KRZR Blog
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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.
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Blaine of Resistence to Persistence has posted a very thorough review of the K1 (with flickr pics), explaining his thoughts on everything from design, interface and sound quality, to music, software and the camera. Overall, he gives the K1 a rating of 8.5 out of 10.
His summary states:
"In all, it's a great phone, with very high quality phone features, which is most importantly what you purchase a phone for. The music is great, the camera is good and the design is beautiful."
Being a passionate photo blogger, camera functionality is something Blaine pays extra close attention to; he would have liked an LED-type flash on his K1. While the KRZR doesn't offer that option, it's currently on the MOTOQ smartphone and will be available on some of the future handsets coming to Canada (we'll keep you posted Blaine).
We appreciate his feedback and look forward to his insights on the video capabilities.
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If you've read Elle Canada's April shopping edition, Fashion Magazine's Runway Report or visited the Vogue UK site, you're well aware that monochrome black and white are hot for spring. Then again, does black and white ever go out of style?
We've decided to give you the inside scoop on a little secret - the black and white versions of the KRZR will be available through TELUS this month. You heard it here first.
Join the KRZRbloggers group on flickr to see more photos.
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Under the category of general housekeeping, a few things have been set up to help you (and us) manage the photos you've taken using, or of, the KRZR.
We've created a group on flickr that we invite you to join - bloggers and non-bloggers alike - and into which you can link your photos. Rannie at Photojunkie has already contributed some very cool shots, and Blaine at Resistance to Persistance has also started experimenting.
Alternatively, you can just tag your photos "krzrbloggers" and we'll do the heavy lifting and reach out to you.