Motorola V9 Review

The sleeker, smarter, stronger RAZR2 V9 is an exciting evolution of the RAZR brand. With mesmerizing appearance and a new, richer multimedia experience, RAZR2 V9 is the ultimate stylish feature phone. Sleek and Chic

The RAZR2 V9 defines the next trend in 3G. Its stainless steel frame make this svelte handset durable and resilient ?helping to ensure an ultra-thin shape with a strong structure. Its composing materials include vacuum metal finishes and two-tone soft touch housing that will inspire unending envy. At 2.0? the RAZR2 V9 boasts the largest external screen in its class, enabling its owners to play music via touch-sensitive music keys, without ever opening the phone.

Consumers can share their video instantaneously with the revolutionary “See What I See?capability, where users can stream live video footage to another wireless customer while a call is in progress? And owners can watch the video on the RAZR2 V9’s large internal screen with twice the resolution of the original RAZR. Consumers can also get the best shot with a 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom.

With its fabulous good looks and incredibly innovative CrystalTalkTM technology ?automatically accounting for background noise and adjusting the audio to match the ambient volume ?consumers will be heard in a crowd. HSDPA 3.6 Mbps technology helps connect users to the Internet at broadband-like speeds? like DSL in your pocket. RAZR2 V9’s integrated digital music player supports a wide variety of audio formats, so consumers can bring the party wherever they go.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Sleek, slim iconic RAZR design with clamshell form factor, metal and glass housing, internal antenna, tandem 2.2?and 2.0?240x320 QVGA 262K color displays
Touch-sensitive external music keys
Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera, with 8x digital zoom
Connectivity featuring Micro USB, USB 2.0 Full Speed, USB mass storage and version 2.0 Bluetooth wireless technology with Enhanced Data Rate2
3G High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps wireless broadband connection and EDGE/GPRS class 10 & 12
45MB of end user memory and support for up to 2GB of memory with an optional microSD card
Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology supporting A2DP and AVRCP profiles2
Video and audio streaming? capture and playback
Messaging via MMS, email, SMS, MotoSync?
Independent Voice Recognition

The RAZR2 V9 is expected to be available in Q3 2007.

Dell, AT&T get set for smart phone launch

Smart-phone analysts say they are upbeat about the prospects for mobile devices based on Google Inc.'s Android operating system.

They are less certain about whether Dell Inc. can take Android and turn it into a business jackpot for a variety of mobile products.

Dell has been selling an Android-based smart phone called the Mini 3 in China and South America since last fall. Its first U.S. phone, the Aero, hasn't showed up yet in AT&T Inc.'s stores.

The phone company has an exclusive deal with Dell in the U.S. and has pledged to start selling Dell phones before midyear.

Motorola Inc. already sells Android-based phones through AT&T, and Taiwan's HTC also is expected to offer Android phones through the phone company.

"Android is an oncoming storm," said Michael Morgan, an analyst with ABI Research. He expects Android phone makers will create phones that offer many of the same features as Apple Inc.'s popular iPhone but cost considerably less.

A growing group of companies, including Motorola, Acer, HTC, Dell and Samsung, have announced plans to make Android-based phones or other mobile products.

What's the attraction? Android's basic software is free for phone makers to use, and they can modify it to create customized user interfaces.

In addition, an active base of software developers is turning out Android applications that should run on all the new Android-based phones. The AndroLib.com Web site estimates that 9,000 new Android apps were released in March alone.

While the Android market looks promising, analysts say the jury is still out on whether Dell will become a successful smart-phone player.

"If they are really serious about getting into this market and building a big business, they are going to have to spend some serious dollars," said analyst Iain Gillott with Austin-based consulting firm iGR. "They have got to get people thinking that buying a Dell phone is a cool thing to do."

Although Dell is the world's third-largest PC maker, its record with consumer electronics has been spotty. Dell introduced a series of portable music players in 2004 and 2005, including the $99 DJ Ditty, but dropped its family of music players in 2006.

"It was an interesting effort but not a cutting-edge device," Gillott said. "They marketed it somewhat. In the end, they were giving them away, and it died in a few years. They can't do that with the phone."

Dell signaled its interest in the cell phone business in 2007 when it hired former Motorola executive Ron Garriques to run its consumer business. Late last year, Garriques become president of Dell's newly created communication solutions line of business.

Dell does have some advantages as a newcomer in the market, Gillott said: a strong global brand in computing, ties to millions of business and consumer customers, and a reputation for product value.

In AT&T, Dell also has a link to a carrier that is growing rapidly, thanks in part to its exclusive contract to carry Apple's iPhone in the U.S.

Gillott said he has talked with experts who have used Dell's Aero and have been impressed. "The people I talk to say that it is very, very slick," he said.

Some Web sites claim to have gotten their hands on an Aero, but Dell says such prototypes are not representative of the final product.

AT&T will support the Dell phone somewhat, but Dell will have to back it with strong promotions of its own, Gillott said. And the phones will have to work well and be well received by customers.

"AT&T is very demanding in terms of what they want," Gillott said. "Dell is going to have to step up here."

The Aero is Dell's first Android-based product, but analysts expect others will follow. Dell already has been showing a tablet device with a 5-inch screen that some gadget Web sites say will be called the Streak.

Dell looks at mobile devices as a natural addition to its strength in portable computers, analysts say.

"Dell looks at it as moving down the food chain" to less expensive products, Gillott said. "But Motorola and others are saying, ‘We'll move up the food chain.' "

ABI's Morgan says Dell can build a place for itself within the broader Android market if it makes the right moves.

Dell "is going to have to play to their strengths" as a maker of reliable, value-oriented products, Morgan said. "There will be space for them to play at the lower end. They don't have to offer a super-phone."

The Verdict is in for the Motorola Cliq XT

The Motorola Cliq XT was introduced to the world at the 2010 Mobile World Congress. Motorola Cliq XT is the fifth generation of the androids offered by Moto in the U.S. and the fifth ever introduced by T-Mobile. Although the Motorola Cliq XT bears some resemblance to the previous Motorola Cliq, the design puts forth more sleekness and sophistication. We can thank Swype for the on-screen keyboard , and a much more feature-packed connected media player. The Cliq XT does have its' flaws.

The screen is a tad bit smallish and checking out the T-mobile homepage will reveals that it only runs Android 1.5., but the pluses far outnumber the minuses. It's a nice option for consumers who prefer something with a smoother physique than the Cliq and have no problem with the lack of a physical keyboard, still as with most finer things in life, these luxuries will cost you more. According to T-Mobile's website ,the suggested retail price is $399.99.

Design Specifications

The Motorola Cliq XT appears, in my eyes, to be the Cliq minus the physical keyboard, but appearances can be deceiving. The similarities between the two models are far outweighed by the differences between the in terms of design. Let it be noted that the XT is taller, wider, thinner, and lighter than the Cliq when you compare the two inch for inch and ounce for ounce. Having no slide-out keyboard, gives the XT thinner profile so the smartphone slides into a clothing pocket with ease and is on the lighter side in terms of weight yet still has a sturdy feel to it.

Opting for no slide out keyboard also permits the Motorola Cliq XT to be suitable for pocket storage. A peek at the phone's back reveals a texture that is leathery and lends extra toughness to it. T-Mobile and Moto include another back cover so users may opt for a softer touch if the tougher feel is not to their liking. Check out T-Mobile's site for in depth views of the handset. I based my comparisons on measurements obtained from the Macworld website since they have always been an accurate source.

3D Image Effect From Motorola

It feels like Motorola is planning to have a harsh competition with two of the giant competitors HTC and Apple. The thing is that the company is planning to continue its race of the novelties. After introducing the large list of smartphones, the company thought about more intense steps.

Thus the second thing that Motorola did was to do some updates together with the mobile operators. As such a sample can obviously serve the new update of the Verizon Wireless for the Motorola Droid. Now the phone received an update for the operating system and now the device will be working based on the Android 2.1.

And now it's time to make some more relevant and interesting offers to the market. For now only the overall idea of the novelty is known. So it's going to be a new device with 3D image effect. The way that the actual image is being created is quite simple. The phone is equipped with 2 separate screens and thus the main one is showing the images in 2 dimensions. The second screen which is being used as a cover for the first one is helping to get an additional dimension. Overall the image is getting a 3D effect.

The design of such a unique device stays quite unclear. No one knows about how the combining of the screens is going to work out. But still some believe that some of the elements of the device are going to be made of clear materials.

Also it's known that the device will support most of the popular features and specs.
It feels like for now Motorola got nothing else to do in the competition but to release a device with 3D effect which will be a ture novelty in the sphere.

Motorola Backflip Phone: An overview

The Motorola Backflip, announced at CES 2010, and now available through AT&T (see below for prices), is an unusual design for a cell phone. It has a full physical flip out keyboard, but unlike most phones with keyboards, when the two halves of the phone are folded together, the screen is exposed on one side, the keyboard on the other.

The keyboard can flip all the way over so that it is usable below the screen. When used that way, the appearance is similar to the Motorola Droid, which uses a slide out keyboard. Most observers prefer the feel of the Backflip keyboard, believing that it feels sturdier.

What the Backflip provides that the Droid does not, is that the half with the keyboard can be held in place partially opened. This allows the keyboard half to serve as a stand for the phone. The phone can be placed on a flat surface, and the screen used as an alarm clock, or as a viewer for videos, photos, or monitoring of incoming messages and e-mail.

Which brings us to another feature of the Backflip. Motorola's MOTOBLUR. This provides a streaming service for your e-mail and social networking sites. E-mails and social site updates are immediately displayed on your Backflip screen. Information delivered this way is always backed up on a MOTOBLUR secure server, providing security that your information will not be lost.

The Motorola Backflip will use Google's Android operating system, version 1.5. Updates to the newest version, 2.1, have been promised by Motorola. Android is a relatively new cell phone operating system, positioned by Google as a competitor to Apple's iPhone. Android brings with it the significant advantages of being an open platform, that is being widely supported by third party developers, resulting in a rapidly growing body of available applications. Google hosts an "app store" where these can be easily obtained.

Other Google services to be included include Gmail, Google Maps, and Google Talk.
The Backflip comes standard with WiFi, Blutooth, and a 5 megapixel camera. A 2 GB memory card is also standard. Up to a 32 GB hard drive is available To some, the screen's 320 x 480 3.1 inch screen seems a little crowded for the sophisticated interface.

AT&T is offering the Backflip without any service contract for $349, or for $199 with a new 2 year contract for $199 and a $100 mail-in rebate bringing the cost to only $99. A $30/month data plan is required with the Backflip, as is common for many smart phones, including the iPhone.

Now with the release of the Motorola Backflip, AT&T has a foot in all of the major camps when it comes to smart phones. If the advantages of the Android platform is appealing, along with a keyboard, the Backflip may be the phone for you.

Thought about Motorola V6 Maxx

Telecommunications companies give out free mobile / cell phones to post paid subscribers in the Philippines, with a lock out period of 24 months. This means that even if you would like to switch to a different service provider, you'll have to wait till your contract expires, unless it is alright for you to spend twice on your phone bill.

Last year, Globe gave me the newest phone they had for Free -- a (then) stylish Motorola V6 Maxx, which was all over the newspapers. It was the best model of Motorola until after a few weeks when the V8 arrived. For me, it was fine, since I had the perception that Motorola makes the most dependable mobile phones in the world.

Features I Liked:

1. Even when the phone is off, Motorola V6 Maxx automatically calls your attention when the alarm is previously set, or when there's an event on your calendar.

2. Motorola V6 Maxx easily turns into a modem phone. I found it much easier to set it up with my computer rather than my wife's Nokia N70.

3. The 2 Mega Pixel camera takes good pictures

4. The flash of Motorola V6 Maxx turns into a flashlight when I need one.

5. The slim phone fits comfortably in your pocket.

6. Motorola V6 Maxx looks cool.

Improvements Needed:

1. When sending SMS or text message using Motorola V6 Maxx's "Motorola Phone Tools Software", the Phonebook entries are not all recognized as most of the entries that you will be able to see on your computer screen are just numbers. I still had to look for the names, type the numbers on notepad.exe, then copy and paste the numbers onto Motorola Phone Tools Software.

2. Though the glass on top looks good, you need to wipe it many times because of your fingerprints. Some reviews on the internet show that Motorola V6 Maxx's glass gets damaged easily as it cracks in a cold environment. I personally didn't encounter that problem because it is always hot here in the Philippines, unless you go to the malls. I dropped it a few times face down, but the glass of Motorola V6 Maxx proved to be durable. Anyway, though the glass looks good, it should be smaller