The Motorola ROKR ( /ˈrɒkər/) is a series of mobile phones from Motorola, and is one of the series in the 4LTR line. The first model was released on September 7th 2005. They are designed for music.
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| Compatible networks | GPRS |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108 x 46 x 20.5 mm |
| Weight | 107 g |
| Memory | microSD |
| Display | 176x220, 262000 colors |
| Ringtones & notifications | MP3, AAC, WAV, MIDI, Polyphonic |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
The E1 is the first phone to be integrated with Apple Inc.'s iTunes music player. It was launched on September 7, 2005 during a special media-only event by Apple in San Francisco, California. The phone had been widely expected, with technology sites reporting on collaborations between Motorola and Apple as far back as December 2004.
The ROKR E1 is a re-badged Motorola E398 candybar style phone (it was originally called the E790) with Apple-licensed technology to play back music purchased from the iTunes Music Store. It features a music player with an interface similar to that of Apple's ubiquitous iPod music players. Since hardware on Motorola E398 and ROKR E1 phones is the same, it is possible to Crossflash Motorola ROKR E1 firmware to Motorola E398 using phone flashing software like Flash & backup.
While the phone is equipped with an upgradeable 512 MB microSD memory card, it is restricted by its firmware to allow only one hundred songs to be loaded at any time, so that it would not directly compete with the iPod series.[1]
The arbitrary song limit hurt the ROKR's appeal. Many users also discovered that transferring music to the phone was slow compared to dedicated players, due to lack of support for Hi-Speed USB. Lastly, the ROKR was criticized for being too much like the preceding E398. As a result, the ROKR E1 sold below expectations despite a high-profile marketing campaign.[2]
Relations between Motorola and Apple were also strained because the latter unveiled the iPod nano at the same time, and Motorola CEO Ed Zander later accused Apple of purposely undercutting the ROKR.[3]
The ROKR E1 was replaced by the E2 (see below) which lacked iTunes and superseded by the iTunes enabled SLVR L7.
| Compatible networks | GSM 900/1800/1900 with GPRS Class 10 (2U/4D) |
|---|---|
| Availability by country | Digicel Claro |
| Dimensions | 106 mm×49.5 mm×18 mm |
| Weight | 115 g |
| CPU | Intel XScale PXA270 |
| Storage | 11 MB |
| Removable storage | SD expansion card slot for up to 2GB removable storage (Or 4GB if it is flashed with a modded firmware) |
| Display | 240×320 pixel TFT LCD, 262K colours, 30 mm×40 mm |
| Rear camera | 1.3 megapixel, video at 15 frame/s for 2 hours maximum |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (supports A2DP) USB 2.0 by mini-USB |
The E2 came in January 2006. Instead of iTunes support in the ROKR E1, the phone is installed with RealPlayer, supporting a larger variety of formats. It also features a music control panel on the left side of the phone. Users can also listen to stereo FM radio with Motorola ROKR E2. By using iRadio, FM radio programs can also be downloaded into the phone through internet, letting users listen to the radio at anytime. The first public release occurred on June 22, 2006 in China.[4][5]
Being a Linux based phone, the open source community has made numerous modifications to the software allowing quad band, EDGE, 4 GB SD card (limited to Transcends), as mentioned below music problems are no longer a problem as there are a few options of media players, also some people have overclocked the processor from 312 MHz (some models have higher rates) up to 624 MHz.
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Series | Motorola ROKR |
| Compatible networks | GSM Tri-band (900/1800/1900, hackable to Quad-band) |
| Availability by country | November 14, 2006 (China) December 4, 2006 (Worldwide) |
| Dimensions | 111 × 51.5 × 14 mm (82 cc) |
| Weight | 122 g |
| Operating system | MontaVista Linux OS (not MOTOMAGX) |
| CPU | Intel XScale-PXA27x rev 7 (v5l) |
| Memory | 46MB RAM (50% free after boot up) |
| Storage | 120 MB |
| Removable storage | SD/MMC expandable to 4 GB(New patch) |
| Battery | Li-ion 1000 mAh |
| Data inputs | Touch-Screen with Stylus |
| Display | 2.4-inch 240 × 320 pixels, TFT with 262k colors |
| Rear camera | 2 megapixels + Macro Mode |
| Connectivity | GPRS Class 10, Enhanced Mini USB, BCM2045 Bluetooth 2.0 (+A2DP), 3.5 mm Stereo/Mic Jack |
The E6 was released in China on November 14, 2006, and subsequently worldwide on December 4, 2006.
The ROKR E6 is a direct descendant of the E680 and the MING, sharing the same Montavista Linux operating system, Intel XScale PXA270 series processors, and the RealPlayer media player instead of the iTunes player installed on the first ROKR phone. The E6 features a built-in FM radio, (but no radio recording). It also inherited the 2-megapixel camera with manual macro-switching and business card recognition from MING, enhanced with QR Code recognition functions. Additionally, the phone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, allowing use of a standard-sized headphone plug.
It comes installed with Picsel Viewer with the ability to read Microsoft Office and PDF file formats.
The phone is part of Motorola's line of phones running Linux, this one using a modified 2.4.20 kernel. This has upset some, as they broke the GPL in not releasing the kernel source code. [6] The software is an updated version of MING (Motorola A1200), but the file system is a bit different. So most of the apps that work on the MING work on the E6, but some may not due to the file system. Normally the phone only runs on tri-band GSM networks, though some have found an exploit to get it to run on Quad Band networks and over Edge.[7] The radio channel frequency can also be modified beyond 88MHz to 65MHz, and the preset number of channels can also be modified.
Two versions of this phone have been made, the original Licorice Black, and a special edition Jay Chou orange color.
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours talk time - about 235 hours standby |
| WebCamera | Yes, via USB |
| Voice Recording | Yes (.amr) |
| Video Recording | Yes up to CIF 352×288 (.3gp) |
| Maximum number of Sockets | 10 |
| Browsers | Mini Opera with support for HTTP, HTTPS, Socket, Secure Socket, UDP |
| Image Support | .PNG, .GIF, .BMP, .JPEG, .EMS, .WMP |
| Encoding schemes | USASCII, UTF-8 (Unicode), UTF-16 with explicit Byte Order Mark (Part of IOP), UCS-2 |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS |
| POP3, IMAP4, SMTP | |
| Java | Yes, CLDC v1.1 and MIDP v2.0 compliant |
| FCC ID | Yes here |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM quad-band with EDGE |
| Predecessor | Motorola RIZR Z3 |
| Successor | Motorola RIZR Z8 |
| Dimensions | 105.5mm×45.5mm×16mm |
| Weight | 115g / 4.06 ounces |
| Operating system | MOTOMAGX |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM11 32-bit Freescale MXC275-30 processor |
| Memory | 64MB available to user, ROM 96MB, RAM 64MB SDRAM |
| Removable storage | microSD (TransFlash) card up to 2GB |
| Battery | BC50 3.7V at 750mah |
| Display | 2.1 inches" 320×240pixels 262,000 color TFT LCD |
| Rear camera | 2.0 megapixels with LED flash |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic, MP3 |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2)A2DP |
The Z6, originally known as the RIZR Z6, was released on July 7, 2007. The Z6 features Motorola's new version of the embedded Linux-based operating system, MOTOMAGX. It also supports stereo Bluetooth technology (A2DP) and features a 2-megapixel digital camera. The Z6 also supports synchronisation with Windows Media Player 11, allowing playlists and audio to be transferred to the phone's internal memory, which can in turn be transferred onto a compatible microSD memory card. The phone does not support 3G or HSDPA.
The Z6 officially supports the following audio formats:
The Z6 officially supports the following video formats:
| Compatible networks | CDMA 800/1900 1xEV-DO r0 data speed |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 105.5 mm × 45.5 mm × 16 mm |
| Weight | 115 g / 4.06 ounces |
| Operating system | BREW, Paragon 2005 (P2K05) Internal Filesystem |
| Memory | 14 MB, upgradable to 2 GB with a microSD (TransFlash) card |
| Display | 2" 320×240 pixels 65,536 color TFT LCD |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic, MP3 |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, Bluetooth (Class 2), EV-DO |
The Z6m is the CDMA version of the ROKR Z6. The ROKR Z6m comes with an integrated music player, 3.5mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth, a 512MB MicroSD card, a key lock switch, and a 2-megapixel digital camera. It supports up to 2GB of MicroSD storage. Unlike the Z6, the Z6m does not run MotoMAGX, a version of Linux, but instead runs the Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless operating system.
U.S. Cellular was the first carrier to release the ROKR Z6m on October 14, 2007 alongside their Napster-to-Go service's launch.
When connected to a computer via USB and the connection type is set to "Modem/COM", the phone acts like a USB serial peripheral, allowing Motorola Phone AT Commands to be sent. In this mode, sending "AT+MODE=8" will put the phone into a different state, in which it no longer accepts AT commands but its P2K05 functionality is accessible.
| Weight | 107 g |
|---|---|
| Memory | 20 MB internal microSD up to 2GB |
| Display | 176x220, 256K colors |
| Rear camera | 1.3MP |
The W5 was released in September 2007.
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GPRS |
| Availability by country | July 2008 |
| Predecessor | ROKR E6 |
| Successor | ROKR EM30 |
| Dimensions | 115 mm × 53 mm × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Memory | 2 GB internal memory and microSD(up to 10GB with SDHC) |
| Battery | Li-ion 970 mAh |
| Display | Type: TFT; Colors: 250K; Size: 320 x 240 pixels (2 inches) |
| Rear camera | 2 megapixel, 8x zoom |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic, MP3, AAC |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth Class 2 |
The E8 was released in July 2008. It features a new keypad interface called ModeShift, which automatically changes the context of the keypad depending on the current function of the device. It also features a localized touch feedback system with haptic technology that gives the feeling of real buttons, though the keyboard surface is smooth. It will sync with Microsoft Outlook, but not with Web or Mac based calendars.
Both E8 and EM30 uses the ModeShift technology and this enables the phone to switch from talk to music with one touch (special music keys light up when playing music) Coupled with in-build CrystalTalk technology (a Motorola patent), crisp and clear conversations is possible in noisy environments.
The complete Motorola ROKR E8 list of specifications are:[8]
| Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | Talk: 7 hours; Standby: 300 hours |
| Phone Book Capacity | Unlimited (limited only by memory capacity) |
| Video Capture | .MOV 176*144 @15 frame/s |
| Email Client | Protocols Supported: POP3, IMAP4, SMTP |
| EMS / Picture Messaging | EMS 5.0 |
| Java ME | Version: MIDP 2.0 |
| Predictive Text Entry | Technology: iTAP |
| Text Messaging | 2-Way |
| Voice Dialing | speaker-independent |
| Wireless Internet | WAP 2.0, xHTML, HTML |
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Custom Graphics | Yes |
| Data-Capable | Yes |
| Digital TTY/TDD | Yes |
| Games | Yes |
| MMS | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | Yes (English, French, Chinese, Spanish) |
| Multiple Numbers per Name | Yes |
| PC Sync | Yes |
| Picture ID | Yes |
| Polyphonic Ringtones | Yes |
| Ringer ID | Yes |
| Side Keys | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes |
| Text Messaging Templates | Yes |
| Vibrate | Yes |
| Voice Memo | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 |
| Availability by country | August 5, 2008 |
| Predecessor | Motorola ROKR E8 |
| Successor | AURA |
| Dimensions | 115 mm × 53 mm × 10.6 mm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Memory | 18.5 MB RAM |
| Battery | Li-ion 970 mAh |
| Display | Type: TFT; Colors: 250K; Size: 240 x 320 pixels (2 inches) |
| Rear camera | 2 megapixel, 8x zoom |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic, MP3, AAC |
| Connectivity | mini-USB, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth Class 2 |
The EM30, releasing in August 2008, was the lower-end version of the E8 (see above), without the FastScroll navigation wheel and the haptics feel.
EM30 is running on LiMo Platform, a Linux-based operating system for mobile devices. It is the 22nd LiMo Handset.[9]
Both E8 and EM30 uses the ModeShift technology and this enables the phone to switch from talk to music with one touch (special music keys get lighted up when playing music) Coupled with in-build CrystalTalk technology (a Motorola patent), crisp and clear conversations is possible in noisy environments.
| Memory | microSD |
|---|---|
| Rear camera | 1.3MP |
The EM326g was released in January 2009.
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Availability by country | Q1 2009 |
| Predecessor | ROKR EM30 |
| Weight | 116 g |
| Memory | 110MB RAM |
| Display | 320x240 pixels, TFT LCD, 256K colours |
| Rear camera | 3.15 megapixel |
The EM35 was released in Q1 2009. It had a better, 3.15MP camera, 110 MB internal memory, and a microSD card slot up to a higher, 16GB.
| Weight | 107 g |
|---|---|
| Memory | 20 MB internal microSD up to 2GB |
| Display | 176x220, 256K colors |
| Rear camera | 1.3MP |
The W6 was released in April 2009.
| Weight | 143 g |
|---|---|
| Memory | microSD up to 16GB |
| Display | 240x427, 256K colors, TFT LCD touchscreen |
| Rear camera | 3.15MP with auto-focus |
The ZN50 was released in July 2009, and became a very high-end phone of the ROKR series. It featured a 3.15 MP camera with auto-focus, a better screen resolution, expandable storage up to 16GB, and had a touchscreen.
| Weight | 90g |
|---|---|
| Memory | microSD up to 2GB |
| Display | 128x160, 65K colors, TFT LCD |
| Rear camera | 1.3MP |
The EM25/EM325 was released in July 2009, at the same time as the ZN50 (see above).
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
|---|---|
| Carriers | AT&T T-Mobile |
| Availability by country | July 2009 |
| Form factor | Clam / Flip |
| Dimensions | In inches: 4.1mm x 2.1mm x 0.6mm |
| Weight | 90g (with battery) |
| Memory | 30MB |
| Removable storage | microSD (up to 2GB) |
| Battery | Lithium ion battery, Talk time: Up to 7 hrs, Stand-by: Up to 23 days |
| Display | 65K colour, 128 x 160 pixels |
| Rear camera | 1.3MP |
| Ringtones & notifications | Polyphonic |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
The Motorola EM28/EM330 was released in July 2009, at the same time as the ZN50 and EM25/EM325 (see above).
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