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Motorola has developed a lot of mobile phones over the years, from the super fashionable and slim Motorola Razr, to up to date, powerful Motorola smartphones. But in between all these, you can find some other models of such phones, reliable, some with basic features, some clamshell, classic and any design you want to have. If you want to buy such a Moto phone, you can find it in retail stores; you can order them online and so. You might have hard times if you want to buy Motorola Zine cell phone, because this is an older model and not that active on the market. But as your interest is high, that is why you are searching for it; let’s see its specifications and what it has to offer.
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To start with, the good sides: great camera quality with lots of options, stereo Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, sturdy and sleek design and good call quality as well. And now let’s see the bad sides: no video editing features, bad location of the memory card and menus that are rather strange at times. With its candy-bar design, only physical controls and dark grey color scheme, with some touches of purple here and there, the phone looks nice and feels comfortable when you hold it. In the front you get the 2.4” display with a pixel resolution of 320x240, supports 262.000 colors, leading to sharp graphics and vibrant colors. You will not have problems seeing the display under direct sunlight, so this is definitely a plus. Below the screen you get the navigation toggle with the OK central button, which are raised above the surface, being very tactile. The rest of the controls are flushed to the surface, but they present a spacious arrangement, so it compensates in a way. Don’t forget to define the four controls for the toggle.

Moving down to the keypad, it is spacious, so you can dial and text fast and the bright backlighting help in darker environments. When you are in camera mode, the backlighting on the keys change so you can control the settings on your pictures using the keys highlighted. This is a nice touch and will help you a lot in the process. On the lefts side of the phone you can find the volume rocker, the headset locking switch and the camera shutter key. The left side is the 3.5mm headset jack, micro USB port. The camera on the back is covered, so the activation is done by sliding the cover. As you probably noticed so far, Motorola Zine is all about the camera. There are four resolutions for the pictures, up to 5 megapixels and you can choose among several settings, such as: low light setting, three focus settings, balance settings, full Xenon flash, red-eye reduction, multi-shot mode and several others. You can shot pictures without any problems and it is a joy to do so. The camera controls are comfortably placed, but the detailed menus work only in portrait mode. Even after taking the pictures, you have editing options: crop, resize, choose from color tones, add tag, and adjust the brightness and contrast and more.

Thanks to the partnership between Motorola and Kodak, you can manage your photos through the wireless connection to the Kodak Photo Gallery online. You can share your photos with friends, use the editing tools there and order prints as well.

Motorola i9 Stature resembles a lot the classic Razr collection, as it comes in a sleek design, with very useful features, good call quality and brilliant displays. And I say displays because we are talking about a clamshell phone. But as the other models, the keys on the device are flat to the surface and rather stiff, so it is a matter of getting used to them. Also, the camera quality is not the best one, so you will be able to take some average photos. But besides its camera flaws, Motorola i9 Stature is one of the best looking phones around.
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Moreover, if there are any more Razr fans out there, then they surely recognize the sleek lines and the angular design. And because it comes in a slim package, you can easily slip it inside your pocket and take it with you anywhere you go. Even when you hold it in your hands, it has a solid and comfortable feel. The better grip is assured by the soft-touch material. Even if the front face is shinny and attracts fingerprints and smudges, you have to admit it sure looks good. The external display supports 262.000 colors and has a pixel resolution of 320x240. Colors are graphics look sharp and the information displayed is your usual time and date, signal strength, battery life and numeric caller ID. And the best thing is that you can browse through the menu and applications without even opening the phone. You can personalize it with wallpapers, but the backlighting is not customizable.

Moreover, there are touch music controls on the front face and you can manage your tracks and even delete music files due to Trash control. But the touch controls depend also on the feature you are using of the phone. For example, in vide mode, the player controls appear on the left side of the display and when you take some pictures, the touch controls come out to help you shoot. But the good thing is that these controls appear only when you need them, just to avoid a clutter look. The internal display has the same size and the same resolution as the external screen, but here you have a wider choice of change. There are three menu designs available: list, tab and icon. All of them are easy to use, just that sometimes you have to do many clicks to perform a task. The physical controls are present as well. On the left side you will find the volume rocker and the PTT button, speakerphone and the micro USB/charger port. On the right side are the camera shutter button, locking switch and the control for activating the menu for the external display.

In the phone book you can add up to 600 contacts and each contact holds additional phone numbers and contact information. Basic features are also present: vibrate mode, speakerphone, SMS and MMS, memo pad, alarm clock, datebook and so on. But there is more to it, as you also benefit of stereo Bluetooth, voice dialing and commands, USB mass storage, GPS application (establishes your location based on latitude and longitude only). The 3.2 megapixels camera takes decent photos, in seven resolutions and you also get to choose from several options and editing settings. And even the music player has a basic interface, supporting album art, but you can choose from themes and visualizations.

Motorola does not only do a very good job regarding mobile phones, but it excels when it comes to Bluetooth headsets. The company developed a large collection of such devices and you can easily find them for purchase. Most of them are comfortable, they provide solid call quality and they come in a small package, so you will barely know you are wearing them. Motorola H680 is such a device. It comes in a lightweight design and with a portable carrying case to make the battery life last longer. And as every product has to have its flaws, as perfection does not exist in any case, some performance issues stop this device from being perfect. You can find this Bluetooth headset for around $89.99 and even though it complements Motorola cell phones quite well, you can buy it for other phones as well, in case a Moto is not in your possession.
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But what really makes Motorola H680 stand out is the style. It is one of the most attractive headsets ever, with a black-gloss finish, vacuum metal and it weighs just 0.42 ounces. On the front is the large multifunctional button, which stands out, so it is very easy to press it and on the right side are the volume controls, again large and very tactile. The power switch is on top of the headset. Most users are thrilled with the power switch, as it is easier to turn the device on and off that way. On the back are the in-ear rubber earpiece and the flexible ear hook, made out of plastic. The hook is adjustable, so it can fit any ear and you might feel that the tapered rubber earpiece is awkward to place in the ear, but in the end a decent fit is assured. A bit more security would not have hurt at all. And as mentioned in the beginning, Motorola H680 comes with a portable charging cradle and a plastic cover, so you can keep it in the cradle and benefit of a longer battery life. Think how useful this is when you are out all day and you just need to keep talking and receive calls at any time.

The Bluetooth headset can be paired with any mobile phone that has support for this feature. You will be able to manage the connection without problems and the headset runs in pairing mode once you power on your mobile phone. Due to some background noise, you might have to repeat phrases when you are talking, but this is a usual thing. Of course, there are some Motorola Bluetooth headsets that handle better that type of situation. And to mention some more features, you get the usual answering and receiving, ending calls, voice-dialing, call mute and the possibility to transfer calls from your phone to the headset and the other way around. As for the battery life, the rated talk time is 8 hours and in stand-by mode, it goes up to 8 days.

Finally, these are all the benefits you get with this Motorola Bluetooth headset, focused more on design and ease of use. The buttons are very tactile and the small form factor is definitely a plus for the majority of users.

When you think of smartphones these days you think about the iPhone, about Samsung, HTC, LG and so. But you should know that Motorola is also very active when it comes to this sector and has pulled out some really great models. We can recall some of the Motorola cell phones back in the days that were very popular, starting with Motorola Razr collection. Those phones did rock, because they came in a super slim and attractive design, shimmering and available in all possible colors and not to mention the clamshell design. But things don’t stop here, because the latest Motorola cell phones are here to impress. Just look at the models below and you will understand why.
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Motorola Atrix 4G comes with a dual-core processor, which boosts performance and speed, has a sharp qHD display, HDMI port, 4 megapixels camera and runs on Android 2.2 version. This is one of the best Android mobile phones, a sit packs a lot of features inside, speed and everything wrapped up in a sleek package. Multimedia is in the center of attention here, as you can record 720p HD videos and also watch them. Using the HDMI port, you can connect your phone to a larger monitor and you can enjoy your media files with your friends as well. Motorola Atrix 2 is another successful model, still part of the touch screen era and has a large, 4.3” display, dual-core 1 GHz processor, 8 megapixels camera with 1080p HD video capture and this time runs on Android 2.3. As this model comes at a lower price, it is an amazing deal, as it offers high performance and more than you need to stand up today’s high-tech demands. The interface used is MotoBlur, which is different than the first Motorola Atrix, where you had to sign up an account just to use your mobile phone.

To continue, Motorola Electrify combines the two above models, as it packs inside the dual-core processor, 4.3” qHD display, world-roaming capabilities (perfect for travelers), HDMI port and has a also a kickstand. This is very useful when you just want to relax, place your phone somewhere and enjoy a movie, some videos, picture slideshows and anything else. But as this is a mainly large phone, it might not be suited for everyone. And if you are excited about the 8 megapixels camera, you should know that it is not its strongest points and the colors look a tad dull. And if you had enough with touch screens, even though Motorola has plenty more models in that section, let’s see some that offer a physical keyboard as well. Motorola Titanium is one of them and this phone is known for its durability. It received military-certificates, but still comes with a responsive touch screen, tactile keyboard, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and strong call quality. It runs on Android, but performance can be sluggish at some point. The candy-bar design is welcomed and the tough built is what you need if you work in a tough environment, as it resists through shocks, vibration, solar radiation, low pressure, high and low temperatures. But keep in mind it is not water-resistant.

Another very similar model is Motorola XPRT, but it isn’t that tough, but more oriented towards business users.

If you want to know how to take apart a Motorola Razr cell phone, you do need some instruments to have close-by. This implies small screwdrivers and some thin devices, such as a SIM card you don’t need any more. There are some reasons why users choose to disassemble their phone and among them we can encounter replacing the keypad, change the SIM card, and fix the battery cover or simply if you want to learn what is inside your phone and see how things work. The task is moderately easy and you will be able to finish everything in less than an hour.
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Start with removing the battery door, as you can lift that easily using your fingers or a flathead screwdriver. Put some pressure under the hinge of the door and afterwards it will pop out on itself. Now pull out the SIM card, as it is located on the right hand side of the phone under the small silver metal holder. Put the card in a safe place, as you might need it afterwards. Now it is time to unscrew the base and to be able to do that, you need a small flathead screwdriver T6 for the T6 screws. Put the screws in a safe place, as you surely need them to put the back together again. Remove the base completely from the Motorola Razr and use a SIM card to gently pull apart the base of the phone, so it pops out. To separate it completely, you can also use your fingers. The keypad is secured using six metal tabs. You can pry the tabs using the flathead screwdriver. Once the six tabs are pointing upward, you can lift the keypad off, but do it slowly and with care.

Moreover, it is time for the screen cover and you can remove the four rubber dots around the display with a flathead screwdriver. You will be able to unscrew the screws afterwards and the screen cover will eventually snap off easily once you use your fingers or using the SIM card to place underneath. As there is a motherboard inside a laptop, there is one inside a mobile phone and there are parts connected to it. In this case, the connector connects the keypad to the motherboard. Using a T5 screwdriver, you can unscrew the T5 screw and push the connector out. The same process should be repeated on the other side as well. Finally, remove the LCD module by using a flathead screwdriver to pop it out of the cell phone. Don’t use a lot of pressure while doing it. Remember to set all parts and screws in a safe place, so you can reassemble your phone together when you have finished the job.

Finally, don’t forget you can scratch your mobile phone with the screwdriver, so d o things with care, so you don’t end up regretting anything. These were the steps you should follow to learn how to take apart a Motorola Razr cell phone. It is not hard, but as you work only with tiny pieces and screws, you should pay extra attention.