First Look at Motorola MILESTONE XT720
Is it even possible to begin one's weekend without any thoughts and ideas about the new "robot?" In my opinion, it's not; hence I suggest that you join the discussion of Motorola's new "milestone" – the Milestone XT720 smartphone, i.e. "eXTended." It sports both metal and matte soft-touch plastic, glass screen coating and unusual shape, 3.5-mm and HDMI connectors, as well as an 8-megapixel camera with HD motion video capture and xenon flash. And all that is powered by Android 2.1.
Motorola Milestone XT720 – there's so much depth behind the cumbersome name! To be serious, having got my hands on the model, I am impressed and willing to tell you why in brief.
Immediately after its announcement as the handset for SK Telecom in South Korea the rumors started circulating on the web if the European version will become available in the future. Motorola XT720, which is the carbon copy of MOTOROI was announced on June 7 in the UK and will be available on numerous markets.
In this article I would like to speak about my initial impressions, explain certain details and particular features of the model. Motorola Milestone XT720 – there's so much depth behind the cumbersome name! To be serious, having got my hands on the model, I am impressed and willing to tell you why in brief.
Impressions
MILESTONE XT720 will be available to buy around August or September and will be priced closely to HTC Desire and Sony Ericsson X10.
The first impressions of the smartphone are exceptionally positive; it's a good old Motorola, the company's touch and style can be seen practically in any detail, from the hardware keys and case materials to design and screen wallpaper selection. Android market is not vast yet and is just starting to grow, so it is nice to see that the major manufacturers come up with solid products and not just expand their portfolio. Motorola XT720 is a good example of this trend. This smartphone has its unique design, commendable features and its distinctions in the form of camera add-ons, is offered in metal body and at a reasonable price. Moto?
Description:
Motorola Milestone XT720 – there's so much depth behind the cumbersome name! To be serious, having got my hands on the model, I am impressed and willing to tell you why in brief.
Immediately after its announcement as the handset for SK Telecom in South Korea the rumors started circulating on the web if the European version will become available in the future. Motorola XT720, which is the carbon copy of MOTOROI was announced on June 7 in the UK and will be available on numerous markets.
In this article I would like to speak about my initial impressions, explain certain details and particular features of the model. Motorola Milestone XT720 – there's so much depth behind the cumbersome name! To be serious, having got my hands on the model, I am impressed and willing to tell you why in brief.
Impressions
MILESTONE XT720 will be available to buy around August or September and will be priced closely to HTC Desire and Sony Ericsson X10.
The first impressions of the smartphone are exceptionally positive; it's a good old Motorola, the company's touch and style can be seen practically in any detail, from the hardware keys and case materials to design and screen wallpaper selection. Android market is not vast yet and is just starting to grow, so it is nice to see that the major manufacturers come up with solid products and not just expand their portfolio. Motorola XT720 is a good example of this trend. This smartphone has its unique design, commendable features and its distinctions in the form of camera add-ons, is offered in metal body and at a reasonable price. Moto?
Description:
- Form factor: candybar
- Operating system: Android 2.1 + Motorola add-ons
- Networks: GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA
- Processor: 720 MHz on ARM Cortex A8 platform
- Main storage: 512 MB
- Memory for applications: 512 MB (engineering prototype had around 150 of free memory) + slot for microSD (8 GB card in the box)
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, HDMI, micro-USB, 3,5 mm headphones jack
- Screen: 3.7” capacitive TFT screen with FWVGA (854×480) resolution
- Camera: 8 MP with auto focus and Xenon Flash, video recording in HD quality (720p, 1280×720 resolution)
- Navigation: GPS with A-GPS support
- Additional features: FM radio, accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor
- Battery: Li-Ion of 1390 mAh
- Dimensions: 116 x 60,9 x 10,9 mm (4.56”x2.39”x0.42”)
- Weight: 160 g (5.64 oz)