Motorola W220 review

Network and connections


The budget-friendly Motorola W220 is a "Tri-Band" cell phone, capable of operating on three different GSM bands, at frequencies of 900, 1800 and 1900 Mhz. It supports the GPRS connection system, reliable but slow compared to more recent standards such as EDGE and UMTS. Motorola W220 is equipped with two displays. One is the low-definition external display, useful for viewing basic information while the phone is closed. The other is internal and stands out for its size and functionality. As for power, Motorola W220 has a good battery capable of ensuring hours and hours of use. Bluetooth compatibility is missing while the USB port is present, although the cable must be purchased separately.



Design and features


This phone belongs to the category of cell phones with a clamshell opening, also known as "flip phones". It is a model with a refined and elegant design, with a rounded rectangular shape and black and gray coloring. It stands out for its compact structure and in particular for its very reduced thickness. The keyboard is wide and comfortable, also dark in color and backlit. Motorola W220 is equipped with a built-in antenna to offer maximum handling and practicality.



Main features


The main features of this new mobile phone concern multi-conferencing and polyphonic ringtones. Motorola W220 unfortunately does not have a hands-free function, nor voice command calling. It also has an alarm clock, an organizer, a currency converter and a calculator. Also available is the very useful voice Memo function. The supported messages are Sms, Ems and Mms types, with the convenience of the T9 predictive text system.



Entertainment and multimedia


Motorola W220 is unfortunately not equipped with either a multimedia player or an integrated digital camera. It is however equipped with Java technology, for the use and installation of games and applications, also retrieved online through the WAP browser. Last, but not least in terms of importance, mention should be made of the stereo FM radio, useful and functional for passing the time while on the move.