Motorola KRZR-K1 Cosmic Blue Review - Conclusion
Motorola's K1 KRZR is a looks-first mobile phone with a solid, mid-to-upper end feature set. While the unbranded GSM version of phone lacks the advanced messaging, Email, and media player functionality found in phones currently available at the same price point, a 2MP camera and support for stereo Bluetooth, EDGE, and basic Email and WAP browsing keep the KRZR competitive when it comes to tech specs. Where the KRZR shines, however, is in its look and feel. Whereas its predecessor, the iconic RAZR V3 was razor-slim and full of hard edges and boxy corners, the KRZR is long, lean, and carved from sensuous curves. From its narrow profile and deep blue glass finish to the solid flip hinge and deceptive heft one feels when holding it, the KRZR is a beautiful piece of technology to look at and touch.
Bleeding-edge tech enthusiasts may scoff at the KRZR as yet another case of form needlessly trumping function. Everyone else is more likely to see the K1 as another trend-setting style in mobile phones from the company who brought us the RAZR and the StarTac before that. The K1 is a solid performer with good features and looks to kill. Looks like Moto's got another WNNR on its hands.
 Compare prices »Reviews by manufacturerVerizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, Sanyo, HTC, Palm, BlackBerry, Sharp, Pantech, BenQ, Apple, Eten, o2One of the most popular mobile phones of all time, the Motorola RAZR V3 was originally announced in 2004 and has since become ubiquitous in the hands of users all around the world. Nicknamed RAZR (razor) for it's groundbreaking slim profile, the clamshell V3 originally sold for upwards of $500 - even with carrier discounts - and soon became a status symbol much like Apple's iPod in the hands of the style mavens and techies alike.
Two... The K1's feature set is an upgrade from that found on the RAZR line, placing it comfortably amongst today's mid-range handsets. Motorola's user interface is solid if unremarkable, but the clean layout and easy to read fonts get the job done.
The address book offers slots for multiple phone numbers and email addresses as well as URL, IM, postal address, and birthday for each entry, and contacts can be organized into groups for easy... Two displays are present on the K1: an internal 1.9" TFT screen and an external STN screen. The internal display supports 262,000 colors at 176x220 pixels, while the external display supports 65K colors at 96x80 pixels. Both displays get the job none, though neither can be considered earth shattering by today's cell phone standards. Note that the internal display on the K1m is listed at 65,000 colors, not the 252K of the... MessagingMessaging features on the K1 are standard, if pretty comprehensive. The phone supports SMS, MMS, and Email but not IM. Messages can be stored to a SIM card and also transferred via Bluetooth to compatible computers and printers.
The built-in Email client supports POP3 and IMAP4 protocols, and while the low-resolution screen doesn't make for easy scrolling through loaded Inboxes or lengthy messages, the client works... Libertyville, IL September 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), today announced that its eagerly-awaited handset, the MOTOKRZR, is now available for consumers in Hong Kong. Setting yet another benchmark for mobile design, this new handset will wow consumers with a unique solid glass front, full suite of multimedia services, premium craftsmanship, precision detailing and elegant finishes.
The cutting-edge mobile is also available throughout... NEW YORK – Aug. 30, 2006 – Cult denim label, Earnest Sewn announced today that a new month-long Motorola installation will open in the gallery space of its New York City concept store, An Earnest Cut & Sew.
Together with An Earnest Cut & Sew, Motorola will create a visually captivating art Instillation that brilliantly demonstrates its groundbreaking leadership in design. Balancing the Earnest Sewn philosophy, which focuses on paying...
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