Motorola Collaborates with Kodak to create the Moto ZN5.
Motorola has hardly been quick to bring camera phones to the market. Whilst other manufacturers proudly present their 8MP camera phones to the market Motorola are releasing what is their first 5MP camera phone in the ZN5.
So how does the ZN5 rate?
Well, on first glance it looks rather chunky. When you take it in hand and feel the keypad you soon realise that, despite its width, the keys are placed very close together and it is easy to press the wrong key.
Motorola have tried to impress with the powerful camera in this phone, and have gone to great lengths by teaming up with photography giant Kodak. This certainly seems to have benefited the camera function. The screen when in focus is clear, sharp and vibrant. There are 3 handy shortcut keys which are active when taking and having just taken a shot, allowing you to store, discard of share the photo, either by MMS, email, Bluetooth or by submitting it to the Kodak Gallery.
Kodak Gallery is a well-established web site where you can safely store and share photos and order prints and other printed materials. When you view photos taken with the ZN5 on the Kodak Gallery you are sure to be impressed, and the initial quality seems excellent.
The camera phone is lacking some basics, such as shooting in black and white. However, some useful functions are available such as a bright Xenon flash, which enables good quality night time shots.
Strangely Motorola seem to have neglected the quality of video on this handset. The ZN5 does not perform as well as the Moto Z10, so it looks like one step forward, two steps back….
Overall, even though Motorola have collaborated with Kodak this mobile seems rather disappointing. There are many other alternatives on the market offering a more comprehensive, powerful photo and video experience.
The verdict? Could do better….
Motorola A810 Review
Motorola had originally decided that the A810 was a handset only to be sold in China.
However, over 8 million units sold so far seems to have prompted a change in this decision and the A810 is now on sale in the UK, just in time for Christmas.
Motorola are billing their A810 as a “Social Networking Phone”.
It is an entry level PDA which uses Motorola’s innovative handwriting technology.
It has a built in MP3 player, FM radio and 3.5mm headphone jack.
However, beware of the measly 2MP camera and memory expansion, which is restricted to 2GB.
A Phone for the Ladies?
Motorola has its sights firmly on the ladies and is looking to capture those all-important Christmas sales with the launch of the Motojewel.
This phone is aimed entirely at the female market, thanks to its jewel-like design.
The handset resembles a diamond and is sure to add a touch of bling to the Motorola range.
Feature wise it is essentially the same as the Motorola U9, with a 2MP camera, CrystalTalk sound quality, one touch music access etc). However, it is the package as a whole that should appeal to the fairer sex. In addition to the stunning diamond like handset there is a stylish mini-clutch to hold the phone, whilst leaving room for lipstick credit card and coins.
If you are looking for a gift for your loved one this Christmas or just looking to treat yourself to a stylish mobile then the Motojewel deserves close consideration.
For more info see www.hellomoto.com