Motorola Tundra VA76r review

Network and connections
A phone born in collaboration with the American telephone carrier AT&T, it offers great features to compete without compromise on the market. First of all, it is a GSM Quadband device, which guarantees excellent network coverage anywhere in the world. It also supports UMTS networks, so as to be able to use additional services. Browsing the Internet is absolutely easy and fast, thanks to the modem with HSDPA data traffic management. This way the browser will open HTML pages as if it were a normal home PC. There is also a Wi-Fi wireless receiver, to take advantage of distributed networks. To stay in contact with other compatible devices, you can use Bluetooth, as well as the USB 2.0 data cable.

Design and features
The distinctive feature of the Tundra VA76r is definitely its external appearance. At first sight the design looks a bit dated, like the first clamshell phones with external antenna. However, you discover absolutely refined materials, to give unmatched impact resistance and lightness. It has in fact been declared compliant with the US military 810F standard, being able to withstand strong impacts, extreme temperatures and dirt of every kind. In short, a phone suited to every type of user, situation and environmental condition. The external screen allows you to view important information, while the main screen is internal, with a resolution of 240x320 pixels at 256,000 colors.

Main features
The collaboration with AT&T has led to the provision of dedicated applications, both for Business users and otherwise. For example, you can manage applications with the Multi-Tasking platform, so as to use several programs at the same time. Java support allows you to install other compatible utilities, so as to meet every personal need. Support for T9 predictive text allows you to compose any type of text very quickly, such as SMS, multimedia messages and E-mail. The voice section offers hands-free calling, the ability to make multi-conference calls and the voice recorder. You can also start video calls, thanks to the dedicated AT&T support.

Entertainment and multimedia
Clearly a phone of this kind must prove complete from every point of view. Indeed, the Tundra VA76r is also equipped with a digital camera, with a resolution of 2 megapixels. It allows you to get good quality images, as well as short videos, to be stored on the 100 MB internal memory. If the space is not enough, you can always expand it with microSD cards. This way you can carry your favorite music with you in quantity, to be played with the dedicated multimedia player. Or you can listen to radio stations on the move, thanks to the AM/FM radio receiver. The AT&T satellite navigation system, with integrated GPS antenna, is definitely worth mentioning. Battery life is also excellent, lasting up to 480 hours in Stand-by.