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This model starts the line of comapny communicators, stands out for a QWERTY-keypad and a very thin body for its class. Also we should stress rich functional and connectivity capabilities. This is the first company phone on Windows Mobile 5.0.

Class: leader, communicator
Position in the line: starts the series
Rivals: Nokia 9500
Description based on [...]

This is the first smartphone by Motorola run by MS Smartphone 2002. It’s an ODM-solution of Chi Mei Communications.

Class: smartphone
Position in the line: starts
Rival phones: Mitac MIO 8380
Description based on official information

General

Announced in September 2003, in the market since November 2003
GSM 900/1800/1900
Color display with the resolution of 165×220 pixels shows up to 65000 colors [...]

This is an entry-level smartphone that starts the line of devices run by Windows Mobile 2003. Differs from MPx200 in integrated bluetooth transmitter and 1.3 megapixel camera.

Class: smartphone
Position in the line: starts, above MPx200
Rival phones: SPV e200
Description based on official information

General

Announced in January 2004, in the market since summer 2004, official announcement [...]

This is the first Windows-smartphone equipped with QWERTY keyboard and double opening mechanism, a user can open it either vertically or horizontally. In all the rest the phone is much similar to MPx100 except that it’s equipped with a touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b).

Class: smartphone
Position in the line: above MPx100
Rival phones: Nokia [...]

The phone continues MOTOSLVR L7 and the slim candybar company line. The L9 has a renewed face panel, an edging of a polished metal is added. A 2.0 MP camera, support for microSD cards (up to 2GB), MP3 player and FM-tuner with RDS are integrated. Also GPRS/EDGE are present, Bluetooth-module with support [...]

This is a continuation of the SLVR L7. And differs from the predecessor in the presence of 1.3 MP camera, support for EDGE and microSD connector, and finally a renewed user interface. Besides, the phone has a musical player prcessing MP3, AAC, AAC+ and ACC+ Enhanced formats. Stereo soun can be [...]

This device continues the fashion line, the idea is similar to the V3, but here the device is kept in a classical form-factor. Other characteristics almost completely coincide with the previous model, only memory card slot was added and support for EDGE and Push to Talk appeared.

Class: fashion
Position in the line: above [...]

This device continues the fashion line, the idea is similar to the V3, but here the device is kept in a classical form-factor. The character set is typical for its segment. However, EDGE and Push to Talk appeared.

Class: middle, fashion
Position in the line: above Motorola L2
Rivals: no in this segment
Test based description

General features

Announced [...]

This device continues the fashion line, the idea is similar to the V3, but here the device is kept in a classical form-factor. The character set is typical for its segment.

Class: middle, fashion
Position in the line: starts the line
Rivals: no in this segment
Test based description

General features

Announced in 2005
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Colour display, up to 65K [...]

The phone continues the K1, however the body is not mirrory. Besides, teh K3 supports 3G networks (UMTS) and additional camera for videocalls. Also HSDPA is supported. A 2″ TFT-display with QVGA (320×240 pixels) resolution is integrated. It is capable of 262K colours. Besides, a 2MP camera, Bluetooth version 2.0 with [...]

This phone continues the idea of a famous RAZR. It is equipped with an integrated MP3 player and expansion connector for MIcroSD cards. Besides, it has a 2 MP camera and can transfer sound via Bluetooth interface.

Class: fashion
Position in the line: starts
Rivals: Samsung D830
Description based on official information, preliminary

General features

Announced in 2006, official [...]

This low-end model stands out for vivid design, quite long battery life and thin body. The company keeps positioning it as a plain phone for calling.

Class: low-end
Position in the line: starts
Rivals: no direct rivals
Description based on official information

General features

Announced in 2006, on the market since December 2006.
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Battery type Li-Ion 820 mAh
talk mode up [...]

This is a 3G device distinguishing in the presence of a 3-megapixel camera with automatic focus, a 262K screen with the QVGA resolution. Supports scanning bar-codes, product recognition. Tow integrated stereo loudspeakers.

Class: 3G phone
Position in the line: above E1060
Rivals: Sony Ericsson K600

General features

Announced in February 2005, official announcement on the 14 of [...]

This 3G phone is designed for UMTS networks and is positioned as a slim stylish model in its class.

Class: fashion, 3G
Position in the line: above Motorola E1060
Rivals: Samsung Z540
Description based on official information

General features

Announced in 2005, official announcement 4Q 2005
GSM 900/1800/1900 UMTS 2100
External colour display, shows up to 65000 colours (CSTN), the resolution [...]

This is a 3G phone distinguishing in the presence of 1.3 megapixel camera, a screen showing 262K colours and having QVGA resolution. In all the rest it is a logical continuation of the 3G phones line by Motorola.

Class: 3G phone
Position in the line: above E1000
Rivals: Sony Ericsson K600

General features

Announced in February 2005, [...]