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Sprint to launch three new MOTOALLCAPS devices
Just 'cause Verizon is the biggest domestic CDMA carrier in the game doesn't mean Sprint is just going to let themselves get pushed around when it comes to phone exclusives. Well, at least not all of the time. Sprint is busting out three new Motorola devices this fall, the MOTOKRZR, MOTORAZR and MOTOSLVR, and Sprint will be pushing its broadband content offerings to all of 'em. Not a lot of deets to be had, other than an "early November" availability -- and of course a comprehensive list of all the snazzy content, Telenav GPS service, "Phone as Modem" and Bluetooth capabilities available for the EV-DO phones -- but it's not like there's a dearth of info on these models. We're guessing the MOTORAZR of which Sprint speaks is the boring old V3m RAZR that's been out for VZW for a couple months, while the MOTOSLVR should be the L7c. The MOTOKRZR is of course that K1m hotness that just recently dropped into Verizon's lineup (Alltel's too), and it's good to know Sprint isn't far behind. Right now all you can do is register for more info on the KRZR release when it comes available, but we're sure we'll have plenty of launch info soon, seeing as early November isn't too incredibly far away. Alternatively, we've heard word from those in the know that these three are due on the 23rd of October, which seems to be contradicted by this PR, but we won't give up hoping. That same source gave us word on a Q1 '07 release of the Motorola Q, so hopefully that prediction works out a little better.
Alltel next to get Motorola K1m
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.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Motorola K1m MOTOKRZR reviewed on Verizon
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.
Verizon launches MOTOKRZR K1m
Just as expected, Verizon is busting out Motorola's KRZR K1m sexyphone today. The 0.6-inch thick, 1.73-inch wide clamshell features a microSD slot, 1.3 megapixel camera and Bluetooth -- just like always -- and of course the flip is shiny as ever. All this MOTOKRZR purty-ness can be yours for $199.99 with a 2-year contract, or $249.99 for a single year of Verizon servitude.[Thanks, Sean T.]
Motorola KRZR K1m launches today on Verizon
We know the what, we know the who, now we can confirm the when -- and happily, the wait isn't a very long one at all. Motorola's ultra-narrow KRZR might be old hat in some parts of the globe, but as of today, Verizon is the first American carrier to ship the hotly anticipated RAZR successor. After the Internet exclusive has run its course, brick-and-mortar sales fire up on October 5; regardless of where you pick it up, though, expect to shell out $200 (and two years of your wireless life) to head home with this little bundle of joy tucked under your arm.[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Motorola KRZR K1m drops in on Verizon sites
It looks like Verizon's gearing up for the K1m variant of Motorola's MOTOKRZR to drop any minute now, what with the slim RAZR successor making a variety of cameos across Verizon's intranets these days. It was no secret that they'd be getting the phone, but now we have a price: $199 on a two-year contract, likely positioning it to do head-to-head battle with upcoming VX8600 Chocolate flip from rival LG. We still don't have an exact date to pass along, but if history is planning on repeating itself yet again, we're guessing we'll see it before Sprint's launch.[Via phoneArena, thanks to everyone who sent this in]
MOTOKRZR goes retail in Hong Kong
Sprint, Verizon, and Cingular customers could well be in full holiday cheer before they get their freezing hands on Motorola's hotly anticipated MOTOKRZR (alias Canary, alias K1), but for peeps on Hong Kong's SmarTone-Vodafone network, it seems the seasons' greetings have come a bit early this year. The best RAZR since... well, the RAZR has gone live on the operator's website, retailing for HK$3,180 (about $400) on contract -- a smidge steep, perhaps, especially considering that they're pawning it contract-free for an extra HK$100, which by our humble calculations works out to about 13 bucks. Nonetheless, we're guessing they won't have trouble finding customers at the going rate.[Thanks, Brad]
Quality time with Motorola's MOTOKRZR K1m for Sprint
It's not terribly often that an assuredly hot phone drops on both Verizon and Sprint in the same timeframe, seeing how the former just loves scooping up those galdarned exclusivity agreements. Now, we knew that the CDMA variant of Motorola's MOTOKRAZR, the K1m, was coming to Verizon, and thinking that it'd live a long, healthy life there before ever gracing the hands of a Sprint customer would certainly be a reasonable knee-jerk reaction to have. Much to our delight, Phone Scoop's proven our worst fears unfounded by producing a great preview of a Sprint-branded K1m that looks to be just about ready for prime time. Apparently, this variant will get a very different operating system and UI than its GSM cousins, and even the differentiation from the Verizon version should be significant thanks to a good deal of software and UI customization commissioned specifically by Sprint. Phone Scoop came away impressed with what they saw, suggesting the carrier's got a winner on their hands for the holiday season; we'll reserve judgment on the Sprint-ified OS until we meet face to face, but thanks to EV-DO support, we know the K1m's already got the GSM boys and girls spanked in the data department.[Thanks, Sam]
Motorola adds headsets to match new lineup
Do you think it's a fashion faux pas to mix and match phones and accessories? Motorola does, and in the vein of the original RAZR headsets, they're pumping out a couple new ones to match their fresh MOTOKRZR and MOTORIZR phones. The H601 and H800 complement the new models, respectively -- no interesting or exciting new features to report, though the H800 does have a slide-out tip in a nod to its RIZR heritage. And don't you dare let Moto catch you pairing an H601 with anything but a KRZR, alright?[Via Phone Scoop]
Motorola's MOTOKRZR K1 and K1M
We've only been hearing about (and seeing, and getting the launch of) the Canary for a couple months now, so it's about time Motorola officially launched the damned things. The KRZR, as we very well know, is the latest in Moto's 4 LTTR DVCE NAME LINE, both models featuring a microSD, Screen3, and a thinned-wideness but slightly girthier body. The specs between sub-models do vary, however: GSM K1 has Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, 176 x 220 display, and 2 megapixel camera; both K1ms will forgo the A2DP, but the CDMA / 1xRTT version has a QVGA display (and an accordingly larger battery), and a 2 megapixel camera, while the EV-DO K1m has that damned 176 x 220 display a 1.3 megapixel camera, as well as a millimeter added to its waistline. Despite the differences, though, all should be available in the second half of the year (you know, the half we're currently in) from, well, you know damned well who's gonna offer this phone.P.S. -From the looks of it, that device is running Moto's new Juix interface. We can't yet confirm this, but that'd certainly be a welcome addition to the otherwise predictable handset. Read - MOTOKRZR K1 Read - MOTOKRZR K1m
