All in all, a great phone

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	• Motorola W490 Phone (T-Mobile) T-Mobile T-Mobile, 2007 view larger image
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Compact yet Sturdy

PROS

visually appealing

not as thin and wide as the razr--more of an ideal size; fits in hands nicely

very durable. i've dropped this thing countless times--on cement, tile, wooden floors--and have only one scratch on the corner. barely noticeable.

camera phone is pretty decent in the proper lighting. it also comes with a flash and different options of lighting and colors.

the interface is simple, yet attractive. i prefer motorolas for this reason. a lot of other companies make their phones oversimplified with texts only. this thing uses pictures, which makes it easier to navigate.

keypad is flat but separated with raised lines for ease of use.

can discreetly change the ring style without opening the phone or making any noise, which is ideal when you're trying to silence it in a movie theater or during class.

CONS

while i don't regret buying this phone, the speaker on it is WAY TOO QUIET, unless you can get the other person to speak loudly enough. if they're speaking at a normal volume, even with no noise around them, you'll still likely miss quite a few words they say. i've never had this problem with any other phone. very frustrating and takes a while to get used to.

almost every, single time the phone gets dropped, the back piece comes off, and you have to go on a hunt for it.

while it has mp3 capabilities, it doesn't automatically come with enough memory for many mp3 files. i uploaded 3 onto it and reached the max. i eventually had to delete one in order to make room for more pictures.

OVERALL i think the phone is worth the purchase. that is unless you make very frequent phone calls. otherwise, if you want a phone that looks nice and feels expensive, this is it.

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All in all, a great phone

The Moto W490 is a really great phone. Like the other reviewer, I too found the Razr to be too wide and the Krzr too narrow but the W490 is just right! I have the purple one and the backlight behind the keys is a purple color too. It's a very sleek style flip phone, slim and lightweight. Purple is my favorite color so I don't even need to worry about getting a faceplate and losing the sleekness or streamline of the phone. The phone can hold up to a 2gb memory card and the memory card slot is in a very convenient place. Also, the ability to download mp3's and make them ringtones will save a lot of money! I have had a lot of fun with this phone. My only complaint, and it's a small one, is that the ringer isn't loud enough. I have it on max volume but the ring itself is very low. That isn't enough to change my opinion of the phone, though. It gets wonderful reception (even in my 2 story townhouse), the memory options are excellent, the camera works great, the sound quality for both music and calls is great, it's a beautiful phone with a spun metal finish and it's options regarding pictures, music, set up and personlization are wonderful. If you are in the market for a new motorola and need something less than the Razr 2, but more than a Krzr or a Razr V3 this is the phone for you! Go to your local cell phone dealer and play with the demo and you'll see what I mean!

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Blending RAZR high style with an affordable price tag, the sleek Motorola W490 offers compelling communication features to keep you in touch with ease. With a vibrant color screen and lengthy talk-time, this compact flip phone is a handy mobile companion. In addition to text messaging capabilities, you can chat with buddies using Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, or ICQ instant messaging services. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture, USB wired connectivity with mass storage capability, Bluetooth connectivity with stereo music streaming, and MicroSD memory card expansion.

With T-Mobile's MyFaves service, you'll enjoy unlimited nationwide calling to your 5 favorite people. T-Mobile Service
The W490 operates on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 networks and can handle high-speed data connectivity via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including video and music clips, full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

It's compatible with T-Mobile's myFaves service, which allows you to call up to five of your most common contacts--on any network, even landlines--without using any of your minutes. Learn more about myFaves from T-Mobile.

Phone Features
Measuring 0.69 inches thin, the Motorola W490 sports a 1.9-inch LCD screen with support for 262K colors and a 176 x 220-pixel resolution. It has a 5 MB internal memory, which can be expanded up to 2 GB using optional MicroSD memory cards. This phone can store up to 1000 contact entries (plus up to 250 stored on the SIM card), and each entry can store up to five numbers as well as picture ID.

This Motorola phone includes the innovative CrystalTalk technology, which automatically accounts for background noise during a call and adjusts the audio quality based on ambient noise conditions to provide the optimal conversational experience. CrystalTalk also reduces the volume of the background noise picked up by the microphone during a call, making it possible to be more easily heard over the phone while in a noisy environment.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 1.1 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones.

In addition to SMS text messaging capabilities, the W490 offers built-in instant messaging with Yahoo!, MSN, AOL, and ICQ services. iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for entering text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. Other features include: Music file support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ 1.3-megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and video capture PIM tools: calendar, calculator, voice memos Speakerphone Java 2.0 support for app and game downloads

Vital Statistics
The Motorola W490 weighs 3.8 ounces and measures 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches. Its 800 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.5 hours of talk time, and up to 14 days of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies.

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