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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

Design
80%
Usability
64%
Features
75%

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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.

Motorola ROKR E8 Mobile Phone Front View
Motorola ROKR E8 Mobile Phone Back View
Motorola ROKR E8 Mobile Phone Side Angle View

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

Screen
2 Inch QVGA TFT 262k Colour Screen (240 x 320 Pixels)

Imaging
2 Megapixel Camera
8 x Digital Zoom
Camera Settings
Camera Modes
Video Record
Video Player
Screensaver & Wallpaper

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
EMS (Enhanced Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email
Instant Messaging
Voice Text Reader

Sound
Media Player
Music Management
FM Radio
Downloadable Ringtones

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phonebook
Calendar
Calculator
Clock
Alarm
Flight Mode
Fast Scroll Navigation
Mode Shift Technology
Crystal Talk™ Technology

Connectivity
USB
Bluetooth® with A2DP
EDGE
GPRS

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

Internet
WAP XHTML
HTML

Memory & Talk Time
2 Gbyte plus MicroSD™ Memory Card up to 4 Gbytes
5 Hours Talk Time
300 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
100 g
115 x 53 x 10.6 mm



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Reviewer: Kristin - New York, US
Date: 24th Nov 2009

I HATE this phone! Despite being huge, it is pretty & the sound quality is amazing. That said, this phone is a total piece of rubbish. The texting is horrible, the phone constantly freezes up & then spits out everything all at once. More & more often, three quarters of the buttons will fog up & I'll just have to try to remember where the letters are located on the phone (& no, this is not due to water damage). & this phone is only 3 months old! The deal breaker for me, though, is the fact that even when the phone is locked, it will allow itself to make emergency calls. Last month it racked up $25 worth of 411 calls, all while locked & in my bag! Don't buy this phone.

Design
50%
Usability
5%
Features
50%

Reviewer: John Paul - Catanhal, Brazil
Date: 6th Oct 2009

I brought it to replace my Nokia 6060 which was 3 years old. I love this new phone because I can hear my preferred music in everywhere & I can forward the music with one slide. If I want to take a photo I just press the left key, no mention that its visual is of another world. Therefore this mobile phone was made to me.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Liz - UK
Date: 18th Jul 2009

I had this phone to replace my LG Prada & I have lived to regret it.

It's pretty big & a bit cumbersome. Texting is awful on this phone & the buttons are quite fiddly. For some random reason, it varies the number of characters it will let you text with, not good!

It is quite cool looking though & the music player is pretty good.

I have had no problems with the battery & the camera is OK.

I had the ROKR E8 because I had a Moto previously & had really liked it.

If you want a music phone, buy a Sony Ericsson!

Design
60%
Usability
40%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Jay Are - Bahamas
Date: 7th May 2009

This phone is awesome. I just got it & I was amazed. Everybody noticed me when I was playing music. I love the changeable face. I love the black & red design. If you wanted a loud, good quality.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Sham - Bangalore, India
Date: 4th May 2009

The battery of this phone is so weak. It lasts for only 2 hours. Only draw back is its battery. Rest of the things are quite good.

Design
90%
Usability
60%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Vic Johnston - UK
Date: 22nd Apr 2009

The phone looks nice & I liked it when I got it, a little big but I was able to put up with that. Phone has a good memory & can be used with any headphones, music quality is good too. I would recommend this phone if somebody wanted music space.

On the other hand, the phone is very slow, you have to wait for a while for things to come up, this Internet is rubbish as well.

What's worst I find about this phone is the camera, it has NO flash, which is unbelievably annoying if you're used to one. The quality of the photos is ridiculously bad, I will actually never use it, you can even make out who people are in a photo with it, unless maybe you're in good daylight. I would NOT recommend to someone if they want a good camera.

Design
90%
Usability
25%
Features
60%

Reviewer: Stevie Dru - Eaglescliffe, UK
Date: 16th Apr 2009

Great phone, text with ease, MP3 loud as, memory without card is fabulous (2GB). Its a lovely design, I have had no freezing problems with mine. Buy it you won't be disappointed.

Design
100%
Usability
95%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Jd - UK
Date: 17th Jan 2009

Be warned. This phone does have its faults.

Many people have had to send away for a new one, like myself, after the phone would freeze time & time again. Then after a month or so of this happening the screen decides to cut out.

Useless phone when it doesn't work, slow when it does.

Design
60%
Usability
10%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Clare Stebbings - Derby, UK
Date: 16th Jan 2009

The battery life is TERRIBLE for this phone.

I have to charge it every 3 days. When the phone has completely died & switched its self off

I have it on standby all the time & use it about 3 hours a day to text. I switched the Bluetooth off & the screensaver & the light is on for only 5 seconds, yet even with letting the battery run right down, it STILL only lasts 3 days, terrible. I am resorting back to my old phone.

Design
90%
Usability
50%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Ivan - UK
Date: 27th Nov 2008

I bought this phone a couple of months ago to replace a Sony Ericsson W890i. I am glad I did. This handset has a great battery life for starters. Having the symbols light up underneath what is essentially a pressure visor is great (no warn numbers). Mode shift is clever & works well. I've had no problems with it so far. Although it took me a while to get used to texting with it. The slide is simple, as long as you slow down your thumb & finger motion. Then when you stop at the end of it, it scrolls slower. Syncing with Windows Media is a sinch. The loud speaker is. Well loud, unlike the microscopic, distorting one on my former phone (used strictly for the ringer). The screen is a little small for a phone of this size, but I am not griping. I can read everything, so no problem there.

The only problem is with the Bluetooth set up. Its fine for pairing with headsets & the like, but it is very difficult for other phones to pair with it to send information. In addition, to save battery life, I turn my Bluetooth off when I am not using it. That could be simpler. Previous Moto's seemed to do it for you. This one you have to go Bluetooth options Manage Bluetooth off. But that's it & that's nothing. I am well happy. Great phone! Get one!

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: C - UK
Date: 26th Nov 2008

I wasn't sure about the look of this phone at first, as it was slightly bigger (although thinner) than my old mobile. I wasn't convinced by the dummy model in the phone shops as I thought it looked at bit cheap & plastic. But decided to go for anyway after the reviews I had read.

WOW, it's an amazing phone! It looks very smart, I like how the buttons change depending on what mode it is in, & it's also crystal clear when using.

Battery life seems to be as good as other phones I have had.

So pleased I made the swap over to the ROKR!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Emily - UK
Date: 18th Nov 2008

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I am looking to buy a new phone soon & want something with Bluetooth Music Player & MP3, quite a bit of memory, under £150 (pay as you go) & at least a 2MP camera. The problem is all of the phones I like seem to get really bad reviews, if it's not that they break easily, it's that the battery life lasts five minutes. Is this phone really that good or can I wish good bye to this one too. Also any suggestions for phones anyone?

Design
50%
Usability
50%
Features
50%

Reviewer: Joe - Rugby, UK
Date: 4th Nov 2008

I loved this phone, the scrolling wheel, & the mode shift I thought were very clever. All of my friends had no idea what it actually was! It is very unique. But it is not without its problems. The camera isn't as good as some other 2.0 mega pixel phones, & the screen is fairly small. Also, I have quite a lot of music, so as soon as I inserted a 1GB memory card, everything slowed down & for some reason I couldn't add music to a playlist without copying it to the phone memory. Also, when not on silent mode, texting is slow too because of all the silly noises it makes.

Design
55%
Usability
20%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Andy - UK
Date: 30th Sep 2008

Received this little gem today & real glad I chose this over several other manufacturers. Motorola are going in the right direction making phones like this that are more for the music minded mobile users, having owned several Walkman phones & Nokia models with music features, this beats them all, I own the iPod touch & other than the touch screen on the apple & all the other applications, this matches music quality & sound, there are also various equalizer features on there too as well as bass options, the scroll wheel also works too, despite other reviews elsewhere complaining about the speed, all you need to do is control your thumb or finger, easy as that basically, the haptic feedback from pressing buttons also works faultlessly so far, design is great, feels solid yet quite light, works great in the pocket too, haven't tried the camera as yet but all other features are there to use.

Moto text is quite different to Sony Ericsson & Nokia etc, just takes getting used to, so far this phone is great & I am so glad I bought it, so the Motorola ROKR E8 IS HIGLY RECOMMENDED.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Bob Henderson - Edinburgh, UK
Date: 7th Sep 2008

If you use a mobile for talking & texting then this phone great. The call quality is stunning, easily the best I have ever had in over 12 years of owning mobiles. Texting is also spot on if you can cope with Moto's version of predictive text. Battery life is outstanding.

I love the size & shape of this phone. The unusual screen layout works well & suits texting.

The only problem I have is the size of the text on SMS. It's very small but crystal clear. I wish there was a way of making it larger but this phone is certainly not alone with this failing. I just like Sony there is an option to increase font size in e mails & when using the web but not for the most common use of reading text, SMS. I don't get the logic at all.

A great phone.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Kevin - Toronto, Canada
Date: 17th Aug 2008

Just got this phone from eBay shipped from Hong Kong. I was a little disappointed in the Chinese characters on the keypad along with the English ones, but I am OK. I will survive.

I have been a fan of Nokia & Sony Ericsson & I previously owned the W810i. The one thing that I was always upset about with the Sony Ericsson was that they call it a Walkman phone. But where is the 3.5mm jack? You need to use the stupid adapter that breaks after a couple of months if you use it on a regular basis. Not to mention it cost a lot to replace. With that said Sony Ericsson does not offer any phones with a 3.5mm jack so that is why I got this phone.

This phone is big. But it is also thin. That is more important to me because if I carry it in my pocket it does not bulky. The screen is a little small (2') but the resolution is great so again not a problem.

The MP3 player is awesome. The external speaker is loud & clear. The 3.5mm jack is key. When making a phone call the sound is very clear. The best quality I ever heard on a mobile phone.

The touch key pad is great also. It is not to sensitive. You actually have to press with same force you normally would on a button. Also the haptic feedback really feels you are pressing a real button.

Good job Motorola. My first Motorola & I am very happy.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
80%

Reviewer: John - UK
Date: 31st Jul 2008

Great Phone! Got it today & so far no trouble at all with setting it up! I gave the phone 5% off for being slightly heavy to hold! All the glass & new features!

So much more than the RAZR V8, radio, etc.

Mode shift is great & so easy to use. However the scroll wheel is slightly to sensitive & so you go past the option you want. But the scroll wheel does speed up texting considerably!

Design
95%
Usability
95%
Features
90%

Reviewer: Lita - Charlotte, US
Date: 27th Jul 2008

Love This Phone Its sleek & easy everyone who has to likes it! Well, I do!

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
80%

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