Typical price: £210
What is it: Handset with iTunes software on board
What we think: An average handset with good quality sound output, but too many lacklustre features holding it back
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 September 2005
Tags: motorola, length, stereo, speakers
We like:
iTunes software handles well; good quality sound output through headset and stereo speakers; album art displays on handset
We don't like:
Camera resolution is only VGA (640x480 pixels); 100-tune limit; slow transfers over USB; can't transfer tunes via Bluetooth or buy them over the air
You might also need:
Bluetooth headset; MicroSD cards; PC or Mac with iTunes music
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Rokr E1 is a generally average handset beefed up with good sound output and Apple's iTunes software. If you're an Apple fan and simply must have a phone that's compatible with iTunes, then the Rokr E1 is your only choice. But we'd suggest you take a long hard look at the new iPod nano, and consider buying that along with any other, better-equipped handset
Motorola Rokr E1 History
23 Sep 2005 in Digital Living
Here at last is the long-awaited Apple and Motorola iTunes phone. It's small, it's white and silver, and it synchronises painlessly with iTunes. Is it going to be rocking your suburb?
8 Sep 2005 in Crave
Apple's iTunes phone says, "Hello Moto!"
Apple phones a friend and gets iTunes on a Motorola handset
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Posted by: Sarah C
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