Motorola RIZR Z3

Infobox Mobile phone
name = Motorola RIZR


screen = 176 x 220 1.9" 262K-color TFT LCD
operatingsystem = R452F1 and R452B (Symbian OS based)
ringtone = Polyphonic, MP3, AAC and other supported audio formats
memory = 20 MB internal, microSD (TransFlash) external memory card slot
networks = GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) with EDGE / GPRS
connectivity = mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2)
size = 105 x 45 x 17 mm
weight = 111 gThe Motorola RIZR Z3 (pronounced "RI-ser", IPA: /IPA|ɹaɪzə(ɹ)/) is a cellular phone from Motorola that was released in late 2006. The RIZR is one of the newest phones in the Motorola "4LTR" product line, used for phones which have unique or stylish appearances or features (past phones have included the RAZR, RAZR2, ROKR, SLVR, PEBL, MING and KRZR). It is a sliding phone (in the style of competing Samsung and LG phones), where the numeric keys are hidden beneath the screen of the phone when closed.

Design and appearance

The RIZR uses a technical form factor, where the user can push on a plastic "push bar" located under the screen in order to open the phone. When opened, the top portion slides upwards, revealing the standard keys (including numeric, star, and pound keys). These keys are covered when the phone is closed, but the remaining keys, including the side keys, can be used normally once the keypad is unlocked; such keys can be set to automatically lock shortly after the device is closed to prevent accidental activation when in a purse or pocket.

One of the primary uses of the device when closed is as a landscape still or video camera. When operating in landscape mode, the user holds the phone on its side (90 degrees counter-clockwise), such that the camera key is positioned near the right index finger. The screen text and icons are also rotated, so that they appear normally when held in this fashion. This gives the impression of the phone being more like a traditional camera.

The RIZR is available in three colors, Black, Blue, and Rose (as a T-Mobile Online Exclusive).

Technical Specs

* Advanced Speech Recognition: yes
* Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
* Music Player: MP3 and AAC files
* Downloadable: Themes, Wallpaper, Sounds, Ringtones, Java Games
* Instant Messaging: Yes
* Calculator and Currency Converter: Yes
* Calendar: Yes
* Talk Time: Up to 3.3 hours
* Standby Time: Up to 9.4 days
* Dimensions (H x W x D): 4.15 x 1.79 x 0.62 in
* Camera: 2.0 MP camera with LED Flash
* Removable Memory: MicroSD
* Speakerphone: Yes
* Weight: 3.92 oz
* Operating System: Motorola Synergy (platforms R452B, R452F1, R452H6)

Additional features

* Instant messaging (Wireless Village, AIM, ICQ, Windows Live Messenger, or Yahoo! Messenger)
* Bluetooth stereo A2DP support
* MMS, Wireless Village instant messaging and e-mail
* Motorola SCREEN3 push technology for dynamic news and content
* MPEG-4 video and JPEG still image capture (with landscape viewfinder)
* Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC) and "Push to view" (PTV) capable
* Ringlights (Phone lights Flash when certain events occur i.e. incoming call)
* Video Recorder
* 2.0 Megapixel Camera

Worldwide Availability

Although Motorola has not issued an official press release, the MOTORIZR has been appearing unbranded on auction websites and import cellular phone companies around the world.

European Release

On November 11 2006, the MOTORIZR began appearing on several German carrier websites.

On December 1 2006, the black version of the RIZR was released in the UK. [cite web |url=http://www.motorola.com/consumer/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8b7de8e0137ae010VgnVCM1000008206b00aRCRD&show=productHome&vgnextnoice=1&vgnextnomenu=1 |title=MOTORIZR Z3 Home |accessdate=2007-02-23 |publisher=Motorola United Kingdom]

Asian Release

*On December 1 2006, the black MOTORIZR was released in Singapore on carrier Singtel.
*Just before the end of the year 2006, all colors of the MOTORIZR phone were released in Hong Kong.
*On January 1 2007 it was released in India.

U.S. Release

*T-Mobile officially made the phone available in U.S. stores on March 21, 2007.

ee also

* Motorola RAZR
* Motorola KRZR
* Motorola ROKR
* Motorola PEBL
* Motorola MING

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External links

* [http://www.motorola.com/consumer/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=8b7de8e0137ae010VgnVCM1000008206b00aRCRD&show=productHome Motorola Official RIZR Z3 site]