Motorola CHARM review
Network and connections
A Smartphone that vaguely recalls BlackBerry devices for its shape and extended QWERTY keyboard, this Charm offers quality and completeness. Speaking first of all about the technical characteristics, we can say that it is equipped with a Quadband GSM receiver. It operates in Dual Mode, to also support UMTS networks. Browsing the Internet is really fast, thanks to the internal HSDPA modem and the dedicated HTML browser. In addition, it is possible to take advantage of distributed networks thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Of course, the now widespread Bluetooth and the USB data cable output are not missing.
Design and features
The classic and elegant look gives it an important air thanks to the silvery profile that rounds the edges. This way the grip is also more comfortable, also thanks to the fairly compact dimensions. The Charm has in fact a thickness of 11.4 mm and a weight of 110 grams. On the front is the screen, a 2.8-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. It is also equipped with a Capacitive Touch Screen, for optimal content management, as well as the Backtrack Touch Panel. Accelerometer and proximity sensor complete the features. Just below is, as already mentioned, the extended QWERTY keyboard. A 2 GB memory card is included.
Main features
The platform this device is equipped with is Google's Android OS 2.1. It's immediately clear how good its predisposition for multimedia and network content is. In fact, it is possible to sync your activities and updates with Facebook. In addition, you can contact your friends through Instant Messaging, to exchange images or videos on YouTube without any problems. Java support also allows you to better customize the Charm, by installing compatible applications as you please. Writing text is really fast thanks to the extended keyboard. This way you can easily manage SMS, MMS and E-mail. Attachments will no longer be a problem, thanks to Office and PDF support. As for the telephone aspect, it is possible to use the speakerphone, the voice recorder and make multiconference calls. A dedicated camera also allows you to make video calls. Audio quality will be optimal, thanks to the microphone with Active Noise Cancellation.
Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features are excellent, offering a wide choice of applications to use in leisure moments. It is possible to take high quality photographs with the camera. It has a resolution of 3.2 megapixels and comes with Flash, digital Zoom and image editing functions. You can also record videos, to be stored thanks to the expandability of microSD cards up to 32 GB. Favorite music and videos will always be at hand, to be played through the media player with support for various formats. The integrated GPS receiver is not missing, to add satellite functions, such as navigation or Geo-Tagging for photos. Battery life is good, up to 334 hours in Stand-by.