Motorola is an imprint: boldness in design, an ingredient often used in the design of their phones. Remember the Razr. Thus, the Motorola FlipOut, their new smartphone Android, is another example. The phone is shaped like a cuboid with a square base (less than 7 inches square). A kind of small flattened cube that holds fairly well in hand and easily in pocket or purse. Bag girl Its rear seat is changed according to his desire to color. The purpose is fun. Especially since the device opens a unique way: a real keyboard is pivoted on the side! The art of saving space.
But is it comfortable? Yes, testing, full keyboard that is satisfactory. This is especially commendable that we’re still in the era of touch (triumphant?). Here FlipOut Motorola offers an additional interface for those who write a lot of SMS and emails. Because the extra screen and capacitive touch device. His reaction is pretty good. And it allows to zoom + / – “the iPhone” on the photos, web pages and Google Maps.
A note on the opening system: more than once, people discovering the FlipOut asked if it was solid. We do not force it, but the strength seemed acceptable. By cons, too bad the cover is not metal. The same shell could also have a better setting: there is a bit of play
But mostly what we have with this FlipOut is the definition of the screen. With its 2.8”diagonal and calculated area of more than a third of that of the iPhone, because its definition is only 320×240 pixels. The display is very average. And the pictures of her AFN (3 megapixels) are similar.
The audio side FlipOut more satisfied with his mp3 player, and little more, the presence of an FM radio. Above all, he toured with version 2.1 of the Android operating system. What use, among other guidance GPS Navigation Google.
More : Originality of design, compactness, physical keyboard, Android 2.1, FM radio.
Less : Resolution and display screen, lack of firmness in the setting of the rear seat.
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