The Motorola RAZR2 is the successor to the popular RAZR. The new RAZR model comes in three almost identical models, the V8, V9m and the V9, it is 2 mm thinner than its predecessor but slightly wider. The original RAZR screen was widely complained about,but in this latest version it has been strengthened from scratching with a steel frame and chemically protected glass. Some of the new features of this new series are a 2 megapixel camera, full HTML web browser, Crystaltalk technology (technology that reduces and filters out background noise), and a 2-inch (51 mm) touchscreen on the front of the closed phone.
The RAZR2 V8 runs the MOTOMAGX operational platform, based on the MontaVista Linux OS rather than the previous Motorola phone OS called P2K (based on Versatile Real-Time Executive).
Release dates
The RAZR 2 V8 was released in July 2007. As of October 15, 2007, T-Mobile has offered the V8 model.
The RAZR2 V9m was released through SK Telecom on June 29, 2007, and Verizon Wireless on August 29, 2007 in the US.
The RAZR 2 V9 was released on September 1, 2007 and was exclusively made available through AT&T
The RAZR 2 V9x was released in December 2008. Replacing the V9 on AT&T, the V9x adds support for AT&T's "AT&T Navigator" GPS software as well as Video Share.
Features
The RAZR2 has, in addition to the Opera internet browser and 2 megapixel camera, a 1000-contact phone book, calculator, notepad, alarm clock, voice recorder, and currency converter.
The major difference between the three models are their capabilities. The V8 is a basic GSM phone with EDGE capabilities, and will be sold via conventional retail channels. The V9 supports HSDPA 3G and has video calling and features like "See What I See". The V9m is similar to the V9, except that it supports EV-DO, and a number of its specs have been downgraded, the most significant being its processor runs at half speed, and it does not include Crystaltalk. However, features such as an e-book system, major subway maps in South Korea, and an English dictionary are still present. These phones are not affected by the recent US ban on importing phones with technology by Qualcomm. The motorola RAZR2 also comes with a large 2" external screen making it the largest external screen on modern cell phones on 2007. It has three touch-sensitive music keys at the bottom of the large external screen.
RAZR2 V8- comes in Blue and Grey in the U.S. (for T-Mobile) as well as imported Silver, Gold and Espresso Brown versions which come from Europe (Vodafone, O2, Orange, T-Mobile) and a limited edition Rose Gold which comes from South Korea (SK Telekom) EDGE, 262k color display, 512 MB or 2 GB on board memory.
RAZR2 V9- comes in mahogany and black as well as Black Licorice in England (for Vodafone), A Special Limited Edition Ferrari Version was commissioned for release in Italy, 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA, 262k color display, 512 Mhz CPU, ~50 MB on board memory, supports up to 32 GB microSD, Video telephony.
RAZR2 V9m- comes in Espresso Brown (for verizon),Grey (for Sprint) and Bronze (for US Cellular), 2 Mbit/s EV-DO, 65k color display, 45 MB onboard memory, supports up to 2 GB microSD.
RAZR2 V9x- comes in Black Licorice, 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA, 262k color display, 512 Mhz CPU, ~50 MB on board memory, supports up to 32 GB microSD, Video telephony, GPS.
Technology / Frequencies
RAZR 2 V8
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with EDGE
RAZR 2 V9m
Dual-band CDMA2000 1x 800/1900 with EV-DO
RAZR 2 V9
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA and EDGE
RAZR 2 V9 FERRARI
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with 3.6 Mbit/s WCDMA
RAZR 2 V9x
Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with 3.6 Mbit/s HSDPA, EDGE, and GPS
AT&T V9x supports only 8GB SD card
TV Commercial
The television commercial features the song Le Disko from the electronica band, Shiny Toy Guns. Also featured are models Nikolett Barabas and Matt Mullins in a fight scene involving using the phones to slash each other's clothes (like a namesake razor).
A RAZR2 commercial by Sprint for North America features several RAZR2's impaled into various objects. It then shows Eric Mangini, head coach of the NFL's Cleveland Browns, looking on his RAZR2 at highlights of a Jets game that were critical of their performance, and flings the phone in disgust, with the phone impaling a car.
References
- ^ "Motorola RAZR2 V9m Specs & Features (Phone Scoop)" . http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=1243 . Retrieved 2009-10-01 .
- ^ Buchanan, Matt (May 27, 2007), RAZR2 V8 Prototype Reviewed , Gizmodo , http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/review/razr-2-v8-prototype-reviewed-verdict-breathes-new-life-into-motorola-263867.php , retrieved 2007-10-25
- ^ RAZR2 embraces Linux, Java and Web - FierceDeveloper - wireless developer, wireless application, wireless development
- ^ Motorola RAZR2 V9m From Sprint Offers Robust Multimedia Content
- ^ http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/atandt-continues-razr-tradition/n20070810141909990011
- ^ http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=264
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