Motorola RIZR Z10 3G SmartPhone Overview
Expected UK Release Date: AvailableKey Features
2.2 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
3.2 Megapixel Camera with Auto Focus & Xenon Flash
Video Editing
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
77 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 4 Gbytes
3G HSDPA Technology
Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 Version 3.1
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Motorola RIZR Z10 3G SmartPhone Review
This next generation 3G HSDPA Smartphone allows the user to fast Internet services at Broadband type speeds & multitasking capabilities. The built in EGDE technology provides the user with fast data transfers which are up to three times fast than GPRS data transfer rates. The RIZR Z10 comes with a mini USB port which allows the user to connect their new Smartphone to other USB compatible devices using a USB cable to connect the two devices. The user can enjoy connecting to other devices using a wireless connection which is cable & hassle free using the built in Bluetooth® technology to connect the Motorola RIZR Z10 to compatible Bluetooth® devices including a Bluetooth® printer & the user's personal computer. The handset comes with 77 Mbytes of internal memory & the user can add a MicroSD™ memory card to extend the phones memory further. The Smartphone supports a 4 Gbytes MicroSD™ memory card but will be able to support up to a 32 Gbytes memory card when this size memory card becomes available. The Z10 is a quad band network mobile handset which covers four GSM networks with HSDPA.
The integrated 3.2 megapixel camera feature allows the user to enjoy a digital imaging feature on their sleek new phone. The 3.2 megapixel camera comes with an instant launch auto focus feature which allows the user to capture clear & precise shots. The camera comes with a bright xenon flash which allows the user to capture pictures in the darkest environments. An auto save feature will automatically save any pictures captured by the user & save them directly into the media gallery. The camera comes with a dedicated camera keys which allows the user to capture an instant picture in one second. The burst mode feature allows the user to press the capture key once & the burst mode feature captures three shots per second which is extremely fast.



The RIZR Z10 provides its user with a mobile film studio in their hand as this amazing handset comes with high quality video features. The user can record high quality video at thirty frames per second in MPEG4 format. The user can edit their video recordings & even add music, voice & effects to their video which creates the perfect finish. The user can record video in MPEG4, 3GPP, H263 & H264 video format. The 3G Smartphone allows the user to enjoy instant streaming & downloads via HSDPA at 3.6 Mbytes per second. The user can use their wireless connection to upload their movies to a site or blog of their choice. The user can then display all their movies & creations to their friends & family via the Web
The user can stay in contact with others by using one or all of the messaging services available on the Motorola RIZR Z10. The phone supports a large selection of messaging services which include SMS text messaging, EMS enhanced messaging, MMS multimedia messaging, email & instant messaging. The instant messaging service allows the user to chat to other compatible contacts that are online at the same time as the user. The instant messaging service works like an online chat between contacts that are online at the same time. A mobile email service allows the user to send & receive emails directly on to their new Smartphone. The MMS service allows the user to share their pictures & video clips with other compatible MMS contacts as the MMS service is a picture messaging service. The built in WAP browser allows the user to access the Web to search for information & services. A full charged battery can provide the user with up to five hours of talk time, up to three & a half hours of video playback time, twelve hours of music playback time or approximately three hundred & eighty hours of standby time.
Motorola RIZR Z10 Specifications & Features
Screen
2.2 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Xenon Flash
Auto Save
Burst Mode
Dedicated Camera Keys
Video Record
Video Player (3GPP, H263, H264 & MPEG4)
Video Editing
Video with Sound
Video Streaming
Second Camera
Video Calling
Wallpapers
Screensaver
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text
Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AMR, ACC & AAC+)
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Bluetooth® Stereo A2DP
Voice Memo
Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
2.2 Inch QVGA 16 Million Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)
Imaging
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Auto Focus
Xenon Flash
Auto Save
Burst Mode
Dedicated Camera Keys
Video Record
Video Player (3GPP, H263, H264 & MPEG4)
Video Editing
Video with Sound
Video Streaming
Second Camera
Video Calling
Wallpapers
Screensaver
Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Instant Messaging
Predictive Text
Sound
Music Player (MP3, WMA, AMR, ACC & AAC+)
Polyphonic Ringtones
MP3 Ringtones
Bluetooth® Stereo A2DP
Voice Memo
Entertainment
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phonebook
Calculator
Converter
Clock
Alarm Clock
Handsfree Speaker
Conference Call
Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 Version 3.1
Connectivity
3G HSDPA
EDGE
Bluetooth® with A2DP
Mini USB
GPRS
Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA
Internet
WAP
XHTML
Memory & Talk Time
77 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 4 Gbytes
5 Hours Talk Time
380 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
115g
109 x 50 x 16.5 mm
Phonebook
Calculator
Converter
Clock
Alarm Clock
Handsfree Speaker
Conference Call
Symbian OS 9.2 Series 60 Version 3.1
Connectivity
3G HSDPA
EDGE
Bluetooth® with A2DP
Mini USB
GPRS
Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA
Internet
WAP
XHTML
Memory & Talk Time
77 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card Support up to 4 Gbytes
5 Hours Talk Time
380 Hours Standby
Weight & Size
115g
109 x 50 x 16.5 mm
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Your Motorola RIZR Z10 Reviews
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Reviewer: Bob - UK
Date: 17th Jun 2009
A terrible phone so many faults & errors occur becomes truly shocking phone after a week.
Reviewer: Teddi - UK
Date: 2nd May 2009
A really nice phone but an unfriendly keypad. Sluggish for those with quick fingers. Typical Motorola with a great camera! I say go for it!
Reviewer: Daniel - Clitheroe, UK
Date: 24th Apr 2009
This is a top little phone. I found it a bit hard to get the hang of at first but now I know whats what on it, I love it.
Reviewer: Taran - UK
Date: 14th Apr 2009
Fantastic phone but needs to be faster.
Reviewer: Taz - UK
Date: 1st Apr 2009
I think it's good, it's never crashed, I got a 8GB memory card.
Reviewer: Farha - India
Date: 16th Mar 2009
Rubbish. All it does is making & receiving calls & SMS. Don't buy. Mine had a faulty memory. Better ones are available & are cheaper.
Reviewer: Stephen Mcnally - Warrington, UK
Date: 8th Mar 2009
On my 4th phone & problems still occur. Camera crashes & Bluetooth crashed. I have read the manual & it still crashes. Don't say you were not warned.
The software is not good enough to handle all the features. If the Z10 is the flag ship of Motorola then it's the Titanic.
Reviewer: Neil - Meyrannes, France
Date: 3rd Mar 2009
My one works fine. Yes it's more complicated to work than the razor but it has so much more! Too many people just don't read the operating manual!
Reviewer: Charlie Crook - Wells, UK
Date: 6th Feb 2009
Very nice looking phone, easy to use. Love the banana bend style, great phone as well.
Reviewer: Sxciky - West Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2nd Feb 2009
I'll be honest, after reading most reviews, the phone is quite difficult to use. I have had it for more than a week & needed the manual to help me out at first. Now that I have got the hang of it, it's a cool phone & looks amazing. Media player is cool & I am using a 2GB memory card. No problems with the phone at all.
I DO HOWEVER MISS MY KRZR K1. It was smaller & easier to use.
Reviewer: Rico - UK
Date: 22nd Jan 2009
Hmm. I don't know where to start with the Z10, I went through three handsets in a week! I really love the look of the phone & wanted it to work but when the thing keeps rebooting every single time while you're chatting on it, then it's time to move on & believe me, all three phones had the same problem. Been using a Nokia N82 these days. Nice.
Reviewer: Waz - Darlington, UK
Date: 13th Jan 2009
I was looking at getting either the Nokia 6500 or the Samsung U800 at first, then I came across the Z10 as an alternative. After reading all the problems with the other 2 phones I decided to go for this. I went into the O2 shop to buy it, but decided to test it first.
Glad I did really, as the design is quite good & it looks quite nice. Although I didn't read the manual I found it too complicated to use for even some of the basic stuff. The stuff you shouldn't need a manual for. Then there was the soft key button layout (either side of the big round button in the middle), that's a bit confusing at first as well. But I think this is where some people who say applications close themselves go wrong on. At first I didn't notice that the raised bits weren't the buttons, it's the flat bits BETWEEN the raised ridges that are the actual buttons, hence soft touch. Now as I didn't know this I was pressing the raised ridge, & so sometimes hitting 2 buttons at the same time, this would open an application & then straight away close it back down again. I don't know if this is what some people are doing & thinking the phone is faulty.
But on the other hand I couldn't close some of the applications down as there's no easy way to do it, you do need to read the manual for that, which I don't think you should need to for something so basic.
So a good looking phone but overall for me it's far too complicated than it needs to be. & that's the only aspect in the half hours worth of use I had that put me off from buying this.
So back to square one with the Nokia 6500 or the Samsung U800. I like Nokia's & find them very easy to use, but the 6500 doesn't look terribly reliable. Though having said that the O2 sales rep said that O2 had waited about 2 months after everyone else to release the 6500 & so they ironed out most of the faults with their own software, & hence there's not too many problems with them. Not sure how much truth there is in this.
Reviewer: Andy - Newcastle, UK
Date: 30th Dec 2008
I love this phone & enjoyed finding out how the new features worked & the video playback is great would suit any Motorola lover.
Reviewer: David - Chesterfield, UK
Date: 29th Dec 2008
O2 are now selling the Z10 for £75, & it isn't worth that. I am a huge fan of Motorola & have had nothing else for the past ten years, so I called into my local O2 shop & asked to see & try one.
First looks are wow, it's a beautiful phone, I was in love, in went the battery & SIM card, & power on, I slid open the phone, wow again, & there the love affair ended. The menu's are appalling, unlike any other Motorola, & so complicated, I struggled to even find the basic things, like music & pictures, & so slow, I was literally having to wait 2 to 3 seconds after pressing a button for anything to happen, & this is a brand new phone, in the end the phone decided to freeze on the media player, & neither myself or the O2 assistant could coax anything more out of it, I promptly handed it back & said NO THANK YOU. I think I'll stick with my RAZR V8, its spot on. My advice is, try before you buy.
Reviewer: John Evans - Shrewsbury, UK
Date: 27th Dec 2008
OK, let me start by saying the memory card slot allows up to 32GB not 4! It's what Motorola calls future proof.
It's Simple to close the media centre. Look in the manual, OK the design is not for everyone but I find it very comfortable to use, its packed full of features & if you don't skip steps by turning it on & trying to do everything without reading the manual then you are not giving it a chance!
BEST Motorola BY FAR!
Reviewer: Stephen McNally - Warrington, UK
Date: 3rd Dec 2008
Back in for repair again. When is Motorola & CPW going to admit that this phone is rubbish & recall it. It wasn't ready for production, it is not fit for use.
Reviewer: Claire - Hddersfield, UK
Date: 20th Oct 2008
What a rubbish phone! So difficult to use & really missing my old Sony Ericsson! Will not be going with a Motorola again. Ever!
Freezes, turns off, slow, rubbish, no memory, too quiet. Just to name a few problems!
Reviewer: Andy - Cheshire, UK
Date: 29th Sep 2008
I have had a V3 & KAZR & they have been great, the Z10 forget it. Keypad too small & uncomfortable to use. Now has a mind of its own, the back space key takes you to recent calls menu & then dials the last number!
When a text message comes in it flicks through three screens before finally opening the message. Most annoying phone I've ever owned. If you're thinking of getting one, think again.
Reviewer: Ecneb - Senta, Yugoslavia
Date: 20th Sep 2008
I am using it more than one month.
The problems are.
- Not enough ram memory.
- Freezes.
- Bad battery.
- Automatically close programs.
- Cannot close media gallery.
Reviewer: Paul Setchell - Rotherham, UK
Date: 8th Sep 2008
Great looking phone but annoying when it reboots itself whilst in mid conversation, I can't believe it. My last Motorola packed in the KRZR, blue screen syndrome & now this phone seems to be faulty too, useless Motorola. You make good looking ornaments!
Reviewer: Stephen - Warrington, UK
Date: 13th Aug 2008
I too wanted to like it but it kept blocking me all the way. Memory errors, rebooting, camera stops working, won't play some video files from other phones, battery sometimes does not charge fully. Had to swap my phone out because of these problems & now the movies are no good as it thinks I have an illegal copy on my memory card. Motorola absolutely no help. I have to keep this phone for at least a year but will not be going back to Motorola. Samsung & Nokia has been the best so far.
Reviewer: Rat - London, UK
Date: 1st Aug 2008
Fantastic phone. I am using it more than three weeks, never turned off. Everything is great except the phone is bit heavy. If you love Moto, just go for it, you won't be disappointed. Good luck.
Reviewer: Ian - Liverpool, UK
Date: 23rd Jul 2008
Thank Goodness, I thought it was me. This phone looks & feels fantastic but what a disappointment. Firstly mine also continually turns itself off. Sometimes whilst in pocket but most annoyingly, also when in use. Also it is a nightmare to navigate through the features. It is a shame that the people who designed the outside never met the people who designed the innards.
Reviewer: Bobert - Scotland, UK
Date: 11th Jul 2008
I have 2 problems, can anyone help me please!
- It keeps going on to a blank black screen for no reason.
- I have no profile settings on this Moto Z10.
Can anyone please help me, Thanks.
Reviewer: Carl Cooper - Watton, UK
Date: 9th Jul 2008
This is my second Z10, sent first back when it lost everything saved on memory card. The phone still said the space was used. 2 days ago received second Z10 have not made call on it yet, today uploaded 68 songs from computer to memory card have been playing them this afternoon, tried to Bluetooth a track to Wife's phone & now this one is also refusing to show any memory card content. It still says the same amount of card is used.
Reviewer: Dominic - Sevenoaks, UK
Date: 22nd Jun 2008
Yes mate I will answer. The phone freezes after a week. Automatically turns of & is really slow. Not good for music. I am swapping mine for a Nokia N95 black which I can rely on not to freeze & turn of automatically.
Reviewer: Liam - Scotland, UK
Date: 11th Jun 2008
I am getting a Motorola Z10 I ordered it yesterday but I haven't had a shot on one yet. There is 2 things I want to know which are.
- Is it loud because I listen to a lot of music?
- Is it slow?
& please could you reply to my questions asap, thanks.
Reviewer: Dave - Southport, UK
Date: 6th Jun 2008
I am a big fan of Motorola phones so I took the plunge & purchased a Z10. To be honest I really wanted to like this phone, unfortunately I didn't. The clever design is spoilt by the cheap & nasty plastic look & feels to the phone. Operating software is nothing special & YES it is slow & YES it is hard to navigate. Nice try Motorola but it is back to the drawing board & learn from your mistakes from both the Z8 & Z10.
Reviewer: Dominic - Sevenoaks, UK
Date: 28th May 2008
This is a fantastic phone & I don't see how it keeps turning off. I have had no problems with it & the films are amazing.
Reviewer: Dominic Roberts - Blackpool, UK
Date: 25th May 2008
FANTASTIC PHONE. Recommend IT!
Reviewer: Nicki - London, UK
Date: 21st May 2008
I ordered this phone, & was really excited, however I have now sent this phone back, the phone kept turning itself off, & I also got a bad buzzing on the line whenever I was on a call, also the keys & small, & there is not a lot of space between, & if your a girl, who has long nails, then it's a chore trying to send what would be a quick text.
I think I might try the Samsung soul!
Reviewer: Pj - UK
Date: 20th May 2008
This phone is essentially geared to deliver photos & video. It is tricky to navigate & not music friendly, to download & upload anyhow. The on board memory (to service applications) is a little slow also.
Big plus's are the design & the ability to upload video to, for example, you tube.
I wouldn't really class this as a Smartphone but more of a fashion phone. The design will long outlast its applications ad functions which are at best. Average.
Reviewer: Dave - Liverpool, UK
Date: 19th May 2008
Very over complicated! It could just be me.
Reviewer: Mike - Newport, UK
Date: 16th May 2008
I have had so many phones over the years, trying to find something different was a pain. Now the Z10 has landed. & I think it's great. For me the camera equals those of the Nokia's & Sony Ericsson's which goes to show you don't need 5 megapixels to get great shots. The 6500 slide proves that granted the menus are a little strange to get used to but that's what I wanted, something off the norm. The build is great & the curved slide mechanism is ergonomically great. The music players now equaliser adjustment belts out loud clear sound. The colour screen is tops & the ring tone quality is loud & clear to.
Overall I would recommend this phone as for the lady who can't clear her screen saver, you should go into profiles, scroll to display then to screensaver then set to none. You can find more savers just dig deep they are there. Hope this helps.
Reviewer: Bunty - Devon, UK
Date: 9th May 2008
Gutted, wanted this to be such a good phone, but sadly its going back ASAP.
I am having problems with the screensaver coming on even though I am in the middle of using the phone & can't find any way of turning it off, the keys are hard to use, only have a small space to use (not very fat fingered friendly if you have 'big boned' fingers!).
But the design is so nice & I am really upset that it hasn't lived up to what I expected.
I did find it hard to navigate around the phone.
In other words, if you don't mind the keypad & your used to a Motorola. Go for it. Hopefully they would have sorted the screen saver out by then.
Reviewer: Chris Baggott - Derby, Chad
Date: 4th May 2008
I got a silver Z10 last week, possibly the coolest phone ever.
The video software is very good, very easy to use & upload to the web.
unfortunately 3 games available to download. I don't know how long I can last without mobile poker so it bester be sorted.
& what needs to be said about the amazing slide mechanism, proper pub brownie points.
Awesome bit of kit.
Reviewer: Derek Edwards - Stamford, UK
Date: 28th Mar 2008
I have been looking at this phone for ages now & can't wait for it to be on sale, have had RaZr v3s & k1s & find each time the Motorola gets better & better, & I am sure it will live up to all it is being billed as.
Reviewer: Mick Scoble - Oxford, UK
Date: 20th Mar 2008
This phone looks great, it has a 3.2 megapixel camera, video records at 30fps, you can upload video straight to the Internet. It operates on UIQ 3.2 Symbian OS v9.2.I asked about a release date for this phone at the Carphone Warehouse & they said it should be released in the first week of April, I will buy it when it is out.
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