Motorola RIZR Z3 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black)

by Motorola

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.8 x 0.6 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000SZQQ1E
• Item model number: RIZR/Z3
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,316 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Merging an innovative slider design with an impressive feature set, the RIZR Z3 marks Motorola's first venture into the slider-style GSM market. Stylishly wrapped in a package for fashion conscious consumers looking for style and portability, the RIZR is packed with all the latest mobile technology, including a 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth compatibility, an advanced music player, EDGE high-speed data capability, and more.

This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

The sleekly designed RIZR V3 slides upward to reveal the phone's keypad. Sliding it open reveals a surprise--an artfully abstract tattoo.

Virtually all the phones functions can be accessed via the five-way controller on the slider and function buttons on the side.

Design
The RIZR Z3 takes the standard slider-style form factor to the next level with a sleek profile, and a unique, spring assisted opening design. It also takes familiar style cues from the wildly popular RAZR flip-phone. A large 176 x 220 color display with 262,000 colors dominates the top of the slider. The 2-megapixel camera lens is discreetly housed on the upper backside of the phone, safely tucked away until ready for use. Up/down buttons are placed on the left side for volume control while a voice button on the right side of the unit allows you to enter voice memos and create voice dialing profiles. Most of the phone's features and on-screen menus are controlled by a five-way center button on the handset's backlit control pad, which is precision cut from a single sheet of nickel-plated copper alloy. A charging port and USB data cable port is placed on the bottom of the phone. Lastly, a memory card slot is included, allowing you to augment the RIZR's 20 MB of built-in memory.

Calling Features
The RIZR Z3's internal phone book can hold up to six phone numbers and three addresses per entry, while the phone's picture ID system allows you to assign pictures to your most common callers. It also supports polyphonic ringtones as well as MP3 ringers, allowing you to use portions of your favorite songs to alert you to incoming calls. A number of ringtones come preloaded on the phone. There's even an included application, MotoMixer, that lets you mix your own ringtones. For times when you want to be discreet, there's a vibrating alert. A built-in speakerphone makes it easy to talk without having the phone to your ear while voice activated dialing makes calling your friends, family and associates as easy as saying their names. And because the RIZR Z3 is Bluetooth enabled, wireless headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. Lastly, the RIZR's voice dialing feature makes calling family, friends, and business associates as easy as saying their names.

Messaging, Internet, and Tools
The RIZR Z3 is a messaging and wireless Internet powerhouse. Support is built in for sending and receiving pictures, text, graphics, sound and video via messages. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still and video camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. Instant messaging is also supported, and the phone ships with a built-in email client. The RIZR also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing.

iTap text entry, which is a technology that makes it easier for people to enter words and text on handsets, is built into the unit--a plus for mobile email and text messaging users. With its Bluetooth or USB data capability, the phone can be easily used as a wireless modem for laptops and PDAs for high-speed data transfer over the supported EDGE network when coupled with a carrier data plan.

A number of handy software tools are bundled with the RIZR Z3 including a voice memo recorder, a calculator with currency converter, a calendar and an alarm clock. Use the phone's Bluetooth capability to set up a wireless link with a Bluetooth accessory or connect to a computer or hand-held device to exchange and synchronize data. The phone also supports the SyncML PC synchronization standard, and it can be used with Motorola's Mobile Phone Tools PC application to manage and synchronize contacts, calendar, and other data with your PC.

Click this image to see a map of all the RIZR V3's function buttons.

Imaging and Entertainment
As mentioned, hidden behind the MOTO RIZR's eye-catching design is a powerful digital camera that features an LED flash, brightness control, and a night mode. With a dedicated side camera key and a landscape viewfinder mode, you can hold it and use it like a digital camera. Capture stills and then send them to your friends via MMS messaging or email, or send them to your PC via USB or Bluetooth. Frame-worthy pictures be sent from the phone directly to your printer via PictBridge technology.

The phone is capable of MPEG4 video playback when you receive a video message, or if you upload video to the phone via USB or Bluetooth. The RIZR Z3 also supports custom graphics for wallpapers so you can dress up the phone to suit your fancy.

When the feeling strikes you, jam out to your favorite music on the RIZR's advanced music player. And because the RIZR sports a convenient memory slot, you can bring along a ton of tunes--the unit supports cards up to 2 GB (memory cards sold separately). Lastly, Java support is built into the RIZR, making it a powerful gaming companion. You can also use the handset's USB data connection to load more games and files onto the phone.

Vital Statistics
The Motorola RIZR Z3 weighs 3.92 ounces and measures 4.15 x 1.79 x 0.65 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.33 hours of digital talk time, and up to 225 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. This phone comes with a one-year warranty from a third party provider.

What's in the Box
Handset, battery, battery door, travel charger, user manual

Product Description

Merging an innovative slider design with an impressive feature set, the MOTORIZR delivers a dynamic mobile package for those socially active, on-the-go consumers who demand style, fun and adventure. Uniquely crafted, the MOTORIZR features a thin, narrow slider form factor with familiar finishes, rich housing materials. To take full advantage of the slider and make your life easier, you can do most anything in both the open and closed positions - no need to constantly 'open' the phone. Thin, narrow slider with a multi-modal design and rich colors, materials and finish. 2.0 MP camera with a fixed lens, full screen viewfinder with high intensity camera light, frame center and status icons Supported audio formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, and AAC+ Enhanced 20 MB of on-board user memory and MicroSD memory slot for up to 1 GB of extra storage for music, pictures and other media USB 2.0 connectivity for file transfers and data access Video capture and playback. Quad-Band (GPRS/EDGE) functionality. Display: 1.9 inches, 176 x 220 TFT (262k colors) Messaging via MMS, SMS, EMS, Email, IM, Mobile Phone Tools support for PC synch of phonebook, contacts, and media Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology* (A2DP- Stereo) for hands-free connectivity with compatible stereo Bluetooth-enabled devices

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice phone, January 12, 2008

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Eric J. Fonnesbeck "ejfonnse" (Bay Area, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola RIZR Z3 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I bought this phone off of Amazon this past December, and I am actually very happy with the phone. Voice quality is way better than my last phone, a Nokia 6010, and people have never complained about my voice on the other side. The mp3 player on it is amazing, and it is really easy to transfer songs onto the phone, if they're mp3. It won't play WMV files or anything else, but mp3s work well. I especially like its ability to transfer files over Bluetooth, which is very quick and easy. My only minor concern with it, which is why I gave it four stars, is that there is just a little tiny wobble on the rising part when it is in the up position. Everything else is fantastic!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Right Price for an Unlocked Version, October 8, 2008

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Nathan Haug "quicksketch" (Kirksville, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola RIZR Z3 Unlocked Phone with 2 MP Camera, MP3/Video Player, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This Motorola RIZR Z3 is indeed NOT as the photos depict it. The keypad includes not only the English alphabet, but also Chinese characters. I uploaded a few customer images of the phone that I received. I also received a UK-style power cord along with a US adapter. This makes no difference to me as I charge the phone by plugging it into my computer via USB. As someone that travels a lot, I thought it was nice to get the free universal power adapter.

The addition of Chinese character doesn't make a difference to me. If they weren't there the English letters couldn't be any bigger anyway. I think having the keys is more of a bonus than a detractor.

Regarding other reviews claiming "some menus are in Chinese and can't be changed", this only applies the Games that come loaded on the phone. In fact the phone I received was all in English from the first power-on (other than said games). The games are not a permanent part of the phone, they're just preloaded. You can easily delete them entirely from the phone, and since you can plug this phone into your computer via USB or use Bluetooth, you can load games of any other language by downloading them and then sending them to your phone.

This phone replaced a SLVR L9 (also unlocked) that I had only shortly before I lost it. I use an AT&T GoPhone plan, whose SIM cards work perfectly in these phones. While traveling abroad I lost the SLVR, but fortunately had removed the SIM card. After receiving this phone I popped in my old SIM card and things worked just like my old phone.

This phone is also handy to have while traveling. It supports both EDGE and G3 networks; using Bluetooth I can tether with my MacBook Pro and use as modem anywhere I get cell phone service (make sure your plan has unlimited data though). It can also sync address books and calendars through Bluetooth. Even though the RIZR isn't officially supported by Apple's iSync program, you can use the additional iSync plugins package provided by Nova Media ([...]) and iSync will work fine.

All in all, this has been a great phone. If it hadn't been for my GoPhone plan and use unlocked phones, I really would've been devastated by the loss of my SLVR. But with the intercompatibility of unlocked phones, switching over was a breeze.

I also had a great experience with HassleFreeCell, they were quite responsive and helpful when I accidentally used my physical address instead of my PO Box (USPS does not have local service where I live). I contacted them via Amazon and they immediately sent out the phone again to the PO Box, no additional charge. Thanks guys!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice phone but no warranty, INTERNATIONAL VERSION, September 2, 2008

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HaSNoLo (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

Haven't had a chance to really use the phone yet however it is brand new and appears to work; I did also confirm that it's unlocked by using a friend's SIM card. However note that what I received was not a US product with a US warranty. This was actually the International version from Hong Kong which was shipped with a big bulky charger and a US adapter. The keys are in English and also have Chinese letters and the games that are installed are in Chinese. I went thru the menus to make sure that they were in English and they are. The games are really no big deal for me, I wouldn't play them anyways and the keypad still has English lettering. I would recommened that if not listed in the description, that you email the seller first on any unlocked phone to verify if you're a getting a US product with a warranty if that's what you want. As for the phone, I can't review it too much as I haven't had time to really use it but it's definitely a good looking phone and it has 3 features I was looking for: Quadband, Bluetooth, and USB.