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fordscorpio 18 March 2008
Good: Smooth Slide, Screen Depth, Text Messaging System, Camera Functions, USB Charging, Battery Life
Bad: Low Res Icons, Ring Tones, Exposed Camera Lens
Comment: The MOTORIZR Z3 is great phone for general use, if you don't need 3G functions, then look no further than this great all-rounder from Motorola.
Having spent most of my life with Nokia, I find that Moto's new approach to phones is innovative and fresh. Long gone are the babyish toys of the past, we now have in the RIZR Z3 a phone that will keep your cravings for multimedia satified, whilst returning incredible battery life and a shed load of features.
The RIZR Z3 is not really funky or flash and will not make your friends cringe with envy, but you will be very satisifies when your phone that costs little more than a pair of nice shoes, do all of the things that theirs do.
The RIZR Z3 is distinctive and rare, having only a 2MP camera in a world of phones with 5MP upwards and without 3G functions, it is a little behind the times in the technology stakes. But make no mistake, this phone sets out and achieves what Motorola wanted to do, make a phone packed with stuff for not much cash.
The software is quick and the interface is simple, which is not the case with many of the phones that boast more features. I have spent much wasted time waiting for my Nokia to enter a function mode, whereas the MOTORIZR Z3 glides through functions quickly.
The feel of the phone in your hands gives you a sense of quaility and solid build throughout. Being narrower than many models, you will not find yourself dropping the device and the slide is easy enough to be operated by one hand, but is stiff enough not to fall open.
The buttons are sleek and give a positive feel when operated, the number keys are perhaps a little too recessed, but the cut from sheet feel is second to none. The blue illumination is fantastic in low light and will not blind you in total darkness.
The camera is of very good quaility for photo and video functions, despite the lack of a flash. The Z3 has a light which provides 50% illumination in dark situations. There are easily accessible colour and photo modes that will leave you satisfied.
Up to 2Gb of memory is available by the use of a MicroSD card which are now available cheaply and readily.
Overall this phone is one of the best I have seen from Motorola and takes the place of my Nokia N73 with ease.
Milo O'Neill 18 January 2007
Good: Extra memory over Razr, solid construction next to Samsung/Sony and Nokia
Bad: LED light for camera
Comment: After my two year old Razr started to look like it lacked a few up to date toys it was time for something new. Looking at the latest offerings from Samsung/Sony et al they all felt really cheap in the hand, the Rizr keeps up the quality aspect that Motorola seems to have lost with the Krazr and it the best made phone this side of a Nokia 8800 (and that weighs too much). Camera quality's good, stereo Bluetooth is a match for my iPd. Great phone.