Motorola KRZR K1m

The phone is skinnier than its predecessors, and tiny enough to slip into the pockets of even the tightest of jeans. With a hard-glass frontplate and metallic trim, the KRZR brings a whole new standard of shiny to the mobile phone universe. The phone also offers both internal and external screens in full color, as befits today’s swankiest devices.

Of course, form should be equally matched by function, and the KRZR manages to hit up all of the standard features of a high-end phone, though matches rather than surpasses its predecessor, the RAZR V3m, in terms of software. In addition to now-standard features like text messaging, Bluetooth compatibility, web browsing, and organizational applications, the KRZR offers both MP3 and video capabilities. In addition to making calls and facilitating user organization, the KRZR rises to that proud new tradition of cell phone duty: making sure that its users are never bored, ever.

While its features are rather standard for a higher-end phone, the KRZR’s slim and shiny design pushes it forward as one of the more cutting-edge phones on the market. Current RAZR users who prefer cutting-edge software over a shiny new design might decide to wait for the next RAZR incarnation to upgrade their phones, but newbies should find the KRZR a good introduction to the ultra-slim world.
Design

The most striking aspect of the KRZR’s design is, of course, its size, which measures in at 103 x 44 x17 mm and 107 g. The phone is slightly longer and thicker than the RAZR V3, but the phone has to have its substance somewhere – it’s skinnier than the V3 by almost ten millimeters. Some users may be slightly disappointed that Motorola decided to trim off width instead of depth, but in the end, it’s an issue of personal taste. The phone features a mix of gray and silver in various shades, for a nice professional look.The frontplate features a glassy rectangle surrounded by glossy metallic trim, for a sleek, reflective look. While this design gives the phone a unique style, some users may bemoan the ease with which fingerprints adhere to the glassy surface. At the very top of the phone, its tiny form hidden in subtlety, floats the 1.3-megapixel camera lens. At a safe distance below the lens sits the squat 96 x 80 px external screen. The external screen itself resides above three not-quite-invisible touch-sensor music controls. The clamshell “break” in the frontplate occurs a centimeter or two above the bottom edge, delivering the iconic RAZR look. With its aesthetically-placed lens, screen, and buttons on a glossy, shiny plate, the stylish front of the KRZR demands attention.

The backplate has an almost rubbery texture, soft to the touch and pleasing to the eye. The back of the phone houses the battery and the speaker phone as well as the Motorola and Verizon logos. The phone’s single USB-style port is found on the side of the phone, along with various side-buttons controlling the display and camera.

A quick flip-open of the phone reveals a somewhat standard keypad, differing from expectations only in a special camera-trigger button placed opposite to the Clear button. Users unused to the skinny width of the phone may have some trouble dialing at first, but the rubber-trimmed keypad makes the buttons soft to the touch and provides some useful friction. Above the keypad dwells the average-sized 176 x 220 px internal screen. For the most part, the internal panels of the phone should offer no surprises to previous cell phone users.

The KRZR K1m’s selling point is its cutting-edge design, which offers a trim handset with a shiny frontplate and soft-to-the-touch backplate. Users might need to take some time to adjust to the phone’s width and / or carry around a dust cloth to wipe off careless fingerprints, but all in all, the KRZR meets the expectations of a new, slim design.

Out of the box, the Motorola KRZR K1m comes with a standard 780 mAh Li-Ion Battery, Power Cable, Headphones Adapter, User Guide, and Quick Reference Guide. The camera offers four standard resolutions: 160 x 120 px, 320 x 240 px, 640 x 480 px, and 1280 x 1024 px. Brightness and White Balance may be adjusted to optimize each shot. A zoom and self-timer also add to the phone’s efficiency. Photos may also be shot using the external screen for self-portraits.

While the lack of a flash and a more advanced lens detract from photo quality, the phone still manages to succeed where it comes to fun. For those who often bemoan the lack of a phone that can quack like a duck upon snapping a photo, the KRZR’s camera steps up to the plate with four shutter sounds: the practical Silent and Shutter, as well as Quack and Boing. The Color Effects, while few, hit up the standards of Antique, Black & White, and Negative. Multishot takes five quick-fire rapid-shot photos in a row, allowing users to play photojournalist or paparazzi. And, for that finishing touch, users may choose one of ten frames to superimpose over the images unsuspecting friends. Although the KRZR’s camera is hardly state-of-the-art, it does offer most of the standard features when it comes to fun times.For all the drawbacks of KRZR’s camera, it does offer video recording, a staple of all high-end phones. Offering similar Brightness, White Balance, and Color Effects to the still camera, the video camera shoots in four durations: Short, Medium, and Long, in addition to an option that automatically shoots a video that will fit in a video message. Users may also edit videos with a Trim tool.

With a 1.3-megapixel lens and no flash, the KRZR K1m’s camera only manages to slip it at the average mark. It offers the standard tools to allow for a fun photography experience, but lacks the means to impress serious photographers. The standard tools combined with the video recording capabilities are sufficient to prop the camera up as one suitable for a high-end phone, but only just barely.
Screen
The KRZR K1m features both a 176 x 220 px 65K-color TFT internal screen and a 96 x 80 px 65K-color STN screen for the user’s viewing pleasure.

The external screen displays the basics: time, date, signal strength, battery level, etc. The screen is a little on the small side, but certainly meets the display requirements of an external screen. Since the external screen has 65K colors, it can use the same fancy wallpapers as the internal screen, including user photos. When the phone is shut in camera mode, the external screen may be used as a camera screen for self-portraits.

The internal screen displays the same status icons as the external screen, as well as a customizable banner. User photos and other downloaded pictures may be used as wallpapers. In addition to the default, users may choose from three display themes: Business, Tropical, and Blue. Sadly, nothing can be done about the color of the red Verizon bars that frame the top and bottom of the screen. Users may also adjust brightness, backlight timing, and set a screensaver for both the external and internal screens.

The phone supports MP3 ringtones, downloadable via Verizon’s Get It Now! store. The phone comes preloaded with about two dozen ringtones, ranging from practical chimes to flashy (but generic) tunes.

The KRZR K1m also features a speakerphone and a “Talking Phone” setting which announces digits as they are typed. A Voice Command feature allows users to dial, lookup a contact, or check the phone’s systems. The phone features neither FM radio nor Push-to-Talk.

The KRZR’s featured MP3 capabilities do not innovate the technology in any way, but seeing as this feature is becoming standard for even mid-range phones, they are a necessary feature for this higher-end device. The Apple incompatibility on Verizon phones will no doubt annoy non-Windows users. As for practical features, the phone hits up the biggies, including both speakerphone and Voice Command.

Messaging

The KRZR offers both simple text (SMS) and multimedia (MMS) messages, the latter capable of sending video and photos. Third party email, chat, and instant messaging are all available to round out the messaging package.

Multimedia messages, which are as a matter of course more costly to send than simple text messages, may be sent to up to ten recipients, and may contain one picture or video in addition to 1000 characters of text. Under the umbrella of “picture” messages, users may also send recorded sound files. Users may preset a custom signature, which is automatically added to both MMS and SMS messages.

The plain text messaging system is rather standard, consisting mostly of plain text with a couple of small flairs available. Users may add simple graphics, sounds (such as the alert tones that come with the phone), and Quick Text. Quick Text automatically inserts into a message handy phrases such as “What’s up?” and “Would you like to join me on a date tonight?”

The Quick Text feature is found on many phones, but users might find it particularly useful on the KRZR, since the phone uses iTAP rather than the more familiar T9Word for predictive typing. A simple attempt to type “Hey” was met with “hewed,” “hexing,” “heya,” “geyser,” “hez,” and “he9,” but not the target word. In order to type “hey,” the user must scroll to “heya,” then press the space key to make the unwanted “a” disappear. Not the most intuitive system around, but users should be able to adjust to it.

The phone also offers access to Email, Mobile IM, and chat. Yahoo!, Hotmail, and AOL mail are all available via Verizon’s Mobile Web service, as is access to various chat rooms. Users may also choose from IM standards MSN Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger.

With plain text and multimedia messaging in addition to third-party email access, chat, and Mobile IM, the KRZR K1m facilitates on-the-go instant communication beyond simple phone calls.Internet

For emergency on-the-go information needs, users may connect to the internet via the Mobile Web 2.0 microbrowser under the Get It Now! service. Featuring cdma2000 1xEV-DO technology, the KRZR offers one of the fastest phone internet connections around.

For various extra fees, users may access a complete spectrum of information on the phone’s browser, including news, weather, sports, entertainment, and finance updates. Those with an imperfect sense of direction should take comfort in instant MapQuest access, while the bored and hungry can find dinner and a movie via MovieGoer and Zagat sites. Users may navigate to a slew of other websites by typing in a URL or selecting a bookmark from the Favorites list.

With a high speed connection and a reliable browser, the KRZR offers a complete internet package that should users informed all day, every day.
Connectivity

Both USB and Bluetooth features are available for connecting the KRZR to other devices. Like many newer phones, the KRZR does not offer an infrared port, since its functions have largely been replaced by Bluetooth and USB.

The phone’s mini-USB port is its only port – with positive and negative effects. USB is quite useful, especially for connecting phones to computers in order to transfer data. The KRZR even comes with a special adapter to fit standard headphone jacks. On the downside, the phone’s power cable also connects via the USB port, rendering impossible combined tasks, such as powering up and listening to music on headphones at the same time.

In terms of Bluetooth profiles, the phone supports Headset, Handsfree, Dial Up Networking (DUN), Serial Port (SPP), and Object Push (OPP) profiles. The Headset and Handsfree profiles wirelessly connect the phone to a headset or handsfree car kit respectively. The DUN profile allows users to obtain a dial-up connection for a connected laptop via the mobile phone. The OPP allows for the transfer of simple objects, such as images or virtual business cards. Sadly, large media files such as video cannot be transferred via Bluetooth, and must be sent via USB.

With USB and Bluetooth, the KRZR covers basic connectivity demands. The uniqueness of the USB port as the phone’s only physical port might inconvenience some users who wish to power their phone while simultaneously connecting to other devices. Some may also find the limited Bluetooth data transfer capabilities a bit crippling. The average user, however, will most likely be satisfied with USB data transfer and Bluetooth headset / handsfree connections.
Motorola KRZR K1m Features

* Iconic ultra-thin clamshell form factor with precision detailing and premium materials within a distinctive metallic gloss front finish
* Built-in 1.3-megapixel digital camera with video capture and playback (H.263 / MPEG4)
* Convenient and innovative touch sensor music controls on the exterior to access music-on-demand services and the enhanced music player for music listening on-the-go
* Integrated GPS navigation for turn-by-turn functionality
* Bluetooth Class 2 technology, Over-the-Air Synchronization (OTA), and Mobile Phone Tools for wireless convenience
* EV-DO technology for high-speed data transmission with WAP 2.0 compliant browser
* Expandable memory up to 1 GB through optional microSD cards

Motorola KRZR K1m Specs

Technical Specifications
Network: CDMA 800 / 1900
Form Factor: Clamshell
Dimensions: 103 x 44 x 17 mm
Weight: 102 g
Antenna: Internal
Navigation: 5-Way Keypad
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Talk Time: 4.00
Standby Time: Unknown
Memory: 25.0 MB
Expandable Memory: microSD / TransFlash

Imaging
Main Screen: 65000 colors (TFT)
176 x 220 px
External Screen: 65000 colors (STN)
96 x 80 px
Camera: 1.3 MP / Zoom / Video Recorder

Audio
MP3 Player: MP3 / AAC / AAC+ / eAAC+
FM Radio: No
Speakerphone: Yes
Push-To-Talk: No

Multimedia
Wallpapers: 176 x 220 px
Screen Savers: 176 x 220 px
Ring Tones: MP3
Themes: No
Games: J2ME / BREW
Streaming Multimedia: Sprint TV / VCAST

Messaging
SMS: Yes
EMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
Email: Yes
Chat: Yes
Predictive Text: iTAP

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