Motorola Karma QA1 review
Network and connections
Power and portability in this handy Motorola. The Karma QA1 offers excellent features, especially for the world of social networks. The network receiver, first of all, is a Quadband GSM, able to offer optimal coverage anywhere in the world. You can also take advantage of UMTS networks through the dedicated Dual Mode support. Internet readiness is high, with an HSDPA modem and a browser for HTML pages. Also present are Bluetooth for transferring data with other devices, and the USB port for syncing with a PC.
Design and features
Stocky, rounded lines for a compact and portable style without compromises. The dimensions are contained, with a thickness of 17.9 mm and a weight of 141 grams. The front houses the screen, a 2.5-inch QVGA TFT, capable of displaying up to 256,000 colors with clarity. Just below is the multifunction directional pad, which together with dedicated keys allows complete management of the device. Opening the body with a vertical Slider movement, instead, reveals the extended QWERTY keyboard inside, very convenient for writing messages. The sales package includes earphones and a data cable.
Main features
The proprietary platform is easy to use, with complete and customizable features, thanks to Java support. In fact, you can use the address book, calendar, calculator and currency converter, alarm clock and stopwatch, as well as being able to install software as desired to best customize your device. Through the extended keyboard you can quickly compose SMS, multimedia messages and E-mails complete with Office attachment management. But here is the main side of the QA1: its readiness for connecting to Social Networks, such as Facebook and MySpace. You can use Instant Messaging features, so as to always stay in touch with all your friends. The voice aspect is also very complete, with speakerphone, voice recorder, multiconference support and the possibility of making video calls, thanks to the dedicated camera.
Entertainment and multimedia
A device capable of offering moments of leisure and fun in any situation. In addition to the games preinstalled or downloadable as desired, you can use the media player to faithfully play audio and video files in various formats. The available memory is 100 MB standard, further expandable up to 16 GB via microSD cards. So there is plenty of room to dedicate to photographs too, taken with the 2-megapixel camera. It also allows you to record short videos. You can also take advantage of satellite functions, thanks to A-GPS. Finally, battery life is excellent, with autonomy of up to 312 hours in Stand-by.