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Boost Mobile has launched Motorola's KRZR K1m this week, and while its freshness leaves something to be desired, the glossy black flip is instantly propelled to the very top rung of Boost's non-iDEN food chain above the w385 and c290, both of which also hail from Moto. The scrappy, youth-oriented Sprint division is using the K1m's launch to highlight Unlimited by Boost, its regional calling plan that is currently available in 13 states -- including the lovely islands of Hawaii. The Boost-ified MOTOKRZR is available now for $249.99, so get in on the circa-2006 action while the getting's good; heck, if you're really clever about it, you might even be able to use it as an excuse to move to Oahu.

[Via Slashphone]

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Boost boosts the Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Just on the off chance your KRZR is starting to look a bit too yesterday, Goldstriker can help rejuvenate it with a dash of crystal and a splash of platinum. Pricing is apparently set at $1,200 for this 336-gem-coated handset -- at roughly $3 a crystal, it'd be a deal at twice the price. Release date is tba but we're sure if you're willing to throw that kind of bread at a glitzy handset, Goldstriker might just put its foot down to get it to you tout de suite.

[Via PhoneArena]

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Goldstriker lavishes KRZR with Swarovski crystals, platinum originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CulturegodstrikerKRZRmobilemotorolaSwarovskiTue, 22 Jan 2008 02:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Virgin Mobile Canada lands Motorola KRZR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/18/virgin-mobile-canada-lands-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/18/virgin-mobile-canada-lands-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/18/virgin-mobile-canada-lands-motorola-krzr/#commentsAt CAN $299, the Motorola KRZR that just plopped into Virgin Mobile Canada's lineup is the most expensive handset in its stable. Featuring all the bells and whistles of the same handset released this time last year by the other carriers, we're honestly a bit surprised by the pretty heavy price point. No word on that lovely $10 unlimited data plan being available on this handset -- perhaps its "tetherability" is a stumbling point? -- but trust us, we'll be keeping our eyes wide to see what develops.

[Via HowardChui.com]

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Virgin Mobile Canada lands Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdoKRZRmobilemotorolaVirgin MobileVirgin Mobile CanadaVirginMobileVirginMobileCanadaThu, 18 Oct 2007 18:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia N75, Motorola KRZR see price cuts at AT&T]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/06/nokia-n75-motorola-krzr-see-price-cuts-at-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/06/nokia-n75-motorola-krzr-see-price-cuts-at-atandt/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/06/nokia-n75-motorola-krzr-see-price-cuts-at-atandt/#commentsIf a $200 Nokia N75 doesn't get you worked into a lather, perhaps a $100 N75 will. That's what AT&T seems to be hoping anyway, having just reduced the price of its shining beacon of 3G S60 glory down to a single hundie. Also benefitting from the price cuts is the Motorola KRZR K1, falling to the same $100. Hmm, 2.5G dumbphone or 3G smartphone? We know which one we'd choose.

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Nokia N75, Motorola KRZR see price cuts at AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattk1KRZRmobileMOTOKRZRMotorolaN75NokiaNokia N75NokiaN75Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Moto's Red KRZR released by Rogers Wireless]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/motos-red-krzr-released-by-rogers-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/motos-red-krzr-released-by-rogers-wireless/http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/16/motos-red-krzr-released-by-rogers-wireless/#commentsMotorola's KRZR K1 has landed at Canada's Rogers Wireless dressed all in red. The current "it" flip handset that comes in a rainbow of colors from Moto will set Canadian customers back about $150 (after instant rebate) and appears to be available now from Roger's consumer website. If you're a Canadian GSM customer who has not yet picked up an unlocked and unbranded KRZR from somewhere else, you now have the chance to pick one up pretty cheap with a Rogers contract.

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Moto's Red KRZR released by Rogers Wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2007 15:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gsmGSM KRZRGsmKrzrKRZRmobileMOTMotorolaMotorola K1mMotorola KRZR K1mMotorolaK1mMotorolaKrzrK1mRogers KRZRrogers wirelessRogersKrzrrogerswirelessWed, 16 May 2007 15:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola rolls out gold MOTOKRZR K1]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/28/motorola-rolls-out-gold-motokrzr-k1/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/28/motorola-rolls-out-gold-motokrzr-k1/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/28/motorola-rolls-out-gold-motokrzr-k1/#commentsAh yes, it seems Motorola now has the Midas touch. To convince us that the KRZR still has some life in it, they've bumped out a limited edition champagne-gold KRZR K1 -- in Hong Kong, anyway. Like the KRZR Fire or PRODUCT (RED) versions, nothing seems to have been changed here -- it's only been prettified to appeal to a different market (in this case, the we-love-gold set). Before you jump out of your seat to hit the shops, be warned that this handset is apparently exclusive to Hong Kong and ties into a deal with Sa Sa Cosmetics to the tune of a 5 percent discount and free gold nail polish. The basket is definitely empty as far as details of release date, pricing, and carriers, but we will undoubtedly get some more info in the near term.

[Via Slashphone]

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Motorola rolls out gold MOTOKRZR K1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cooler than the KRZR Fire? Yeah, we'd say so, if for no other reason than the fact that buyers do some good with their purchase of this one. According to Motorola's own site, the (PRODUCT) RED-branded KRZR K1 will be launching in Canada, though no details are given as to what carrier might be getting it. Seeing how this is a K1, the GSM variant, we're going to go ahead and take an educated guess that it'll find its way to either Rogers or Fido. Look for it to hit shelves "soon" -- in the meantime, we'll be pestering AT&T and T-Mobile to pick 'er up, too.

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Canada to get coolest looking Motorola KRZR yet originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not unlike the RAZR before it, Motorola's relentless exploitation of the KRZR theme continues. Latest to see production is pink (not to be confused with "Fire," naturally) -- if the UK's Carphone Warehouse is to be believed, anyway. The phone should allegedly be arriving on shelves next month on the other side of the Atlantic, and if you're really fired up about the phone and the color, you should have no problem getting one shipped stateside -- assuming no carrier launches it here -- thanks to the K1's quadband GSM radio. No word on pricing, but considering that the guts are the same as every other K1 on the market and the color pink involves no precious metal (as best we can tell), we'd expect little to no premium over the other shades.

[Via Just Another Mobile Phone Blog]

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Motorola prepping KRZR in pink originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>carphonewarehouseclamshelledgeflipgsmk1krzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolapinkFri, 20 Apr 2007 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[The 2006 Engadget Awards: Vote for Cellphone of the Year]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/14/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-cellphone-of-the-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/14/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-cellphone-of-the-year/http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/14/the-2006-engadget-awards-vote-for-cellphone-of-the-year/#comments Now's your chance to cast your ballot for the 2006 Cellphone of the Year! Our Engadget Awards nominees are listed below, and you've got until 11.59PM EST on Monday, April 16th to file your vote. You can only vote once, so make it count, and may the best tech win! The nominees: Danger Sidekick 3, Helio Drift, LG Chocolate, LG CU500, Motorola KRZR, Samsung Sync, and Sony Ericsson K800i.

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The 2006 Engadget Awards: Vote for Cellphone of the Year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile has finally gotten the KRZR K1 out the door, giving all four of the US' largest carriers a piece of the RAZR successor pie. Like its Cingular cousin, T-Mobile's rendition lacks the touch sensitive controls and 3G data (not to say it'd do you any good quite yet) that the CDMA variant has, but good news: America's number two GSM carrier does get the KRZR in a barely-discernable exclusive color. After rebates are accounted for, pick 'er up now for $150 on contract.

[Thanks, Brendan]

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Motorola KRZR K1 launches on T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We feel like we can barely tell the difference between the white KRZR from Moto and the original gray -- especially if you squint your eyes a bit -- but choice is always good nonetheless, and to that end Telus has added the paler variant to its lineup. Going toe to toe with the K1m in the high-fashion game, Samsung's u510 has also found its way onto the CDMA carrier (look familiar?) with a 220 x 176 display, 1.3 megapixel cam, microSD slot -- something its Helio doppelganger lacks -- and touch-sensitive controls. Grab your white KRZR for the same price as its grayer counterpart, $149 CDN -- or a u510 for $50 CDN less, $100, both on a three-year agreement.

[Thanks, Jay]

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Telus adds Samsung u510, white Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadacdmaclamshellev doevdoflipk1mkrzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolasamsungsch-u510slidertelustelus mobilitytelusmobilityu510Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola KRZR K1 landing on T-Mobile in March]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/#commentsIt's hardly a secret that T-Mobile has been eyeing Motorola's KRZR K1, but it looks like the pairing will soon finally see the light of day, with the carrier set to launch its own version of the flip phone on March 26th, bringing up the rear behind Verizon, Sprint, and Cingular. While it's a little late to the game, T-Mobile does get some minor bragging rights of its own, offering the phone in an exclusive "silver quartz" color scheme, as well adding stereo Bluetooth compatibility to the mix. Otherwise, the phone's specs are the same as we first spotted all those months back, with a 2 megapixel camera, 176 x 220 display, quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), EDGE, and a promised 200 to 400 minutes of talk time. While there's no word on pricing just yet, we wouldn't expect it to be too far off the $200 Cingular's asking for the phone after the usual rebates and contract signings.

[Thanks, TJ]

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Motorola KRZR K1 landing on T-Mobile in March originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>krzrkrzr k1KrzrK1mobilemotokrzrmotorolat mobilet-mobiletmobileMon, 26 Feb 2007 13:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola KRZR K1 landing on T-Mobile in March]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/26/motorola-krzr-k1-landing-on-t-mobile-in-march/#commentsIt's hardly a secret that T-Mobile has been eyeing Motorola's KRZR K1, but it looks like the pairing will soon finally see the light of day, with the carrier set to launch its own version of the flip phone on March 26th, bringing up the rear behind Verizon, Sprint, and Cingular. While it's a little late to the game, T-Mobile does get some minor bragging rights of its own, offering the phone in an exclusive "silver quartz" color scheme, as well adding stereo Bluetooth compatibility to the mix. Otherwise, the phone's specs are the same as we first spotted all those months back, with a 2 megapixel camera, 176 x 220 display, quad band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), EDGE, and a promised 200 to 400 minutes of talk time. While there's no word on pricing just yet, we wouldn't expect it to be too far off the $200 Cingular's asking for the phone after the usual rebates and contract signings.

[Thanks, TJ]

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Motorola KRZR K1 landing on T-Mobile in March originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 13:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprises here: we got wind of an upcoming 3G MOTOKRZR K3 with 2 megapixel camera in January, and by golly that's what Motorola is delivering. Of course, the looks are pretty much in line with the original KRZR, other than some missing external media controls and, of course, the fact that this one actually does stuff. For radios, Motorola finally has the HSDPA and UMTS that should've been in here from the start, along with stereo Bluetooth, and things get extra fun with the rear-facing 2 megapixel camera and the front-facing VGA camera designed for video calls. The phone also includes 50MB of available built-in memory, a microSD slot, 2-inch QVGA display and some decent media playback and recording capabilities. Moto should be pushing this one out in Q1 2007.

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MOTOKRZR K3 with 3G gets official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No surprises here: we got wind of an upcoming 3G MOTOKRZR K3 with 2 megapixel camera in January, and by golly that's what Motorola is delivering. Of course, the looks are pretty much in line with the original KRZR, other than some missing external media controls and, of course, the fact that this one actually does stuff. For radios, Motorola finally has the HSDPA and UMTS that should've been in here from the start, along with stereo Bluetooth, and things get extra fun with the rear-facing 2 megapixel camera and the front-facing VGA camera designed for video calls. The phone also includes 50MB of available built-in memory, a microSD slot, 2-inch QVGA display and some decent media playback and recording capabilities. Moto should be pushing this one out in Q1 2007.

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MOTOKRZR K3 with 3G gets official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PN-820 is the most interesting of Big Red's latest batch, but we've got a couple new arrivals to talk about on the low end as well. The MOTOKRZR K1m Fire is purty much like any other K1m, with the exception of a gloss red shell -- just in time for Valentine's Day -- which can be added to the pocket or gift box of your choice for $100 on a two-year agreement after discount. The Samsung SCH-U340 shores up Verizon's already well-stocked low end with a VGA cam, speakerphone, and not bloody much else for the attractive price of "free" after all the discounts have been applied and you've signed on the dotted line.

[Thanks, Jhonny and Brian D.]

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Verizon adds two dumbphones, too originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 12:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Moto sorta got the GSM variant of its KRZR -- the K1 -- off on a bad foot by failing to imbue it with the same manner of broadband data enjoyed by its K1m CDMA sibling. Of course, given everything we know about Motorola, the milking of the KRZR platform has only just begun, and the KRZR-like handset getting shown around over at MotoX Forum certainly seems to exhibit all the telltale signs of a re-upped K1. Details are virtually non-existent, but the presence of a front-facing cam on the lower right of the screen speaks volumes about the internals (read: UMTS). So Motorola, Cingular, if you folks are out there: we implore you to have a look-see at bringing this one stateside, y'hear?

[Thanks, Ishay]

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3G Motorola KRZR in the flesh? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3gclamshelledgeflipgsmk1krzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaumtswcdmaMon, 22 Jan 2007 23:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Verizon prepares to launch fire red KRZR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/17/verizon-prepares-to-launch-fire-red-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/17/verizon-prepares-to-launch-fire-red-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/17/verizon-prepares-to-launch-fire-red-krzr/#comments Just like we said the first time around, Motorola is capitalizing on their multi-colored variations of almost every phone they make and bringing the fiyah red KRZR k1m to The Network. There are no changes to the device other than its glossy red exterior. HTC Kid tells us the pricing is $349.99 commitment free, $199.99 on a one year, $149.99 on a two year servitude contract. Look for the phone to launch right in time for Valentine's Day. Could Verizon have a green one coming for St. Patty's Day? Stay tuned!

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Verizon prepares to launch fire red KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaev doevdofire redFireRedkrzrmobilemotomotorolaverizon wirelessverizonwirelessvzwWed, 17 Jan 2007 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Cingular rolls out Motorola KRZR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/#comments Verizon, Sprint, Cingular, T-Mobile -- that looks to be the order of American major network KRZR releases now that Cingular's flavor has officially hit the streets. With nothing more than EDGE to shore up its data offering, the K1 isn't exactly a tech powerhouse, but we somehow suspect that the fashion-friendly lines, gloss, and touch controls will sell themselves to a fairly sizable (and profitable) demographic. Cingular customers can put a little piece of Motorola's (in)famous industrial design in their pockets today for $200 after contract and rebates, and on that note, we'd just like to gently remind folks that this is a good hundie over and above the smarter 3125. We're just sayin'.

[Thanks, Matt]

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Cingular rolls out Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>breaking newsBreakingNewscellphonecingularclamshellflipk1krzrmotomotokrzrmotorolaphoneThu, 11 Jan 2007 04:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Cingular rolls out Motorola KRZR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/cingular-rolls-out-motorola-krzr/#comments Verizon, Alltel, Sprint, Cingular, T-Mobile -- that looks to be the order of American major network KRZR releases now that Cingular's flavor has officially hit the streets. With nothing more than EDGE to shore up its data offering, the K1 isn't exactly a tech powerhouse, but we somehow suspect that the fashion-friendly lines, gloss, and touch controls will sell themselves to a fairly sizable (and profitable) demographic. Cingular customers can put a little piece of Motorola's (in)famous industrial design in their pockets today for $200 after contract and rebates, and on that note, we'd just like to gently remind folks that this is a good hundie over and above the smarter 3125. We're just sayin'.

[Thanks, Matt]

Update: Whoa there, Cingy! Let's cool it there with the stealing of your competitors' shots, eh? Several readers have astutely noted that the phone being shown on Cingular's site is a CDMA K1m, not a GSM K1 -- and if you look really closely, you'll even notice that the word "Sprint" is visible in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. You're not going all CDMA on us, are you, Cingular? [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Cingular rolls out Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Seems as if The Boy Genius received a nice little care package courtesy of CTI-Miami. Its a black Motorola KRZR which is only now available. While the obvious features and specs have not changed, this is the sharpest looking K1 to be released yet. That is until the fiyah red one comes out, right? Click on for the rest of the unboxing pics

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The Boy Genius Report: Unboxing the Black Motorola KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Jan 2007 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola gets artsy with the KRZR; T-Mobile wants in? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abstractedgegsmk1krzrmobilemotomotorolaroset-mobileThu, 04 Jan 2007 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Cingular branded Motorola K1 in the wild]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/19/cingular-branded-motorola-k1-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/19/cingular-branded-motorola-k1-in-the-wild/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/19/cingular-branded-motorola-k1-in-the-wild/#comments Many people love the way the KRZR feels and how sexy it looks and it doesn't matter if you have the Verizon, Sprint, or even if you coughed up the big bucks for the unbranded version. Now Cingular users can rejoice as Roc A Fella shows us the "orange splat" version. There hasn't been any change to the guts or to the exterior of the device, it's pretty much status quo. Maybe, just once, the mail in rebates will be partially correct and we will get the device pre-2007.

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Cingular branded Motorola K1 in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattedgegsmk1k1mkrzrmail in reabteMailInReabtemobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaTue, 19 Dec 2006 13:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Variations on a theme: the Motorola KRZR Fire]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/#comments Motorola has rebuilt its once-diminished empire on the back of the RAZR and its endless variants, milking the platform for absolutely everything it's worth (and beyond, depending on who you ask). Why not continue the trend, then, with the RAZR's heir apparent? The KRZR "Fire" is pretty much like any other KRZR, but with a decidedly crimson appearance to its glossy outer shell. For the time being, the Fire appears to be a Korea-only special, but we'd be surprised -- nay, shocked -- if we didn't get our own full spectrum of KRZRs in these parts of the globe over the next couple years.

[Via Akihabara News]

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Variations on a theme: the Motorola KRZR Fire originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellfireflipkoreakrzrkrzr fireKrzrFiremotomotokrzrmotorolams700Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Variations on a theme: the Motorola KRZR Fire]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/14/varations-on-a-theme-the-motorola-krzr-fire/#comments Motorola has rebuilt its once-diminished empire on the back of the RAZR and its endless variants, milking the platform for absolutely everything it's worth (and beyond, depending on who you ask). Why not continue the trend, then, with the RAZR's heir apparent? The KRZR "Fire" is pretty much like any other KRZR, but with a decidedly crimson appearance to its glossy outer shell. For the time being, the Fire appears to be a Korea-only special, but we'd be surprised -- nay, shocked -- if we didn't get our own full spectrum of KRZRs in these parts of the globe over the next couple years.

[Via Akihabara News]

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Variations on a theme: the Motorola KRZR Fire originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Dec 2006 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaclamshellev doevdofireflipkoreakrzrkrzr fireKrzrFiremobilemotomotokrzrmotorolams700redThu, 14 Dec 2006 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Got cash in the new phone budget? Do some good]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/05/got-cash-in-the-new-phone-budget-do-some-good/#comments 'Tis the season for giving, which leaves the rabid phone fans among us in a tight spot: how do we get in on a little new mobile tech for ourselves and help those less fortunate at the same time? Our friends over at Phone Scoop are hoping to fill the bill by auctioning off a handful of hot, current handsets graciously provided by carriers and manufacturers with all proceeds going to benefit The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria -- the same fund (RED) benefits. Loot includes a T-Mobile Dash, LRG Sidekick 3, Motorola MOTOKRZR K1, unlocked Samsung i320, M500 for Sprint, and BlackJack, and a Helio Drift (see, we told you the goods were hot). Bidding will take place via Phone Scoops' forums, with all auctions ending this Friday. Bid generously, and bid to win!

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Got cash in the new phone budget? Do some good originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattauctionblackjackcdmacharitycingulardangerdashdriftedgeev doevdoexcaliburgsmhelioholidayholiday charityHolidayCharityhsdpahtci320k1krzrlrgm500mobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaphone scoopPhoneScoopproduct redProductRedredsamsungsidekick 3Sidekick3sk3sprintsprint nextelsprint-nextelSprintNextelt mobilet-mobiletgfthe global fundTheGlobalFundtmobileumtswindows mobileWindowsMobileTue, 05 Dec 2006 23:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Rogers gearing up to offer Motorola K1 KRZR]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/21/rogers-gearing-up-to-offer-motorola-k1-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/21/rogers-gearing-up-to-offer-motorola-k1-krzr/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/21/rogers-gearing-up-to-offer-motorola-k1-krzr/#commentsTheir buy page appears to be pretty much fubar'd at the moment, but if you scroll all the way to the bottom, you'll see that the $349.99 CDN you're shelling out is going to net you a MOTOKRZR. For the record, that's the K1 we're talking about here -- not the K1m -- on account of Rogers being a GSM provider. On the plus side, that gives you world compatibility with four bands of GSM reception at your disposal, but on the minus side, you can kiss 3G data goodbye (the K1 tops out with EDGE). No word on whether this offering is official yet since we can't find any other links to it, but if you can't buy it now, you'll certainly be able to before too long.

[Thanks, Shaun C.]

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Rogers gearing up to offer Motorola K1 KRZR originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>canadaedgegsmk1krzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolarogersrogers wirelessRogersWirelessTue, 21 Nov 2006 18:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's KRZR K1 to get snazzy new colors?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/19/motorolas-krzr-k1-to-get-snazzy-new-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/19/motorolas-krzr-k1-to-get-snazzy-new-colors/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/19/motorolas-krzr-k1-to-get-snazzy-new-colors/#comments Ah, there's nothing like adding functionality additional color schemes to a cellphone in order to generate more sales, and nobody's better at getting it done than Moto. While the KRZR had plenty of hype backing it, it hasn't been around quite long enough to get Motorola's oh-so-typical color-changing treatment (a dash of white notwithstanding), but that's apparently about to change. While details aren't certain just yet, it looks like the company may have two new variants coming down the pike for "Q4 2006" (just in time for the holidays?), but all specs should remain exactly as they current are. Purportedly aiming to hit the market in both black and "silver quartz," the newfangled KRZRs are actually fairly mild considering some of the variations we've seen, but we all know that lime green, fairly tale pink, and candy apple red are (probably) waiting just around the corner.

[Thanks, RandomStranger]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>colorcolorsk1krzrmobilemotomotorolaSun, 19 Nov 2006 12:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola KRZR K1m goes live on Sprint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/#comments Sprint still hasn't quite learned the fine art of not getting shown up by CDMA rival Verizon for prompt releases of the hottest phones, partially on account of Verizon's tendency to lock up lucrative exclusivity agreements that last anywhere from a few months to life of the model (as is the case with the CDMA Chocolate). Fortunately, as foretold by our friends at Phone Scoop, Sprint's K1m comes relatively hot on the heels of Verizon's. Thanks to a different UI and color scheme, the Sprint variant barely resembles its stablemates and it'll be interesting to see whether customers ultimately do a better job warming up to it. The Sprint K1m can belong to anyone willing to part with $200 and sign on the dotted line -- or, as Sprint likes to say, $399.99 minus $200 in "instant savings."

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellflipk1k1mkrzrmotomotokrzrmotorolasprintsprint-nextelSun, 05 Nov 2006 16:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola KRZR K1m goes live on Sprint]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/http://www.engadget.com/2006/11/05/motorola-krzr-k1m-goes-live-on-sprint/#comments Sprint still hasn't quite learned the fine art of not getting shown up by CDMA rival Verizon for prompt releases of the hottest phones, partially on account of Verizon's tendency to lock up lucrative exclusivity agreements that last anywhere from a few months to life of the model (as is the case with the CDMA Chocolate). Fortunately, as foretold by our friends at Phone Scoop, Sprint's K1m comes relatively hot on the heels of Verizon's. Thanks to a different UI and color scheme, the Sprint variant barely resembles its stablemates and it'll be interesting to see whether customers ultimately do a better job warming up to it. The Sprint K1m can belong to anyone willing to part with $200 and sign on the dotted line -- or, as Sprint likes to say, $399.99 minus $200 in "instant savings."

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Just in time for Halloween, VZW has new flavors of the MOTOKRZR K1m and Chocolate phones up for grabs. Well kinda, since their new White Chocolate only appears on what looks to be a Verizon staging site at the mo' with actual launch still expected tomorrow for $130 and a 2 year commitment. Just don't forget to treat yourself to a speakerphone with the ol' firmware trick hear, 'cause it looks from the site to ship without. Also up is the return on the K1m KRZR only now in a ghostly white with gray exterior -- yours to ship home for $200 after on-line discount and two-year contractual obligation akin to a feast of apples and rzrbldz.

[Thanks, John and Bob the Builder]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chocolate (white)Chocolate(white)k1mKRZRLGmotokrzrmotorolawhite chocolateWhiteChocolateMon, 30 Oct 2006 08:52:00 EST<![CDATA[A quick glance at Verizon's pipeline]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/29/a-quick-glance-at-verizons-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/29/a-quick-glance-at-verizons-pipeline/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/29/a-quick-glance-at-verizons-pipeline/#comments It looks like Verizon customers are about to have themselves a very Moto-riffic holiday season indeed, with not one, not two, but three new models coming down the pike (technically, it's two new models and a new color of an existing model -- but work with us here, folks). First up is the W315, a low-end flip with a PEBL theme to it, though the external antenna certainly isn't helping its cause. According to Verizon's sappy internal marketing materials, the W315 will make customers say things like "Rain or shine, I rely on my W315's sharp color display as I browse through my messages while waiting at the bus stop," but frankly, with a marginal 160 x 128 display to its name, we're not sure we agree. Next up is the V325i, a phone that appears to be a near twin of the W315 but with the external display flipped 90 degrees -- perhaps a nod to corporate suits who find the W315 a little too hip for their liking; it's essentially a V325 with Bluetooth tacked on. Finally from Motorola, the K1m KRZR is going to make an encore appearance, this time with a white interior and gray exterior. In other news, the LG VX9900 has apparently been christened the "enV" (huh?) and should be launching by the end of November for around $200. Follow the break for a little more eye candy of Moto's goodies!

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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A quick glance at Verizon's pipeline originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cdmaclamshellenvev doevdoflipk1mkrzrlgmobilemotokrzrmotorolapeblv325iverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvx9900vzww315Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Cingular's MOTOKRZR launching first week of November?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/23/cingulars-motokrzr-launching-first-week-of-november/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/23/cingulars-motokrzr-launching-first-week-of-november/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/23/cingulars-motokrzr-launching-first-week-of-november/#commentsThe latest word on the street has Cingular launching their version of the Motorola MOTOKRZR -- alias K1 -- some time in the first week of November, possibly on or around the 4th. This would line up nicely with what we'd been hearing before regarding a September / October launch window when you factor in the typical date slippage, application of Murphy's Law, forces of nature, and whatnot. Of course, this all sorta fubars the continuity of Cingular's RAZR pipeline, considering that they just managed to finally get the V3i out the door a few weeks ago -- but far be it from us to suggest that it should prompt them to hold a new release.

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

Cingular's MOTOKRZR launching first week of November? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Oct 2006 12:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cingularclamshellflipk1krzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaMon, 23 Oct 2006 12:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Vodafone announces blockbuster 31-phone lineup]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/vodafone-announces-blockbuster-31-phone-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/vodafone-announces-blockbuster-31-phone-lineup/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/vodafone-announces-blockbuster-31-phone-lineup/#comments So, this actually went down a couple days ago, and we've been sitting here trying to process all the information ever since. The idea of any carrier -- let alone a non-Japanese one -- announcing thirty-one handsets in one fell swoop simply boggles our mortal minds. We take it so seriously, in fact, that we liken it to the discovery of penicillin or man landing on the moon; if a US carrier were to launch 31 handsets at once, we wouldn't be surprised to see it on the front page of every newspaper in North America. Alas, this isn't Cingular or Verizon with the announcement -- it's Vodafone, so let's get down to business. First up, Nokia is bringing six phones to the party: the 6070, 6151, 6234, 6288, 7390, and the N73; all but the 6070 are 3G, and you get your choice of cams ranging from VGA all the way up to the N73's monster 3.2-megapixel shooter. LG will be contributing its KU800 (a Chocolate variant) and L600V, both with 3G data. Motorola rolls deep with four models, the MAXX, V1100 (an HSDPA-capable Vodafone exclusive), MOTOKRZR K1, and V3xx. Sagem's got the my600V and my800V -- both lower-end 3G devices -- and the super simple myC5-3. We're starting to get a little fatigued here, but let's keep going; Sharp has their 770SH and EDGE-only GX29 in store with 1.3-megapixel and VGA cams, respectively. Sony Ericsson brings their K310i, K610i, K800i Cyber-shot, V630i (another Voda exclusive, hence the "V," we're guessing), and W850i Walkman phones, though no mention of the P990. Samsung wins the title of "World's Most Phones Launched By A Single Manufacturer In This Particular Vodafone Announcement," dropping the X510V, X680V, Z400V, Z540V, Z560V, Z720V, ZV40, and ZV50. Last -- and possibly least -- the Vodafone 710 inaugurates Voda's self-branding initiative, bringing 3G and a 1.3-megapixel camera in (what should be) an inexpensive package. All told, six of the new phones will rock HSDPA, and a total of 24 support some manner of high-speed data. Now if you'll excuse us, we need some milk of magnesia and a nap, but we hope we've brightened the day of a Brit or two among our readership. [Warning: PDF link]

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Vodafone announces blockbuster 31-phone lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>60706151623462887107390770shcandybarclamshellericssonflipgx29k1k310ik610ik800ikrzrku800l600vlgmaxxmobilemotomotokrzrmotorazrmotorolamy600vmy800vmyc5-3n73nokiaothersrazrs60sagemsamsungseseries 60Series60sharpslidersonysony ericssonSonyEricssonsymbianv1100v3xxv6v630ivodavodafonew850iwalkmanx510vx680vz400vz540vz560vz720vzv40zv50Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola's RED MOTORAZR V3m coming to fight AIDS]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/13/motorolas-red-motorazr-v3m-coming-to-fight-aids/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/13/motorolas-red-motorazr-v3m-coming-to-fight-aids/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/13/motorolas-red-motorazr-v3m-coming-to-fight-aids/#comments

So what does Bono do after taking the iconic MP3 player RED? Why, take the cellphone-equiv RED too, naturally. Right on cue, Sprint and Motorola just announced their joint effort to the fight of AIDS in Africa, the (PRODUCT) RED MOTORAZR V3m. The V3m will launch with Sprint sometime in November for $305, or $65 with a two-year agreement and will come preloaded with five RED screensavers and even a red headset so everyone knows just how generous you are. Or aren't, since the press release only states that "Both Motorola and Sprint will contribute directly to the fund with each RED MOTORAZR sold at Sprint." Come on guys, this isn't just a thinly veiled attempt at marketing your NFL Mobile and Sprint Music Services is it -- we're talking a cut of the phone sales and at least 5% of call charges like the UK's RED SLVR right? Expect more announcements from Moto as it looks like you'll be able to go RED with the MOTOSLVR and MOTOKRZR on Sprint when these launch for undisclosed prices in November as well.

[Thanks, r0fl]

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Motorola's RED MOTORAZR V3m coming to fight AIDS originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In a world of 18-30 month development times for the average cellphone, it's understandable that the nerves of company executives get a little frayed when it comes to touting their latest creation. That's why we feel a degree of vague sympathy for Lee Hyoung-kun, a spokesman for LG Electronics who landed the enviable task of announcing to The Korea Times that his company thinks of Motorola's KRZR as a straight-up copy of LG's KV2300. Usually we're down with a little smack talk between companies, but this accusation doesn't leave us in an accommodating kind of mood. The point behind the whole accusation is very muddled, in particular the statement "we are very flattered that a company of such caliber followed our design policy." Besides, those 18-30 month development times mentioned earlier make copying cellphone designs practically impossible and especially unlikely for a phone we've known about for ages. LG, in future, leave the snarky digs to us, mkay?

[Thanks, RandomStranger]

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LG gets pissy at Motorola over KRZR design originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CultureKRZRKV2300lgmobilemotorolaSun, 08 Oct 2006 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[LG gets pissy at Motorola over KRZR design]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/lg-gets-pissy-at-motorola-over-krzr-design/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/lg-gets-pissy-at-motorola-over-krzr-design/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/08/lg-gets-pissy-at-motorola-over-krzr-design/#commentsIn a world of 18-30 month development times for the average cellphone, it's understandable that the nerves of company executives get a little frayed when it comes to touting their latest creation. That's why we feel a degree of vague sympathy for Lee Hyoung-kun, a spokesman for LG Electronics who landed the enviable task of announcing to The Korea Times that his company thinks of Motorola's KRZR as a straight-up copy of LG's KV2300. Usually we're down with a little smack talk between companies, but this accusation doesn't leave us in an accommodating kind of mood. The point behind the whole accusation is very muddled, in particular the statement "we are very flattered that a company of such caliber followed our design policy." Besides, those 18-30 month development times mentioned earlier make copying cellphone designs practically impossible and especially unlikely for a phone we've known about for ages. LG, in future, leave the snarky digs to us, mkay?

[Thanks, RandomStranger]

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LG gets pissy at Motorola over KRZR design originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>KRZRKV2300LGLG ElectronicsLgElectronicsMotorolaSun, 08 Oct 2006 14:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Alltel next to get Motorola K1m]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/02/alltel-next-to-get-motorola-k1m/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/02/alltel-next-to-get-motorola-k1m/http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/02/alltel-next-to-get-motorola-k1m/#comments If you've got your heart set on a MOTOKRZR K1m but you're not a Verizon customer, hold your horses -- Verizon has strangely failed to secure an exclusivity agreement on this one, and odds are the CDMA carrier of your choice will be picking 'er up before too long. Next up is Alltel, which is already taking preorders and looks to be shipping the curiously narrow RAZR successor on October 5. True, Alltel kiddies have had to wait a few more days than their Verizon brethren, but in exchange for the delay, they won't have to deal with Verizon's much-maligned custom UI.

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Alltel next to get Motorola K1m originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Oct 2006 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alltelcdmaclamshellev doevdoflipk1k1mkrzrmobilemotomotokrzrmotorolaMon, 02 Oct 2006 15:44:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR reviewed on Verizon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/#comments We figure peeps who've placed their orders through Verizon's site for Motorola's new gotta-have-it clamshell need a little reading material to pass the time while they wait for the good folks in the shipping industry to make their phones materialize -- so without further ado, we present PC Magazine's take on the Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR (pictured right). While the K1m is undoubtedly a fabulous-looking flip, PC Mag seems to share the same brooding, mildly pessimistic view we do: it's essentially a V3m in a narrower, shinier package. On the plus side, the new dimensions apparently make the phone both easier and more comfortable to hold against the ear, battery life is top-notch with just over five hours of tested talk time, and the microSD slot means many owners will be able to carry over their investments in memory expansion from prior phones. Sadly, signal strength doesn't quite match that of its older sibling, and the UI is typical Verizon fare -- no Flash here, a la the VX8500 Chocolate -- though it does share the Chocolate's tricky-to-use touch sensitive controls. In the end, it seems the K1m ends up setting the standard once again for mobile industrial design, while simultaneously managing to fall further behind in the spec sheet race.

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Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR reviewed on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clamshellflipk1k1mkrzrmotomotokrzrmotorolareviewverizonverizon wirelessVerizonWirelessvzwFri, 29 Sep 2006 23:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR reviewed on Verizon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/29/motorola-k1m-motokrzr-reviewed-on-verizon/#comments We figure peeps who've placed their orders through Verizon's site for Motorola's new gotta-have-it clamshell need a little reading material to pass the time while they wait for the good folks in the shipping industry to make their phones materialize -- so without further ado, we present PC Magazine's take on the Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR (pictured right). While the K1m is undoubtedly a fabulous-looking flip, PC Mag seems to share the same brooding, mildly pessimistic view we do: it's essentially a V3m in a narrower, shinier package. On the plus side, the new dimensions apparently make the phone both easier and more comfortable to hold against the ear, battery life is top-notch with just over five hours of tested talk time, and the microSD slot means many owners will be able to carry over their investments in memory expansion from prior phones. Sadly, signal strength doesn't quite match that of its older sibling, and the UI is typical Verizon fare -- no Flash here, a la the VX8500 Chocolate -- though it does share the Chocolate's tricky-to-use touch sensitive controls. In the end, it seems the K1m ends up setting the standard once again for mobile industrial design, while simultaneously managing to fall further behind in the spec sheet race.

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Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR reviewed on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 23:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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