Motorola A1200 review

Network and connections

Motorola A1200 is classified as a Tri-Band cell phone. This means it is able to make use of the GSM network on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. This model supports the GPRS connection system, while it is not equipped with UMTS technology. It does, however, feature Bluetooth technology, through which it is possible to interface the phone with numerous wireless accessories. Motorola A1200 features an innovative QVGA touch screen display, equipped with a stylus and sensitive to touch. Battery life in stand-by is 270 hours and in talk mode it reaches up to five hours.

Design and features

This phone falls into the category of "clamshell" opening cell phones. It is a product with a distinctive and appealing design. The main feature that makes it different from other models is the presence of a scratch-resistant transparent shell, as well as a large and sharp touch-screen display with a stylus that even replaces the numeric keypad. Its weight is 95 grams, with dimensions of 83 x 43 x 22 millimeters. The integrated antenna helps make the device's style elegant and compact.

Main features

Worth noting is the presence of the hands-free function, multi-conferencing, calculator, organizer and currency converter. Motorola A1200, however, does not offer voice calling functionality. As for messaging, this terminal supports SMS, EMS and MMS, with iTAp simplified writing. Memory is 8 MB expandable via MicroSD.

Entertainment and multimedia

This model is equipped with an MP3 music player and a video player. It also offers polyphonic ringtones, screensavers and Java (J2ME) games, with the possibility of downloading new content through the built-in WAP browser. The built-in camera is of good quality, with a 2 Megapixel sensor that allows photographs to be captured at a maximum resolution of 1600x1200 pixels. Finally, it is possible to adjust the contrast and brightness of images according to one's preferences, as well as use the digital zoom.