Motorola Rambler review
Network and connections
Motorola's return to producing numerous models is now definitive. On the market, new mid-low range proposals aim to make an impression even on a not overly demanding audience that is nonetheless looking for a nice and functional phone. This Rambler, intended for non-European markets, is a perfect example. The network receiver is CDMA, for good quality coverage. To browse the data network, you can use either 3G or WAP. The browser will only need to correctly display pages of various types. The antenna for Wi-Fi networks is absent, however. Of course, Bluetooth and USB support are not missing.
Design and features
A clamshell body for portability and compactness without compromise, thanks to a thickness of 17.8 mm and a weight of 108 grams. On the outside, there's an auxiliary display for basic information when the phone is closed. Inside, there's the main screen, a 2.2-inch TFT capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Also on the inside is the extended QWERTY keyboard, very handy for composing messages quickly.
Main features
The platform is proprietary and combines completeness with ease of use. On the Rambler, you can quickly manage the contacts address book, an organizer for appointments, a calculator, an alarm clock, and a currency converter. Support for T9 predictive text really helps a lot when composing text, making it easy to write SMS and MMS, as well as manage E-mail. On the purely telephone side, it offers speakerphone, voice recorder, and support for multi-conferencing.
Entertainment and multimedia
Although simple, the set of features is nonetheless complete. There's a digital camera for taking photos or recording videos at a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, with the ability to record short clips as well. There's also a media player, while listening to radio broadcasts is not possible. You can manage mp3 ringtones, which can also be downloaded from the Internet. Or you can use the preinstalled games during leisure time. Also useful is the GPS receiver for integrating satellite functions. The available memory can be further expanded with microSD cards. Battery life is very good, with operation up to 480 hours in Stand-by.