Motorola ROKR ZN50 review

Network and connections
This ROKR ZN50 by Motorola is a music-oriented handset. The technical specifications are impressive, guaranteeing efficiency and potential. The network receiver is a GSM Triband, on frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz, for optimal coverage in any situation. In addition, UMTS networks are supported thanks to operation in Dual Mode. Browsing the Internet is really very fast with this Motorola, thanks to the internal HSDPA modem and the browser for HTML pages. There's also the handy Bluetooth for exchanging files with other devices, as well as the USB 2.0 data cable.

Design and features
The shapes of this device are bold, with sharp lines to offer a striking image. The front houses the display, a 3.2-inch TFT with Resistive Touch Screen technology. Images are displayed with up to 256,000 colors in a sharp and bright way. Slim function keys allow for quick management of the device, together with taps on the screen. The body opens vertically, with a Slider movement. This is how the standard alphanumeric keyboard is found inside. The retail package includes stereo earphones and the data cable.

Main features
A proprietary platform is a guarantee of completeness and reliability. The applications are intuitive to use and easy to organize in the menus. The Touch Screen is truly a valuable ally for managing everything as quickly as possible. In addition to the classic organizer functions, there are advanced features, such as T-DMB2 TV, a digital television tuner directly on the phone. The predictive text helps manage text very quickly, making it easy to also compose E-mails complete with Office attachments. The voice section is complete with speakerphone, support for multi-conferencing and a voice recorder. A dedicated front-facing camera also allows video calls to be made.

Entertainment and multimedia
The most important aspect of the ROKR ZN50 is definitely its focus on music playback. This phone is in fact a true multimedia player, guaranteeing extremely high sound quality thanks to the SRS WOW HD system with built-in equalizer. The sounds will be perfectly balanced to offer full emotions while listening. The internal memory for carrying songs and videos is expandable up to 16 GB via microSD cards. There's also a digital camera, for taking quality photos at any time, thanks to the 3.2 megapixel lens. Finally, battery life is good, up to 200 hours in Stand-by with 3G operation.