motorola Q is a great device for certain types of users. When I use a smartphone, I hammer it on the data (email access via Exchange) and phone side. I don't install many applications or expect the device to do much beyond my data, phone and PIM needs.
I've been using the Treo 700w as my personal device since January, but my few weeks with the Q has me converted. It's officially supplanted the 700w as the best device for the way I work. Of course, the Q has limitations, but aside from battery life, I don't need the Q to do any more than it does.....
Review Courtesy of BrightHand (click for full Review)
"The Verdict
The Motorola Pebl is available now from T-Mobile at a discounted price of $99.99 with a two-year contract. Like the Razr and Slvr, the Pebl is a fashion statement, but its meager memory and low-resolution camera place it on a subpar footing with other phones in its class....
Review Courtesy of NewsFactor (click for full Review)
"...Physically, the Q has a lot going for it. It's thin and light enough to be only slightly uncomfortable carried in a shirt pocket, unlike the heavier Treo. At the same time, the Q is wider than a Treo (though not quite as wide as some BlackBerries), providing the space for a QWERTY keyboard with comfortably spaced keys.
It also has a Bluetooth chip for wireless connection to a headset and works as a speakerphone. Of course, Bond needs his hands free for other things...
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"It's the Q, the Motorola Q. The RAZR-thin Motorola Q is the coolest smartphone in America. It's a terrific voice phone, a dandy music player, and a swell e-mail machine. Just be warned: Expensive service plans mean it isn't as cheap as it appears.
The Q is an unusually wide (2.5 inches), very flat (0.5 inches thick) 4-ounce slab with a bright 320-by-240 screen and a raised, angled QWERTY keyboard. There's a scroll wheel and button on the side, just like those on BlackBerry devices, and a five-way cursor pad above the keyboard, like the ones on Palm Treo handhelds. You can use both sets of keys for navigation, making the Q unusually convenient to use with one hand. A miniSD card slot sits on the edge opposite from the scroll wheel....
Review Courtesy of PCMag (click for full Review)
"First shown in February of 2005 at the 3GSM show in Cannes, France, the PEBL U6 has certainly been a long time in coming. As you might expect from a handset first launched so long ago, the PEBL U6 does not sport the latest and greatest high tech goodies like a megapixel camera, EDGE data, or WiFi connectivity. But then again, that's not really the PEBL's thing.
The PEBL is targeted at people that want an attractive handset that is as distinctive looking as it is pleasant to hold. To that end, Motorola's latest version of the PEBL U6 in its bright "chroma" color schemes seem to suit the bill...
Review Courtesy of MobileBurn (click for full Review)
"After revolutionizing the stylish mobile phone genre with the slick and slim RAZR, Motorola’s latest PEBL is almost exactly the opposite: it’s compact at 8.7cm by 4.9cm, and 2cm thick. It’s smooth, rounded corners give it that stone pebble-ish look, hence the name. The phone looks good, but it may appeal to women more than men.
The external display is a vertical strip, and even though its monochrome, it goes well with the shape of the phone. The PEBL fits comfortably in your hand, but it’s a bit on the heavier side at 110gm, which makes it 15gm more than the RAZR). The opening mechanism is semi-automatic – just slide the top shell down a little and the spring action takes control from there. This looks and feels cool, but if you don’t grip it well, it may just fall off your hand.
Review courtesy of MoneyControl (click for full review)
"Motorola’s epochal RAZR was the most desirable handset of its time. The seductive form factor tended to distract users from some fairly irritating software decisions that Motorola’s designers would probably, given their time again, have made differently. Now they have been given their time again, and this time they seem to have fixed most of those niggles leaving us with the V3i: a handset that finally delivers on the original unit’s promise.
Cosmetically there are a few minor changes from the first RAZR, with a cool brushed metal finish .The Motorola logo is now illuminated and absorbed into a slightly larger exterior display. The external display also has status lights for charging and Bluetooth. Overall the software is pretty self-explanatory, with most functions easily accessible with a combination of the menu key and the circular cursor pad. There are a couple of minor eccentricities; Ring sound and ring volume are located in quite different parts of the OS and MP3 playback is handled by a little media player tucked away not – as one might imagine – in the media player section but under Java games. Note that the MP3 player on the review unit was not, as appears to be the case with some providers, the implementation of iTunes pioneered in the ROKR but a serviceable equivalent that I must say I got on with fairly well....
"The Motorola Razr V3im is the Razr V3i with iTunes on it. So what does the m edition give you that the old Razr didn't? The most obvious differences are that the handset is the colour burgundy and there's a dedicated iTunes button in place of the messaging key. The iTunes key lets you access Apple's music application without having to go through the phone's menu, which is useful if you want to listen to your tunes without having to fiddle around too much....
Review courtesy of c|net (click for full review)
"This cell phone/iPod hybrid works well for making and receiving calls, but it doesn't excel as an audio player. PC World Canada rating: 74 Good.
There's a lot to like about Motorola's Slvr L7 (another phone you'll have to get from the U.S. and unlock if you want to use it here in Canada), the company's latest cell-phone/iPod hybrid. It's pretty, sleek and fairly easy to use for making and receiving calls; and its integration of iPod features is a great extra. Unfortunately, it doesn't excel as a music listening device.
Review Courtesy of PCWorld Canada (click for full Review)
"As can be said of Nextel phones in general, if you're looking for a phone for personal use only, the i870 is probably not the best choice. However, for business users, the ability to store and synchronize calendars and contact info along with the walkie-talkie PTT are strong selling points. The i870 stands apart from the usual super-chunky, ruggedized Nextel pack: it's somewhat less bulky, has a good camera, memory expansion slot and an MP3 player with stereo headphone jack. If you're looking for a feature phone for your workforce, Nextel now has the answer: the Motorola i870. Though it might lack the sex appeal of feature phones from other carriers, it has excellent build quality, good battery life and works reliably....
Review courtesy of Mobile Tech Review (click for full review)
"Motorola's Razr is one of the most popular cell phones in Canada-and I can see whiy: this standard cell phone looks great, offers high-speed web browsing and has a vibrant screen. It's not perfect, however. I encountered poor battery life and inconsistent call quality, plus I got lacklustre photos from its camera.
The Razr V3c I tested improves on the original V3 in a couple of ways. First, it comes with a 1.3-megapixel camera. Second, it supports the almost-broadband-level EvDO network, which means faster page loads when you're using the internet browser.
Review courtesy of PCWorld (click for full review)
"What defines a true global traveller or a mobile professional? A suitcase with important papers, a bag filled with essentials, a good suit, sunglasses, ofcourse a passport and a mobile phone. But not just any run of the mill kind. After all, the cellphone is an important addition to yourself, when you greet your client.
So, say bonjour to the Motorola A840. It's one of those phones which likes to say hello to both a CDMA and a GSM network. So, you could use the services of a CDMA operator like Tata Indicom and a GSM provider like Hutch in one phone - but not at the same time. All you have to do is go to settings. Select the phone mode, choose your operator and voila. This is a great option when travelling between country and city networks. It's also got a retractable antenna for improving signal reception, which is very handy....
Review courtesy of MoneyControl (click for full review)
"As more businesses prohibit the use of camera-equipped cell phones and smart phones on work premises, mobile professionals are finding themselves in a bit of a conundrum. Most higher-end and smart phones do include cameras, so some users are finding that their choice in handsets is limited. Fortunately, for fans of the Nextel i930, which was the first Windows Mobile smart phone to support Nextel's iDen network, you can now get a cameraless version with the Nextel i920 by Motorola. The i920 offers many of the same great features of its sibling, such as dual-band GSM roaming, Direct Connect walkie-talkie services, and more. Unfortunately, it also suffers from the same drawbacks--that is, no Bluetooth and a clunky design....
Review Courtesy of c|net (click for full Review)
"The A780 comes in a lot of different flavors depending on which region of the world it is sold, but we got the version that has quadband GSM/EDGE and a VPN client (supporting Nortel, Cisco, Cisco Unity, Check Point, Intel and Netscreen). Another version comes with GPS and/or VoIP SIP support (through EDGE), while another version only supports normal GPRS without EDGE and has no extras....
Review courtesy of OSNews (click for full review)
"THE new Motorola L7 mobile phone is cool, compact and—for some reason known only to the tech company’s designers in Schaumburg, Illinois— it attracts paper clips.
Motorola also calls the latest of its razor-thin phones “Slvr” (pronounced “sliver,” not “silver”). With it, the company hopes to snag mobile users who don’t like clamshell units like the now iconic “Razr.” The L7/Slvr is a candy-bar phone, meaning all its main features are on one side, where the screen is also located...
Review courtesy of Manilla Standard (click for full review)
"While it took a year's worth of time and a name change to get to us, the Motorola SLVR L7 has finally arrived in most world markets. First introduced as the SLVR V8 back at 3GSM 2005 and later renamed to the L7, the SLVR was designed to do to the candy bar form factor what the Motorola RAZR V3 did to the clamshell. It appears to be working to some extent, too, since we are starting to see a fair number of SLVR-like devices coming out of Asia.
The Quad-band GSM/GPRS SLVR L7 has gone through a number of specification changes since its initial introduction, as well. The L7 is, as I mentioned, no longer a triband device, and no longer supports EDGE. People who have been following the device for a long time (or are reading old web pages) might notice other discrepancies, as well....
Highs:
Unique good looks; bright interior LCD screen; landline-like call quality
Lows:
Low iPod Shuffle-like capacity; poor quality ear buds; exposed and vulnerable surface and screen
Article Courtesy of Design Technica (click for full Article)
"Motorola’s nifty little C116 just might be the best cell phone I’ve ever had the chance to play with. That said — you can’t get one. Not here. Not yet.
A very, very basic GSM handset that handles incoming and outgoing calls as well as SMS messages, the C116 is sold all over the world — except for the United States. It’s not sold here because it’s too cheap!
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"Physically, the RAZR V3c looks exactly like the original V3 - with one minor exception. At the time that Motorola's designers were first working on the V3c for the Korean market, the megapixel camera module they had to work with was just a bit too thick. As a result of that, they had to add that bulge around the camera lens in order to get the module to fit.
Otherwise, the physical attributes are more or less the same. The V3c weighs 97g (3.4oz), and measures 98mm x 53mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.1" x .6"). The top half of the folder design has a volume rocker switch and the smart key button on the left side, and the voice dialing/recorder button on the right side. The external sub-display is still a 65k STN unit that is usable, but not particularly nice. The lower half of the folder houses the battery, antenna and speaker (in the bulge below the keypad), and the miniUSB port that is used for power, data, and wired headsets. The user replaceable battery, with its metal cover, and a rubber covered external antenna port are located on the back....
Review courtesy of MobileBurn (click for full review)
..The Motorola SLVR allows the convenience of listening to your iTunes music and keeping a calendar with you on the go. The interface is almost exactly the same as the ROKR, yet it feels faster. The iTunes integration is still almost identical to the RAZR, including for the 100 song limitation. Cingular includes a 512MB micro SD card which is inserted into the side of the phone and allows for storage of songs, photo, and video.
The SLVR has a built-in VGA camera with 4x digital zoom tha allows video capture and playback. The brilliant 262k color TFT display is bright and easy to view and very legible with nicely magnified numbers and text....
Review courtesy of PowerPage (click for full review)
The main advantage of the Motorola i930 smartphone is its ability to access Nextel’s push-to-talk (PTT) walkie-talkie network.
PTT service is available in Canada, the US, and several Latin American countries, and the handset is able to roam in other countries by accessing GSM and GPRS networks for voice and data services.
In terms of email capability, the i930 boasts tight integration with Outlook, and is good for reading emails, but its lack of a built-in keyboard makes it impractical for typing messages. Web browsing speed is somewhat disappointing, as this phone only uses iDEN technology, and can’t transfer data over EDGE networks.
Article Courtesy of Teleclick.CA (click for full Article)
"What began as a clumsy tool for executives has evolved into a means of personal expression. What am I talking about? The cellular phone of course. And, among these latest expressions from some great designers, the Motorola line truly stands out.
Following the success of their RAZR model, the new SLVR (or “sliver”) is poised for popularity. The phone shares some of the look and style of the RAZR, but is not a flip phone model. The candy bar shape is less than a half inch thick, about 4 ½ inches long and 2 inches wide. Weight wise it feels substantial and it nests nicely in the hand. The design is matte black with reflective black keypad and screen frame and sculpted chrome buttons and control switches. The keypad has tactile raised rubber numbers and symbols to make one handed operation easier. These Cingular branded phones are as much about making a statement as they are a communication device....
Review Courtesy of dlmag (click for full Review)
The good: The Motorola Pebl has a sexy design and comes with Bluetooth, a speakerphone, world phone support, and solid call quality.
The bad: The Motorola Pebl has a low-resolution camera, it flips open when dropped, and it suffers from tricky and smudgy controls.
The bottom line: Undeniably attractive, the Motorola Pebl offers great performance and an acceptable--if not high-end--range of features. Just make sure you give the controls a test-drive.
Review Courtesy of c|net (click for full Review)
The good: The Motorola Pebl has a sexy design and comes with Bluetooth, a speakerphone, world phone support, and solid call quality.
The bad: The Motorola Pebl has a low-resolution camera, it flips open when dropped, and it suffers from tricky and smudgy controls.
The bottom line: Undeniably attractive, the Motorola Pebl offers great performance and an acceptable--if not high-end--range of features. Just make sure you give the controls a test-drive.
Review Courtesy of the C|Net (click for full Review)
The Motorola RAZR better watch out. Its slimmer, sexier little sibling has arrived. The SLVR is now available at Cingular Wireless, and it's looking mighty fine. The SLVR is the candybar version of the RAZR and measures in at less than half an inch thick. It's also Motorola's second phone to include iTunes software, although the same stupid 100-song limit still exists. The phone will run you $200 with a two-year service contract--a longer commitment than most celebrity marriages these days--but that does net you a few nice extras, like Bluetooth and a 512MB MicroSD card.
Review Courtesy of the Digital World (click for full Review)
The Motorola SLVR L7 may be the handsomest phone in America. But even though it runs Apple's popular iTunes music player, its feature set doesn't excite us. (One example: Like the RAZR V3, but unlike the newer V3c, the SLVR L7 uses the primitive recorded-tag form of voice dialing.) Like the Motorola RAZR V3, this is a phone that will best satisfy voice callers who want a see-and-be-seen device.
Everything about the SLVR's design is well done. The anodized-aluminum back, glass-infused plastic case, metal keypad, glass screen, and well-balanced heft of this half-inch-thick status symbol make it feel far more expensive than the $199 Cingular charges (and more expensive than its little brother the SLVR L6). The L7 is hard to keep in your pocket—you want to take it out, touch it, and show it off.
Review courtesy of PCmag (click for full review)
...Physically, the phone is absolutely, breathtakingly gorgeous. You just can't believe how thin, small and great the Slvr feels in your hand. It's like a solid, smooth little remote control for some trendy CD player. It's iPod-like in its sleek, perfectly balanced, Zenlike design. The keypad looks like a bronze version of the Razr's silver, totally flat keys. In dark situations, a cool blue light shines through the digits and the seams between the keys.
The Slvr's keyboard isn't laser-etched, though. In fact, the actual numbers stick up, so you can feel them. It's a welcome change; your finger is less likely to skate across the keys by accident, and it's easier to tell when you've landed....
Review courtesy of New York Times (click for full review)
The latest member of Motorola's famous V-series is the Motorola V360. Armed with quite an impressive feature set, it is a worthy upgrade from the previous V300. This new mid-range clamshell phone is armed with Bluetooth, a 262k color TFT screen, an antenna-less form factor, and most important of all, expandable memory.
The Motorola V360 is a tri-band (GSM 900/1800/1900Mhz) phone. It is equipped with a VGA camera, Push-to-Talk capabilities, and GPRS/EDGE connectivity. The great thing about the V360 is its low price tag. For its features, it pretty much gives you the best bang for your buck....
Review courtesy of Mobile Burn (click for full review)
Seems that the RAZR from Motorola is one of the most popular cell phones out there, and almost every cell phone service has its own version. Well if you’re looking for something more, then this might just be for you. Motorola is releasing a gold version of the RAZR, but all fanatics be warned, there is only a 1000 copies being made. This limited edition RAZR is going to be no doubt sold for a very high price, and even more after they're all sold out.
As for the cell, the color is all gold, with a cool metallic finish. It features a 1.3 mega pixel camera, and something that you don’t find in every RAZR, a microSD memory slot. You also get Quad-Band GSM for global roaming, and of course everybody’s favorite Bluetooth. Aside from that, you get all the standard features like, a large and clear screen. A color external ID, which can also be used as a camera screen once closed in camera mode, and a mini USB port.
Review Courtesy of DLMag (click for full Review)
Summary:
Between the initial news in 2003 and the official launch in late 2005; Nextel merged with Sprint PCS and Motorola halted the development of a couple of Windows Mobile based Smartphones, raising doubts in the minds of the loyal Nextel and Smartphone fans on whether or not this Smartphone would get released. And finally when the product launched, it did not include Bluetooth and the latest Windows Mobile operating system. So how does the Nextel i930 by Motorola, which is the first ruggedized Smartphone with built-in GPS and Walkie-Talkie functionality, rank as a Smartphone?
Review courtesy of Smartphone Thoughts (click for full review)
There was a point in time where I carried around three plus electronic devices at a time and loved it - and that was before the invention of the portable MP3 player. Sure, I could be described as a geek, but at times it was part of my job.
Like may people, I have greatly simplified what I like to carry around and an MP3 player has quickly zoomed to the top of that list. Carrying a mobile phone has become a necessity. Carrying around a Palm organizer/PDA has slipped down the list, but staying organized with my calendar and contacts is still a priority. Am I really supposed to carry around three devices in my bag? Arguably, I am a good candidate for one of these devices that combines phone, music, and organization, in that order.
Review Courtesy of PowerPage (click for full Review)
Motorola has improved upon the design of its wildly successful Razr V3 GSM mobile phone by developing a new Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO) version for Verizon Wireless. When it comes to style, the metallic silver Motorola Razr V3c is about as cool as it gets.
Measuring 3.86 x 2.08 x 0.57 inches and tipping the scales at 3.5 ounces, the sexy, slim Razr V3c slips easily into any pants pocket or handbag....
Review courtesy of NewsFactor (click for full review)
The Motorola SLVR L6 ($299 direct) has a lot in common with Motorola's U6 PEBL. Both are design-focused rather than feature-heavy, both will stand out from any crowd of generic flip phones, and both work best on the T-Mobile wireless network.
The difference is that the SLVR is a thin, slab-style phone and the PEBL is a rounded flip phone. The SLVR is even lighter and thinner than the Motorola RAZR V3; at 3 ounces and 0.4 inches thick to the RAZR's 3.4 ounces and 0.5 inches. Otherwise, the SLVR shouts its RAZR heritage loudly. The phone looks like a butterfly-shaped reconfigured RAZR, with the same angular lines, high-tech button styles, and slim profile. Dedicated side buttons launch the VGA camera/camcorder and WAP browser, though we were stymied by the lack of physical volume buttons. The phone's metal case is definitely handsome but not all that sturdy; just like we found with the RAZR, dropping the SLVR loosened one of the panels (though it snapped right back into place with a little pressure.)
Review Courtesy of PCMag (click for full Review)
An article talking about Motorola's new L6, an entry level slim candy bar phone with plenty of features.
"Motorola lends the its new L6 the design elements that made its own RAZR V3 what it is today – hip, edgy and coveted – but most of all -slim. The L6 with its aluminum casing and thin body make it a standout in its category of entry-level camera phones. Obviously inspired by the RAZR V3, the L6 is geared towards those who seek more “style” in their cellular phones, but this time, without the huge price tag..."
Review courtesy of Manilla Bulletin (click for full review)
World-traveling executives take note: The Nextel i930 by Motorola is the first Windows Mobile smart phone that supports Nextel's iDEN network and dual-band GSM world roaming. Certainly, the melding of PDA functionality, world-phone capabilities, and Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie service is appealing, but all's not perfect with this handset. Aside from its heft, weak battery performance and the lack of Bluetooth connectivity will make some potential users think twice before shelling out $500 for the Nextel i930. That said, we know a lot of mobile professionals have been waiting for this multifunctional smart phone, so we suspect it will garner a lot of interest from the business world...
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Verizon users have been waiting for a RAZR for more than a year now. The nation's most popular phone redefined cool with its sharp, silver lines. The new version improves on some of the original's features while keeping the excellent design, reception, and sound quality.
The V3c also might bring unrestricted Bluetooth to Verizon customers. For years, the carrier has crippled its phones' Bluetooth capabilities, preventing you from transferring your camera-phone pictures to your PC. Both of our test phones allowed Bluetooth file transfers, and we were even able to assign our own Bluetooth-sent MP3s as ringtones. We heard about other V3c users having the same experience, too. This goes strongly against Verizon's past policies, so we asked both the carrier and Motorola about it. Neither got back to us with a definitive answer by press time; our suspicion is that less-restrictive Bluetooth is an unintentional but widely available feature.
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Lately Motorola seems to have the formula for a fashion phone down pat, and the new PEBL is no exception. The intriguing looking device has a smooth, rubberized cover and an oval design that makes it look and feel very much like its namesake.
Boosting the style aspects of the PEBL U6, Motorola has incorporated a unique dual-hinge design that makes it very easy to open the handset (see the related Gallery for a video demonstrating this system). Underneath the Motorola PEBL's attractive exterior lie some fairly high-end features, though. The device carries a 176x220 pixel, 262k color internal display and has a very RAZR-like etched keypad. Bluetooth and quad-band GSM covers the connectivity aspects, and speaker independent voice dialing eases hands-free usage of the phone. It is a shame that Motorola chose to incorporate only a VGA camera in the PEBL, though it is able to capture video at 15 frames per second. With only 5MB of on board memory with no external expansion, anything more would be redundant.
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The Motorola E815 has it all in a large clamshell handset with a small price tag. The Moto features a good 1.3 megapixel camera, EVDO, MP3 player, a vivid inner display, TransFlash memory expansion slot, Bluetooth and speakerphone. It was introduced in the summer of 2005 and sells for $199 or less with contract, not bad given the feature set.
On the large side for a clamshell phone, the E815 is bigger than the LG VX8100 with which it competes, though it's smaller than the relatively large LG VX9800 (The V) which houses a QWERTY keyboard. It has a large, bright and colorful inner display and a decent outer display. The phone uses Motorola's standard UI (user interface) which features large icons and easy to read text. Though not as incredibly easy to use as the afore mentioned LG phones with their "Verizon-ized UI", anyone who's used a Moto in the past few years will have no trouble getting around...
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The i930 is the first Smartphone to sport the Walkie-Talkie feature and a ruggedized body, both of which are Nextel trademarks. This Smartphone runs on Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and lacks Bluetooth connectivity. I have had this Smartphone in my hands for only a couple of hours now, yet on the positive side I noticed that this Smartphone has a couple of user interface improvements that everyone will appreciate and it also includes a built-in GPS sensor...
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Camera phones should go down in the annals of history as one of the niftiest and greatest inventions ever to hit the fad-obsessed modern society in which we live. I would love to meet the big-thinker who brainstormed this concept into existence (and I wouldn’t mind his bank balance either). The digital camera is a marvel in itself, but the integration of a camera into the pocket-handiness of a cellular phone was a stroke of utter genius. And thus, we have the Motorola C550, another addition to the growing array of camera phones.
The C550 is an upgraded model of the C350 with a few significant extras. Most notably is the integrated digital camera. The camera lens is situated on the back of the phone, allowing you to snap away while viewing your subject on the phone’s colour display. Now, taking the photos is just the beginning; once you have acquired your images you can send them to all the lads or lasses via MMS. The phone also has a USB connection on the bottom so you can plug it into your PC and upload your images as well. You can even set your favourite image as the C550’s new background....
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A candy bar version of their RAZR:
Design: Note that when we say candy bar, we really mean something as thick as a Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit gum.
However, thin as it might be, it’s just a bit longer and wider than a lot of cell phones in the market. This gives it a broad look, thereby making it look more of a mature phone, if you will.
The Motorola L6 follows the typical RAZR style keypad with a blue LED light lighting the unit, and a 4-way navigation key with a center click button. The buttons might look like the RAZR, but the difference lies in the fact that they are not made out of metal, are not laser cut, and if you look closely, it shows.
The tactile feedback is quite impressive, but it does take a bit of time to get used to the slightly broader design. This should not be considered a drawback because it’s more a matter of getting used to the design than a serious hindrance.
One final thing about the keypad area is that it has an ambient light sensor. This means that if you are out in the sunlight, the keypad lights will not turn on. This helps in saving a lot of battery life considering that the keypads are lit up like neon boards....
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Although the Motorola i930 is not a bad choice overall, the 800-MHz BlackBerry 7520 -- which also provides Sprint-Nextel customers with push-to-talk capabilities -- might be a better selection for some because of the Blackberry's integration of a Qwerty-style keyboard and GPS navigation capabilities.
The Motorola i930 is a compact GSM/GPRS handset that stands apart from the smartphone pack because of the integration of Motorola's iDEN, a technology designed to facilitate direct, push-to-talk communications between compatible handsets.
Available in late November, the Motorola i930's cosmetics are attractive enough, with its metallic keypad set against a jet-black background. The handset also feels rugged enough to take a great deal of physical punishment.
Measuring 3.5 x 1.9 x 1.2 inches and tipping the scales at a hefty 5.9 ounces, the Motorola i930 sports a 180-MHz Motorola processor, 32 MB of internal memory, 32 MB of flash memory, a SecureDigital memory card slot, an infrared port, and a built-in speaker for conference calling...
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WHAT IS IT?: 3G Mobile phone
THE GOOD: Nothing
THE BAD: Poor styling, the sticking out aerial is annoying, the on-board camera disappointing, the memory allocation pathetic, both the TFT screens small, and the menu system only adequate
WE SAY: What went wrong, we don’t know, but someone should be fired over it
Review courtesy of Pocket Lint(click for full review)