Motorola Rizr Z8 review

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

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What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 20 July 2007

Tags: Motorola, Motorola Rizr Z8, prints, videos, megapixel camera

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 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

Full review:

If you like your phones with a bit of flare then the Motorola Z8 should put a kick in your step. This bendy slider phone is a marked departure from Motorola's popular Razr V3 and comes with its fair share of features. Continue Reading...

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