Motorola W490

Although Motorola (Motorola) to the majority of efforts on the Razr2, but still focus on the introduction of a series of basic functions and reliability, rather than high-end look and style of mobile phone configuration. Last month, we measured the Verizon Wireless version of Motorola (Motorola) W385 is such a phone, but now we are introduced and it is similar to the Motorola (Motorola) W490. W490 for T-Mobile R & D, extension of the W385 features, easy-to-use form, with only basic call functions. From every angle, in addition to the occasional call weak sound quality and a very simple camera, the last it is a pretty good phone. W490 bundled network protocol has only a few of the selling price 49 U.S. dollars (about 362 yuan).

Design features 
And the W385, like, W490 somewhat the appearance of Motorola (Motorola) Krzr K1 of yet. Although there is no Krzr cousin then K1 fashion - W490 block header of the larger, more tough corner, but the same slim build, very similar measurements (3.89x1.89x0.68 inches). 3.7 ounces (about 105 grams) in weight of the clamshell mobile phone in a bit high, but solid work, feel good. Our evaluation machine W490 ordinary black shell, but T-Mobile are purple and green style for sale.

And W385 different, W490 has a 65,000 square-color external screen. In addition to showing the date, time, battery power and signal strength but it also shows photo caller, than the external screen of the W385 is more practical. On the other hand, it can not be used for self viewfinder, very regrettable, after all, this is definitely capable of the external screen achieve this goal.

The volume keys and the standard Motorola (Motorola) Intelligent key in the left side of the fuselage, and the voice dial button in the right side. And as expected, voice dial button only when the phone open to use. Mini USB port is also the right side of the fuselage, but not long enough nails, then it is very difficult to break apart and the protective cover. W490 in the back of the speakers, when talking about the camera located in the external screen on the top.

Color of the W490 is also an improvement over the W385. Color did not change size (1.8 inches), but higher resolution (262,000 colors, 176x220 pixels). Therefore, a very bright color screen, image detail. Menu interface is a typical Motorola (Motorola) style, nothing worth mentioning. Screen adjustable brightness and backlighting time, but it was not on the way to small to large fonts.

Navigation keys W490 and W385 use the same simple design, but the keys are metal surface (and the same Krzr) rather than the Verizon version of W385 that soft rubber surface. Although the metal surface of the button a bit easier to slip in hand, but still very good use. Phone has a central OK button with the four-way navigation key, two soft keys, the browser shortcut keys, clear key and the call and hang up / power key. Navigation key shortcuts can also customize the four functions, but also for other commonly used functions (such as the camera) set up the second menu shortcuts. Keyboard buttons flush with the body shell, but between the key processes of each of the separator bar. Navigation keys and keyboard are very bright backlight.

Function Deployment 
W490 has a capacity of 1000 records the address book, and each record can hold six phone numbers, three e-mail, web sites, two addresses, date of birth and a nickname (SIM card there is another record of 250 capacity). Contacts can be grouped or set up photo calls and personalized ring tones (a total of 42 tone polyphonic ringtones and optional). Other basic features include vibration mode, SMS and MMS, speakerphone, calculator, calendar, alarm clock and world clock. Bluetooth, USB mass storage, e-mail, instant messaging and voice-activated commands as well.

W490 camera of limited functions.

W490 is equipped with 1.3 million pixel camera that can shoot pictures in four resolutions, and other camera features a relatively limited: only three quality-level, five lighting modes (including night mode), exposure determination, 8 times zoom, five color and four shutter sound and a mute option. Unfortunately, it does not flash. Resolution can be three types of cell phone video audio video. Edit options with the same camera and video recording only 15 seconds. All in all, it features a very simple camera, camera-quality was disappointing. Fuzzy screen, color bleak. With only 5MB of memory, how many photos can not be saved. No expansion card slot W490.

W490 poor quality photographs.

W490 can customize a variety of wallpapers and screensavers can also be welcome to prepare their own language. With WAP 2.0 wireless browser through T-Mobile's service can be downloaded TZone more resources. Demo version of the game only two - MidnightPoolJukeBox and World Poker Tour, but they can purchase the full version and more games.

Performance 
We in San Francisco using T-Mobile's network to test the W490. Overall voice quality is very good, but sound a bit weak. This problem, but the voices of the other side a bit sharp, and sometimes very blunt. On the other hand, sound very clear, no static noise, the volume is very adequate.

The other said no problem. They can listen to them we are using a mobile phone, but the sound is very natural, and hear this very clearly. The only problems encountered by the other side is clearly very difficult to listen to a noisy environment, we say. With the automatic exchange of voice feedback system, we also found the same problem. Room in a quiet system can understand our commands, but we are noisy when they talk on the streets dying. The effect of first-class hands-free calls. We have heard a great voice, and heard the other side we can, but the premise is that we spoke to from the phone recently.

Motorola (Motorola) W490 range of rated capacity of 7.5 hours for the call, the maximum 14.6 days standby time. Testing has been continuous talk time of up to 8 hours 10 minutes. By the FCC radiation detection, W490 digital SAR value of 1.08 watts per kilogram.

Advantages: Motorola (Motorola) W490 appearance of simplicity, features fully equipped with Bluetooth, voice commands and hands-free function.

Shortcomings: Motorola (Motorola) W490 camera very poor, very poor quality photographs. Memory is also very small, sometimes very weak voice calls.

Conclusion: Motorola (Motorola) W490 is a phone call simply used; do not count on its camera to send much help.