Reviews on the latest and best mobile phones on the market.
Moto has unofficially jumped into the 5 megapixel bandwagon with the ZiNe Z12. Only the Chinese is claiming Moto has an upcoming phone dubbed ZiNe Z12. If true, it wouldn’t be such a bad thing for Moto as the Z12 can compete with the N95 and the Cyber-Shot K850i. The Z12’s lens is manufactured by Kodak. The ZiNe Z12 will also be Wi-Fi-enabled and will have an integrated GPS - that is, if this phone exists at all.
Yes, the sexy clamshell from Motorola we saw a few days ago was Moto MING take two. Bill Chen, the General Manager of Motorola Taiwan’s Mobile Device, has confirmed it. The only bad news is that it will not come in February but, rather, in the second quarter of 2008.
We’d love to post the full specs of Moto MING here but all we know right now is that, disappointingly, it will not have 3G capability. Interestingly enough, Motorola has decided to release two versions, one with high-end features (probably a 3.2 MP camera) and the other with low-end features.
Motorola RIZR Z6c is reviewed by Christien Jackson on Sat, December 15, 2007
Average rating: 5/10.
I use motorola cell phones for five years.I think motorola cell phone models more attractive than the others.
Cnet reviews the Motorola Z6c: “The Motorola Z6c is for a more mainstream audience. Styled like a Moto Rizr phone–though not officially part of the Rizr family–the Motorola Z6c offers everything you expect from a V Cast handset but with the added bonus of the GSM coverage. That extra functionality will come at a price; the phone is $229 with service, but you can get it for $179 if you buy it online.
The good: The Motorola Z6c offers good quality and support for both CDMA and GSM bands. The design is easy to use, and the feature set includes stereo Bluetooth and 3G capability.
The bad: The Motorola Z6c GSM roaming comes with several restrictions. Also, its call-volume level could be louder and the streaming video quality was unremarkable.
The bottom line: Armed with a slider design and good quality, the CDM and GSM Motorola Z6c is an ideal choice for the global Verizon Wireless customer.”
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Motorola Q (Dark Gray) is reviewed by Anonymous at Amazon on Sat, December 15, 2007
Average rating: 2/10.
I'm currently on my third Motorola Q, but only because this model keeps imploding and I paid for phone insurance that will only give me the same model that broke. The good news is that they'll only do it three ...
Several Chinese mobile websites leaked some details on a new smartphone, apparently the Motorola A1600 MOTOMING 2.
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Cnet reviews the Motorola Razr 2 V9: “The Motorola Razr 2 V9 is certainly a design-focused phone. However, it is remarkably different from its predecessors, with a beautiful steel shell and a hardened glass exterior protecting its front face. It is also significantly wider, with a measurement of 2 inches wide, 4 inches long, and 0.5 inch deep. The overall feel of the Motorola Razr 2 V9 is quite luxurious, thanks to its extra heft and sturdy construction. The hinge appears to be a solid piece of steel, adding to the feeling of durability.
The good: The Motorola Razr 2 V9 is a fabulous-looking phone clad in steel and glass. It has HSDPA support plus a 2-megapixel camera, a music player, and good sound quality and battery life.
The bad: The Motorola Razr 2 V9 has skinny side buttons and a rather flat keypad. We also wished there were one-push access to the music player plus one for the speakerphone.
The bottom line: The Motorola Razr 2 V9 is a great successor to the first Razr. Despite a few quibbles, it has an eye-catching design, solid performance, and an impressive feature ...
There’s nothing radically new to the Motorola A1600 MOTOMING 2, except for a few design tweaks and a faster chip/component.
LaptopMag reviews the Motorola Razr2 V9: “The Motorola Razr2 V9 model from AT&T stands out for its superb voice quality (especially in noisy environments) and speedy surfing using a full HTML browser. We also like that you can do just about anything while listening to music. The Motorola Razr2 V9 is not perfect, but it is the best clamshell AT&T offers.
The Motorola Razr2 V9 is close to the same size as the V9m for Sprint and Verizon Wireless but just a tad thicker and a little heavier. It also sports a shiny Mahogany finish and the same slick but sturdy design as the other models, complete with vacuum-metalized finish, chemically hardened glass, and a chrome hinge. But that’s not what you notice first when you pick up the Motorola Razr2 V9; it’s the gorgeous two-inch external display. Like the V9m’s screen, it sports 320 x 240-pixel resolution but more colors (262,000 versus 65,000).
Although the Motorola Razr2 V9 is pricey, its excellent voice quality, smooth Web-surfing, loads of multimedia content, and beautiful design make it one of best mobiles that Motorola has ever produced and one of the best with AT&T, period.”
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LetsGoMobile reviews the Motorola Rizr Z8: “The Motorola Rizr Z8 may not seem to be the most spectacular mobile phone or the most special one. However, I do Motorola is well on its way to lose the negative image of lacking innovative inspiration. Still, there are some issues on the Motorola Rizr Z8 that need improvement. The built-in camera could have done with a bit more attention. The competition is already integrating a 3.2 Megapixel camera in similar handsets.
Personally I would have appreciated an integrated document viewer in the Motorola Rizr Z8 so it would not have been a problem to view my office files while travelling. The menu is improved tremendously in my opinion, offering fast and intuitive operation for the starting and advanced user alike. In short, the Motorola Rizr Z8 is an innovative cell phone, putting Motorola on the right road.”
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Motorola KRZR K1 is reviewed by Anonymous at Amazon.com on Mon, December 10, 2007
Average rating: 2/10.
I bought a brand new Motorola C600 back in the day. After about a year, it became very difficult to hear callers as they spoke and as time progressed, it just got worse. After having the phone for two ...
Wirefly reviews the Motorola W490: “The Motorola W490 for T-Mobile an easy-to-use flip phone that offers great style and a little bit more fun for a great price. Thin and sleek, the Motorola W490 makes it simple to slide into any pocket or purse. Inside, the handset features myFaves “Fave 5″ dialing software, color screen and built-in MP3 music player. That’s an easy phone to own and love - at a great price.”
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MobileBurn reviews the Motorola RAZR2 V8: “The Motorola RAZR2 V8 appears to be virtually the same as the 3G V9 and V9m handsets except that it is 1mm thinner (2mm thinner than the original V3) and lacks a memory card expansion slot. Instead it stuffs in .5 or 2GB of built-in storage space.
Like the more expensive RAZR2 handsets, the Motorola RAZR2 V8 also has a large 2″ external display that offers QVGA resolution and 262k colors. The touch sensitive music keys that are located beneath the external display provide haptic feedback to the user by way of momentarily activating the vibration alarm, thus telling the user when the keypress has been acknowledged by the Motorola RAZR2 V8. It makes a world of difference in use when compared with traditional touchkeys that lack the haptics. Other features of note include a 2 megapixel camera, a full HTML web browser, and Motorola’s new Linux and Java based user interface running on top of a much faster processor for better response.”
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PDAStreet reviews the Verizon Motorola Q9m: “The Verizon Motorola Q9m is outfitted for 3G EV-DO data service, which delivered songs and Web pages quickly in our testing. And its Bluetooth profiles include A2DP support for wireless stereo headsets.
Our only hassle in using it is that it lacks a standby mode. You can hold down a key to lock the keypad, but there’s no way to put the Verizon Motorola Q9m in standby to save battery life.
Call quality was excellent in the New York City area throughout our testing, and Internet and e-mail service was always quick. The Verizon Motorola Q9m is rated for 4.5 hours of talk time and 8.8 days of battery life.
Priced at $199 (including online discount and $50 mail-in rebate), the Verizon Motorola Q9m is nicely affordable. While the constant emphasis on VCast Music is distracting, at its heart is a stylish, slim phone good for work and play. As a smartphone, the Verizon Motorola Q9m is a strong entry-level model.”
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MobileBurn reviews the Verizon MotoRizr Z6c: “The Verizon MotoRizr Z6c is a dual-mode 3G phone that can be used both on CDMA EV-DO networks, like the one Verizon operates, as well as most GSM networks found outside of the country.
The Verizon MotoRizr Z6c shares much of its physical design and capabilities with the GSM powered Z6 ROKR that we reviewed some time ago. The Verizon MotoRizr Z6c has the same slider form factor, a 2 megapixel camera, and a nice 65k color display that sports 240×320 pixel resolution. Music files, which can be side loaded from a PC or downloaded directly from the V CAST Music store, can be enjoyed both with wired and wireless stereo headphones, thanks to Bluetooth A2DP support. A microSD memory card slot that can support cards as large as 4GB should provide plenty of storage headroom for all the user’s media. For those more interested in practical pursuits, the Verizon MotoRizr Z6c also has built-in speaker independent voice dialing for quickly calling a contact without having to look at the phone’s display.”
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GearDiary reviews the MotoRokr Z6m: “The MotoRokr Z6m (Alltel) is a capable music player, and excellent phone, and not a bad choice for someone that doesn’t want full PDA capability.
What I Like: Excellent weight and form, the MotoRokr Z6m feels good in hand; very good music phone with a more than adequate external speaker; call quality is very good; I like the Celltop GUI.
What Needs Improvement: I feel that for the price, at least an inexpensive earphone set and a USB transfer cable should be included; the glossy finish on the MotoRokr Z6m is pretty disgusting without constant wiping; phone will not charge via USB, the travel charger must be used; microSD is available in 8GB sizes now - the MotoRokr Z6m should properly work with them.”
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Cnet reviews the MotoRazr Maxx Ve: “The MotoRazr Maxx Ve is different from most of its Razr family members. While it’s roughly the same size (3.9×2.1×0.6 inches) as Verizon’s Motorola Razr V3c, it’s a tad heavier (4.1 ounces vs. 3.5 ounces). You barely notice the extra weight, but the sturdier hinge gives the MotoRazr Maxx Ve a slightly more durable feel in the hand. What’s more, the bottom end has a more tapered design than that of previous Razrs. That makes the phone slip into a pocket or bag that much easier.
Instead of the usual brushed-metal exterior, the MotoRazr Maxx Ve features a glossy glass sheet that overlays the external display. Though it gives the phone a sleeker, more futuristic look, it attracts fingerprints and smudges by the dozens and can be hard to keep clean.
The good: The MotoRazr Maxx Ve offers a broad range of features, decent call quality, and an improved design.
The bad: The Maxx Ve had a disappointing speakerphone and streaming-video quality. You can’t activate the camera when the phone is closed, and the front face attracts fingerprints.
The bottom line: It includes a couple of improvements to the Razr line that ...
Wirefly reviews the MotoRazr2 V9m: “The MotoRazr2 V9m is a cutting-edge cell phone that makes no compromises. Thinner and more tapered than the original MotoRazr V3 series, it defines quality - from the polished finish to the hinge that withstands 120 lbs. of pressure. The touch-sensitive controls allow you to control the music player or view recent calls with just a touch with the phone closed. The MotoRazr2 V9m is also redesigned inside, with stereo Bluetooth, a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder and automatically recognizes your PC’s music library.”
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Verizon Wireless today announced the availability of the MOTO Z6c world edition. The slim Z6c adds global connectivity, comes with advanced mobile phone technology and multimedia features. The MOTO Z6c will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on Dec. 12.
Wirefly reviews the Motorola Rizr Z6c: “The Motorola Rizr Z6c for Verizon Wireless marries modern phone design with global roaming technology. Beautifully crafted of metal, stainless steel and polished glass, the Motorola Rizr Z6c looks and feels luxurious. Plus, the handset adds the luxury of working globally on Vodafone’s GSM owned and shared networks. With stereo Bluetooth, a 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder, music and video, and high-speed data, the Motorola Rizr Z6c is perfect for the global traveler.”
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