Motorola MILESTONE 2 review
Network and connections
Under the name Milestone 2, the second version of the Motorola Droid for the European market is revealed. This new device combines advanced features with high-quality technologies, such as the GSM Quadband receiver. It also supports frequencies for UMTS networks. For browsing the Internet, then, nothing is faster than the HSDPA modem, letting the HTML browser worry only about displaying pages correctly. It's also possible to take advantage of distributed networks thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi antenna. Bluetooth and the USB data cable output are also present.
Design and features
The structure of the Motorola Milestone 2 is sturdy and substantial. The front houses the large screen, a TFT measuring a full 3.7 inches. It has a WVGA resolution in 16:9 format and displays up to 16 million colors. It also features Capacitive Touch Screen technology, for optimal management of functions with simple taps on the screen. The thickness of the Milestone 2 is average, at 13.7 mm, while the weight is a bit more substantial, at 169 grams. This is also due to the fact that the body opens, with a lateral Slider movement. This reveals a Full QWERTY keyboard inside.
Main features
The platform featured on this Motorola is Google's Android 2.2, designed to make the most of advanced multimedia features. Every Business tool is at the user's service: from advanced contact management, to the appointment organizer, as well as multiple alarms and a currency converter. Messages and E-mail are always under control. It's also possible to manage Office and PDF documents. Applications like YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps and many others are always available. Java support also allows the installation of additional software. On the phone side, it offers speakerphone, voice recorder, and videoconferencing support.
Entertainment and multimedia
Also an excellent tool for leisure moments, the Motorola Milestone 2 has a 5 megapixel digital camera. This resolution always ensures perfect images, thanks also to dedicated functions. It's also possible to record short video clips. The media player already included is handy for playing plenty of audio and video files. The memory available for personal data is 8 GB, easily expandable with microSD cards up to 32 GB. Also noteworthy is the GPS receiver, which integrates satellite functions into the device. Lastly, battery life is good, lasting up to 315 hours in Stand-by.