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The Motorola Zine ZN5 which was announced in June 2009 is a Motorola cell phone which comes with a lot of high-end features including an impressive camera which makes it more of a camera phone. The photo quality is brilliant and the camera options are top-notch.
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In terms of design, the Motorola Zine ZN5 comes with a classic “candy-bar” case which is made of resistant plastic. The design is pleasant having an understated style and a sleek profile. The case has 118 x 50.5 x 12 mm in dimensions and 114 grams in weight.

With these dimensions the ZN5 will certainly feel very comfortable in your hands and fits very well in any pocket. Even if it comes with a touch screen, the Motorola Zine comes with a lot of physical buttons. Besides the usual numerical pad, the ZN5 has two soft buttons, Call and End keys plus a Back key, a Gallery key and a D-Pad button. On the sides of this cell phone you will notice a 3.5 mm audio jack, a volume rocker, a camera shutter and a microUSB port (which can be used to connect the phone to a PC or charging it).



The Motorola Zine ZN5 is equipped with a gorgeous 2.4 inch touch screen which has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and support for 256K colors. This display offers great quality images with sharp and vibrant colors. It is visible even under direct sunlight so you won’t need to worry about this. Placed below the display, the numerical pad is another great aspect of this cell phone. With large keys, this numerical pad is very spacious. The keys are flat and offer a positive feedback when you press them. Being very responsive, these keys offer a comfortable writing experience making you fall in love with this cell phone. When we talk about the Motorola ZN5, we talk about photography. The Motorola Zine ZN5 comes with a powerful 5 Megapixel Kodak camera which will offer you some of the greatest quality photos ever seen. Capable of taking photos at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 and record VGA clips at a speed of 15 fps, this camera has proven to be one of the best cameras used on a Motorola cell phone. It also is armed with autofocus and xenon flash, auto-timer, three focus settings, low light setting, multi-shot mode and five white balance settings. With such a lot of features, this camera will allow you to take photos in any situation in any light environment condition. For storing all your favorite pictures, songs or other files, the ZN5 comes with 350 MB of internal memory plus the possibility to extend it up to 4 GB with a microSD card.



The Motorola Zine ZN5 is not only a camera phone. It is a Quad-Band (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) device and has support for GPRS and EDGE. For other connectivity options, it offers you Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and TV-out. The sound produced by this cell phone is clear and has a loud volume. The voice clarity during calls is irreproachable, being intelligible even if you make a call from a noisy location. The battery is a Li-Ion 95 mAh one which manages to keep this cell phone on for 9 hours of conversations and up to 580 hours in standby mode. With such a lot of performance can you  believe that it has a price as low as $99?

The Motorola L7 is the perfect solution for those people who love slim and light cell phones with a “candy-bar” design. Because the Motorola RAZR Series mobile phones have been very appreciated by the customers, the manufacturer decides to launch another range of mobile phones which comes with the same slim design and a classic construction. The most powerful cell phone from this range is the Motorola L7, a mobile phone which we will proudly present you.

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There is no doubt about that the most important advantage of the Motorola L7 is its slim design. It comes with 113 x 49 x 11.5 mm in dimensions and only 96 grams in weight. These dimensions make the cell phone feel very comfortable in your hands. The case is made of metal (exception are the numerical pad and the display), a material which gives a solid and compact impression for this cell phone. Being available only in black color, it will attract many fingerprints.

The front side of the Motorola L7 is flat and hosts a display and the usual numerical pad. The numerical pad is similar with that used on the RAZR models and we know that this kind of numerical pad is excellent for writing messages being composed by large and very responsive buttons. The numerical pad also includes some navigation buttons: two soft keys, a 5-way button, a menu button and the classic Call and End keys. On the sides of this cell phone you will notice a camera shutter, a miniUSB port, a microSD (TransFlash) card slot, two volume buttons and a Smart Key (this key can be personalized).



As we said, the Motorola L7 comes with a 1.9 inch TFT display with a native resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. Even if this display has a low resolution, it is brilliant for the Motorola L7. Supporting 262K colors it will offer great quality images with an excellent contrast and sharp colors. If you love to take photos, this cell phone will disappoint you. The Motorola L7 comes with a poor VGA camera which has proven to be the worst part of this cell phone. It is capable of taking pictures at a maximum resolution of 640 x 480 pixels so you will receive unclear images with poor quality of colors. For storing your files (photos, images, songs) the Motorola L7 comes with 8 MB of internal memory which can be extended up to 1 GB with a microSD card.



The connectivity features of this cell phone are another disappointing aspect. It comes only with Bluetooth and miniUSB plus support for GSM and GPRS networks. You will certainly miss the support for EDGE or 3G, almost indispensable features in our days for a mobile phone. During conversations, the ear-speaker will assure you a loud and clear sound so you will not have problems understanding. The handsfree feature is present on this cell phone but it has a poor performance. The Motorola L7 comes with a Li-Ion 820 mAh battery which manages to keep it on for almost 7 hours of conversations and up to 350 hours in standby mode. In conclusion, the Motorola L7 is not a cell phone for everybody, even if at a price of $97 it is very affordable. This cell phone is designed for those people who are interested only about the design of a cell phone.

I am aware that mentioning the name “Motorola” will make everyone think about a manufacturer that does nothing else but cell phone. This information is incorrect. Motorola is also a radio manufacturer but how many people have actually heard about a Motorola radio? Who knows, maybe Motorola is as good at making radios as it is at making cell phones.

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The Motorola radio that we want to talk to you about today is actually the Motorola Talkabout T6500. This is actually composed of two radios plus a charger which are available at the price of $80. The radios are made of durable plastic cases surrounded by rubberized grips which are thick and they make these radios look really durable and resistant against shocks. When you look at one of these radios, it really appears to be shaped like a pear. The display on these radios is very small: only 0.7 x 0.5 inches. There is one yellow push-to-talk button located on the left side of the radio. The antenna measure 2.5 inches. The Motorola T6500 offers 22 different channels and 99 interference eliminator codes. All the channels from 1 to 7 will operate on both FRS and GMRS frequencies. The other channels are divided between the two frequencies: 8 to 14 go to FRS and 15 to 22 go to GMRS.

Even if it may seem like it is a plain radio, the T6500 has some very nice features which you cannot find on just any other radio on the market. The iVox is a special feature that has a mechanism which detects your voice and it allows transmissions without the use of a headset. VibraCall is a silent call alert. The QT Noise Filtering option is a specially developed technology that will eliminate chatter from all the unwanted radio users. Just like a cell phone, the Motorola T6500 comes with 10 different 10 ring tones so you can even assign the tone of your choice to a specific caller. Inside the package you will find 2 different radios plus their designated battery packs. One user guide that will teach you just how you can operate these gadgets and benefit from all their features, 2 belt clips plus one desktop charger unit which has 2 different slots so you can charge both of the radios at the same time.



When it comes to performance, the T6500 will work pretty much like any other radio. And by this I mean that there are different aspects that will interfere with the quality of the signal, like your geographical location. The battery performance of the Motorola T6500 radio is considered to be quite solid and satisfying. They say that the nickel cadmium batteries which are included in the standard package upon purchase will last about 12 hours with 5% talk time, 5% receive time and 90% in standby mode. If you plan on simply taking and receiving continuously, you will get about 2 hours of battery life. Not the best but not the worst performance either.

The Motorola F3 Motofone is a unique device and Motorola will obtain a huge success with it. The Motofone comes with a great and attractive design and has a special display which shows big characters, excellent for those users which have a weak sight. If you are looking for a mobile phone armed with a lot of technology features, this cell phone is not one of the best ideas. It is a simple handset equipped only with basic features like messages and calling feature.

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The most important features of this Motorola F3 Motofone are: a great modern and slim design, an extraordinary keyboard, a solid construction, an innovative display with a strong contrast and a huge font, a high-capacity battery, vocal help, a lot of standard applications and a lower price.

In terms of design the Motorola F3 Motofone comes with the most attractive trends on the market. It comes with a case made of plastic which resists very well at bending and curvatures. With 114 x 47 x 9 mm in dimensions and 70 grams in weight, this cell phone may look very fragile but the truth is that it is very resistant. The components are encapsulated so it will resist against a small quantity of water. On the sides of this phone you will not find any control button, only the logo of the manufacturer. On the left side, there is a small hidden connector for attaching headphones and to charge the phone. The front side is made of plastic with metal aspect different than that used on the entire cell phone. The case is available in three colors: black, red and blue, colors which give a plus of solidity to this handset.



As we said, the keyboard present here is excellent. Even if they are made of plastic, these keys are large and easy to press. The keys are separated by a rubber line which helps you not to make mistakes when you are typing on them. Between the keyboard and display, the Motorola F3 Motofone comes with a four-way button, the Call and End keys, a Phonebook dedicated key and a contextual button. The backlight of this cell phone may be a negative aspect because it has poor intensity and has an unequal distribution. The display is totally innovative. Being the first display of this kind used on a cell phone, it uses a new technology named “electric ink” so the display will consume a small quantity of energy and you will be surprised to see that the Motofone will continue to display characters even if you remove the battery. The negative aspects of this display are that it is mono-chrome and has a very poor resolution, only 2 x 6 chars supported.  As we said, this cell phone is a very simple device, having features only for calling and sending SMS. The battery is a strong point of this cell phone. It is a standard Li-Ion 800 mAh battery which manages to keep it on for almost 5 hours of conversations and up to 300 hours in standby mode.

The Motorola ZN5 is one of those mobile phones made for daily usage and even if it doesn’t come with high-end technology features like a smartphone, a usual customer will be certainly satisfied by it. The most important aspect of this Motorola ZN5 is that it is a mobile phone equipped with Linux operating system combined with a Freescale 500 MHz processor.
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In terms of design, the Motorola ZN5 is a cell phone with medium sizes which comes with a somehow classic design. The Motorola ZN5 has a case made of combination between plastic and rubber, with 118 x 50.5 x 12 mm in dimensions and 114 grams in weight. The case is available only in black with several gray insertions. The design of the Motorola ZN5 is typical for a Motorola mobile phone, being elegant and modern.

With good sizes and a case with rounded edges, this cell phone feels very comfortable. On the front side, the ZN5 hosts a TFT display and below it, a numerical pad. On the left side you will notice a 3.5 mm audio jack (which can be used to attach headphones or connect the TV-out cable) and a microUSB port. On the right side you will find a volume key, a keypad-lock button and a camera shutter.



As we said, the Motorola ZN5 comes with a 2.4 inches TFT display which has a native resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. Supporting 256K colors, this display has an excellent contrast even in a powerful sunlight. The colors are sharp so it will offer you great quality images. Placed below the display, the numerical pad is another great feature of this cell phone. The keys are very responsive and pleasant to touch so you will be able to write messages very comfortable. On the back side, the Motorola ZN5 comes armed with a powerful Kodak 5 Megapixel camera which will not disappoint you. Being capable of taking pictures at a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels, this camera armed with Xenon Flash and autofocus will offer you excellent quality pictures even in a dark environment.



For connectivity, the Motorola ZN5 is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB and TV-out and being a Quad-Band device, it comes with support for GSM, GPRS and EDGE networks. As we said at the beginning of this review, the Motorola ZN5 is a cell phone which runs the Linux operating system. Powered by a powerful Freescale 500 MHz processor, it is capable to run multi-tasks without any lag or other interruptions. It comes with good internal memory. The 350 MB of free space can be extended up to 4 GB with a microSD card. Because it runs Linux operating system, you will be able to install a lot of your favorite applications on this cell phone. A pre-installed application which comes with this mobile phone is the Office Tools, a useful application for file management.



The Motorola ZN5 comes with a standard Li-Ion 950 mAh battery which manages to keep this cell phone on for almost 10 hours of conversations and up to 580 hours in standby mode. Anyway, these values may vary, if you keep it under intense usage. In conclusion, the Motorola ZN5 is a great cell phone dedicated for those people who are looking for a handset capable of taking pictures fast or listening to music. This cell phone is also excellent for people who need a mobile phone for intense usage because it has a great battery life.