Motorola RIZR Z8
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Availability by region | July, 2007 |
| Predecessor | Motorola ROKR Z6 |
| Successor | Motorola RIZR Z10 |
| Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad-band) |
| Form factor | Kick-slider (slider with extra hinge to conform to face) |
| Dimensions | 109 mm × 50 mm × 15 mm |
| Weight | 112 g / 3.95 ounces |
| Operating system | Symbian OS v9.2, UIQ v3.1 |
| CPU | ARM11[1] |
| Memory | 90 MB internal memory |
| Removable storage | microSD, microSDHC (TransFlash) cards (up to 32 GB) |
| Battery | Li-ion 1030 mAh |
| Rear camera | 2.0 megapixel, 8x zoom, LED Flash |
| Front camera | VGA for videocalling |
| Display | 240×320 pixels 16 million (32bit) color TFT LCD 240 x 320 pixels |
| External display | N/A |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2), GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA |
| Data inputs | Keypad |
The Motorola RIZR Z8 (pronounced "riser") or MOTO Z8 is a smartphone manufactured by Motorola. Until the release of its successor, the RIZR Z10, it was Motorola's flagship mobile phone.[2] The successor to the RIZR Z3 and ROKR Z6, it was released in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2007. Although it was released throughout Europe and Asia shortly thereafter, the phone was not released in either the United States, Canada, or Australia.
Basics
The RIZR Z8 is a UIQ 3 "kick-slider" 3G phone based on Symbian OS.[3] This means that it is a slider-type phone but with a hinge allowing it to bend so as to conform better to the user's face while in use as a handset.
The phone features a 2 megapixel camera, a 16 million color QVGA display, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, a 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA connection, an EDGE class 10 connection, and 90 megabytes of internal memory. The internal memory is expandable to 32 gigabytes using High Capacity microSDHC (TransFlash) cards, although currently only cards up to 12 gigabytes have been released by SanDisk.[4]
Release
United Kingdom
In the UK, the RIZR Z8 was available exclusively on Vodafone for the first few weeks of its launch; O2 began offering the phone later; Currently Orange is testing the handset in preparation for the Christmas rush of new handsets, they claim if successful it will be available late November. Additionally, both Motorola direct and resellers offer a SIM-free, unlocked version of the phone for use on other networks. All versions of the RIZR Z8 released in the United Kingdom come with a free microSD card containing a copy of the motion picture The Bourne Identity.[5]
United States, Canada, and Australia
Motorola did not release the phone in the USA, Canada, or Australia, but it did register the phone with the US FCC, thereby approving it for use in the USA. As a result, many American specialty phone stores carry the phone, and Americans, Canadians, and Australians can order unlocked versions of the Z8 from a variety of websites, including both Motorola's UK website and eBay. An unlocked Z8 purchased outside the USA, Canada, or Australia can be used on any GSM network in those countries simply by inserting the user's SIM card. Z8s with foreign SIM cards also are capable of roaming on any those countries' GSM networks.
RIZR Z8 Specifications
The complete Motorola RIZR Z8 list of specifications are:[6]
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | "Kick-slider" (sometimes known as "banana phone"): sliding phone with extra hinge so as to conform to user's face |
| Battery Life | Talk: 5 hours; Standby: 380 hours |
| Phone Book Capacity | Unlimited (limited only by memory capacity) |
| FCC ID | IHDT56HP1[7] |
| Video Capture | QVGA 320*240 @30 fps |
| Email Client | Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | EMS 5.0 |
| Java (J2ME) | Version: MIDP 2.0 |
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: iTAP |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way |
| Voice Dialing | speaker-independent |
| Wireless Internet | WAP 2.0, xHTML |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
| MMS | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| PC Sync | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes |
References
- ^ ARM Limited products: Motorola RIZR Z8
- ^ Mobile Choice UK review: Motorola RIZR Z8
- ^ Allaboutsymbian.com preview of the Motorola Z8
- ^ "SanDisk Announces the 12-Gigabyte microSDHC Card - the World’s Largest Capacity Card for Mobile Phones", Sandisk.com, January 7, 2008
- ^ "RIZR Z8 - Motorola UK". Motorola, Inc. Retrieved 2007-10-05. Discover the complete in-box entertainment experience with the new MOTO Z8 with MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Stereo Headset and The Bourne Identity feature film on microSD card to start your entertainment collection.
- ^ GSMArena.com Motorola Z8 specifications
- ^ FCC ID Report: IHDT56HP1
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