Motorola Backflip

Motorola Backflip User Reviews

Good Start, by Jennifer L. Hughes
Rating:

“…The phone has a really nice interface. The touch screen seemed responsive and intuitive, and the navigation not difficult to figure out. Yes, like all other AT&T phones, this comes with some applications pre-loaded, but you can also expand the memory on this to 32GB, so it would be an exaggeration to claim that these few items affect the usability of the phone…”

Cool alternative to iPhone, by M. Jecha
Rating:

“..Good signal – Check – I’ve experienced better signal than my Samsung windows mobile phone
Touch screen – Check – pretty large, given the small phone size
Keypad – Check – Larger keys than my last phone, great for texting and browsing!
Decent camera – Check – 5.0MP baby! With flash! Again, better than last phone
Multi-window Web browser – Check – Up to 4, plenty for me. Changed home page to Google and I’m good to go!..”

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Motorola Backflip Features/Specifications

GENERAL
Date Announced: 06 January 2010
Network Technology: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Dimensions (mm): 108 x 53 x 15.3
Weight (g): 133
Screen Size: 3.1 inch, 320×240, Touch screen
Screen Color: TFT 262K colors
Type: Blok
QWERTY-Keyboard: Yes
Navigation Key: MOTOBLUR UI
BACKTRACK: touch panel
Other Keys: Accelerometer sensor
Antenna: Fixed Internal
Memory Slot: Micro SD (up to 32GB), Include 2GB card
Battery Type: Li – Ion 1400 mAh
Stand-by (hrs): 315
TalkTime(min): 360

ENTERTAINMENT
Polyphonic
MP3: Yes
FM Radio: No
TV Receiver: Null
Video Record: Yes, 24 fps
Video Support: MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9
Audio Support: MP3, eAAC+, WAV, WMA9
3.5mm Audio Jack

MESSAGING
SMS: Yes
MMS: Yes
EMS: No
Email: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
HSDPA: Yes, 7.2 Mbps
WIFI/WLAN: 802.11 b/g
3G: Yes
EDGE Class 12
GPRS Class 12
Bluetooth: Yes , v 2.1 (A2DP)
USB Port: Yes
Infrared (IrDA): No
Data Cable: microUSB, v2.0

SOFTWARE
Platform / OS: Android OS, v1.5 (Cupcake)
Java (J2ME): Yes
WAP: Yes Ver 2.0
Browser: HTML
Predictive Text Entry T9
Themes: Yes
Caller ID: Photo Caller ID
ProfileID: Yes

CAMERA
Lens Type: CMOS, 5.0 Megapixel
Digital zoom
Max. Resolution: 2592 x 1944
Flash: Yes
Night Mode: Yes
Extra Features Geotagging, Auto-focus
Video: Yes, 24 fps
Video Format: 480×320

Motorola Backflip Press Release

Motorola Globally Introduces BACKFLIP(TM) with MOTOBLUR(TM) – Taking Smart in a Whole New Direction

BACKFLIP bends the smart phone rules with a unique reverse flip design and BACKTRACK(TM) feature for speeding through MOTOBLUR social streams

LAS VEGAS, Jan 06, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ — CES –Today Motorola, Inc.(NYSE: MOT) announced the latest addition to its Android(TM) portfolio: BACKFLIP(TM) with MOTOBLUR(TM). The Motorola BACKFLIP, which combines the social savviness and personalization of MOTOBLUR with the multitasking performance of a smart phone, will be available in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia beginning in Q1 2010. The unique reverse flip design makes it easy to enjoy videos, music and photos, and the QWERTY keyboard allows you to blast through e-mails, texts, news feeds, social network messages and more.

“Since introducing our first MOTOBLUR-based device, we’ve remained focused on differentiating the Android experience and bringing it to new carrier partners around the globe,” said Sanjay Jha, co-CEO of Motorola and CEO of Motorola Mobile Devices. “BACKFLIP maximizes the multi-tasking and multi-functional potential of MOTOBLUR with its unique design elements, making it as smart as it is social.”

MOTOBLUR is Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service created to make phones more personal and socially smart. It is the first and only solution to sync contacts, posts, messages, photos and much more–from sources such as Facebook(R), MySpace, Twitter, Gmail(TM), work and personal e-mail, and LastFM–and automatically deliver them to the home screen. Content is fed into easy-to-manage streams allowing you to spend less time managing your life and more time living it.

BACKFLIP is designed around the MOTOBLUR experience and provides multiple features to keep phone conversations moving. Multi-tasking has never been easier with BACKFLIP’s reverse-flip QWERTY keyboard and high-res 3.1″ HVGA screen–letting you see more and respond faster. Navigate quickly and easily through menus and features with the new and unique BACKTRACK(TM) feature. BACKTRACK is a touch panel located on the other side of the device, offering you a new way to scroll through–the Web, texts, e-mails and news feeds without obscuring the home screen.

The truly original design allows BACKFLIP to create new ways to enjoy photos, music and more. In the reverse-flip, tabletop mode, listen to music or view videos hands free. The digital picture frame mode lets you show off your latest adventures. You can even turn BACKFLIP into a bedside alarm clock for your morning wake up call.

BACKFLIP comes fully equipped with the MOTOBLUR features you know and love. The full HTML browser on BACKFLIP’s 3.1″ high-res, touch display will be sure to impress, and, with 3G speed and Wi Fi access, you will never be out of the loop. Android Market(TM) gives you access to more than 18,000 apps and widgets, so you are free to customize BACKFLIP to your liking. Capture the moment with BACKFLIP’s 5 MP camera with flash and easily upload to your favorite photo sharing or social site. Additional extras such as a GPS and stereo Bluetooth make BACKFLIP the complete package.

Finally, MOTOBLUR provides end-users with convenience and peace of mind, as lost devices can be located from a secure personal information portal and even remotely erased if necessary. Then, one user name and password brings back your contacts, messages and connectivity to your previously configured networks and email providers.

BACKFLIP with MOTOBLUR will be available in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia beginning in Q1 2010. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative. To experience BACKFLIP, please visit http://www.motorola.com/backflip.

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About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit www.motorola.com.