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Motorola EM330 Overview

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Key Features
Dual Screen Flip Phone
Music Player (MP3 & iMelody)
Song ID
30 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Option up to 2 Gbytes
Bluetooth® A2DP Technology
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
Video Recorder
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)

Design

61%

Usability

66%

Features

65%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Motorola EM330 Review

The EM330 is a sleek looking flip opening mobile phone which comes in a smooth white coloured casing. The Motorola EM330 is also known as the Moto ROKR EM28 & the Motorola EM28. It is a communication & music focused handset which comes with dual screen which provide & internal & external viewing experience. The external screen allows the user to view vital information such as battery strength, network signal & time as well as radio features. The external screen is a mono screen which is 1.2 Inches in size & allows the user to enjoy viewing information without opening their handset. The user can open their Motorola EM330 to view the larger coloured screen which is 1.8 Inches in size & provides a coloured display with a 128 pixel by 160 pixel screen resolution. The internal screen is situated on the flip open section of the casing & on the lower section of the casing the user will find the keypad, shortcut keys, call keys & navigation key. The overall size of the casing is neat & compact due to its flip action design & the handset feels solid but lightweight which weighs 97 grams including the battery. The EM330 is a member of the Motorola EM range which includes the Motorola EM325 mobile phone which is a slide opening handset.

An integrated radio feature provides the user with music entertainment on the move. The user can tune into music stations, news stations, sports stations & chat shows for their perfect listening experience. The radio feature provides a radio data system which allows the user to listening to their chosen station whilst reading on screen information relevant to what the user is listening to. The EM330 comes with a music player complete with music keys for a quick access controls. The user can use the 3.5mm headset jack to connect a compatible set of headphones. A song ID feature allows the user to indentify the name of the song & the artist easily. The EM330 comes with thirty megabytes of built in memory & has a memory card option which allows the user to add a memory card up to two gigabytes in size dependant on the users memory requirements. The phone supports MicroSD™ type memory cards which can be added to the handset easily. A noise reduction feature known as CrystalTalk™ technology allows the user to hear their contacts clearly when on a call & be heard clearer by their contacts as the noise reduction feature will reduce any surrounding sound. A speakerphone feature allows the user to hear their contacts over the handsets loud speaker system whilst resting the phone on a desk & the users voice will be picked up by the phones microphone which means the user can have a hands free call without holding the handset to their ear & mouth. A flight mode feature allows the user to use a selection of their phones feature whilst in mobile phone restricted areas, this includes whilst on a plane or in a hospital as the phones radio transmitters are switched off in this mode not to conflict with any delicate equipment.

The Bluetooth® technology complete with A2DP allows the user to gain a wireless connection between the Motorola EM330 & other compatible devices which are up to 10 meters apart. The user can use the Bluetooth® technology with A2DP to connect to compatible Bluetooth® headset, computer, printer & more. A USB port allows the user to connect one end of a USB cable to the EM330 & the other end of the USB cable to another compatible device such as the user's PC to gain a cabled connection between devices when the user wishes to transfer files between the two devices. The EDGE technology allows the user to experience high speed data transfers on their phone which is useful when the user is transferring their music files & pictures between devices. A built in WAP browser allows the user to access the Internet to enjoy browsing their favourite web sites on their screen. The Motorola EM330 is a quad band phone which covers GSM 850, 900, 1800 & 1900 & will switch automatically between the four networks. The phone supports a selection of messaging service including instant messaging, SMS text messaging, MMS multimedia messaging & EMS enhanced messaging. The user can use the messaging services to suit their needs, whether it is a picture message, a quick text only message or an instant online chat the Motorola EM330 offers it all.

A rechargeable battery comes with the handset & is rechargeable via the power adapter provided. The phone can provide the user with up to eight & a half hours talk time from a fully charged battery dependant on the built in features being used. The battery has a standby time of four hundred & sixty five hours. An integrated camera feature comes with an 8 times digital zoom feature which allows the user to get up closer to their target for a clear shot. The camera is a two megapixel digital camera & the user can enjoy recording moving video using this feature. The user can capture video at between twenty six & thirty frames per second. The camera feature comes with easy to use selections which allow the user to enjoy capturing their pictures & video just the way they want to. The Motorola EM330 supports video playback in many video formats including MPEG4, H264 & H263. The user can enjoy playing their video clips or video clips which have been sent & shared from their contacts at a playback rate of between 26 to 30 frames per second. The Motorola EM330 is a stylish flip phone with fun features to keep its user entertained whilst communicating in style.

Motorola EM330 Specifications & Features

Screen
Internal 1.8 Inch TFT 65k Colour Screen (128 x 160 Pixels)
External 1.2 Inch Mono Screen (96 x 80 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
8 x Digital Zoom
Camera Key
Picture Album
Video Player
Video Recorder
Wallpapers
Screensaver

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging

Sounds
Music Player (MP3 & iMelody)
Dedicated Music Key
Song ID
FM Radio RDS
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones

Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phonebook
Calendar
Clock
Calculator
Flight Mode
Speakerphone
CrystalTalk™ Technology

Connectivity
Bluetooth® A2DP
USB 2.0
EDGE
GPRS
3.5mm Headset Jack

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)

Internet
WAP

Memory & Talk Time
30 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Option up to 2 Gbytes
8.5 Hours Talk Time
465 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
97g
94.4 x 49.5 x 17.4 mm

Your Motorola EM330 Reviews

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Reviewer: Mindy - UK
Date: 13th May 2010

I purchased this phone because I am a huge fan of Motorola flip phones.

The person who left the comment at the top is incorrect, this phone does have a voice recorder. It allows you to record up to 60 seconds.

I LOVE. I love the look & feel of this phone in my hand. The size is nice, the flip action is smooth. I purchased it because of the raised keypad as I don't much like the flat keypads & was pleased to see Motorola had finally released a flip phone with raised keypad.

I HATE. There was something wrong with the keypad on this phone meaning I had to send it back, it was a pain to text on missing out characters & ignoring my button presses. I didn't want to chance buying another one so I sent it back for a refund.

Also I was disappointed with the screen resolution. The icons were pixelated & the OS seemed very cheap unlike the OS on the U9 for instance. I thought this was a real shame because the pixelated look & cheap OS meant the phone felt like a little like a kid's toy, quite low end.

Design

100%

Usability

50%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Drew - Texas, US
Date: 26th May 2009

I just got a MOTO EM330 about 2 weeks ago. Here are my observations.

Pros.
- 3.5mm audio jack.
- Mini USB connectivity.
- MP3 player supports processing of ID Tag information.

Cons.
- No support, not compatible with Motorola Phone Tools.
- VERY LITTLE space for user apps & games because of large, pre-installed, undeletable phone apps.
- No voice recorder.

I have tried to find other programs that support syncing the address book & calendar of the phone but cannot. I've also tried to delete the games like ZUMA to make space for the stuff I like, but cannot. If it was not for the 3.5mm audio jack & the ability of the phone's MP3 player to read the ID tags of my audio book MP3's, I'd be looking for another phone. But having the phone automatically process & organize the books by titles & authors is its saving grace.

Design

50%

Usability

50%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Karleen - Sanford, US
Date: 20th May 2009

I've had this phone for about 1 month now. At first I wasn't sure I would like it, but as I started using it, I have to say, I am quite pleased with it. The most important thing is the excellent reception it gets & the long lasting battery. I love how you can set calls you don't want to hear on Silent & the calls you want to hear, you can set to different ring tones, then you know who is calling before you even look at the phone. I haven't figured out how to set predictive text, yet. I think I'll have to go to the phone store.

What I don't like is, I have to push the keys harder. They are not sensitive enough for a light touch. Other than that, even though the phone is kind of plain looking, it's a great little phone.

Design

65%

Usability

90%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Wyrdbob - UK
Date: 24th Dec 2008

I gave it a nominal 50% for features & usability as I can't really comment on this because the phone broke on the very day I bought it. Trying to get the back off the thing, the catch actually snapped off. It was mega tight & looking at the manual there was no trick to it, just press the catch & lift off, but I don't think they meant lift the catch off! It's going straight back to the shop & I don't want a replacement as I think this is just a bad design.

Design

Usability

50%

Features

50%

Reviewer: Anne Marie - Sutton, UK
Date: 29th Nov 2008

This is the first time I have bought Motorola, I must say this little phone is superb. It has easy to use functions feels nice in your hand. I like a phone to ring loud because if it is in my bag I can hear it ring. Well the EM330 ticks that box, good sound too. Nice graphics, I have no complaints or quibbles about this phone so much so I am going to buy one for the mother in laws Xmas. Even she will cope with this phone.

Design

90%

Usability

95%

Features

90%

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