Typical price: £385
What is it: A snazzy, bendy slider phone, packed with features
What we think: We like the Z8's features but we're not keen on its keypad
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 July 2007
Tags: motorola, high quality, stereo, packed
We like:
New and improved Motorola interface; HSDPA (3.5G); S9 Stereo Bluetooth headset; easy-to-access SIM and microSD slots
We don't like:
Hard-to-use keypad and nav keys
CNET.co.uk judgement:
It's great to see Motorola move away from the classic Razr V3 design with this mobile, also known as the Motorizr Z8. We're also excited about the HSDPA. The awkward-to-use keypad, however, really lets the phone down
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