Motorola SPICE review
Network and connections
A solid device offered by Motorola, suitable for a business audience but also for those who like mobility and connectivity. The Spice's network device is a Quadband GSM, which together with UMTS support guarantees optimal coverage. The fast HSPDA modem is also present, allowing data connections to be exploited at maximum speed. The HTML browser will correctly display any Web page. The Wi-Fi antenna is also integrated. Naturally, Bluetooth and USB connection are present as well.
Design and features
The aesthetic look of this Spice is simple, with rounded lines. The dimensions are standard, with a thickness of 16.8 mm for a weight of 145 grams. The front houses the screen, a 3-inch QVGA TFT. It is also equipped with Capacitive Touch Screen technology, for comfortable and quick content management. The keyboard, on the other hand, is located inside, hidden by the Slider opening mechanism. Users can thus have an extended QWERTY keyboard, suitable for easily composing any kind of text.
Main features
The proprietary platform is complete and functional from every point of view. Java support also allows additional software to be installed as desired, to meet every user need. E-mail, Office documents and PDF files, along with any other office tools, will be right at hand. Taking advantage of Internet services won't be a problem at all, with Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Google Maps. Or you can stay in touch with friends through chat, thanks to Instant Messaging. As for telephone features, there's a speakerphone, voice recorder and video call support.
Entertainment and multimedia
A device of this caliber certainly can't lack tools for break time. Here, then, is a digital camera with a resolution of 3.2 megapixels. It allows you to get good quality images, thanks also to its numerous dedicated functions. The memory available to the user is expandable up to 32 GB, so you can always have your favorite music and videos with you. The multimedia player will take care of faithful playback. There's also a GPS receiver, to integrate satellite functions into the phone. Battery life is not excessive, lasting up to 230 hours in Stand-by.