Motorola has unveiled the RAZR2 that promises to be everything like the RAZR of 2004, only better.

Posted on 27 May 2007

The next-generation RAZR packs cutting edge features such as CrystalTalk technology, up to 2GB of on-board memory, Web browsing, real-time point-to-point video and ultra-fast menu navigation, all packed into a slimmer, stronger, sleeker design.


Called the RAZR² (that’s pronounced as razor-two), it is 2mm thinner than the previous generation RAZR cellphones. It also features a 2.0-inch external screen for crisp picture, caller ID and a 2.2-inch internal screen with twice the resolution of the original RAZR. Motorola has incorporated a seamless casing, a soft touch back and a stunning vacuum metal front finish.

Design:

At the core of RAZR2 is a stainless steel internal frame to provide strength and durability. The huge exterior lens is made with chemically hardened glass to be more scratch resistant. Motorola tested the cast aluminum hinge in more than 100,000 lab tests to help ensure that every time a customer flips open the device, it will work perfectly.

Models:

The RAZR2 family will include three new handsets – V9 (3G HSDPA), V9m (EVDO CDMA) and V8 (GSM)

Some versions of RAZR2 will run Linux/Java, giving Motorola entry to the next generation of mobile architecture.

Details:

The RAZR2 V8 has a completely redesigned User Interface (UI) so consumers can search contacts even faster. This eliminates duplicate entries for the same person while allowing contacts to have multiple numbers. The main menu is customizable, so consumers are never more than 2-3 clicks away from favorite applications, and even messaging is easier; RAZR2 automatically recognizes what type of message consumers are sending. CrystalTalk technology on the RAZR2 automatically adjusts audio to ensure clear calls even in a noisy environment. With the new ARM 11 processor, processing speed is 10 times faster than the original RAZR and with high-speed USB 2.0 it only takes 2-3 seconds to transfer a song.

Availability:

The RAZR2 is immediately available from pre-order. GSM versions are expected to start shipping in early July, while the CDMA variants are expected to show up later in the summer. Pricing remains unknown.