Motorola EM25 review
Network and connections
Motorola launches onto the market a phone with youthful and appealing characteristics, even though belonging to the low-end market segment imposes some compromises that are nonetheless acceptable. First of all, this is a GSM Dualband device, operating on the frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz. Signal coverage is therefore adequately good, though with problems when traveling internationally due to the need to change operator. Despite this, it is able to offer a connection to the Internet, thanks to the internal modem and the WAP browser. Data traffic is in this case managed by GPRS support. Also present are Bluetooth and a convenient USB 2.0 port.
Design and features
As mentioned, the design is young and dynamic, with simple and essential lines that nevertheless give a distinctive touch to the external surfaces. The edges are rounded precisely to ensure greater comfort and security in grip. The rather compact dimensions also help in this regard: 13.9 mm thick and a weight of 90 grams. At the top is the display, a 1.8-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Just below it, instead, is a directional pad and dedicated function keys for the music player. The body is not a single block, but rather has a vertical sliding opening. This way, it is possible to reveal the standard numeric keypad inside. Stereo headphones are included in the sales package.
Main features
The Motorola EM25 does not offer Business-level capabilities, but it is still able to provide complete and convenient functions. The platform is proprietary, but Java support allows for the installation of small compatible utilities. Naturally, there is no shortage of a contacts list and a calendar for managing appointments and activities. Also included is a calculator along with an alarm clock and currency converter. For the voice side, meanwhile, it is possible to use the speakerphone and voice recorder. Finally, multiconference support allows phone calls to be made with multiple users at the same time. T9 support for simplified writing helps with quick text composition for SMS and multimedia messages.
Entertainment and multimedia
The main characteristic of the Motorola EM25 is certainly its suitability for use as a music player. It is in fact equipped with dedicated keys to quickly control songs and playback. The supported formats are varied, so there are no compatibility issues. The internally available memory is really minimal, only 5 MB. However, it is possible to use microSD cards for expansion up to 2 GB. As for image capture, one can use the 1.3-megapixel camera equipped with 4X Zoom and autofocus, to get photographs at any moment. The 780 mAh lithium-ion battery guarantees operating autonomy of up to 330 hours in Stand-by.