Motorola COCKTAIL VE70 review

Network and connections
A device designed to meet the needs of users mainly interested in practical and immediate functionality. First of all, this is a GSM Quadband phone, capable of providing optimal network coverage in any situation. UMTS support is not present, however Web functionality is guaranteed by GPRS and EDGE, in addition to the presence of a built-in modem. This way the HTML browser will be able to open Internet pages easily. To connect to other devices, you can instead use Bluetooth, or the USB 2.0 data cable.

Design and equipment
To give it a youthful style, a bright color has been used with a fresh design. The lines are softened with curves also on the edges, to give greater ergonomics and comfort to the grip. The structure opens up, with a vertical sliding movement. Inside, a standard numeric keypad is thus revealed. The front part instead is occupied by the screen, a 240x320 pixel TFT capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors. A large directional pad and a few function keys allow for quick management of content. In the sales package you will find the headset and the USB data cable.

Main features
The proprietary platform offers a complete range of management functions, from the classic contacts list and appointment calendar, up to PC synchronization for various data. Furthermore, Java support allows you to install compatible applications, so as to better customize your device. Writing SMS and multimedia messages is really fast, thanks to T9 support for easier text input; this way you can also conveniently manage E-mail. The voice section offers the ability to make hands-free calls, or to record audio through the microphone. There is also support for multi-conference calls. Notable is the presence of a wine dictionary, to always get the right information in case of pairings for a dinner.

Entertainment and multimedia
The Cocktail VE70 is definitely an entertainment tool capable of offering good performance. The audio section offers excellent sound quality. The multimedia player allows you to play music and video files in various formats. The memory available for storage is 36 MB, however easily expandable with microSD cards up to 4 GB. The rear 2 megapixel camera is equipped with Zoom and autofocus, so you can take pictures in any condition. Finally, the lithium battery guarantees a battery life of about 240 hours in Stand-by.