Specifications Motorola Milestone:
- 3.7-inch touchscreen display with 480 x 854 resolution (multi-touch)
- WiFi
- HSPA
- A-GPS
- Position sensor
- 3.5mm stereo connector
- Android 2.0 "Eclair" operating system
- 8GB memory (via microSD memory card)
- 1400mAh Lithium Ion Battery
- 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and dual LED flash light
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- USB 2.0 port
- Network Support: Quad-band GSM / GPRS / EDGE / UMTS / HSPA
- Weight: 165 grams
Included with the Motorola milestone is a charger with retractable USB to mini USB cable, battery, Milestone itself, a manual and a headset for the 3.5mm jack.
First impression:
The Motorola Milestone is already at work, at first glance to be very compact smartphone, which with a weight of 165 grams and is slightly heavier hand than many other models. The processing of the case as well as the back is very high and push up through the side of the display, one arrives at the same time on the QWERTY keyboard which is hidden underneath, and the D-pad.
QWERTY keyboard / D-Pad:
Instead of limiting themselves to a touch screen display for entering data and information, Motorola has missed the milestone one QWERTY keyboard, which is also equipped with a D-pad on the right side. The D-pad to execute a total of five different actions, but here are operable, inter alia, the various Himmelsrichtugen and deep golden key in the middle serves to confirm. The QWERTY keyboard is provided with a bright label for the Erstfunktionen on the keyboard and the secondary functions, we have a slightly darker color. So that the Milestone in the dark may well serve to illuminate the keys, if one performs a function on the touch screen or keyboard. The bigger the keys is also true and makes for easy input even with untrained fingers.
Touch screen display / touch buttons:
In addition to the QWERTY keyboard and the D-pad, there are of course the second option for the input, of course, about the now very fashionable has come touch screen display. This is also accompanied by four to touch-sensitive keys below the display and the four buttons you can perform various functions on the fast. The first key is provided for the leave of menus, the second for general settings, the third for a quick call to the home screen and menus via the fourth leads directly to the search. The touchscreen display is responsive and fluid, and you know no major delays.
Surface:
The surface of the Motorola Droid is different, because we have here is well known, no Windows Mobile Smartphone to himself, but the current Android 2.0. The entire surface, the menus and the keypad will appear here in a modern look in a bluish-green pastel colors. If you do not like these colors, so you can of course also change the background color and the color selection of the appropriate configuration. The Home Screen menu itself is very simple and kept tidy. On the display, there are several features such as SMS / MMS, the Android Marketplace, phone, contacts, browser and maps, on which you can access quickly. Throughout this icon, the Google search is created, everything possible about the search on the smartphone and above the info box that displays, among other things is the network, the current connection, the battery charge level and time. Should you have received a text message or a missed call, so shall ye also in the upper left corner to find even a little mini-icon. At the lower end of the home screen displays, ie just above the touch-sensitive buttons is still a pull-out menu, which allows you access to all the other functions of the milestone.
Operating system:
Milestone in Motorola's new and already highly acclaimed 2.0 Android operating system is used. Here, one notices also applies to the presentation that the Milestone has very attractive and can show a contemporary design of the interface and the menus. The first applications here are arranged directly on the home screen display, a slider on the underside of the tournament on the additional menus and applications rely on the quick, easy and engaging experience the sort of phenomenon. However, Android as an operating system also brings disadvantages, because for many applications, it requires an internet access. This begins already in the contacts, among other things, the Android want you to synchronize your contacts with your existing account, or you At length an account, if none exists.
Android Marketplace
The Android Marketplace does not, of course, comes from Motorola, as such, but is directly supplied with Android. The Android Marketplace to be displayed in a simple and clearly structured design, where you can navigate through various applications, games and other content. Moreover, the respective upper category subdivided into further categories, such as in the somewhat free downloads, downloads are free, and the newest apps in the Marketplace of Android. The download is a simple push of a button, and if it is finalized, will get her on the milestone a little icon in the upper right corner where you can also view the progress of large downloads. The downloads themselves are each provided with price, if any, and to the title follows a small icon and a short description added. A scoring of the individual applications, it also betrayed you and this is before a download, as convincing others of this program or were at stake. When the download is complete, you will find an icon on the Start menu under Settings.Should you have important applications, which she often used, then you can print them on the home screen can display to create as a shortcut.
The camera
The milestone comes with a current 5-megapixel camera and offers a built-in auto focus in this respect also, and a dual LED flash. The software interface of the camera is simple and discreet, and these offer at first glance an option for videos or photos, trigger a zoom feature and the button for. Another physical trigger button for photos in addition, is located on the top of the smartphone and stands out for its golden color. An option for fine-tuning for specific videos and photos and also provides the Milestone on a menu on the left side you can make various other settings, such as eg Flash on / off, the landscape mode, white balance, photo effects, locations, resolution, image quality and the focus mode.
Here is some test photos without flash. Starting with no zoom, zoom at half strength and full zoom level.
Conclusion:
The Motorola Milestone is probably one of the heaviest smartphones that we had available for testing, weighing around 165 grams This fact, however, must not necessarily be negative, because the milestone is very good in the hand and you see the high quality workmanship of the device and the housing directly from the tackle. The combination of a touchscreen display, QWERTY keyboard and touch-sensitive buttons is enough for every conceivable option in the input and work with Android version 2.0 will appear in a contemporary design with modern features. The milestone of the camera produces sharp images with up to 5 megapixel resolution. The zoom function did indeed increase the relevant image, but also worsened the quality of the image, as can be seen already at the point of "camera"
Also a major plus point is the Motorola Milestone QWERTY keyboard, which offers not only different labels clearly readable colors, but the buttons glow in the dark on and thus you will also find the keys easily, if one even in an environment with little light located. The Android 2.0 connection, however, is somewhat problematical, because the Milestone has been almost too dependent on the operating system, since some important features such as access to the contacts during the initial establishment of just over an existing Internet connection is possible.To use the "contacts" feature, you must be connected at this point to the Internet or create a Google account, so this option is fully unlocked. However, you should have direct access via WiFi or Internet phone software, so it should not represent a big problem.
As a minor shortcomings we have among other things, the battery cover in the eye. This is indeed easy to remove for our taste, but too easy. Even slight pull of the cover of the battery enough so that it dissolves and we were a bit better coverage rather have been fortified. In addition, we miss the cantilevered information about the currently active network of Milestone, this option is it you do not drive directly to the Home screen menu icons on the top right corner, but you have to by a number of Bluetooth / WiFi and network settings in order to dig more information about or turn off individual options or get. As a last resort you can have the options for WiFi / Bluetooth controller as a shortcut on the Home screen display, but to create.
Overall we are very impressed by the Motorola Milestone. The design and the menu will contribute consistent and also the connection with Android 2.0 has been achieved. Motorola has unveiled a milestone solid smartphone, of what may be the competition from Nokia, Samsung and Co. to pack heat.
This milestone can be got via the Vodafone at a price of 499 € without contract, or at different prices with different contracts immediately.
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