Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)

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CNET Editors' review - Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
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CNET Editor's rating: 7.3 out of 10
Reviewed by Kent German
Review date: 11/07/06

The good: The Motorola Krzr K1 offers good call quality and comes with Bluetooth, a 2-megapixel camera, and a speakerphone.

The bad: The Motorola Krzr K1 lacks 3G support and external music controls.

The bottom line: Though the GSM Motorola Krzr K1 has a more attractive color scheme than the CDMA Krzr K1m, some feature differences make it mostly comparable with its sibling.

Motorola doesn't like anybody to feel left out when it introduces a new slim phone. That's why it was careful to introduce both CDMA and GSM versions of its sexy new Krzr. Verizon Wireless customers can get their hands on the Motorola Krzr K1m, while GSM fans have access to the Motorola Krzr K1. Outside of an exterior color change and the absence of external music controls, the K1 is almost indistinguishable from its CDMA sibling but its feature set holds some important differences. At the time of this writing, the Krzr K1 isn't offered by a U.S. carrier so it will set you back between $350 and $400. On the other hand we expect Cingular to pick up the phone soon and offer it at a cheaper price with service.

As we said in our review of the K1m, we think the Krzr K1 is far and away more attractive than the Razr family. At 4.05x1.73x0.67 inches, its narrower form factor makes it much more stylish, and though it's slightly thicker in profile, it still captures the thin phone trend that shows no sign of dissipating. It's also more comfortable to hold in the hand, and it's slightly heavier weight (3.6 ounces) gives it a more solid feel. The sheet of hardened glass and the chrome plating on the bottom end are here as well, but overall we give the most design points to the K1 due its more appealing blue shade. Also, the blue skin attracts fewer fingerprints than the silver K1m.


The K1's memory card holder is located behind the battery.

Most other exterior features are carried over from the K1m. The 65,536-color external display, the spine-mounted controls, and the somewhat poor location of the MicroSD slot behind the battery cover all are unchanged. The placement of the camera lens is the same as well, and similar to the K1m, the K1 lacks a flash. Yet, there is one more important variation on the GSM Krzr: the external music controls found on the CDMA model are not present. It's a curious and an unwelcome change to say the least, particularly since the K1 still has a music player.

Inside, the phones also are quite similar as well. The navigation array and keypad buttons are identical, but, of course, they're cast in blue as opposed to silver. Here again, we much prefer blue to silver. The internal display supports 262,000 colors and measures 1.9 inches (176x220 pixels). Unlike the K1m, however, the K1 uses Moto's classic menu interface rather then Verizon's custom menus.

On the feature side, the Krzr K1 shows a few differences to the basic offerings but nothing too extraordinary. The K1's phone book holds 1,000 contacts while the SIM card holds an additional 250 names. Each entry holds five phone numbers, three e-mails, a Web site URL, and three street addresses. You can organize contacts into groups or pair them with a photo or one of 30 (24-chord) polyphonic ring tones for caller ID. Other basic offerings include a vibrate mode, a voice recorder, text and multimedia messaging, an alarm clock, a calendar, and a calculator. On the higher end, there is a speakerphone, voice dialing and commands, USB connectivity, e-mail, full Bluetooth, and PC syncing. At 12MB, the onboard usable memory is a bit skimpy. Fortunately, the Micro SD card slot gives you more room.

Though we're not really sure why, Motorola chose to bump up the K1's camera to 2 megapixels over the 1.3-megapixel shooter on the CDMA K1m. You can take pictures in just four sizes (2 megapixel, 1.3 megapixel, 640x80, and 320x240), and in another change you get a selection of three quality settings. Other options include a multishot option, brightness and white-balance controls, a self-timer, six color effects, five lighting choices, an 8X zoom, and five shutter sounds (plus a silent option).The camcorder shoots clips in two resolutions (176x144 and 128x96) with sound; editing options are similar to the still camera. Videos meant for multimedia messages are capped at 21 seconds; otherwise you can shoot for as long as the available memory permits. Image quality was decent but not quite what we expected from a megapixel camera. Images were bit blurry, and colors weren't always sharp.


The Krzr K1 has decent photo quality.

Unlike the Krzr K1m, which supports Verizon's 3G EV-DO network, the Krzr K1 taps out at 2.5G EDGE networks. As a result, the phone is not optimized for streaming video or for downloading large files quickly. Also, instead of a full service music player capable of downloading tracks on the go, the K1 offers a rather generic Motorola music player instead. Though it works fine and supports MP3, AAC, and AAC+ files, the interface is a bit spartan, and the feature set is limited beyond playlist creation and repeat and shuffle modes. You must load music on the phone via Bluetooth or a USB cable.

You can personalize the Krzr K1 with a variety of wallpaper, screensavers, menu styles, and color skins. If you want more options or more ring tones, you always can download them via the WAP 2.0 wireless Web browser. Gamers get two Java (J2ME) titles: BlockBreaker Deluxe and Platinum Sudoku.

We tested the (GSM 850/900/1800/1900; GPRS; EDGE) Motorola Krzr K1 world phone in San Francisco using Cingular's service. Sound quality was comparable with Cingular's Razr V3 but was a tad sharper with more volume. On their end, callers said we sounded fine but they had more trouble hearing us in louder environments than on the K1m. We rarely had trouble getting a signal and experienced no interference from other electronic devices. Speakerphone calls sounded a bit hollow but with enough volume, and Bluetooth headset calls were satisfactory.

The Motorola Krzr K1 has a rated talk time of 5.8 hours and a rated standby time of 12.5 days. Our tests for the Krzr K1 blew us way with an amazing talk time of 9 hours and 14 minutes. According to FCC radiation tests, the Krzr K1 has a digital SAR rating of 0.9 watts per kilogram.

(Originally posted on CNET Reviews)
User opinions - Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Great phone much better than the razr
I purchased this phone from topgiant.com and I have had it for around 1 week. When I first opened ... Read more
by dsm51182 (see profile) - September 20, 2006

18 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

5 out of 10 - Average
Great Design/Programming an issue
From a design perspective, this phone is ideal for the person needing a sleek, cool design with attitude. Keys are ... Read more
by jo5723 (see profile) - January 29, 2007

11 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.

7 out of 10 - Very good
Great design and solid construction
The shape and heft of this phone is excellent. It feels "solid" without being bulky or heavy. The screen, while ... Read more
by fwp1 (see profile) - January 4, 2007

7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.

3 out of 10 - Poor
Horrible Phone
I generally get a new phone every few months and decided to try a Krzr. I have hear horrible things ... Read more
by lawstudent82 (see profile) - July 24, 2007

5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Wow I'm embarrassed for CNET
Ok someone needs to fire whoever looks over these reviews. First of CNET says the following:
"Unlike the Krzr, which
...
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by dfalc86 (see profile) - December 22, 2006

9 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.
4 comments posted to this opinion

8 out of 10 - Excellent
Great phone, needs better PC software
This is a nice phone, in my opinion nicer than the original RAZR phones by a mile. It feels much ... Read more
by virtualdrummer (see profile) - December 19, 2006

4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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5 out of 10 - Average
Buy the insurance on this bad boy!
I wish I would have read some discussion threads before buying my KRZR. Mine is a little over a month ... Read more
by sansqu (see profile) - July 16, 2007

4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 out of 10 - Perfect
Way better than a Rizr! This Thing Rocks!!!
I am not talking about the K1m, but the K1 is so much better than the Rizr V3! I say ... Read more
by Cuttersack (see profile) - June 17, 2007

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

5 out of 10 - Average
Nice Looks, but not a buy
I've had this phone for 3 months now. The phone is VERY SLOW to move between menus. You are ...

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I think Verizon has caught onto the fact that the phone is average at best. The price is half or less than a month ago and they are now giving away up to 3 free phones when you buy this one. That should tell you something
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I think the hype is over for this phone. Verizon has realized the phone is average at best. The price is half or less than a month ago, plus you now get 3 free phones to go with it. That should tell you something. i don't know whose fault it is, Verizon or Motorolas, but stay clear of this model
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by FalconX5775 (see profile) - February 15, 2007

2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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3 out of 10 - Poor
Slow, unreliable, had for 2 months and want to return!!
This phone is not worth the money I paid! Verizon was running a deal for existing customers, I paid $50 ...

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Also, the screensaver feature is horrible and you cant turn it off! This is probably part of the reason the battery doesnt last long..
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by kmg2486 (see profile) - July 10, 2007

2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Full specifications - Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
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Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Part number: KRZRK1
General
Cellular technology GSM
Band / mode GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
Weight 3.6 oz
Wireless Interface Bluetooth (A2DP)
Color Cosmic blue
Standby time Up to 348 h
Combined with With digital camera / digital player
Phone
Service provider AT&T
Vibrating Alert Yes
Voice Recorder Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Alarm Clock Yes
Calendar Yes
Multi-language Menu Yes
Additional Features Push-to-view mode, Push-to-talk mode
Digital Camera
Camera highlights With a resolution of 2 megapixels, this model will give you higher quality pictures than other phones.
Digital zoom 8
Digital video formats 3gp, MPEG-4
Video recorder resolutions 352 x 288 (CIF)
Messaging / Data Services
Voice Mail Capability Yes
Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) Yes
JAVA applications Yes
Messaging / Data Features Screen3
Messaging Services EMS, MMS
Digital Player / Recorder
Digital player supported digital audio standards MP3, AAC
Digital player/recorder type Digital player
Display
Display Type LCD display
Display technology TFT
Diagonal Size 1.9 in
Display Resolution 176 x 220 pixels
Color Support Color
Color Depth 18-bit (262000 Colors)
Power
Talk time Up to 390 min
Audible Battery Alert Yes
Cellular
Phone style Folder type phone
Automatic Redial Yes
Call Divert Yes
Call Barring Yes
Call Hold Yes
Caller ID Yes
Call Waiting Yes
Volume Control Yes
Ringer Control Yes
Conference Call Capability Yes
Computer Link Yes
Physical Characteristics
Width 1.7 in
Depth 0.6 in
Height 4.1 in
Antenna Integrated
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Product series - Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
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Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 390 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: Verizon Wireless, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m (Sprint)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: Sprint PCS, CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 210 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m - white (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 250 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m (Alltel)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 250 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m (US Cellular)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 240 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1m Fire (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, Up to 250 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Motorola Krzr K1 (T-Mobile)
Manufacturer: Motorola Corp.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband), Up to 180 min, With digital camera / digital player, 3.6 oz
Manufacturer Info - Motorola Krzr K1 (AT&T)
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