Motorola ZN5 review
Network and connections
A Cameraphone from Motorola's stable, this ZN5 comes equipped with network support via a GSM Quadband receiver. The signal will always be excellent worldwide, despite the lack of UMTS support. The wireless department is quite comprehensive, with Bluetooth to easily exchange files with other devices, or Wi-Fi to take advantage of distributed networks. To sync directly with a PC, you can instead use the included USB 2.0 cable. There is also a built-in modem, which together with the WAP browser allows you to browse the Internet, taking advantage of GPRS data transfer.
Design and features
The design is very elegant, with refined and polished lines. The rubberized section at the bottom is particularly notable, providing a more secure grip. On the front is the display, generously sized at 2.4 inches QVGA with 256 thousand colors. Below it is the distinctive keypad with Touch Sensitive technology, thanks to small crystals that emerge from the surface to guide the touch. The dimensions are in line with devices in the same category: 16 mm thick and 114 grams in weight. The retail package includes the USB cable, the earphones, and the Kodak software for photo management.
Main features
The platform's software works at its best, ensuring intuitiveness and ease of use. It is in fact based on the Linux system, to best optimize the customization of the device. Java support also allows you to install compatible applications, even downloading them directly from the Web. The classic utilities are all present, such as an advanced address book, a calendar synchronized agenda, alarm clock, and calculator. There are also text services, for writing SMS and multimedia messages, as well as managing E-mail thanks to POP3 and IMAP support.
Entertainment and multimedia
As mentioned at the beginning, this Motorola ZN5 is a device with strong multimedia qualities. It is in fact equipped with a digital camera of no less than 5 megapixels, reaching a resolution of 2590x1940 pixels. The built-in Flash and the Zoom function allow you to get sharp and bright images, along with the various shooting modes, such as panorama and burst shot. The Kodak EasyShare software also allows you to print photos directly from the Internet. The available memory is generous, with 350 MB expandable via a microSD card. In addition, the media player faithfully plays audio and video files in many formats. All of this is supported by a 950 mAh lithium battery, for a duration of up to 580 hours in Stand-by.