• Motorola RAZR: The World’s Thinnest Smartphone Is Also Splashproof, Yeah THAT Razr
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[IMG]http://handcellphone.com/wp-content/themes/green-marinee/phonepic/Motorola-RAZR-V3-Lime-6.jpg[/IMG] Remember this? [QUOTE] After crashing and burning in a blaze of mediocrity, the once-legendary RAZR lineage has a new successor. The [URL="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/10/the-motorola-razr-is-back-with-android-on-board/"]RAZR[/URL] is a 4G LTE, 1.2 GHz dual-core, [URL="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/03/a-brief-history-of-bulletproof/"]Kevlar-constructed[/URL] wafer of a phone. [B]AU note[/B]: The Motorola Droid RAZR — which will just be the Motorola RAZR locally — is exclusive to Optus at launch and almost certainly won’t have 4G, as Optus [URL="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/09/optus-announces-lte-plans-for-2012/"]won’t be rolling their 4G service out until next year[/URL]. The RAZR is only 7.1mm thick (although it has significantly thicker bump at the bottom), making it the thinnest of its kind. It also has 1GB RAM, 16GB of storage, 12.5 hours of talk time, thanks to an 1800 mAh battery, 8MP camera (with 1080p recording), a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display strengthened with Gorilla Glass, a steel core and Kevlar fiber, which makes it strong and lightweight. But the real gem here is that all parts of the phone — even the electronics — have been coated in a water-resistant material, which will help guard against spills and the elements. There’s also an added bonus for road warriors, as the RAZR will dock with [URL="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2011/02/motorola-atrix-review-great-phone-weak-netbook/"]Moto’s webtop[/URL] (just like the Atrix), and the MOTOACTV, a smartwatch that can sync with the Droid RAZR for on-the-fly updates and functionality. From what we can tell, the RAZR feels like a faster, thinner, better version of the Droid Bionic. Here’s what Brent had to say after playing with it: The phone feels extremely solid but also incredibly light. I held it next to the the Droid Bionic and it just feels feather-weight, but at least as strong. The Kevlar back is rubberised and had a good non-stick feel. The new Super AMOLED screen is a dramatic improvement over the Bionic. That pixely cross-hatch of Pentile has been banished. Instead it was bright and clear and colours looked very good. I was hoping I’d see a boost in speed from the 1.2GHz dual-core processor (versus the 1GHz found on the Bionic), but nothing was immediately noticeable. Actually, if felt a little slower, maybe. I’ll reserve judgment on that front, but it’s something I’ll keep an eye one when we do our exhaustive testing. Basically there is no reason, at all, to buy the Bionic over this. I mean, absolutely zero. Why would you want something heavier, slower and worse-looking? I’m sure they’ll be dropping the Bionic’s price tag with a quickness to give people some (any) reason, but as of now, I’m not seeing it. Sadly though, there’s no mention of Ice Cream Sandwich as the Android OS powering the RAZR: it is instead running Gingerbread. [B]AU note[/B]:In Australia the RAZR will be available exclusively through Optus for $0 on the $59 Optus Cap plan. You can pre-order through Optus from October 24. [B]Update[/B]: I just spent some time talking to the engineers behind the Droid RAZR, and I was able to get some nice little nuggets. First off, they spent about two years developing the kevlar. They originally looked at carbon fiber (because who isn’t these days?), but carbon is no good for wireless signal. Kevlar, on the other hand, is super strong, rigid, and won’t bork your calls. In fact, Kevlar’s so solid that during early prototypes they couldn’t even cut a piece down to size with a band-saw. That should make you feel pretty good about the phone’s strength. Gorilla Glass on the front helps, too. This phone is made with a new process, where layers are laminated one-by-one on top of each other. This makes the devices exceptionally strong and rigid. The upside of that rigidity: better sound quality through the external speakers, since vibration is cut down significantly. The room I was in had a lot of ambient noise, but the phone sounded pretty good. The downside: the battery is no longer removable. LTE devices are pretty power-hungry, and while most people don’t resort to battery-switching during the day, it’s always nice to have the option. Moto’s engineers said the camera is essentially the same as the one on the Droid Bionic, but tweaked a little to give it better performance. We weren’t too hot on the Bionic’s camera, so we’ll definitely be checking that when we get our review unit. Lastly, the splash guard is created by spraying a nano-coating across all of the components, except the screen. It’s on the ACTV, too, and I was told that it would be coming to virtually all Motorola phones in the future. Awesome. Now if we could just submerge them, too, I would be happy as a clam. -BR [IMG]http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2011/10/img_3620.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://cache.gizmodo.com/assets/images/4/2011/10/xlarge_motorazr_10.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
I loved the original RAZR, I just hope this one can live up to the name.
I thought these went out of style YEARS ago.
Looks like the Droid X3 to me.
I miss my old RAZR
I can't help but feel like how thin that is with the camera protrusion, that the shape might just be awkward in your pocket. But I really, really like it still. Can you imagine 10 years down the line when this will be old tech?
I still use my KRZR K1, the entire glass cover is cracked when someone tried to stab my leg with a compass and another time of falling onto a stone floor :( But it still works, and I only need it for the occasional text/call!
So what's even the point of making phones thin as fuck
[QUOTE=Zezibesh;32858541]So what's even the point of making phones thin as fuck[/QUOTE] Proof of concept? Sounds like Motorola really made it strong with kevlar and shit.
[QUOTE=Zezibesh;32858541]So what's even the point of making phones thin as fuck[/QUOTE] Aesthetics. People complain about how thin the S2 is sometimes, but it looks nice.
[QUOTE=Splarg!;32858577]Aesthetics. People complain about how thin the S2 is sometimes, but it looks nice.[/QUOTE] Bleh, I prefer the thickness of the iPhone over anything else. It's a perfect amount of aesthetics and thickness. My iPod touch is too thin for me to be comfortable with and it feels so... fragile if I don't have a case on.
Because having a huge brick in your trousers pocket makes it look weird and bulky and a potential pickpocket will know which pocket you keep phone in, thin phone less weight, less space taken etc.
I don't like the thin phone trend. They're uncomfortable to use and breaks easier.
Who cares about splashproof, I want a phone that I can use UNDERWATER
[QUOTE=Appolox;32858734]Because having a huge brick in your trousers pocket makes it look weird and bulky and a potential pickpocket will know which pocket you keep phone in, thin phone less weight, less space taken etc.[/QUOTE] Is that a Nokia 1100 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? [editline]19th October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Van-man;32858787]I don't like the thin phone trend. They're uncomfortable to use and breaks easier.[/QUOTE] Hardly, the materials used in modern phones tend to be pretty good for strength:weight. They are designed with being under stress in mind, you can't sell a fragile device for a phone, it would tank hard.
Looks fragile and expenisve
[QUOTE=Appolox;32858734]Because having a huge brick in your trousers pocket makes it look weird and bulky and a potential pickpocket will know which pocket you keep phone in, thin phone less weight, less space taken etc.[/QUOTE] If a pickpocket can nab your "brick" of a phone from your pocket without you noticing then something is wrong with you.
I love the bulkiness of my Droid X.
I'm no big fan of these ultra thin phones. Not very comfortable to hold and the light weight makes it feel cheap.
[QUOTE=Appolox;32858734]Because having a huge brick in your trousers pocket makes it look weird and bulky and a potential pickpocket will know which pocket you keep phone in, thin phone less weight, less space taken etc.[/QUOTE]I keep a notebook, wallet, and 3DS in one pocket and don't have any problems with it bulging out. My phone disappears in to my pocket like its another dimension. I love my pants.
[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;32858895]I keep a notebook, wallet, and 3DS in one pocket and don't have any problems with it bulging out. My phone disappears in to my pocket like its another dimension. I love my pants.[/QUOTE] Those who complain about having a phone in their pocket makes their pants look weird, should not wear skintight jeans.
[QUOTE=hexpunK;32858834]Is that a Nokia 1100 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? [editline]19th October 2011[/editline] Hardly, the materials used in modern phones tend to be pretty good for strength:weight. They are designed with being under stress in mind, you can't sell a fragile device for a phone, it would tank hard.[/QUOTE] Yeah people get this weird idea that thickness and hardness make a phone good at impact resistance, you actually want it to be flexible so that it absorbs the impact better, and if you use the right materials, a thinner phone would actually be more resistant to damage than a thicker one using the same materials.
I'd choose a durable phone over a water proof one. Then again, why not make a phone durable AND waterproof. Then it wouldn't get destroyed if it accidentally goes in the washing machine... hopefully.
See the bulge at the bottom of the phone? Yeah, thinnest phone ever. I'd rather have a solid device that is durable than a thin flimsy device that feels like it will snap any moment.
Do want.
[QUOTE=JinkoMK;32859323]See the bulge at the bottom of the phone? Yeah, thinnest phone ever. I'd rather have a solid device that is durable than a thin flimsy device that feels like it will snap any moment.[/QUOTE] The plastics used in modern phones aren't hard plastics for a reason, that makes them brittle as all fuck, which is noticeable when they are thin, instead they just flex a lot more. In a old phone, hard plastic was good as it could be thick, and had to absorb a lot of impact for the internals. A modern phone doesn't need as thick materials as the components are thinner and more flexible. So harder plastics get used less and less. It won't, and shouldn't feel like it will "snap any moment" unless you are admitting you treat your devices like shit.
The thinness and low weight of cellphones will become appealing for me once I can implant them under my skin and wire them to brain.
So how does the thinness of this compare to the SGSII? I mean, the huge camera bump on the top kind of defeats the thinness of it. The SGSII doesn't have that bump.
[QUOTE=Hidole555;32859287]I'd choose a durable phone over a water proof one. Then again, why not make a phone durable AND waterproof. Then it wouldn't get destroyed if it accidentally goes in the washing machine... hopefully.[/QUOTE] You mean durable and waterproof like the RAZR? Don't know of a more durable phone than one made of steel, kevlar and gorilla glass.
Oh god i remeber when [B]EVERYONE[/B] had these
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