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Motorola ROKR E8 Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
Bluetooth® with A2DP Technology
2 Gbyte plus MicroSD™ Memory Card up to 4 Gbytes
5 Hours Talk Time
Mode Shift Technology
Crystal Talk™ Technology
2 Megapixel Camera with 8 x Digital Zoom
Messaging Voice Text Reader


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

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Motorola ROKR E8 Review

The Motorola ROKR E8 is a member of the ROKR family which includes other stylish handsets including the Motorola ROKR E6 & the Motorola ROKR Z6. The ROKR E8 is a stunning mobile phone which comes with user friendly control features as well as high quality music features. The main feature on this attractive handset is its changeable keypad which supports haptic touch feedback & mode shift. The mode shift function allows the user to change the style of their keypad depending on the built in feature being used, for instance if the user is using the music feature the music controls will be highlighted & displays where the keypad is positioned, if the user is using the camera feature the camera controls will be displayed in the keypad area & if the user is making a call or input text the numeric & letter option keypad will be displayed. This user friendly control system allows the user to see & use only the controls that are relevant at the time & allows the user to enjoy the feature they are using with ease. The Motorola ROKR E8 also comes with haptic feedback which allows the user to feel a slight vibration when the user is using the phones controls. The ROKR E8 comes with a TFT QVGA screen which measures two inches in size when measured diagonally & displays up to 262k colours on a high resolution display. Below the screen the user will find a fast scroll navigation wheel which allows the user to glide though menus & features with ease. The user & fast scroll though their phone book & calendar when the phone is in its phone mode or use the fast scroll to scroll though music files when the ROKR E8 is in its music mode. The handset is slim & easy to carry as it weighs 100 grams & measures 10.6mm deep by 53mm wide by 115mm tall.

A built in music player complete with music mode controls allows the user to enjoy their music easily. The user can transfer music files from other compatible devices or download more music onto their Motorola ROKR E8. The phone is compatible with Windows™ media player™ 11 which allows the user to transfer music files from their PC onto their ROKR E8. The music player supports all popular music formats & comes with easy to use controls which allow the user to drag & drop music files when organising their music files. The Motorola ROKR E8 comes with a built in speaker which allows the user to share their music out loud with others or the user can enjoy a more personal listening experience using a set of compatible headphones. The phone supports Bluetooth® with A2DP which allows the user to enjoy a wireless listening experience if desired. The user can tune into their favourite radio station & enjoy a mobile radio experience but the headphones must be plugged in when using the radio feature.


The ROKR E8 covers a quad band GSM network which covers GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900 which will automatically switch between network bands. The user can enjoy worldwide roaming with the quad band technology but the coverage is fully dependant on the network provider. The Motorola ROKR E8 comes with two gigabytes of internal memory plus the handset comes with an expandable memory card slot which allows the user to add up to four gigabytes of external memory if required for further storage. This attractive mobile phone comes with connectivity options which allow the user to connect their phone to a variety of devices when transferring files & data. The phone supports a USB port which allows the user to connect to other USB compatible devices & the phone supports Bluetooth® technology with A2DP which allows the user to enjoy a wire free connection with other compatible devices including the user's PC, laptop, headphones & printer. The user can enjoy up to 300 hours of standby battery time from a fully charged battery or approximately 5 hours of talk time depending on the built in features being used.

A built in two megapixel digital camera allows the use to capture a quick snap using the built in camera options which can be stored on the mobile phone, shared with others via the messaging service or transfer to other compatible devices. The camera feature supports video features which allow the user to record, play, save & share their video clips. The digital camera comes with an 8 x digital zoom function which allows the user to get up closer to their desired subject when taking a shot. The Motorola ROKR E8 comes with embedded games & supports Java games. The user can download games to suit their gaming needs as the gaming feature provides the user with fats moving entertainment on their mobile phone. The user can use the built in alarm clock feature as a reminder or to get the user up & out of bed each day. The phone comes with a flight mode feature which allows the user to use their handset in mobile phone restricted areas, as the radio receivers are switched off which allows the user to enjoy a selection of features without the phone disrupting any sensitive equipment nearby.

The ROKR E8 comes with a built in WAP Web browser which allows the user to access the Web from their mobile phone to search for information, new games, more music & much more. The built in Web browser is accessible via the phones main menu & allows the user to gain information whilst on the move. The user can enjoy communicating with others via the phones messaging services which include an email service, instant messaging service, text messaging & multimedia picture messaging. A multimedia message can contain picture or video clip along with sound & text which allows the user to enjoy a fun & exciting messaging service with other compatible multimedia messaging users. The phone supports a voice text reader which allows the user to hear their messages being read out to them which is a useful feature on this stylish Motorola handset. The instant messaging service works like the user PC instant messaging service & allows the user to communicate with others that are online at the same time as the user by sharing instant text & symbols messages whilst both contacts are online. The Motorola ROKR E8 is waiting to be discovered & enjoyed.

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Motorola ROKR E8 Specifications & Features