Motorola zn5 phone tools

These phones are however, missing many features that were previously taken for granted in advanced smartphones. Bluetooth file transfers, Voice dialing, ability to run Java apps, and Camcorder functionality are some of these features. When the original iPhone was released with exactly none of these features, those of us that follow the industry were amazed. It was a little like the story of The Emperor's New Clothes. The T-Mobile G1 lacks some of the same features.

Nokia still markets several "Do it all" phones like the Nokia n95, and n The Samsung i has all the features too. But these phones all run the Symbian OS. Symbian, by Nokia's own admission, is past its prime. The phones do it all, but Symbian and the Series 60 S60 UI can make it tedious to interact with all those features.

There are also numerous Windows Mobile phones that fill out the "Do it all" feature list very well. Again, however, some people prefer to avoid the Windows Mobile OS. The basis for people wanting to avoid WinMo, or even if there are such people is off topic. I will say that I have had several people refuse to show me their Windows Mobile smartphones because they figured that there was a high probability that it would crash during any impromptu demo, and if it did, I would wallow intolerably in a cloud of self- righteousness.

Perceptive folks, these are. So what if one desires function over eye-candy, and wants to avoid Symbian and Windows Mobile. Congratulations, you've narrowed your options significantly. Both series have great functionality, but only the A has WiFi, and none of them have a full feature set comparable to current high-end offerings. Here's a phone with a feature list that's for the most part up there with the top of the pack from the other brands, and it runs Linux. Does it really qualify as an "everything works" phone?

Is there a compelling advantage to this phone above and beyond Linux fan-boyism? Please note that when released officially in the US there will likely be customization by wireless carriers, so some features may be different that what is reviewed here. Here is Linuxslate. For those that wish to skip the video, or can't watch it, heres a list of the box contents:. Exterior Features Front The front is dominated by the large 2.

While smaller than the iPhone, G1, or some other recent phones, and having half the resolution, The ZN5's screen is extremely clear and readable. It is under real glass and is easily as bright as the iPhone's if not better. Even though its not a touch screen, it seems to almost magically attract fingerprints. Above the screen, there are 2 lights representing charging and Bluetooth. Below the screen is the 4 way pad, and separate center button, and the keyboard. The keyboard is basically a flat membrane, with small nubs to help you locate where to press.

A few keys have multiple functions based on mode, and their function is indicated by a small illuminated icon. The gray slate appearance, stylish graphics, and little jewel-like nubs do a great job of making the membrane keyboard look acceptable on a high-end phone, but the fact remains that it is just a membrane.

Durability may be another concern, but the membrane seems pretty tough. Left The left side has the USB port, 3. This single Micro USB connector can take on several roles, which will be covered later. Near the top of the phone is the 3. While compatible with standard stereo headphones, this connector contains additional contacts. This allows the same port to be used with wired headsets, and also proves video out. I applaud the use of non-proprietary connectors, and this is one of the compelling benefits of this phone.

Not only can you use your favorite bass-boost earplugs or use those fancy noise-canceling headphones on your next airline flight, but you are also ready for iPod night at that geeky trendy bar - all without any adapters.

Right Regular readers know that I am a fan of the scroll wheel. Well, the ZN5 lacks one, but it does have Up and Down buttons on the right side near the top.

In addition to serving as a volume control, they do control scrolling when applicable. Just below this is a keyboard lock slide switch. It feels solid, and prevents unintentional dialing and other keystrokes -- as long as you remember to use it. There is no software key lock, unless you lock the entire phone. A software auto-keylock is probably a technical possibility - such a thing exists for Nokia phones, but as of this writing, no such app exists for this phone.

Near the bottom is a purple colored key who's primary function is the camera shutter button. When in camera mode, it is intended that the phone be held sideways. The combination of the location of this button, the ModeShift technology, the camera software, and the shape of the phone make using it as a camera very natural.

It really feels and works like a real digital camera, not a phone with a camera as a second thought. Back From a camera point of view, the back of the Motozine is the business end. The camera is protected by a simple sliding shutter. Opening it is one of several ways to trigger camera mode. Next to the lens is the real xenon flash and a red-eye reduction light.

The bottom of the unit is rubberized, and contains a slot for the single internal speaker. The entire back panel above this, with the exception of the area around the camera, is the battery cover. The idea of the rubber grip area becomes obvious the first time you do a quick one-handed snap shot.

Internal Inside the battery cover is the sim card slot, as well as the micro SD card slot. The micro SD card is not hot-swappable, as both the rear cover, and battery must be removed to access it. This is a bit of a disappointment, as even the much older A's micro SD card was right on top of the phone.

My guess is that Motorola figured that too many people either forget to unmount the card prior to removing it, or accidentally pop the card out, thus causing data corruption. Additionally, eliminating the press to eject socket saves both space and cost.

For this review, several 1 Gig micro SD cards from different manufactures were tested, as well as Lexar 4 Gig card. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. Capacity - The bigger, the better! However, battery capacity is not the only factor that has an effect on battery life.

Those include the chipset in use, the software running on the device, as well as the consumer's unique usage pattern. Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. Zeman : Eric has been covering the mobile telecommunications industry for 17 years at various print and online publications. Motorola's Affordable New moto g power has 90 Hz Screen Nov 17, Motorola has announced a new moto g power , just ten months after announcing the last one.

This forum is closed. I bought the Zine a few days ago from T-Mobile. I have to say, this phone is fantastic. I have to set the volume to the lowest setting. The people talking on the other end are too loud at any other setting.

As for the ringer: lowest setting is still too loud in the office. The phone sucks walnuts!!! The IDEN network is the man. Easy Share installed and loaded just fine but everytime I try to install the Phone Tools it tells me my phone is not compatible and cannot find an updated version from the web. What's the issue here? Am I doing something wrong, or is this software just not compatible with the Zine right now?

Anyone else hae this issue? I played with this today and its very impressive. Main page Mobile phones Guides Phones gallery Modding. Download Software download Drivers download User guides download Services settings.

Edit photos On cellphone then you can edit the photo: rotate, cut or change size of photo. If you have Kodak All-in-One printer, you can with ease print photos by bluetooth.

Other features Such an other Motorola phones the ZN5 has included CrystalTalk technology for clean voice during the call in noisy enviroment. Specification Appearance.