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(More customer reviews)This is an initial review of the ROKR E6, as I only had it a couple hours.
The phone so far seems great, only minor points of improvement. The first thing anyone should know is these phones are initially for the Chinese market and when you get the phone and turn it on, everything is in Chinese. To get the phone into English requires navigation to the setup menu and changing the system language setting from its default of Chinese to English. Remember, everything is in Chinese so a little educated guesswork of using the interface is in order since you cannot read anything. It is also not covered in the instruction manuals. Once you get this first detail out of the way, everything becomes much smoother.
The phone I upgraded from was the RAZR V3, and this I must say is much better a phone, it too early but I not seen the problems I had with the RAZR, shutting off and rebooting, etc when you are trying to make a call.
The ROKR E6 is a linux based phone, but you would not know it when you turn the device on. If you wish to get the Linux command line, you have to go hunting for the terminal emulation program for it. I've not found it yet.
One nifty feature is the handwriting recognition, having been a Palm user, I had no problems adapting to it, there are some differences in the handwriting recognition versus the Palm, but they should not pose a problem for experienced users. The recognition setting comes initially set to slow, I switched it to medium but it still is slower than my stylus skills, so I might have to set it to fast and see if that improves it rate of recognition so I can not have to wait between writing one letter before writing the next.
I've paired it with my Palm TX and my Plantronics Voyager 510, without any problem. However, I've not seen the option of dropping the bluetooth connection with the device and the handset. As the device is new I assume I've not located it yet. It would be a cumbersome deal if one has to turn off bluetooth completely when you do not want to use the headset.
The bundled applications are all basic when it comes to PDA functionality. So if you are a power user you will quickly be looking for third party applications to fit your needs. I bought it because it is Linux, so I will be looking for a couple items myself, especially a programming language interpreter. Something others will not need, so this is just a personal need.
Taking photographs with it is pretty easy. However, I would not use this to replace my digital camera, the shots while good, lack a flash for dark areas when using it, and is slightly blurred, nowhere near as good as my Canon digital camera.
The good side of having this device is not having to walk around with my Palm, a cell phone and a digital camera. This device can serve all these functions. Yes, not at the same level of features and proficiency but very well adequately for one's daily needs.
One feature, I do wish it had was Wi-fi/802.11g capability, so that I could use it to connect to the internet and sync with my home network. A feature that should be looked at seriously, rather than having it available only on the very high end expensive phones.
The phone does not come packaged with a case, so that will be the other item you will start searching for after you get this phone.
I read a review once that the menus are too small to navigate with your fingers, I have found it to be false and most options and menu items can be easily be fingered.
So in conclusion, lacking the time to tell how worthy this phone is. You will get a phone that is impressive, feature rich, and can serve multi roles adequately. Only time will tell how reliable this phone is.
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The Motorola ROKR E6 is the ideal mobile device for classy professionals who wish to balance business efficiency with portable entertainment. The quintessential blend of form and function, the MOTOROKR E6 is compact in size and jam-packed with features. Dedicated music keys, expandable memory, movie watching and making capabilities, arm users with an arsenal of entertainment options. The sleek device doesn't stop there--combined with the business tools necessary in rapidly growing markets is just the beginning. Engineered with over-achieving prosumers in mind, the MOTOROKR E6 is the perfect complement to fast-living individuals.
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
Lose the Bulk Featuring a slim and narrow form, the MOTOROKR E6 is a premium entertainment PDA elegantly designed for the market. The MOTOROKR E6's consolidated features allow for image-conscious professionals to eliminate the need to clip pagers, cell phones and PDAs to their belts.
Opportunity Knocks Opportunists rejoice. This amazing entertainment PDA allows you to easily access all of your favorite files with the touch of a finger via the large touch screen. Capture the moment without compromising on quality, using its 2 megapixel camera with 8 x digital zoom. Watch your favorite movie on your next business trip or relive exciting moments you captured with up to five hours of MPEG4 video clips thanks to a removable memory card slot that can hold up to 2 GB worth of footage. The powerful PDA function allows you to easily manage your schedule, check e-mail and view documents in and out of the office.
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Summary of Key Features
Premium entertainment PDA at only 14.5 millimeters thick
2-megapixel CMOS camera with 8x digital zoom to capture the moment
CIF and QVGA video capture for up to five hours
Full screen video playback
Integrated MP3 player with dedicated music keys and built-in FM radio
PDA featuring Business Card Reader, POP3 e-mail, document viewer to view Microsoft Word, Excel, etc., PIM
Connectivity includes integrated stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, HTML browser, hi-speed USB 2.0 EMU, 3.5 millimeter stereo jack
Removable memory card slot, up to 2GB full SD card support; 8MB dynamic user memory
Extended 1000mAh battery life for long usability
Brilliant 2.4-inch 240 x 320, 262K colors TFT external display with the latest touch screen technology
Vital Statistics The ROKR E6 weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 2.03 x 4.37 x 0.57 inches. Its 1000 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7 hours of talk time, and up to 235 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.
