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The Motorola W490 is crafted with sleek, compact style and compelling communication features to keep mobile consumers in touch with ease. Offering multiple messaging options, a... more
contacts Chat with your IM buddies using Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging services 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming Up to 7.5 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time Includes: Battery, Charger and Hands-free Headset
contacts Chat with your IM buddies using Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging services 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming Up to 7.5 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time; measures 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches (WxHxD) Includes: Battery, Charger and Hands-free Headset
contacts Chat with your IM buddies using Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging services 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming Up to 7.5 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time; measures 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches (WxHxD) Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger and wired handsfree headset
contacts Chat with your IM buddies using Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ instant messaging services 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture; MicroSD expansion; Bluetooth connectivity with music streaming Up to 7.5 hours of talk time, up to 10 days of standby time; measures 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches (WxHxD) Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, charger and wired handsfree headset
Slider - With two digital cameras / digital player / FM radio / GPS receiver - Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR - WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - 4.2 oz
Advantages: Light and full of features Disadvantages: none
The Motorola w490 is a great mobile phone and a great upgrade if you have a Motorola RAZR V3, the set up and features are almost identical except the w490 has a few more added luxury features and a much better quality of sound.
Of course I must start with my favorite feature which is the audio player, you can play and store all your chosen MP3 song files. Make a playlist, or choose your songs thru albums, artists, and type of music. You can use ... ...alerts. Works wonderfully for unimportant business meetings. Other tech specs included in this phone are the Bluetooth wireless so you can use it hands free whether on the go, in the car or with a GPS. Several types of messaging, such as text, picture, instant messaging(IM), email and voice messages. All of which is easy to access in the menu with they're own icons.
This phone has one of the better quality cameras for both photo and video images ...
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Advantages: Simple phone with many features Disadvantages: None
Great inexpensive phone. You can take pictures, listen to music. Nice upgrade from the razr. I would recommend this to anyone that wants a simple phone that's not complicated. The keys are nice because they are big enough to text with. You don't feel like your going to hit other keys when you text. It's also a nice small size that will fit in your pocket and purse. It takes good pictures with lots of options for zooming and you can also add memory ...
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GPRS (General Packet Radio Service): Yes - Class 10
Internet Browser: Yes
Ring tones
Ring Tone Formats: MP3
Multimedia features
Playback Digital Video Formats: MPEG-4, H.263 video and AMR audio
Manufacturer's product description
The Motorola W490 is crafted with sleek, compact style and compelling communication features to keep mobile consumers in touch with ease. Offering multiple messaging options, a vibrant color screen, lengthy talk-time, this affordable flip phone is a must-have. Go beyond the flip and experience the freedom to talk wirelessly, and capture moments in a snap.
Digital camera
Form Factor: Integrated
Sensor Resolution: 1.3 Megapixel
Digital Zoom: 8
Organizer
Alarm Clock: Yes
Calendar: Yes
Reminder: Yes
Calculator: Basic
Conversion: Currency
Display (2nd)
Type: LCD display - color
Display Resolution: 96 x 80 pixels
Digital player (recorder)
Supported Digital Audio Standards: AAC, MP3
Connections
Connector Type: 1 x USB - mini-USB Type B
Slot Provided: MicroSD
Power
Type: Power adapter
Battery
Technology: Rechargeable
Talk Time: Up to 450 min
Standby Time: Up to 350 h
Audible Battery Alert: Yes
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Listed on Ciao since : 10/24/2007
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