Motorola MILESTONE XT720 review

Network and connections
A new arrival from Motorola, ready to land on the European market under the name Milestone. Speaking first of all about the technical specifications, 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's possible to take advantage of distributed networks thanks to the built-in 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 silver profile that rounds off the edges. This way, the grip is also more comfortable, also thanks to the fairly compact dimensions. The Milestone XT720 has a thickness of 10.9 mm and a weight of 160 grams. On the front is the display, a 3.7-inch TFT, capable of displaying up to 16 million colors. It is also equipped with a Capacitive Touch Screen, for optimal content management. Some function keys help with quick use of the device. An 8 GB memory card is included.

Main features
The platform this device is equipped with is Google's Android OS. You can immediately sense how excellent its disposition toward multimedia and network content is. In fact, it is possible to sync your activities and updates with Facebook. You can also contact your friends via Instant Messaging, to exchange images or videos on YouTube without any problems. Java support also allows you to fully customize this Motorola, installing compatible applications as you please. Writing text is really fast thanks to simplified text input. 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 side, you can use the speakerphone, the voice recorder and make multi-conference calls. A dedicated camera also allows you to make video calls.

Entertainment and multimedia
The multimedia features are excellent, offering a wide choice of applications to use during leisure time. It's possible to take high-quality photographs with the camera. It has a resolution of 8 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. Your favorite music and videos will always be within reach, to be played through the multimedia player with support for various formats. The built-in GPS receiver is also present, to add satellite functions, such as navigation or Geo-Tagging for photos. Battery life is good, up to 320 hours in Stand-by.