Motorola is not a new name in the segment of the Android mobile platform. These vendors often package the Google OS-based phone with an unusual design; one of them is the Motorola Charm, minimalist design mobile phone with a QWERTY keypad which comes with a unique character. So what features unusual offerings are packed this phone?
Design
Shown as a Android OS platform phone , Motorola Charm worthy entry in the Smartphone category. Charm also highlight its position as a phone to community segment, it is seen in the appearance of supporting the QWERTY keypad.
Further look at the face, the phone is equipped with QWERTY keypad, which complements the touch screen scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. Three touch icons pinned exactly in between the screen and keypad, each of which can be used to access the shortcut keys, menu and back. On the QWERTY keypad also has shortcut buttons that represent access to messaging, camera, and search, position right next to the bar spacing which makes it more efficient.
On the back, Motorola Charm present something unusual form of the track pad is wide enough to be accessible two fingers. In this section Charm call with backtrack. With a little less familiar design, will make takes a little time to get used to this feature.
Backtrack own position is actually quite strategically, ie, side by side with the powerful 3 megapixel camera minus the flash LED. A little to the bottom, embedded stereo speakers are exposed trim with stick model.
Screen and Menu
Apart from minimalist and unique design, this phone is also supported by a screen that adopts 2.8-inch diagonal touch screen technology and supports 256K colors to reinforce the interface. Accelerometer sensor UI auto-rotate and Motoblur UI Widgets Live v1.5 complements Motorola's unique interface capabilities.
By providing an application shortcut and an attractive appearance, Charm adds features to interface with multitouch capabilities (zooming with the pinching action of the screen). Creating action cruising the web and mapping applications more efficiently. Glancing at the right grid interface, contact access is available by default, the menu and call to the concept of vertical.
Armed with the Android OS Eclair (v2.1) phone is quite fast in running performance. Several applications were presented in the ranks of reliable menu, such as Motorola Phone Portal, the Android Market, Navigation and Quick Office. As for the means of social networking Charm provides by default Myspace and Facebook. Everything can be displayed as a shortcut on the desktop.
About backtrack feature, Charm provides an option for us to be able to do the activation (on / off) backtrack on the menu settings. Virtual switches are sufficient to minimize the mistakes that we might do while browsing menus or features are not yet familiar with the concept as applied Charm.
Leisure browsing interface Charm was supported by a range of three touch buttons that give the feel of a typical Smartphone. Able to access the left panel display changes when we want to replace home screen widgets and wallpaper. Middle panel is the access to the home screen. While the right panel serves as a cancellation (cancel / back).
Multimedia
Look different, does not make Motorola, forget Entertainments as one of the mainstay of entertainment features. For starters in this sector Charm powerful Camera 3.15 megapixel (2048 x 1536 pixels) for taking photographs.
Without the support of the LED flash as auxiliary lighting side, the wealth of this section attended features auto-focus and Geo-tagging capabilities. In quality, this phone is pretty good in perpetuation of the image with adequate lighting. For indoor photo session we will not be worried because the result is good,as well as when shooting outdoors, the result is optimal with adequate lighting.
Exploring video player section, this sleek phone supports a variety of formats, among others MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player. You can enjoy a variety of favorite videos via You Tube and comfortably because of the wide-screen and full screen video appear. One addition, this department is to accommodate the motion recorded at 24 fps.
Supports internet browsing using HSDPA 3.6 Mbps and HSUPA2 Mbps, web exploration is guaranteed when we will not find meaningful constraint. Similarly, while undergoing a connection via Wi-Fi was as much fun, especially when the support network operator is stable.
Connection via Bluetooth and data cable can be an option for us to exchange files or installation. On some smart phones made by Motorola Moto Phone Portal there are features that simplify the connection with PC or Website.
Other Features
Exploring the range of features and menu available Motorola Charm Quick Office applications, Email, Push Mail, Schedule, Calendar, Digital Compass or Adobe Reader (download via Android Market). And it seems full function keypad is quite an important role for us who often perform mobile activities via the ranks of QWERTY typing.
Charm armed by TI OMAP3410 600 MHz processor, which means there might be able to support upgrades Android Froyo (v2.2). Overall what was presented by phone is enough to accommodate various needs such as office activities, social networking, and connectivity in mobile.
Unusual character that rains Motorola Charm is a true innovation technology development. But there are some people who think it is something that is less efficient. One example is pinned on the physical and the virtual keypad in one package.
About the price, price tag offered by Motorola recorded not too expensive to bring this phone. But, it seems wise considerations need to be accompanied, in addition to considering the phone is less familiar character, still pinned to the Android platform version 2.1 aka Éclair
Specification
GENERAL
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 1700 / 2100
Announced 2010, July
Released 2010, August
SIZE
Dimensions 98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc Weight 110 g
DISPLAY
Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors
Size 320 x 240 pixels, 2.8 inches (~143 ppi pixel density)
- QWERTY keyboard
- Gorilla Glass display
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- BACKTRACK touch panel
- Multi-touch input method
- MOTOBLUR UI v1.5 with Live Widgets
SOUND
Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
MEMORY
Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Practically unlimited
Internal 512MB RAM; 512 MB storage
Card slot microSD, up to 32GB, 2GB card included, buy memory
DATA
GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 12
3G HSDPA 3.6 Mbps; HSUPA 2 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
Infrared port No
USB Yes, microUSB v2.0
CAMERA
Primary 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
Features Geo-tagging
Video Yes, 24 fps
Secondary No
FEATURES
OS Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair)
CPU
600MHz Cortex-A8 processor,
PowerVR SGX530 GPU,
TI OMAP3410 chipset
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser HTML
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games Yes
Colors Golden Bronze, Cabernet
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic.
- Digital compass
- Social networking integration with live updates
- Google Maps with Street View
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA player
- MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
- Facebook, MySpace, Twitter apps
- Organizer
- Document viewer
- Voice memo/dial
- Predictive text input
BATTERY
Standard battery, Li-Ion 1130 mAh
Stand-by Up to 267 h (2G) / Up to 334 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 6 h 45 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G)
W3 Directory
the World Wide Web Directory
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