Motorola Droid MAXX Shipping Ahead of August 20th Release

Verizon’s new Motorola Droid MAXX, and presumably the Motorola Droid Ultra, have begun shipping to customers ahead of their August 20th release date.
Earlier this week, there was a bit of controversy over the release dates of the Motorola Droid MAXX and the Droid Ultra, two of Verizon’s new Droid smartphones from Motorola. While the devices were initially announced with an August 20th release date, the devices saw their ship by dates slip to August 27th online causing some to suspect a delay.

The Droid MAXX from Verizon is shipping out ahead of is August 20th release.

Verizon cleared the air, telling prospective buyers that the devices will still be available on August 20th in-stores but that those who pre-ordered after the change in the date won’t see their devices ship out until later on.
The good news is that those who pre-ordered these devices prior to the date change are apparently seeing their devices shipping out ahead of projected August 20th delivery dates. The screenshot below, sent to Gotta Be Mobile by a tipster, shows the Droid MAXX being picked up by FedEx just a few short hours ago.

The Droid MAXX is shipping out ahead of its August 20th release date.
The tipster tells us that the device is expected to arrive on August 20th, the same date that was given as a ship by date shortly after the devices went up for pre-order. At this point, we can only confirm that the Droid MAXX is shipping but we imagine that the Droid Ultra, the other device set for arrival on August 20th, is shipping as well. Motorola’s third Droid smartphone, the Droid Mini, isn’t set to arrive until August 29th.

The Droid Ultra and Droid MAXX are entering a crowded field as Verizon is set to carry the HTC One on August 22nd and release the Moto X just a few short days later. The carrier is also expected to get the iPhone 5S and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 which are thought to be arriving in early September. Rumors have also suggested that the company will offer the rumored HTC One Max, a large screen version of the HTC One.

Verizon’s new Droids do have some likable features including high-resolution displays, speedy processors, solid cameras and durable designs. The Droid MAXX also features a massive battery that should offer consumes up to 48 hours in battery life, more than the Droid RAZR MAXX HD.

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The Future of Car Radio: Embeddable Apps

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For years, traditional AM/FM radio was the only form of media built into cars, but advanced alternatives such as Siruis XM, Pandora and other radio services have been added to the in-car repertoire. With more choices now on the market, drivers and automakers are still trying to figure out which form of radio is best for the dashboard.

During a panel on Tuesday at New York Consumer Electronics Week, part of the Connected Car Conference, industry executives agreed the future of radio is embeddable apps. Such apps bring more content directly to the car for more entertainment options while keeping drivers’ eyes away from their smartphones. Although this could take a few years to gain traction, data plan carriers such as AT&T, Sprint and Verizon have already expressed interest.

But according to the panelists, a few obstacles — such as data pricing and design — lie ahead.

“New in-car apps need to look like AM and FM radio to drivers,” said Chia-Lin Simmons, VP of marketing and content for Aha Radio.

Other bumps include manufacturers building the proper technology so that apps can be added and subtracted quickly when new options become available. Pricing also poses an issue; people want services included in the price tag and not added later on. For example, BMW will be adding 10 years of connected services to the price for its 2014 vehicle fleet.

“There are so many choices out there, and we want consumers to pick what they want,” said Eric Sargent, product manager of BMW ConnectedDrive & Technology. “We can already adapt our system, so you can have a brand new app in a car that is two years old. Driver distraction is a big area we take into consideration, too, and giving drivers option so they never have to touch their phone.”

Voice commands are a huge growth area for many manufacturers and could truly impact how drivers access the radio in cars, panelists said. Drivers can tell the dashboard to change the station, tune in to favorite talk shows or ask for traffic information.

“Drivers are using technology in different ways and some are embracing social in the car,” Sargent said. He added that the company is experimenting with more connected options. “There is limitedFacebook integration with BMW right now, and you can read some tweets and text messages, so you never have to look at your phone.”

Geoff Snyder, director of automotive business development for Pandora, believes in the future could also connect in-car software to other hardware elsewhere.

“There is such a big opportunity for software and app-cessory makers moving forward,” Snyder said. “For example, consider the NEST thermostat, which personalizes your home air system. In the future, you should be able to press a button on your car that will connect to your home hardware. Eventually, what is home and what is mobile will be blurred.”

Even though about 15 million new cars will hit the market this year, the ubiquity and consumer adoption could be a multi-decade process, panelists said.

What do you think of embeddable apps in cars? Would you pay extra for them? Share your thoughts in the comments below

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Galaxy Note 2 Review: Mobile Productivity

The Galaxy Note 2 is an impressive smartphone that delivers
productivity and features worthy of the large size. With a keyboard or
by itself,the Galaxy Note 2 is a powerful mobile companion that lets me
get work done when there is a break in my day.
After using the Galaxy Note 2 for the past several months
I find that I am carrying it instead of an iPad or iPad mini. While I
typically carry it as a companion device to my iPhone 5, it is more than
suitable as a primary smartphone and small tablet.
With the large display, powerful software and a ZAGGKeys Flex keyboard,
I’ve found an excellent mix of portability and productivity in an
always connected device that can even handle my occasional phone calls.

Galaxy Note 2 Review

The Galaxy Note 2 and a Bluetooth keyboard delivers great productivity.

The Galaxy Note 2 features a large 5.5-inch display that offers more
flexibility than the iPad mini by offering up a multi-view feature that
lets users use two apps at the same time. This makes it possible
to reference something while I am writing on part of the screen. Not
every app will work with the Multi-Window view feature, which is
very frustrating  but the included Polaris Office app, the default
browser, the Falcon Pro twitter client and others do.

There are times where I enjoy the focused experience of writing on
the iPad mini, but just as often I am left double tapping t switch
between email or the web browser to check a fact on something I am
writing about.

With Multi-Window View I can use two apps at once.

With Multi-Window View I can use two apps at once.

With the Galaxy Note 2 I can keep a large writing area on one side of
the phone and a web page or other app on the left, so that I can do
more without taking my hands off the keyboard. This is similar to how I
work on a laptop or at my desk.
The Galaxy Note 2′s screen is much smaller than the iPad mini, but
when it comes to productivity I’ve found that it is large enough to help
me get work done, and certainly large enough to warrant the
Multi-Window feature, which Google would be wise to adopt as a standard
Android feature.

The Galaxy Note 2 vs. the iPad mini, showing size advantages.

The Galaxy Note 2 vs. the iPad mini, showing size advantages.

The mid-sized screen is one of the best Galaxy Note 2 features in my
experience. Shortly after the iPad mini launched it became my go to
mobile device, but even the iPad mini and a keyboard are bulky compared
to carrying the Galaxy Note 2 and a keyboard. I commonly carry a ZAGG
keyboard and a mobile device in my SCOTTEVEST,
and after several weeks of switching back and forth the Galaxy Note 2
and a keyboard are definitely more convenient than carrying the iPad
mini; and I don’t give up much by carrying the Note 2.

The Galaxy Note 2 and ZAGGKeys Flex keyboard.

The Galaxy Note 2 and ZAGGKeys Flex keyboard.

Though not unique to the Galaxy Note 2, I can quickly connect with my
co workers using Google+ and Google Hangouts while on the Galaxy Note
2. I am using the Verizon Galaxy Note 2 with 4G LTE, which delivers
blazing fast speeds wherever I travel, so I don’t need to worry about
hotspots or connectivity.
The Galaxy Note 2 also features the S Pen, a small stylus that brings
some unique features to the table. After getting over the initial
excitement of the S Pen, I found that I don’t use it very much. The
Hover feature is handy, but I am often using the Galaxy Note 2 with a
keyboard, or with two hands rather than with the S Pen.

The Galaxy Note 2 next to the ZAGGKeys Flex.

The Galaxy Note 2 next to the ZAGGKeys Flex.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is available on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint
and T-Mobile for around $299, but there are deals on Amazon that offer
better prices. The Verizon Galaxy Note 2 is $149 and the Sprint Galaxy Note 2 as low as $69.99.

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HTC Announces Windows Phone 8X For November Release


HTC’s 8X is finally official with a slightly different name than we originally
thought: Windows Phone 8X by HTC.
The new Windows Phone 8X by HTC is HTC’s flagship Windows Phone 8
device and it looks so nice that Microsoft even let HTC put Windows
Phone 8 in the phone’s title. The Windows Phone 8X has a 4.3-inch 720p
display, and uses a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor.
Like HTC’s recent One lineup of Android phones the Windows Phone 8X features Beats audio for enhanced sound.
The phone also features the ImageChip used in those phones so it
should produce excellent photos and video with its 8MP rear-facing
camera. The camera features a back-side illuminated sensor, an f/2.0
aperture, and a 28mm lens. It can also shoot 1080p video with stereo
sound
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Windows Phone 8X by HTC
The front facing camera can also shoot 1080p video and take advantage
of the ImageChip. The front-facing camera is 2.1MP and it has an
ultra-wide-angle (88°) lens to capture more people in every frame.
Unlike HTC’s One series of phones, the WIndows Phone 8X comes in a
variety of colors. Those colors include purple, red, yellow, and black.
The phone’s feature a sleek unibody design that manages to look unique
while also maintaining a thin profile of just 10.12mm.
The Windows Phone 8X by HTC will release in November and could come to AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon in the U.S.
Unfortunately we don’t know the price, and the exact release date
will have to wait until Microsoft announces the release date of Windows
Phone 8. The company will likely hold an event on October 29 to make that announcement.

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iPhone 5 to Galaxy Note 2: September Gadget Launches Abound

After a stagnant summer, the tech world is about to kick into high gear with a September full of new product launches and release dates, the likes of which are normally reserved for CES in January.
This coming month we expect to see not just a new iPhone, but new tablets, e Readers, Windows Phone 8 devices and more.
With any luck most of these new gadgets will arrive in time for the holiday shopping season. It’s worth waiting for September before buying any new gadgets, especially an iPhone, Kindle or Android on Verizon.
iPhone 5
Droid RA ZR HD & Droid RAZR Mini
Windows Phone 8 from Nokia
Kindle Fire 2 & New Kindles
Galaxy Note 2, Windows 8 Tablets at IFA
We expect Apple will announce the iPhone 5, and possibly the iPad Mini at a product launch on September 12th. The event will most likely take place at Apple’s Cupertino, Calif. headquarters.
Apple is known for offering products for sale shortly after announcing them, and this time around rumors point to iPhone 5 preorders starting after the event wraps up.
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iPhone 5 rendering offers a look at the possible new iPhone design.
The iPhone 5 release date is on target for Friday September 21st. This is the day preorders should arrive on doorsteps and the iPhone 5 should go on sale to lines of customers at Apple Stores as well as Verizon, AT&T and Sprint.
Leaks point to a new design for the iPhone 5. If these leaks are correct, the new iPhone will feature a larger 4-inch Retina Display with a taller design. The back of the iPhone will also change from glass to a two-tone metal design. Leaks claim the iPhone 5 is 7.6mm thick, thanks in part to a smaller dock connector. The headphone jack is on the bottom of the iPhone in the current leaks.
Apple will almost certainly include faster 4G LTE connectivity on the new iPhone, offering 10 times faster connections for uploading and downloading, and improving the performance of the new ISO 6 feature Face Time over cellular.
Many of us can’t wait to see what Apple will do in the small tablet market, but the latest rumors point to two Apple events, one to launch the iPhone 5 and a separate event later this year to
Verizon and Motorola Are taking over a venue in New York on September 5th to announce new 4G LTE Android smart phones. The event tag line is “Motorola. On Display.”, which leads us to believe this is the launch event for the new Droid RAZR sequel, one with an HD display.
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This is the Droid RAZR HD.
Verizon is likely to announce the Droid RAZR HD at the event. The new RAZR HD catches its name from the display which is said to sport a 720P resolution. There’s no confirmation on the size of the Droid RAZR HD display, but we’re betting on something around 4.6-inches. Based on leaked photos we know the phone shares design elements
This phone is rumored to run on a dual core Snapdragon S4 processor and ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, rather than the latest Android 4.1 with Google Now and Project Butter.
The Motorola Droid RAZR Mini may also make a showing at the event. This new Android smart phone is likely to hit Verizon as the Droid M for $149. Rumors say this phone is a smaller version of the popular Droid RAZR. Hopefully Motorola puts a decent battery in this phone so it can make it through a full day of use.
Leaks show the Droid M will arrive with a qHD display, dual core Snapdragon processor and NFC support. The display size remains a mystery, but based on the price and Mini nickname, we may see a 4-inch display.
Nokia and Microsoft are also likely to announce two new phones on September 5th. The Nokia event takes place just a few weeks ahead of Nokia World, but it looks like we’ll see our first Windows Phone 8 smart phones.
Nokia-Phi-Windows-Phone-8
This may be the Nokia Phi with Windows Phone 8.
The Nokia Phi launch looks good for September 5th, as the follow up to the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 900 devices. This new Windows phone 8 smart phone will likely feature a 4-inch display with a design similar to the Lumia 900, including the polycarbonate shell.
The Nokia Arrow and Nokia Atlas are also expected with specs befitting a mid range device. These two phones will replace the Lumia 710.
According to leaked information, the Nokia Phi and Nokia Arrow will launch on AT&T first with an Arrow version arriving on T-Mobile around the same time. The Nokia Atlas, a version of the Arrow, is expected on Verizon, but not at launch.
The launch of these new devices may not arrive until 2 months later, in November when Microsoft is rumored to launch Windows Phone 8.
Amazon is also taking the stage in September, where we expect to see a number of new Kindles at a September 6th event in California.
Amazon doesn’t mention Kindles by name in the invite, but after a Kindle fire sale in early August, the company is likely ready to deliver a collection of new Kindle devices.
Kindle Fire 2 render
Possible Kindle Fire 2 design.
On tap is a new Kindle Fire 7-inch tablet, which will likely include a 1280 x 800 resolution display, metal frame and a plastic back. Rumors point to multiple models, which could include a 10-inch Kindle Fire to take on the iPad. The 7-inch Kindle Fire already faces increased competition from the Nexus 7 tablet and possible pressure from the rumored iPad Mini.
According to Staples, Amazon will announce several Kindle Fire models. some of which may include 3G or 4G LTE connectivity. Full access to the web would likely require a subscription, but Amazon may include free Kindle books syncing and or some access to Amazon Prime videos.
We also expect to see at least one new Kindle eInk eReader. Rumors point to a new lighted Kindle eReader, which would compete with the Nook Simple Touch with Glow light.
Amazon may also announce new software features to complement the Scan and Match music service and the Game Circle service that add value to the Kindle Fire experience. Kindle Fire 2 render via t3n.de.
Samsung plans to steal the stage at IFA 2012 by launching the Galaxy Note 2 on August 29th, but the new Note tablet will be the talk of IFA, which runs through September 5th.
The Galaxy Note 2 is destined for an international launch and looks likely on AT&T and now on T-Mobile. There’s no word on the U.S. Galaxy Note 2 release date, but it will probably take place after the Note 2 arrives on other international carriers.
Rumors point to a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with S Pen support, 1.5 to 2GB of RAM and a quad-core Exynos processor. The phone will sport 4G LTE speeds and likely ship with Android 4.0.
We’ll most likely see a wide assortment of Windows 8 tablets at IFA 2012. Expect the Lenovo Idea Pad Yoga to make an announcement and tablets from other manufacturers. Dell is holding an event at the show, where we may see their Windows 8 tablets.

Motorola Droid RAZR Arrives in New Colors with Cheaper Price

A couple of days ago, Verizon launched a new cheaper version of the Motorola Droid RAZR. The new model checks in at $199 with a new two-year contract. It also comes with 16GB of on board storage. Sorry, no microSD card included in this deal. Until today though, the only color available was black. Starting today though, the 16GB Droid RAZR now comes in both purple and white flavors.

Both the purple and white models of the Droid RAZR are exactly the same as the device that we reviewed, and loved, back in October. They just come with a price tag that’s $100 lower.

Taking the place at the $299 price point will be the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX which still doesn’t have an official release date but is rumored to be launching on January 26th.

Droid RAZR

Verizon likes to announce these kinds of things at the last minute.

The Droid RAZR MAXX, if you’re unfamiliar, is going to come with a massive 3,300 mAh battery which will allow for owners 21 hours of continuous talk time. It’ll also be a tad thicker than the original Droid RAZR.

As for the specifications of the RAZR that was released today, for $199 you’ll be getting:

  • CPU: 1.2-GHz TI OMAP 4330
  • RAM: 1GB
  • Internal Storage: 16GB
  • Display: 4.3-inch, qHD 960 x 540 resolution
  • Cameras: Rear – 8MP; Front – 1.3MP
  • Battery: 1780 mAh battery

We should also mention that it comes with 4G LTE capabilities which means that you’ll be able to utilize data speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G.

Not bad for a $200 smartphone.

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Motorola announces new tablet computer XYBOARD and white version of the RAZR

wm_222697_thumbMotorola today announced a collaboration with the U.S. company Verizon for Tablet Hasabha new Motorola Droid XYBOARD Pencchtah: 10.1 and 8.2 inches. Both versions of the device completely identical in specifications and the only difference is the size of the screen only. The following is a list of specifications:

    * 10.1-inch screen or 8.2-inch IPS Ptguenita and Gorilla Glass
    
* Dual-Core processor speed 1.2 GHz
    
* 1 GB RAM
    
* Rear Camera 5 Megapixel front and a 1.3 megapixel camera
    
* 16, 32 and 64 GB of internal storage space for XYBOARD 10.1. And 16 and 32 GB for XYBOARD 8.2
    
* Android 3.2 will be updated later to Android 4.0
    
* Verizon 4G LTE


Shopping Motorola each of the two devices are different, P XYBOARD 10.1 for productivity and provides a feature to write directly on the screen using a special pen comes with the device, while XYBOARD 8.2 multimedia and comes with a surround sound 2.1 and screen high-definition. It also comes with some devices business applications such as Quickoffice HD and Citrix GoToMeeting.

As for the price it seems that Motorola did not learn a lesson from its experience with a Xoom did not learn from Samsung and ASUS


, this is the price with the knowledge that it is with a contract for two years (and are therefore expected to be open most expensive version):

    * DROID XYBOARD 10.1: 16GB version at $ 530, 32GB at $ 630, and 64GB at $ 730
    
* DROID XYBOARD 8.2: 16GB version at $ 430 and 32GB at $ 530
Devices Seitovran this month through a company Verzizon America as we or any information yet about the international version. Were also announced for the white version of the Motorola RAZR same hardware specifications, known not only where a new color

[Android Police]

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Hands On: Motorola Droid Razr Is Super-Thin, But Not Quite Super

The Motorola Droid Razr rolls out to the United States on Friday, bringing an unusually thin smartphone into the hands of Android aficionados. Let’s put it to the test.

Its claim to fame is its industrial design — the ultra-thin Motorola Droid Razr (Verizon, $299.99 with 2-year contract, $111.11 if you order it from Amazon on 11/11/11) is a mere quarter-inch thick. That’s the big story here. For those of the metric persuasion, that means it’s sporting a thickness of 7.1mm, quite an achievement considering the amount of tech goodness crammed into such a tiny package. Everyone who saw it was impressed by its slim form factor and smart good looks. If you’re sold on Verizon and Google‘s Android smartphone operating system, that might be enough to get you to plunk down your three bills.

Upon closer examination, it feels unusually light. It has a Gorilla Glass screen, but its plastic sides feel cheap. I like its handsome woven Kevlar back, the same material of which football helmets are made. To the untrained eye, it might be mistaken for more-expensive carbon fiber. But I like Kevlar as a material used on the back of a phone. It’s tough. It’s not the pleasantly grippy material I liked so much on the Motorola Atrix 2, but it’s still excellent.

While many users will complain about the lack of a removable battery, as far as the Razr’s design goes, that’s a plus. The back is uninterrupted by doors and latches, giving it a much cleaner look. However, I’ve never been fond of the big “chin” at the top of the back of many Android smartphones (see our gallery below for pics of this compared with an iPhone 4S), and this super-thin model’s design is marred by that raised ledge that contains the 8-megapixel camera/lens, its LED flash and a speaker. That “chin” is at least double the width of the rest of this otherwise-thin phone.

On the side is a plastic door for the SIM and microSD cards, and it feels so flimsy that I wouldn’t be surprised if it broke off after a few months of hard use. That, along with the plastic volume controls on the other side, imparts that overall feeling of lightweight cheapness to this otherwise beautifully designed handset.

Here’s a complaint I haven’t often seen: Why does no smartphone maker (except Apple) object to cellular providers placing a company logo front and center — and on the back, too? This might be seem like nitpicking, but I really don’t want to be reminded of Verizon every time I look at the screen of my smartphone, and that’s what I’ll have to do with the Droid Razr with its Verizon logo glaring at me from the bottom of the screen.

Speaking of the screen, I’ve seen better. Completely spoiled by Apple’s “retina” display, for close-up viewing angles, no matter how many superlative-sounding names you attached to this (albeit generously sized) 4.3-inch “Super AMOLED Advanced qHD” screen, I could still see distracting and visible pixels. Not good. I’d give it a C+.

A plus for spec hounds (see detailed specifications here) is its dual-core 1.2GHz processor, making everything happen in a snap. It’s satisfyingly fast. Along with its 4G LTE connectivity, this phone is a speed merchant.

However, even with all this processor power and graphics goodness, for some reason the Droid Razr can’t scroll smoothly enough for my taste. No matter what app I’m using or what I’m doing with the phone, if I’m scrolling from one screen to the next or from top to bottom of a long Twitter list, it’s just not the kind of buttery-smooth movement I’d like to see on a phone with this kind of power and technology. This is an example of a product with superior specs but inferior usability.

The 8-megapixel camera does an admirable job of shooting both stills and 1080p video, with vibrant color and sharpness in both. Its focus and exposure snaps into place a little slower than I’d like, and its motion stabilization when shooting video doesn’t help much, but its level of quality is still slightly higher than most Android smartphone cameras I’ve used. See the gallery for a couple of unretouched examples of its photos, demonstrating the picture quality that’s possible in good lighting conditions.

Android users can find better screens on which to view their beloved operating system, but they won’t find a thinner 4G LTE smartphone than the Motorola Droid Razr. There’s improvement on the horizon as well — Motorola promises the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system will be available for this Droid Razr in early 2012. That’ll be a plus, adding better usability and an enhanced feature set to Android, which still feels to me like a work in progress.

Overall, even though it has more shortcomings than I’d like, I think the Motorola Droid Razr is a notable technological achievement. It offers a large screen that looks acceptable until you get too close, along with the satisfying speed of its dual-core processors, graphics and connectivity. Although it doesn’t have the smooth usability of other smartphones, its pleasant good looks and ultimate pocketability make it a strong contender for your Android dollar.

Thin, Light, Big Screen

It feels good in the hand

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Motorola Droid Razr: First Impressions

At only 7.1mm slender, Motorola asserts that the Razr is the most slender 4g LTE cell phone available. 

Motorola disclosed its most recent telephone, the Droid Razr, which it touts as “the world’s most slender cell phone,” at an occasion this evening in New York City. 

The new telephone dons a double center processor, 4g LTE on Verizon’s system, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Propelled showcase and a profile that really characterizes “slight.” 

In the wake of taking sooner or later to play with the telephone, here are our early introductions. 
The super-thin, super-light, 4g-donning Motorola Droid Razr authoritatively goes discounted early today at Verizon Remote, yet you’ll require in any event $299 to snatch it and afterward you’ll need to hold up until at some point one month from now before it arrives. 

Motorola propelled its most recent Android telephone a month ago after weeks of hypothesis, holes, and even see pictures that were conveyed hours before the disclosing. At 7.1 mm, it is, as numerous hypothesized, the most slender 4g cell phone available. It’s likewise shockingly light, measuring only 127 grams. 
Its 4.3-inch super AMOLED presentation makes it to a degree bigger than Apple’s iphone 4s, however the screen determination is still marginally lower. Inside is an energetic double center CPU and 1 GB of RAM. There’s additionally a 8mp cam on the back and a 1.3mp cam on the front. 

Interestingly, the Razr, which runs Android 2.3 (a.k.a. Gingerbread), dispatched simply a prior day Google and Samsung presented the Nexus World S running Android 4.0 or Frozen yogurt Sandwich. It’s not abnormal for different Android bearers and makers to utilize diverse adaptations of Google’s portable working framework in their telephones, yet Motorola’s Razr was situated as the most recent and most prominent Droid. It might be hard for the telephone to satisfy that guarantee on the off chance that it keeps running what some see as an antiquated Android OS for a really long time. The telephone won’t get the 4.0 upgrade until at some point in 2012. 

At $299 (with a two-year get), the telephone is additionally $100 more than the most recent Apple iphone 4s and $50 more than Verizon’s Droid Bionic. Verizon additionally records the Motorola Razr’s retail cost at $649, yet is not offering the alternative of purchasing an opened verison of the telephone. 

It Is Slender 

A sign of the first Motorola Razr was its slenderness. Motorola figured out how to make a clamshell telephone that was smooth, attractive and slight. The organization has taken the same methodology to the Droid Razr. 

Measuring in at only 7.1mm thick, the Droid Razr is svelte. Motorola says its the most slender 4g LTE gadget available and it might simply be the slimmest cell phone when all is said in done. 

The Droid Razr is additionally extremely lightweight. Holding it in my grasp, I was shocked exactly how light the gadget is. I’m not certain on the off chance that I preferred the softness  I lean toward a minor bit more robustness, particularly with a screen so vast however this is absolutely not a telephone that will impede anybody 

The Screen Is Amazing 

The Super AMOLED Progressed qhd screen is lovely. Without genuine involved testing, its difficult to know how this contrasts with the iphone 4/iphone 4s, however this is effortlessly the most attractive Droid show yet. Contrasted with the Droid Bionic, which I as of late explored, this gadget simply overflows clarity and splendor. 

Motorola touted that the Droid Razr will be the first telephone to help streaming Netflix in HD. That is extraordinary for film fans — however we’re not certain about why will matter in true use. 

For me, the screen was most likely one of the champion gimmicks on the gadget 

Whither Droid Bionic 

Motorola and Verizon as of late discharged the Droid Bionic, after months of postponements. The Bionic is an extraordinary telephone, however the Razr trounces it to say the least. Anybody considering the Droid Bionic ought to set their sights on the Droid Razr. Same double center processor, same 4g LTE, more slender, better battery, better screen and a combination of extras that would make Barbie desirous 

Battery Life Instabilities 

We couldn’t get an agreeable answer from Motorola in regards to battery life on the Droid Razr. Certainly, the standby and talk time looked noteworthy — however whether those tests were carried out on 3g, 2g (in case we’re talking Verizon’s voice system) or 4g LTE wasn’t clear. 

My own particular experience testing various Verizon 4g LTE gadgets persuades that while the Droid Razr may have extraordinary battery life utilizing 3g, when 4g is empowered, that time is going to go down. Quick 

Razr Is Back 

At last, I’m awed with the Razr. This is Verizon’s enormous Android telephone for the Christmas season and a valiant contender against both the Samsung Cosmic system S II and the iphone 4s. 

With the first Razr, Motorola made something mystical and notorious. While I don’t think the Droid Razr will attain to that durable status for cell phones, it does help bond Motorola’s position as one of the world class Android gadget producers, particularly for the Verizon system. 

Valued at $299.99, the telephone isn’t shabby. Still, the telephone seems as though it packs a capable punch for Andro

How the iPhone 4S Stacks Up Against the Smartphone Competition

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