Motorola Moto X - 1st Generation, Black 16GB (Verizon Wireless)
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| Brand | Motorola |
| Model Name | Moto X |
| Wireless Carrier | Verizon |
| Operating System | Android |
| Cellular Technology | 4G |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Color | Black |
| Screen Size | 4.7 Inches |
| Wireless network technology | LTE |
About this item
- Display: 4.7-inches
- Camera: 10-MP
- Processor Speed: 1.7 GHz
- OS: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
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Product Description
The Moto X for Verizon is the first smartphone to meet your desire for responsiveness with the best delivery of Google services. It's faster because it hears your voice and responds with Google Now. It tells you what you need to know, even when you're not touching it. You'll also be able to stay informed without constantly turning on your phone thanks to the new ultra-low power notification system.
What's in the box
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What is an unlocked phone?An unlocked phone is a device that is not bound to any carrier or plan. It allows you to choose your phone first and your carrier second. Upon selecting a plan, simply insert the carrier's SIM card into the phone and you're ready to go. If you decide you want to change carriers down the road or want to take an international trip, it's as simple as replacing your existing SIM card with a new SIM and activating your new plan. |
What are the benefits of an unlocked phone?Freedom: Choose the carrier with the best service or price. If you find a better deal later, you have the ability to change to a different carrier. Travel: Take your phone internationally and use the carrier of your choice. It's as easy as inserting an active SIM card. Selection: Choose the phone with the features you want, whether or not your carrier sells it, and get more service options without a contract. |
How do I set up my unlocked phone?The first thing you’ll need is a SIM card for your desired carrier. When activated, the SIM card will let your phone connect to your carrier’s network. If you decide to upgrade to a newer unlocked phone in the future, you can easily remove the SIM card from your old phone and put it in your new phone—just make sure you get the right size of SIM card (nano, micro, or standard) for your phone. If you want to use your phone while traveling internationally, you can easily buy a SIM card for a carrier that operates where you’re traveling. As long as it’s activated, you can just swap SIM cards when you arrive at your destination. |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 2.57 x 0.4 x 4.88 inches |
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| Item Weight | 4.6 ounces |
| ASIN | B00EP2BYHW |
| Item model number | Moto X |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| OS | Android |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Connectivity technologies | Wi-Fi |
| Special features | smartphone, camera |
| Display resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Touchscreen with Stylus Support |
| Other camera features | 10 MP |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Color | Black |
| Phone Talk Time | 780 minutes |
| Whats in the box | Video Recorder, Camera |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Date First Available | August 29, 2013 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Standing screen display size | 4.7 Inches |
| Weight | 0.29 Pounds |
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General Use/UI:
The almost stock android is great. The UI is very quick and has not locked up on me. There's no visible indication at all that this phone is not at the top of the specs. My Droid 4 would occasionally have trouble keeping up on the UI.
Physical Design
Coming from the Droid 4 which was thick due to the physical keyboard, this phone is MUCH thinner and somewhat lighter. It feels good in the hand. The screen size is just right to handle with one hand, and the power and volume buttons are also located well for one handed operation. Fingerprints don't show on the back and are easily wiped off the screen. Overall seems sturdy and well constructed, though I'm a little concerned about the volume and power buttons eventually having problems.
Camera:
After figuring out the gesture to unlock the phone (twisting wrist twice) I have found this feature to be very nice and has always activated the camera very quickly. Camera images and video are of comparable or better quality than my Droid 4, but the camera app is MUCH faster to activate.
Active Display
I thought I would have no use for this feature and would disable it, but I've found it's kind of nice to be able to pick up the phone and then unlock it without having to find and press the power button. You can also go straight to a notification from the active display, but if you have a pattern lock or pass code you still have to enter that, kind of defeating the purpose of it. I have noticed that the active display does seem to turn on more often than it should (sitting in a locker at the gym, sitting on my leg while driving, etc) but it does not appear to have a serious impact on battery life.
Battery Life
I'm pretty impressed so far. It gets through a whole day of moderate use (which for me means a bunch of texting, checking Facebook and twitter several times, and running some other apps several times). Usually by the end of the day (starting at 8:30am and being ready to plug in at 10:30pm) I'm hovering in the 20-30% range. I am on Wifi for a large part of my day, and I know that helps. I did notice what I thought was more significant battery drain in a low signal environment (leaving it in my gym locker), but worked around it by connecting to a nearby open wifi network. I'll be very curious to see how the battery holds its ability to charge after 12-18 months.
Moto Connect
This is a very useful addition for those who are in class (like me) and want to see who's calling or who texted without having to check their phone. However, it needs some work. I had some initial trouble getting it set up (had to go activate it on the phone, it looked like it was going to suggest it to me at some point soon). It also frequently does not sync correctly and has to be re-opened on the computer to force it (this usually happens after I send a message, the message I sent doesn't show up for a few minutes on the computer, but sends immediately from the phone). That being said, I haven't had it fail to send or receive messages yet. It cannot handle multi-media messages, only SMS. I also don't like that it's integrated into Chrome, but Google made it so I guess I can't blame them. Most of the problems with this seem to be on the Chrome side, not with the phone, and I would expect these to be fixed without having to change out the phone.
Voice Activation
I've found this kind of nice, the phone wakes up about 75% of the time when I use the wake up phrase. When it does, it does a good job of recognizing my voice and what I want it to do. Setting reminders using this is awesome. So is asking it to call someone or text someone. My one big complaint about this is that if you have a lock of some kind (I use a pattern lock), you have to enter it before you can do a lot of functions with voice. My suggestion of how to fix it: Have an audible pass phrase or pass word that you say to unlock the phone. Entering the pattern most times is not a problem, but when driving, cooking, or other times you have dirty or unavailable hands, it would be awesome to use an audible password to unlock.
That covers everything I have on this phone for now, I'll come back and update it if I have anything to update.
I've had the phone about two weeks, and coming from a Droid 4 that was on its last legs, this phone is a joy to use. The "OK Google Now" voice control works extremely well. Motorola Migrate moved everything, from apps to contacts, from my old Droid to the Moto X. The one exception was my Starbucks Card app. The Moto X won't display a bar code to allow purchases off the phone. There are several comments to that effect for both the "official" Starbucks app and the knock-offs. Don't know if it's an issue with Kit Kat or Motorola installed firmware - but it doesn't work, Other than that, all apps/contacts migrated perfectly.
Battery life is a criticism of this phone, but between WiFi and 4G I get a full day's use out of it. You need to charge it every night, but I think that's pretty much the norm for 4G phones. I added a very nice little battery usage app that gives me a digital percentage of battery remaining on the home screen. No complaints there. Audio quality is also very good - certainly better than my Droid 4. Listening and talking in an environment with moderate background noise isn't a problem.
The camera is good, not great, which is consistent with most reviews. However, I got a GREAT sunset shot in San Diego that looks just fine at 5X7. On a computer monitor, it looks like what it is: a phone cam shot. I'm spoiled with my Olympus E-M5, but the best camera you own is the one you have with you...and my phone is always with me. If all you're doing is social media shots, it's fine. I do have Snapseed, so some manipulation/enhancement is possible, but you're dealing with a VERY small (though good) sensor.
I added an Incipio DualPro case and that's money well spent. Interestingly, the rumors about the follow-on to the Moto X seem to suggest that Lenovo is going to include the DualPro as part of the phone. It adds very little bulk and no weight and makes the phone very easy to hold, but smooth enough to slip into your pocket. Excellent accessory.
But the real reason I bought this phone is that it's the purest Android phone outside of the Nexus 5, which isn't available for Verizon. Motorola kept their skin very simple, unlike the bloatware that infests Samsung and HTC phones. It's not pure Android, but the Motorola skin really does make the phone function smoothly (the OK Google Now voice control is a Motorola element.)
I'm very pleased. Why four stars and not five? If the phone knocked my socks off, it would get a five. It doesn't, and I didn't expect it to. I got what I wanted at a fair price: a very good phone without the bloatware that will last me two years. Now that Motorola is owned by Lenovo, it will be interesting to see if they develop a phone for the Western market. Their current focus is low end phones for China, but I'm hoping in two years that they develop a good successor to the Moto X. I'd buy it...



