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Motorola MILESTONE
$690.00
Released November, 2009
The Pros:Large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px). Open Android 2.0 OS. 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Cons:No wireless tethering without rooting or payed-for apps. Low photo quality. USD card not hot-swappable (battery needs to be removed).
The Motorola MILESTONE is the international (GSM) version of the original US-based Motorola Droid (November 2009, Verizon Wireless). It was released in Germany through O2 and Vodafone, then in Canada through the Telus Network in 2010, and then later on throughout the rest of the world.
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Unlike the Droid, MILESTONE is equipped with support for HSPA rather than EV-DO Rev A. Additional changes include Motorola’s Motonav application instead of Google Maps Navigation, pinch to zoom, 8GB instead of 16GB memory, and the addition of an acclaimed multitouch functionality. The rest of the features are inherited from the original Droid, including a 3.7” touchscreen, 5MP camera, QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth, and WiFi.
Features
- Motorola Droid International Version
- Released in Germany (O2, Vodafone)
- Released in Canada (Telus Network)
- HSPA Connectivity
- Motonav Application
- Multitouch Functionality
- Pinch to Zoom
- 3.7” Touchscreen
- QWERTY Keyboard
- 5MP Camera
- 720p Video Capture/Playback
Specifications
- Form Factor: Slider
- Android Platform: 2.0
- Networks: WCDMA/900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA, GPRS Class 12, WiFi
- Processor Speed: 550MHz
- Removable Memory: 8GB Included; 32GB Supported
- Display: 3.7" WVGA (480x854)
- Camera: 5MP w/4x Digital Zoom
- Battery: 1400 mAh Li-Ion (350-380hrs)
- Bluetooth: v2.1+EDR
- WiFi: 802.11b/g
- Video Capture: 720p @ 24fps
- Video Formats: 720p @ 25/30fps
Supported A/V Formats
- eAAC+
- MP3
- AMR WB
- MPEG-4
- H.264
- WAV
- AAC
- AAC+
- H.263
- MIDI
- AMR NB
- OGG
Optional Accessories
- Motorola MILESTONE Multimedia Station | Turns the phone into an alarm clock.
- Motorola MILESTONE Car Mount | Attaches phone to car via a windshield/dash mount.
User Reviews (10)
Pros & Cons
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large 3.7" touchscreen with high resolution (854 x 480px)
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now includes multitouch functionality, pinch-to-zoom, etc...
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slide out QWERTY keyboard
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car mount and nightstand docks - alters the Droid's interface/functionality to better suit their situation (eg/ alarm clock)
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5MP auto-focusing camera with dual LED flash
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Can be rooted and over-clocked easily and safely to 1 GHz
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No wireless tethering without rooting or payed-for apps
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uSD card not hot-swappable (battery needs to be removed)
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no Google Maps Navigation
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camera is slow to take photos, properly focusing is hit or miss
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flash memory isn't integrated into the device, the only option is microSDHC (not as fast)
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Search function does not cover calendar
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Micro USB chargers from other vendors are not compatible
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One hand operating is difficult
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Slide out keyboard is childishly flat, senseless, and therefore slow to type
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Capacitive system buttons are too easily pressed by accident
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Low quality speaker on back
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Very '80s square, black & gold design
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Battery does not last all day usage
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OS freezes constantly for few seconds
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Firmware updates are not available. System update attempts cause false message "unable to connect".
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Many Android Market apps will install, but cause problems later
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pbb:
#motorola_milestone @Battiz:
- I just bought a nameless MicroUSB "sync" cable, and the Milestone charges (and communicates) fine with that.
- After 3 weeks, I have not seen any OS freezes/glitches yet, and only had one system crash (due to Opera Mini 5 beta).
- Have seen a few apps that had serious bugs, but that was not the Milestone's fault.
- I use my Milestone regularly during the day, and easily get two days out of one charge. (But be sure to install the Power Control widget, and turn off services that you don't use.)
- One of the first days I received the 2.01 update through checking System Updates, after that it told me no updates were available, but today for the first time I get the "unable to connect" error. I wonder if that is because servers are overloaded with sending out the 2.1 update, or if it is somehow related to my connection.
You are right about the clumsy keyboard and one-handed use, though I am getting better and faster with some practice.
Apr 8, 10
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Battiz:
#motorola_milestone Search function does not include calendar.
Sync does not cover Outlook's notes.
Keyboard is very flat and slow to write.
Micro USB charging is not standard; other chargers with micro USB connector will not charge.
OS freezes constantly.
Many Android market apps will install but cause problems.
Battery does not last all day.
Motorola will not release firmware update or the roadmap for it.
Operating is close to impossible with one hand.
I'm bit disappointed with my dear Moto, but it suits my Batmobile's color nicely. ;]
Jan 31, 10
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dom:
#motorola_milestone Still strange why the DROID in the U.S. doesn't have multi-touch enabled, and the European version does. And, the Euro-version doesn't include Google Maps Navigation (yet). On the former, there have been rumors that Google and Apple have some sort of a "deal" or "arrangement" that the iPhone would have multi-touch exclusivity, but that being marketing and policy only, and not a fight over intellectual property. But who knows what's really going on behind the scenes.... does anyone else have information on this?
Nov 18, 09
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