Motorola ROKR E1 Review

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September 9th, 2005


Summary

The cutting-edge Motorola ROKR E1 with iTunes compatibility is here! This latest converged device for Cingular lets you hold up to 100 iTunes on your phone and play them through the built-in stereo surround-sound speakers or the included stereo headset. With a huge battery life, you can keep the music playing! Plus, this phone has Bluetooth technology and still picture and video clip capture as well. Why carry two when one device does it all? Check out the hot Motorola ROKR E1 now!

Specs

Highlights

  • First phone in US to play Apple iTunes - holds up to 100 iTunes songs!
  • Includes surround-sound stereo speakers and headset also
  • Transfer songs to/from your PC or Mac with USB cable
  • Huge battery life - talk for 9 hours, or play music on the speakers for over 6 hours
  • Bluetooth wireless technology
  • Capture and send video clips or still pictures
  • Expandable memory card slot
  • Giant color screen shows album art as song is playing
Specifications
  • Digital Camera - Yes, VGA-quality (640 x 480 Resolution Max), 4x Digital Zoom
  • MP3 or iTunes Player - Holds Up To 100 iTunes (With Expanded Memory Card), Displays Album Art, Audiobooks and Podcast-capab
  • Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Class 2
  • Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, MPEG4 Format
  • Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, With Software Sold Separately
  • PC Synchronization - Yes, With Software Sold Separately
  • Mobile Web Browsing - Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser
  • Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Via MMS
  • Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes
  • Email Client - Yes, Supports POP3, IMAP and SMTP Formats
  • Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, Wireless Village Software Built-in
  • Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, Plus Downloadable Ringtones
  • Custom Ringtones - Yes
  • Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones - Yes
  • Ringer Profiles - Yes, Including AAC True Sound Ringtones
  • Picture Caller ID - Yes
  • Multiple Languages - Yes
  • Games - Pre-loaded Java Titles, Or Download Java Titles To Your Phone
  • Customizable Faceplates - Yes
  • Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Themes - Yes
  • Color Main Display - 176 x 220 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors Displayed
  • Speakerphone - Yes, Twin Speakers Are Enhanced For Surround Sound Music
  • Hands-Free Dialing - Yes
  • TTY Compatible - Yes
  • To-Do List - Yes
  • Voice Memo - Yes
  • Alarm - Yes
  • Calculator - Yes
  • Currency Converter - Yes
  • Calendar - Yes
  • USB Port - Yes
  • Vibrate - Yes, With Haptic Technology To Vibrate In Tune With Music or Games
  • Battery Type - LiIon
  • Talk Time - Up to 540 Minutes
  • Standby Time - Up to 248 Hours
  • Application Platform - Java
  • High-Speed Data - EDGE
  • Network Compatibility - GSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported - MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV
  • Predictive Text Entry - Yes, iTAP
  • Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, TransFlash Stores Up to 512MB
  • Dimensions - 4.25 in x 1.85 in x 0.80 in
  • Weight - 3.77 oz
  • Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
  • Device Supports Cingular MEdia Services - Yes


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