KRZR Blog
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Courtesy of Roland, some shortcut tips for toggling the ring styles and volume.
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We're thrilled with the interest expressed by bloggers wanting to take part in the KRZRbloggers programme and are reviewing a variety of sites for our next phase of outreach.
If you have a blog, live in Canada and would like to be considered, please drop us a line so that we can review your site. If you're currently a KRZRblogger participant and want to nominate a friend, drop me an e-mail.
In order to be considered, you must have your own phone service with either Rogers Wireless, Bell Mobility or TELUS.
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Roland has been testing out the video and camera features and has posted additional photos to the krzrbloggers flickr group.
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I'm not talking about 'Becks' - check out the Bluetooth headset in his ear. See it now? Small, isn't it? Motorola calls it the MiniBlue (H9 MiniBlue for the techies out there), and it works with both the K1 and K1m (among other models). It's what Motorola calls an 'in-ear' headset (opposed to those worn over or behind the ear) and is designed to block out background noise.
Scott Robinson asked me when it'll be available in Canada, and Motorola Canada has agreed to share that it'll be released next month.
Until then, you'll have to wait for pricing. Check back for more updates.
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Starting tomorrow, Wireless Number Portability (WNP) will be available across Canada.
What does this mean? For the first time, you'll have the ability to change wireless carriers within your metropolitan or local calling area and keep your existing phone number. You'll also be able to move your phone number from a wireline phone (home landline) to a wireless phone (and vice versa).
If you're thinking of switching service providers, read this industry-backed FAQ and Reference Guide and do as much research as possible because there are some caveats. You'll have to pay a transfer fee and may incur additional costs to break an existing contract. Also, Canadian phones are 'locked' to a specific service provider, so you won't be able to transfer your mobile phone (just the number).
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Photojunkie hints at a future review and talks about the catchiness of the KRZR TV ad, specifically the tune by the Icicles that was used.
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Roland Tanglao, who's been blogging since '99 about mobile, RSS, podcasting, etc., says he wouldn't pay his own money for the KRZR K1 because it doesn't offer the portable multimedia computer capabilities he seeks - a fair comment from an advanced mobile user and Web 2.0 entrepreneur who seeks a little more out of his devices.
You can read part one of Roland's critique here. He's listed the web browser and incompatibility with ShoZu among other things that, as an advanced user, don't appeal to him.
Those who are in the market for a multimedia rich phone may find the MOTOQ smartphone more appealing. A smartphone, which will also cost more, is designed to handle more advanced multimedia capabilities; the KRZR would appeal to those who want a slim, voice-centric device with a few extra features - be it music or image capture.
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DaniGirl, a mommy blogger who runs Postcards from the Mothership, wrote a post this weekend highlighting the K1 package she received.
Apparently there's been some banter in her household over who gets to keep the "fancy-ass secret agent shiny briefcase" it came in. Beloved (her husband) wants to use it as his new lunchbox... we wish we could be there to see the look on his co-workers' faces when he pulls a sandwich out of it.
OK, back to the phone...
DaniGirl, who admitted to not being a smartphone kind of girl, was looking for "a flip phone that was sophisticated enough to take pictures and video, and maybe hold some MP3s. A couple of games would be nice, and any Internet connectivity would be gravy. But simple."
So far, she thinks the K1 will meet her needs and plans to experiment with the camera phone.
(Photocredit: DaniGirl)
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I want - I Got blogger, and part-time secret agent, Anita has a post up today highlighting the K1m package she received.
Admittedly, she's experiencing some e-mail withdrawal after switching over from her MOTOQ* smartphone (can you blame her?). While the KRZR doesn't supply the Q's e-mail functionality, she prefers the K1m's music player.
Anita is a respected fashion blogger who's been featured in NOW magazine and has been listed as a hot blog to watch out for by Stylehive.com.
*Motorola did not outfit Anita with a MOTOQ prior to our KRZR outreach. We were obviously thrilled that she had one though :)
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The extension of daylight savings time in the U.S. and Canada begins this Sunday, March 11. As a KRZR owner, you won't have to do anything. Your phone will automatically be updated by your service provider.
Motorola has posted a notice where you can find information about other devices that may need updating.