Posted by Neil Richards on October 18, 2011
While iPhone 4S users are gaga about Siri, Android is up for some serious business. Motorola Mobility has today announced the world's thinnest phone, which is only 7.1 millimeters thin.
The Android phones boasts a sculpted glass face, diamond-cut aluminum accents and a hyper-vibrant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced display.
Motorola RAZR also sports KEVLAR fiber and Corning Gorilla Glass to help the screen stand up to scratches and scrapes.
In fact, every part of Motorola RAZR is protected by a splash-guard coating – even the electrical boards inside.
The phone is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor supported by 1GB of RAM. The phone runs on the latest version of Android for smartphones -- Android 2.3.5.
RAZR allows you to stream or download music and photos from your home or work computer with the easy-to-use MOTOCAST app. It comes with a 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p video capture for crisp, clear, cinematic-quality images.
RAZR Specs:
- OS: Android 2.3.5, Gingerbread
- 1GB RAM for a fast user interface and multi-tasking
- 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD video
- Front-facing HD camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
- 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capable so customers can share 4G LTE speed with up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
- Water repellent nanocoating protects the phone, and even the inside components, against everyday spills
- Remote wipe, pin lock and government-grade encryption for email, calendar and contacts as well as voice and video chat conferencing
- Use Quickoffice® to view, create and edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents on your mobile device from anywhere at anytime
- Bluetooth 4.0 low energy
- 32 GB memory: 16 GB on board and 16 GB microSD™ card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)
- Powerful 1780 mAh battery
"Motorola RAZR is an iconic brand, and one that originally revolutionized the mobile device industry by turning a functional necessity into an object of desire," said Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO, Motorola Mobility. "Now we've done it again with a head-turning, ultra-thin smartphone that offers users breathtaking speed, innovative apps and revolutionary accessories."
The DROID RAZR will be available in early November for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement at all Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.
