Motorola Krzr
Motorola Krzr (/ˈkreɪzər/, styled KRZR), known as the "Canary" before its release, is a series of clamshell/flip mobile phones by Motorola, and is one of the series in the 4LTR line. The first phone was released in July 2006.
As a clamshell/flip phone, the Krzr is longer but narrower than the Motorola Razr.
K1
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| Compatible networks | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) |
|---|---|
| Availability by region | 10 July 2006 |
| Dimensions | 42 mm×103 mm×16 mm |
| Mass | 100 g / 3.6 ounces |
| Memory | 20 or 64 MB (see article) |
| Display | 176×220 pixel 262,000 color TFT LCD |
| Rear camera | 2.0-megapixel |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2) |
The Krzr series kicked off with the K1, announced in 1 July 2006, release on 10 July 2006. It was GSM only. The K1 used the motosync system to synchronize contacts and the calendar with the touch of a button. It also used the Push-To-View system for sharing of images in real-time.
The phone included stylized features such as a glossy glass finish.
A GSM/EDGE model was released by AT&T, Rogers Wireless, T-Mobile, SunCom Wireless and Cincinnati Bell Wireless under the name Motokrzr K1, and a CDMA 1x/EV-DO model was released by Pocket Communications, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, US Cellular, Alltel, Virgin Mobile Canada and Boost Mobile under the name Motokrzr K1m. The exact features and technical specifications differed significantly between models.
Specifications
- Bands (K1): GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band) with EDGE (Class 10) / GPRS
- Dimensions (H x W x D) : 103 x 42 x 16 mm
- Mass: 100 g (3.6 ounces)
- Display: 176 x 220 262K-color TFT LCD
- Camera: 2.0-megapixel (1600x1200) with 8x digital zoom. MPEG-4 video CIF 352*288 (15 frames) and JPEG still image capture.
- Storage: 20 MB internal memory, MicroSD slot allows for up to 2 GB external memory
- Audio Playback: Supports MP3, AAC, and AAC+
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, including A2DP stereo profile. Mini-USB.
- Push to Talk over Cellular (PoC) and Push to view (PTV) capable.
- Motorola SCREEN3 push technology for dynamic news and content.
- Java ME games and screen savers.
- Buttons (lightweight): TFT "L-tee" metal buttons with raised rubber padding for 5, up, down, left, right directions.
- Colors offered: cosmic blue, fire red, summit gold, silver quartz, dark gray, and black.
The complete Motorola Krzr K1 list of specifications are:
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Modes | GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900; CDMA1x / EV-DO 800 / 1900 |
| Weight | 3.60 oz (102 g) |
| Dimensions | 4.05" x 1.65" x 0.63" (103 x 45 x 16 mm) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell
Internal Antenna |
| Battery Life | Talk: 5.83 hours (350 minutes)
Standby: 300 hours (12.5 days) |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion
880 mAh |
| Display | Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)
Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) Size: 176 x 220 pixels |
| Platform / OS | Motorola Synergy OS (Verizon K1m has a modified V CAST interface) |
| Phone Book Capacity | 1000 |
| Memory | K1 20 MB(17.33 MB avg. built-in, flash shared memory)
K1m 64 MB(??.??MB avg. built-in, flash shared memory) |
| FCC ID | IHDT56GT1 (Approved Jul 14, 2006) |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes |
| External Display | Location: Front
color LCD |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Chords: 24 |
| Ability to download Ringtones | Yes |
| Ringer Profiles | Yes |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, DUN, FTP, OPP, A2DP (GSM only), AVRC, BPP, BIP
version 2.0 |
| PC Sync | Yes |
| USB | Yes *certified chargers only |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Numbers per entry: 3 |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | Yes |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | Yes, Some carriers restrict this so that one must buy from them. |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
K1m
The K1m is the CDMA version of the K1. The main difference between the two is that the K1m has touch music controls on the flip cover, a 1.3 megapixel camera, supports a microSD memory card up to 1 GB, but does not have stereo Bluetooth headphone (A2DP) capabilities, whereas, the K1 doesn't have the touch music controls, but has a better, 2.0 megapixel camera, supports a MicroSD card up to a higher 2 GB, and is A2DP capable.
- Bands: CDMA 1x/EV-DO 800/1900
- Dimensions (H x W x D) : 103 x 44 x 17 mm
- Mass: 103 g (3.63 ounces)
- Display: 176 x 220 65K-color TFT LCD
- Camera: 1.3 megapixel (1280x1024) with 8x digital zoom. MPEG-4 video (15 frame/s) and JPEG still image capture.
- Storage: 20 MB internal memory, MicroSD slot allows for additional external memory
- Audio Playback: Supports MP3, MP4 with AAC encoding and WMA, although WMA is only available on models provided by Verizon Wireless and require the Verizon Wireless Music CD software to manage with a PC. Additionally there are external touch sensitive music controls on the front of the phone.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, albeit without A2DP stereo profile;MiniUSB.
- Java ME or BREW (carrier dependent) games and screen savers.
- Offered in steel, black, white and red colors.
K3
| Availability by region | February 2007 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 110g |
| Display | 240×320 pixel 256K colours TFT LCD |
| Rear camera | 2.0-megapixel |
The next Krzr phone was the K3, launched in February 2007. This phone is 3G-capable.
Specifications
- Bands (K1): GSM 900/1800/1900 (tri-band) with EDGE (Class 12) / GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA 2100
- Dimensions (H x W x D) : 103.2 x 42.3 x 16.3 mm
- Mass: 105 g
- Display: 240 x 320 262K-color TFT LCD
- Camera: 2.0-megapixel with 8x digital zoom. MPEG-4 video (15 frames) and JPEG still image capture.
- Storage: 60 MB internal memory, MicroSD slot allows for up to 2 GB external memory
- Audio Playback: Supports MP3
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0, including A2DP stereo profile. Mini-USB.
- Java ME games and screen savers.
- Buttons (lightweight): TFT "L-tee" metal buttons with raised rubber padding for 5, up, down, left, right directions.
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