Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola Part number: DROIDRAZRMAXX
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- The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.
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CNET editors' review
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon Wireless) price range: $299.99
- Reviewed by: Brian Bennett
- Reviewed on: 01/26/2012
- Updated on:02/09/2012
The good: Despite a beefed-up battery, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx has a slim, attractive, and durable design with the same gorgeous display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and fast Verizon 4G/LTE data speeds as its predecessor. It retains powerful multimedia chops and tight security features.
The bad: For such an advanced smartphone, the vague promise of a future Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is disappointing. Also, while a stronger battery is great, it's still not user-removable. People with small hands will find it hard to wrap around the phone's wide frame, and the 8-megapixel camera is unimpressive.
The bottom line: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx proves that a powerful Android superphone can remain thin yet still promise marathon-worthy battery life. If you can live without Ice Cream Sandwich and have big hands, the Maxx is extremely compelling.
Editors' note: Since the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is almost identical to the original Motorola Droid Razr save for its enhanced battery, portions of this review are based on our experience with its predecessor.
Motorola ups the Android ante with its new creation, the Droid Razr Maxx. Not only does this superslim handset come equipped with all the outstanding features that graced the first Droid Razr, Motorola has thrown in an energy-dense 3,300mAh battery, too. Promised to run for days on end, the Maxx could be the longest-lasting, most powerful smartphone we've ever seen. Read on to find out if it's worth its $300 entry price.
Design
Motorola made a splash with the first Droid Razr with the bold testament that it was the thinnest Android smartphone the world has ever seen. For the company that started the thin phone craze with the original Razr V3, it was a fitting move, even if the Razr to have the trimmest chassis is always changing.
Interestingly, the company can't make the same boast with the Droid Razr Maxx. Measuring 5.14 inches long by 2.75 inches wide by 0.35 inch thick and weighing 5.1 ounces, the Maxx is slightly thicker and heavier than its predecessor (0.28 inch; 4.5 ounces). Even so, it still feels very svelte and lightweight, despite its larger footprint. I also found that it fit well into my pants pocket, though with an embarrassing bulge. Of course, people with small hands (because of the wide bezel housing the display) will have trouble grasping the big-screened device. Gone, though, is the hump in the back of the phone that held the camera lens and made the first Droid Razr top heavy.
In fact, the way Motorola managed to squeeze in the Razr Maxx's more powerful battery was to fill in that hump. It was a smart design call since without the hump the Maxx feels more balanced even as it sports a thicker profile.
Not to worry, though: other Motorola innovations have remained, such as the chassis built from diamond-cut aluminum, and the thin sheet of glass in front sculpted to fit flush against the phone's edges. Just like the original Razr, Motorola coated the Maxx's back in Kevlar, which, while smooth and soft, means the battery is not removable. Thankfully the Razr Maxx features a souped-up 3,300mAh battery, compared with the Droid Razr's smaller 1,780mAh battery pack.
I do like the Kevlar backing. It won't stop bullets, but it does resist scratches and scuffs admirably. Another durability feature is the Maxx's "nanotechnology coating," also found on the Droid Razr, which shields the handset's innards from light moisture and klutzy spills. Don't get me wrong, it's not water-resistant so don't take it to the beach. Making the Maxx even tougher is a Corning Gorilla Glass display with a chemically treated scratch-resistant surface.
User interface
Like the Droid Razr before it, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx runs Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with a more subtle version of Motoblur placed over it. For instance, you don't have to annoyingly create a Motorola account before using the phone like older handsets forced you to do. It's the same implementation already seen on other Motorola handsets like the Atrix 2 and the Droid Bionic. There are five customizable home screens to choose from, with more shortcuts to the phone dialer, messaging, camera, and the main menu running along the bottom. Hitting the Home button in standby mode pulls up a view of all the home screens at once, similar to HTC's Sense UI.
The lock screen displays the typical digital clock, date and battery info. To unlock, just swipe the lock icon from left to right. You can toggle the vibrate/ringer function here, too, and jump straight to the camera app. Those who liked the Droid Razr's virtual keyboard will find the same well-spaced keys, light haptic feedback, and responsiveness here. You also have the choice of using the default keyboard or Swype for fast one-handed writing.
Features
Offering a mother lode of Android abilities, the Droid Razr Maxx has all the staples, including a few surprises, such as GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 (which supports a new generation of low-power accessories), Wi-Fi, and a mobile hot-spot capability that lets the phone act as a modem for up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Keep in mind that the mobile hot-spot feature costs about $20 extra per month on top of your voice and data plans.
The Razr Maxx also offers the usual selection of Google's apps and services, most already loaded: Gmail, Google Talk, Google Search with Voice, Google Maps with Navigation, Google Books, Places, Latitude, and YouTube. Phone and organizer functions include a calendar, alarm clock, calculator, a file manager, task list, voice command support, and speakerphone.
Other apps preinstalled include a healthy helping of free and paid software and services such as Amazon's Kindle app, Blockbuster, Let's Golf 2, Madden NFL 12, Netflix, Slacker Radio, MotoPrint, and VideoSurf. Of course Verizon added some bloatware of its own, like Device Setup, Verizon Instant Messenger, My Verizon Mobile, NFL Mobile, V Cast Tones, Verizon Video, VZ Navigator, and Visual Voicemail, which costs around $2.99 a month. Honestly the most helpful of the lot in my opinion is the My Verizon Data widget, which lives by default on the home screen and estimates your data usage to avoid being throttled or slammed with extra fees.
Corporate and government friendly
Who says you need a BlackBerry for private or public sector mobile security? Motorola doesn't think so. Also folded into the Droid Razr Maxx is support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, not to mention government-grade FIPS 140-2 encryption for e-mail, calendar, and contacts. For even more peace of mind, more-severe methods such as remote wipe, PIN lock, SD card and device encryption, and remote enable/disable of camera and Wi-Fi are possible, too.
If you must tweak that doc on the road, the Razr Maxx features the Quickoffice app, which lets you create and edit office documents; Citrix's GoToMeeting video conference application; and the portable PC experience that Webtop provides (more on that below).
MotoCast, Webtop, and Smart Actions
Pushing the smartphone productivity envelope further is the MotoCast app. It lets you share your documents and media files with your home or work computer. MotoCast also links with the Gallery app to serve up photos, and the Music app to access music files.
Many Motorola Android phones feature the company's Webtop app, and the Droid Razr Maxx continues the tradition. It morphs the handset into a quasi mobile PC with Netbook-level functionality. Just attach it to compatible accessories like the Lapdock 100 (10-inch screen), the Lapdock 500 Pro (14-inch screen), or an HD Station, and the Webtop platform fires up automatically. These Lapdocks sport a keyboard and touch pad, but you'll have to contribute your own input devices if using something like the HD Station.
The Webtop platform at its core is a Linux-based operating system offering a Netbook-like experience for creating documents and surfing the Web via a full Firefox Web browser. The UI is pretty sparse, made up of a dock or software launch pad with a few applications. The phone's screen is mirrored on the larger display as well, so you can still access your phone's contents and functions in this configuration. To read more about the Webtop solution, check out our review of the Atrix's laptop dock.
Another interesting software spin on Android is Motorola's Smart Actions app designed to make the company's handsets easier for novices to operate. It's basically an automation tool for phone behavior that follows rules you define. For example, you can have the phone automatically turn off Bluetooth and GPS when your home Wi-Fi network is detected. Conversely, the Razr Maxx's brightness can be commanded to dial way down when battery levels are critical.
Other neat tricks are possible, such as having the ringer automatically silence itself in the office or launch the music player when you plug in your headphones. Still, I'm not sure how useful this is since I feel humans should control their technology, not the other way around. When smartphones really become self aware and double as personal companions, perhaps they'll be able to predict my whims, but for now I'd rather choose what I want to do when I want to do it.
Multimedia
A jack of all trades, the Motorola Droid Maxx serves up a wealth of multimedia skills to pass the time. Besides third-party apps like Slacker Radio, the Maxx has the same robust Music app that is much more capable than the stock Android software. Similar to the Droid Bionic, the app has Internet radio functions, a Music Store courtesy of Verizon Wireless, and my personal favorite, support for podcast subscription and playback. Don't forget, you can also use the app to stream music from your home server via MotoCast. Thankfully, the Droid Razr Maxx has 16GB of internal memory, plus a preloaded 16GB microSD card, and can support cards up to 32GB. Files it can handle are AAC, AAC+ AAC+ enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v10, and WMA v9 formats.
Netflix pairs nicely with the Maxx's stunning HD AMOLED screen. Watching "Tron Legacy," even over an LTE connection, was mind blowing and I quickly forgot that the movie has no logical plot. Colors were rich and deep, and blacks were endless. Another treat is the phone's Micro-HDMI port, which you can hook up to a large-screen HDTV to make your experience even more enjoyable. This is possible via DLNA as well. Video formats supported are H.263, H.264, MPEG4, or WMV v9; load your own or download them directly from the Android Market.
Just like the Droid Razr, the Droid Razr Maxx offers a nimble 8-megapixel camera that loads up in a swift 1.1 seconds from the lock screen. There's virtually no shutter lag in between shots to speak of, either. You can adjust the resolution, the shutter tone, the color effects, shot modes, and the exposure. Other settings include geotagging, a self-timer, several scenes modes like Macro and Night Portrait, panorama mode, and flash.
For all the Droid Razr Maxx's speed, picture quality was solid, with clear images and detail. Color accuracy is the phone's weakness, though. Still-life shots looked washed out and muted. In low light, most photos contained image noise, too. The LED flash didn't help this problem, but it didn't blow out subjects in the foreground, either. Able to capture full 1080p HD video with many extra audio functions like Stereo, Wind Reduction, Concert, Balanced, and Front Facing to choose from, capturing movies is the Maxx's forte. My video clips were clear and well exposed even in low light, and the auto stabilization tamed any hand shake.
Performance
I tested the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx on Verizon's CDMA/LTE network in New York. Confirming that there's a reason Verizon is proud of its cellular infrastructure, in my tests the Razr Maxx demonstrated excellent call quality. The phone's earpiece had plenty of volume and I heard no static, buzz, or other digital artifacts during the voice calls I placed. Callers on the other end also said the line was clean and free of any distortion and had difficulty telling I was speaking to them from a mobile phone. Similarly, callers couldn't tell I had switched to the Razr Maxx's speaker phone. I on the other hand noticed that the handset's speaker was soft and lacked serious oomph. That said, the speaker didn't distort at high volumes.
During the short evaluation period, data speeds, even within the CNET offices, were impressive, with fast download speeds averaging just shy of 9Mbps. Uploads, however, in the same location hovered around 0.6Mbps. This performance is lower than the typical speeds we see from Verizon LTE handsets. I plan to update this review with additional test results soon.
Of course the Droid Razr Maxx's claim to fame is its high-performance 3,300mAh battery. The phone is rated by Motorola to offer 21.5 hours of talk time and close to 16 days in standby mode. With numbers like these, it'll take time to run our battery tests on the Maxx, but in anecdotal use during my brief initial test period, the phone never dropped below 80 percent charge--quite remarkable. Later, while testing in the CNET Labs, the Razr Maxx played "The Godfather," with the screen brightness at 50 percent and audio at half volume, on a continuous loop for 19 hours and 47 minutes straight. That's enough juice for more than three back to back, coast to coast flights. In subsequent tests, we squeezed 20 hours of continuous call time. Though it's less than the promised 21.5 hours of talk time, it's still stellar.
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx call quality sample
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Conclusion
In many ways, the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is the smartphone the Droid Razr should have been. Adding a powerful battery yet keeping a slim and trim size makes this excellent Android handset extremely tempting. I really wish the phone came running Android's latest and greatest Ice Cream Sandwich instead of the mere promise of future upgrades. Additionally, its sky-high $299.99 price tag will give all but the most addicted gadget hounds reason to think twice. Still, with fast 4G LTE data speeds, an amazing HD AMOLED screen, and a battery built to make the Energizer Bunny green with envy, the Maxx may be more than enough mobile tech for your needs.
User reviews
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The Next Level
by S-Nealy on February 14, 2012
Pros: + Dual Core 1.2 GHz processors
+ 4.3" Super AMOLED screen is really nice
+ This phone is FAST. No doubt other phones might be faster
+ Feels more solid and well-built
+ Motorola's UI is clean and easy to customizeCons: - No Ice Cream Sandwich (yet)
Summary: Just got one of these things to replace an AT&T phone (Captivate) where the contract was close to expiring.
*WOW*
The phone charged from 30% to 90% in ...Summary: Just got one of these things to replace an AT&T phone (Captivate) where the contract was close to expiring.
*WOW*
The phone charged from 30% to 90% in just over 2.25 hours (full recharge time is said to be 2.5~3.5 hours). That's REALLY good given how massive this battery is...
The battery is big, but not much bulk is not added. And given how smartphones were a decade ago, yet for such tiny screens in return, I have no complaints on the form factor and the battery within at all.
Also, every time I bought a 3rd party battery, it died within 6 months. So the need to have a spare battery is eliminated by this device, and I don't need to trust the quality of third party replacements. So the need to worry that this battery cannot be replaced by me is a non-issue.
4.3" Super AMOLED screen is really nice. The Captivate's screen isn't as saturated, but was slightly better in presenting darker colors (or maybe the gamut was limited and it elevated darker hues, resulting in an inaccurate appearance). This is a VERY minor nitpick, as only one game (Osmos) has a dark background where minute detail is no longer as visible, but for every other game there are no issues that shroud darker elements, and every other game looks FAR BETTER under the RAZR MAXX, thanks to the color gamut and darker hues.
The 960x540 resolution on the RAZR takes a moment to get used to (most models have 800x480), but it makes life easier for browsing and, again, the 4.3" screen size makes typing easier. (the PPI to the RAZR is 256, whereas the Captivate's was 216 - neither is as densely packed as a certain phone from a fruit vendor (300DPI), but I've no complaints on screen quality.)
FAST. This phone is FAST. No doubt other phones might be faster (e.g. those with the Exynos processor), but this one is no slouch. Every game and app I've worked on feel more responsive, especially Osmos (which I didn't expect to run better, but it did).
FEEL/SIZE: With case protector (Otterbox) on both devices, the RAZR MAXX is almost as thick as the Captivate, but taller. And just slightly wider. It weighs more, but the feel of the MAXX feels more solid and well-built.
Actually, I do have a gripe:
It has 16GB internal flash RAM and also includes a 16GB MicroSD card. It would have been ideal if a second MicroSD slot existed, which would really bring out the full potential of this phone.
Definitely 5 stars - there's nothing that's really detractable, not even the nitpicks. The fastest data connectivity sweetens the pot (YMMV, I chose Verizon), and reports on how it's impossible to drain this thing down in one day with moderate/heavy use are truly impressive.
*Note, I suggest check for best deal for the RAZR MAXX, before you're will buy it at: Androidphonesdeals.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/motorola-droid-razr-maxx
Thank for reading!18 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Uninspired by iPhone, returned Nexus, happy with Maxx
by Lefseboy1 on January 31, 2012
Pros: Battery
Screen size
Build quality
Connectivity
In hand "feel"
Android OSCons: No Android 4.0...yet
Camera not great, but not awfulSummary: I thought I would upgrade to the iPhone 4S when I was eligible, but I felt blah about it. Everyone around me has an iPhone, which they love, but there ...
Summary: I thought I would upgrade to the iPhone 4S when I was eligible, but I felt blah about it. Everyone around me has an iPhone, which they love, but there were things that excited me more about with the new Android phones. I decided to go with the Galaxy Nexus because of its stellar reviews and high rankings on phone lists. I liked the screen size and resolution, and Android 4.0 is wonderful. However, the connectivity to service was awful. I lost service when making a call when walking out of the Verizon store -- and in a major metropolitan area. I lost service on almost every call I made after that, which was frustrating and disappointing. The change the SIM card at Verizon, which didn't change anything. Service was moderately better on 3G, but I still had problems, so I decided to return it. In addition, the battery life was very short, and it got uncomfortably hot while talking on it during the few times I was able to do so.
The day after I bought the Galaxy Nexus, the Razr Maxx was released, but, since I could only do one return at Verizon, I was hesitant to try another 4G phone. I was resigned to get the iPhone 4S, thinking it was the safe option (upgrades, streamlined opeeration, iTunes, etc.). But, after having the Galaxy Nexus for two days, the iPhone felt so small and heavy, and I knew I couldn't use the widgets that I enjoy with Android. It's silly, but I wanted to be excited about getting a new phone, and I wasn't excited about the iPhone.
While the salesman was returning the Galaxy Nexus and preparing to set me up on the iPhone 4S, I wandered over to the Razr Maxx display. I liked it very much, so I decided to take a chance on another 4G phone, and I have been very happy with my decision.
SCREEN: I just prefer the bigger screen of the current line of Android phones of iPhone. The Razr Maxx screen may not have the much lauded pixel density of the iPhone 4/4S or the Galaxy Nexus, but it is very bright, and I barely notice a difference.
CONNECIVITY: No problems. And 4G really is very fast. I use it at home instead of WiFi since I was grandfather into an unlimited data plan.
PROCESSOR: Very quick. Just an occasional hick-up when going back to the home screen, probably due to the calendar and weather clock widgets I have running there. Not a big deal, and it may improve with ICS.
OPERATING SYSTEM: No, it doesn't have Ice Cream Sandwich, but I am coming from Froyo, and this is much better. I can live happily with it until the ICS update arrives. Also, I am a Google fan, and I would have a difficulty time without navigation from Google Maps, which is something a friend who switched from the original Droid to iPhone misses greatly.
BUILD: I love how it feels. Much more comfortable that the Razr. I'm not using a cover on it yet, and may not put one one due to the great build quality (Kevlar, Gorilla Glass). However, I did put on a screen protector, "just in case!"
And finally, BATTERY: Fantastic. I was so conditioned by my old phone -- and even by two days with the Galaxy Nexus -- to constantly worry about the battery, but I worry no longer. I easily get through a day with moderate to heavy use, and the batter has yet to go below 30%. For me, it's worth it.
I did research ad nauseum when my upgrade was approaching. I learned that no phone is perfect and no phone is for everyone. This one spoke to me, and I am enjoying it very much!14 out of 18 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best Phone I've ever owned.....AMAZING Battery Life!!!!
by andyflippen on February 4, 2012
Pros: Battery Life (See Below)
Display
Battery Life
Functionality
Battery Life
Smart Actions Battery Life Saver
Did I mention battery life?Cons: None that I've found so far. The camera isn't as intuitive or reactive as the iPhone, but I want my phone as a phone. If I want the crispest action shots, I'll use my camera.
Summary: I have the Droid X2 and then upgraded to the 16gb Razr. The Razr is the exact same phone as the Maxx, but my battery was dying every day before ...
Summary: I have the Droid X2 and then upgraded to the 16gb Razr. The Razr is the exact same phone as the Maxx, but my battery was dying every day before I left the office. Don't undervalue how much battery life 4gLTE service actually uses. I used Smart Actions, made my own adjustments, limited use, didn't read my Kindle app at lunch, and still had a dead battery on my way home from work. So, I traded up to the Razr Maxx. This week, I've used my phone to watch Netflix shows at lunch, read from my Kindle app, used the phone more than normal (on purpose), sent a lot of texts and pictures, played on Facebook, watched YouTube videos, and just tried to run this battery into the ground. End result....70% battery life at the end of the day. This battery is no joke. I can't kill this thing. I've never had a phone that I didn't have to charge every day, but I could honestly get 1 1/2 - 2 days out of one charge, and that's saying a lot for me. I use my phone for work all day, and play on it quite a bit when I'm not in the office. This is the best phone I've ever owned. Call quality is crisp, I don't drop in some dead zones I've always dropped in. The Speak Now function allows you to speak texts, emails, and call contacts while driving with no interuption. The 4gLTE speeds are lightning fast, and in it's case, I can't tell the difference in thickness between the Maxx and Razr, except that the Maxx is better balanced due to shape, and easier to hold for calls. I absolutely love this phone. I considered a Galaxy Nexus and iPhone 4s also, but there is no comparison. When this phone gets ICS update, there will be no reason to look at any other current phone on the market.
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Makes a cool product cooler, yet missing the one thing
by Dexter1268 on January 27, 2012
Pros: - Battery, duh...actually, this is probably the first time that word has made it into the Pros section EVER on a Verizon smartphone.
- Call quality.
- Micro-HDMI
- Nanocoating/Kevlar=awesome design features
- getting 4.0, the ROM is already outCons: - Come on...NO 720p resolution? Seriously? siiighh.
- Really, the 960x540 is the same as the X2...remember the X2? It's been a while, think hard. Having 226ppi instead of the Nexus/Rezound/LG's over 300 sucks.
- That's it, I just want 720pSummary: With a good speaker, nice usable UI, future awesomeness of 4.0, a great battery, decent camera, amazing design, and tons of features, this should be an absolute contender for ...
Summary: With a good speaker, nice usable UI, future awesomeness of 4.0, a great battery, decent camera, amazing design, and tons of features, this should be an absolute contender for anyone needing a new phone....I say "need" because the people who just WANT one should wait until after MWC in February where the Tegra 3's get mentioned. With HTC saying they will release 1 "hero device" every quarter that means (hopefully) creating more future-proof devices. With Motorola signing with Intel one should probably wait to see what they come up with. And of course there's those phones from Sony that pack a mega camera, Bravia-sync, and True HD that are hopeful.
In short, if you have an Incredible (like me!), a Droid X, X2, or anything else that is still getting updates and still works just fine, it's lame to get anything right this second, especially with Spring releases right around the corner and so much hype for the summer...honestly, I'd wait.
But the Maxx is amazing...I still like the layout in the Nexus, the screen in the Spectrum, and the sound in the HTC more though, and lets face it, the next HTC phone will be 720p, have Beats, be slimmer, and have a great camera with 4.0...and be easier to root than Moto.5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic Phone!
by Funkyfour6 on January 29, 2012
Pros: Phone Performance
Battery
ConstructionCons: Non Removable Battery
No Android 4.0 (ICS)
NO HD Screen
No NFC
Not a phone for small handsSummary: Now I know there will be a lot of people out there who will be upset at the fact that this phone was launched so soon to the original Razr. ...
Summary: Now I know there will be a lot of people out there who will be upset at the fact that this phone was launched so soon to the original Razr. As a previous owner of the Galaxy Nexus I will say the Droid RAZR is an outstanding example of a smartphone. It is not perfect by any means of the imagination but I must say the engineers at Motorola did a great job with this phone. I love this phone when compared to the Nexus. It accomplishes the primary purpose of a cell phone and that is to work as a cell phone!
No signal problems! Good speakerphone! Great Construction! The battery life is a pleasure. Motorola claims 21 hours of talk time. I am happy the phone can work on 4G without thinking about use for at least 10 hours. I charge my cell phone daily.
The screen on this phone does not have the resolution of other competitors like the Galaxy Nexus, but the colors are more vibrant with better contrast.
If you are looking for a cell phone that will last the entire work day without a recharge, this is the phone for you. There will always be a new cell phone arriving on the market that will make your phone seem old within months of your purchase. Buy a phone that performs the functions you need and call it a day.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best phone I've ever held!
by fastattack1095 on February 15, 2012
Pros: -Perfect size, big bright beautiful screen
-Stupid fast
-Quick multitasking
-Very fluid and easy to customize
-Extensive, long battery lifeCons: -Bluetooth disconnects randomly, but reconnects back easily.
-Wi-fi back to 3G switch is rough (a few seconds)
-Phone calls back to 3G rough (not on Wi-Fi, 10-20 seconds sometimes)
-Skype, audio comes out the phone earpiece and not media speaker.Summary: Ok, coming from a Blackberry Storm2, I had finally found the phone that I thought would be my best fit. It does everything the Blackberry did but so much better. ...
Summary: Ok, coming from a Blackberry Storm2, I had finally found the phone that I thought would be my best fit. It does everything the Blackberry did but so much better. My exchange email now arrives instantly, compared to six or seven minutes later. No more truncated emails!
First of all, the display! I can't get over reading about people complaining over no 720p display, its blurry, or whatever else. This screen is just as good as my wife's iPhone 4 at any angle, along with anything you can grab at a Verizon store. I'm not sure of how any higher resolution screen could look "better" unless looking under a magnifying glass?? Netflix, Skype, websites all look great.
I am admittedly addicted to my phone and use it too much. It will normally make it through 18 to 24 hours with a lot of screen on time, time of Skype video calls, Netflix, Facebook, games, updates, etc.
Navigation is dead on, although I would have preferred a different more natural sounding voice. Also a little hard to hear in the car dock and on speakerphone.
Car dock is amazing, fits great, charges plays music, Pandora or other music apps. Can record videos, see text messages and emails pop up. Only complaint is you can't go to home screen from car dock app. To access an app you want to use, you have to have it running in the background (or on recent apps) and hold the home screen button to open it. May have to unplug the dock and open the app if it isn't up in the background.
Camera is much better than my Blackberry, of course not as good as a point and shoot. Wish it would have had a dedicated button under the volume rocker for better auto focusing. I'm still playing with it and plan on trying out CameraFX and maybe a couple apps.
Video in 720 is good and clear, a little choppy. Audio could be a bit better. I like it though.
CDMA radio is excellent, great signal most everywhere. Surpasses my Blackberry and some co-workers phones. Wi-Fi radio could have been stronger, I get signal through the house, but not as good as it should (in my opinion). I have not tryed out the Mobile Hotspot, don't want to root my phone and have not wanted to pay extra). After the recent update, the forums are reporting it to be working good though.
I would recommend this phone to anyone, even a novice at smart phones. This is my first Android device and so far was easy to customize and learn. You really can't go wrong here..
MOST IMPORTANT: Remember all devices, computers, etc, will have bugs and issues of some sort. I'm tired of reading reviews over multiple platforms of people complaining about the little stuff. We may eventually have devices that are 100% perfect, but we don't have anything like it right now. - Again, my personal opinion -2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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+Fast
+Battery
+Big screen
+Sleek design
+4G
+Lighby glo1in on January 29, 2012
Pros: -Amazing speed.
-Sleek design. Weighs lighter compared to other phones in the category
-After full charge, Used if from(6AM-8PM). Videochats,youtube videos ,lot of camera clicks,corporate email sync, battery still at 70%.
-Bigger Screen size .Cons: -Speakerphones are t crisp\clear in high volume.
-Average camera. Should have had a better sensor & not 8 megapix.
-Video doesn't provide 720P resolution.
-2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Had the Galaxy Nexus....Loving the Maxx
by charlypittsburgh on February 11, 2012
Pros: Battery life awesome!!!
Smart Actions App
Motocast
Accessories blow Nexus out of water
Build Quality
Gallery App
multicity weather app
blutooth 4.0...Cons: Screen is very good, not as good as Nexus though
no ICS yet...
No NFC...Summary: Best combo of performance and power..while the screen may not be as good as the Galaxy Nexus...its still quite good. The camera is Ok..no problem there...It ...
Summary: Best combo of performance and power..while the screen may not be as good as the Galaxy Nexus...its still quite good. The camera is Ok..no problem there...It doesnt have NFC but im finding as a user bluetooth 4.0 is more valuable hardware...only iPhone 4s and Razr have it...Its profile can use extremely low power Bluetooth devices saving additional battery life...all and all fantastic phone...went 1.5 days of moderate to heavy use....that would be 1/2 day on the Nexus. The Motorola proprietary apps are great not good GREAT!. Please check out the smart actions app...Crazy good tool for saving battery and peace of mind...you can put it in a sleep mode where only your wife phone # will let the phone ring...and thats the tip of the iceberg...
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Hands down...BEST Smartphone currently on the market!
by MidSouthBlackhawk on February 7, 2012
Pros: There are MANY. But, for the sake of keeping things simple, I'm only gonna mention the top 3 (in my opinion, of course):
#1) Battery life. No other device even comes close.
#2) Speed. Lightning fast. I've experienced no lag what-so-ever.
#3) Size/feel.Cons: Only one:
#1) The door to the sim/micro sd card could be a bit stronger. During setup, it felt very fragile.Summary:
Oops! There are actually 2 "Cons". Sorry! I forgot to add:
Updated on Feb 7, 2012
#2) Camera(s). Don't get me wrong...the camera(s) on this phone ...Summary:
Oops! There are actually 2 "Cons". Sorry! I forgot to add:
Updated on Feb 7, 2012
#2) Camera(s). Don't get me wrong...the camera(s) on this phone are good (perhaps even great, with the proper lighting), but in no way impressive. This con is the only reason I gave 4 1/2 stars instead of 5.1 out of 1 users found this user opiion helpful.
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Returned 1st 1 was skeptical, but it is incredible!
by marlonnight on February 6, 2012
Pros: Battery Life
Great Screen (Dont need HD)
Call Quality
HDMI mirroring (use Smart Controller...it's awesome)
Easily accessible removable microSD
Thin - not too thin like original RAZR
Fast - with dual core
Smart actions works pretty wellCons: Not Global (only thing this phone is missing for me)
Charging port is on top which is a bit weird
Not ICS which really isnt that big a deal
4G still sporadic in my place
Won't fit in car charger with caseSummary: Coming from D2G I had high hopes for this phone. At CES they said it could run navigtation from LA to Vegas and back. That's about 8 to 10 ...
Summary: Coming from D2G I had high hopes for this phone. At CES they said it could run navigtation from LA to Vegas and back. That's about 8 to 10 hours on a single charge. Seemed pretty good. 21 hours talk time...doubt it.
Anyway, I got it on the first day and was so excited, but very skeptical about it's battery life. Phone worked great but battery was only last about 13 hours on 1st charge. So I drained it completely and charged it. Next day it workd 18 hours and I barely used it. I drained again, turned off 4G and it worked 19 hours.
I was not happy because I didnt do anything yet. I uninstalled everything and tried again before I returned it. It only lasted 13 hours.
Well I got my 2nd phone 3 days later. Loaded all my apps. Fully charged it and started again. Used the phone quite a bit in the morning including some web browsing and an over 1 hour call to ATT regarding my DSL service...they are as bad as ATT wireless.
Went to see the UFC fight calling my friends to coordinate and checking fight stats. I even looked at a few videos.
To make it short it lasted...wait for it, wait for it 41 hours at 8% left. I was going to bed so I charged it. I assume it would have gone to 42 to 45 hours!
So now I have the best phone I have ever owned!
Dual core is fast and screen is beautiful. maybe not HD, but beautiful. Camera is just OK, but not bad. Decent shutter speed.
Cool feature was I got mini HDMI cable and hooked up to my TV. I then got $100 Motorola Smart Controller (paid $75 w/company discount)
So now when I am on a trip, I can watch videos from my phone on the TV and I can answer incoming calls. It's pretty awesome. If you are only going to use it at home, it's just a cool gadget and I wouldnt recommend for $100.
4G keeps fading in and out and it makes data access pretty weak, but that's a location thing and I am sure LTE will get better.
The added thickness definitely improved the feel over the Razr. And side by side with other phones shows that it is a really well made thin phone.
I'm not a great fan of the looks of the phone, but it's good enough.
Anyway I travel a lot so dual GSM would have been great, but I can use my D2G for that.
Get this phone. You wont be disappointed. If battery sucks return it because it is a defective phone.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Part number: DROIDRAZRMAXX
- Description: All day, every day. That's how much you use your smartphone. With DROID RAZR MAXX, you finally get battery life that keeps up with your life. The longest talk time of any 4G smartphone - that's what you get with DROID RAZR MAXX. On one full charge, you can host a marathon (as in more than 21-hour) conference call. Whip through the web for 7 hours straight. Get your movie fix with 15 uninterrupted hours of flick watching. Jam out all weekend. That's right - on one full charge, you can listen to music for two and half days straight. DROID RAZR MAXX isn't changing the rules - it's creating a whole new game, in a full-on assault to what's possible. At 8.99mm, it's thinner than most smartphones and it packs more battery, too. Thinner and the longest talk time of any 4G smartphone? The competition doesn't stand a chance. Seriously thin, DROID RAZR MAXX is the exact opposite of frail. It's made strong with DuPont KEVLAR fiber, while Corning Gorilla Glass defends the screen against scratches and scrapes. A force field of water-repellent nanoparticles shields the phone against water attacks - even the electrical boards inside. DROID RAZR MAXX makes "Mach 10" seem slow. Up to 10 times faster than 3G, Verizon's turbo-boosted 4G LTE speeds will have you rocketing through your everyday. Video chat, stream, download - do it all at top speed and with confidence on the fastest, most reliable 4G network. DROID RAZR MAXX delivers twice the battery life of other leading smartphones, so you won't spend your day plugged into the wall. Instead, you'll be more plugged in than ever to what's happening at work. Blazing 4G LTE speeds plus an enterprise-grade VPN keep you connected to the office when you're away, while pre-loaded apps help you get down to business. Collaborate in real time with GoToMeeting and create and edit Microsoft Office files right on your phone, with Quickoffice. DROID RAZR MAXX is ready to do your bidding. Always kill the ringer at work? Or tweak your Bluetooth settings at home? The Smart Actions app understands. It automates everyday tasks so you're free to focus on otherworldly pursuits. And even though DROID RAZR MAXX already has the longest talk time of any 4G smartphone, you can push things even further with Smart Actions battery optimization settings.
General
- Product Type Smartphone With digital camera / digital player / FM radio
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Width 2.71 in
- Depth 0.38 in
- Height 5.15 in
- Weight 5.11 oz
- Body Material KEVLAR
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Phone Design PDA
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Voice Dialing Yes
- Call Timer Yes
- Conference Call Capability Yes
- Voice Recorder Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Speakerphone Yes
- Wireless Interface LTE,
Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Application Software Amazon Kindle,
Quickoffice,
Netflix,
GoToMeeting,
MotoCast,
Adobe Flash Player 10,
MOTOPRINT - Additional Features DLNA Certified,
Software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air),
TTY compatible,
Intelligent typing (SWYPE) Communicator Features
- Operating System Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
- Synchronization With PC Yes
- Synchronization With MS Exchange,
Google Sync,
Corporate Sync - User Memory 11.5 GB
Messaging & Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Messaging Services Yahoo! Messenger,
AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM),
Google Talk,
Windows Live Messenger (MSN Messenger) - Mobile Email Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Included Services Slacker Radio,
Google eBooks,
MSN Hotmail,
YouTube,
NFL Mobile,
Gmail,
Google Search,
Google Search by Voice,
Yahoo! Mail,
Google Calendar,
Google Quick Search Box,
Google Latitude,
Android Market - EV-DO (Evolution-Data Optimized) Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support Ring Tones
- Ring Tone Formats AAC,
MP3,
eAAC,
AAC+ Digital Camera
- Camera highlights With a resolution of 8 megapixels, this model will give you better pictures than other phones.
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Digital Zoom 8
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging GPS System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS/GLONASS receiver
- Included GPS Software Google Maps,
Google Maps Street View,
Google Maps Navigation Organizer
- Alarm Clock Yes
- Calendar Yes
- Reminder Yes
- Installed Games Let's Golf 2,
Madden NFL 12
Display
- Type OLED display
- Technology Super AMOLED Advanced
- Display Resolution 960 x 540 pixels
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Color Support Color
- Features Wallpaper,
Scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Digital Player (Recorder)
- Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA 9,
eAAC+,
AAC +,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA v10,
MIDI,
eAAC,
WMA v9,
AAC,
AMR Memory
- Flash Memory 16 GB - microSDHC
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Micro-USB,
1 x HDMI,
1 x Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Miscellaneous
- Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
- Included Accessories Wall/USB charger
Power
- Type Power adapter
Battery
- Technology - Lithium ion
- Capacity 3300 mAh
- Talk Time Up to 1290 min
- Standby Time Up to 15.8 Days
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Motorola
- Address:
600 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Phone: 847/576-5000
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