Sprint i776 by Motorola
i776 by Motorola Review
This mobile phone from
Motorola comes in a beautiful silver-and-burgundy design. However,
the displays are not that impressive. Otherwise the phone is convenient
and quite easy to use. It has an extendable antenna which comes
with other Nextel handsets. It has a slick surface design that makes
it attractive. The phone is compact and lightweight at 3.56 ounces.
The external display
is quite small so you might want to check this out in case you have
visual impairments. Small and rectangular, it displays the date,
battery life, signal strength, numeric caller ID, and time. But
reading text on the screen could prove to be difficult. Phone display
is limited to 64,000 colors. The front display is small and does
not make it a good viewfinder for the camera. There are two indicator
lights for Bluetooth and new messages. The front display is almost invisible
when unlit. The camera lens is located at the top of the phone but it
does not have a flash or self-portrait mirror. On the right side of
the phone is the usual volume rocker just like other Motorola phone
and a push-to-talk (PTT) button
The internal display
which is 1.75 inches supports 64,000 colors is rather small. The internal
display suffers from the same shortcomings of the front display. Image
quality is poor and is one area that seriously needs improvement. However,
the font size and time for backlight can be changed according to your
liking but other than that, there is nothing more that you can change.
The menu interface is very responsive and can be changed either in icon
or list view. Menu views must be scrolled through multiple pages.
Navigation and control
is decent and basic. Key layout is spacious enough for texting or making
calls. Navigation control is done via four-way toggle with
the OK button in the center, two soft keys, menu control, shortcut for
camera, and the Talk and End/power keys.
Keeping in touch with
your friends is easy with the Motorola i776. The phone gives you the
option of storing 600 contacts, each with seven phone numbers, e-mail
address, IP address, and a Direct Connect number. You can also
organize the contacts into groups and assign a polyphonic ringtone.
Text and multimedia messaging are basic. Other standard features
include vibrating mode, calendar, voice recorder, Bluetooth, voice dialing,
call forwarding, speakerphone, notepad, and a call timer.
Shooting with the Motorola
i776 camera is subpar. Options included for image capture includes photo
quality in five different resolutions. Editing options such as quality
settings, shutter sounds, and a self-timer are included but does not
have a flash for use in low-light settings. The Motorola i776 also lacks
a camcorder feature. Viewing videos on the phone was dismal, image capture
also showed a lot of noise in the background. Overall, the phone comes
as a disappointment when it comes to viewing images or videos.
The Motorola i776 offers
a margin personalization with options for changing wallpapers, themes,
and alert sounds. With the wireless Web browser, you can download more
ringtones and other options. You can download JAVE (J2ME) applications,
Alarm clock plus, calculator suite, and many more.
The i776 is a dual-band
phone. Usage of this phone is limited only to a few countries.
Call quality however is good enough. The reception of the phone
is strong either you are inside or outside of a building. Static
of electronic interferences were not noticed during tests. During
call conversations, the voices were clear but soft. Voice calls could
prove to be very difficult in noisy environments.
At the other end of
the line, call voice quality was good. Background noises were
not observed during the calls. Using the speakerphone is provided
a bit of improvement. Talk time was rated at 4 hours and tests showed
similar results.
The Motorola i776 comes
in a clamshell form phone which is surprisingly attractive. The phone
is easy to use and its push to talk (PTT) feature makes for great communication.
The Group Connect function is a great way for businesses to communicate
and coordinate activities for up to 20 people. Talkgroup feature allows
instant large group communication for dispatch by getting the word out
to up to 200 people instantaneously. For those in business who are looking
for a good and solid communicating tool, the Motorola i776 is one of
the most ideal in the market.
i776 by Motorola Specs in Detail
| UPC | 161 |
| Brand | Motorola |
| Model | Motorola MOTO i776 |
| Battery Type | Li - Ion |
| Battery Capacity | 1130 mAh |
| Battery Talk Time | 3.41 hours |
| Standby Time | 100 hours |
| GSM Bands | N/A |
| CDMA Bands | N/A |
| Operating System | N/A |
| OS Version | N/A |
| Processor | N/A |
| Memory | N/A |
| Unveiled on | N/A |
| Display Type | Color |
| Display Technology | TFT |
| Display Size | 128 x 160 pixels |
| Display Colors | 65 536 |
| Display Physical Size | N/A |
| Display Features | N/A |
| Additional Display Type | Color |
| Additional Display Size | N/A |
| Additional Display Colors | 65 536 |
| Additional Display Physical Size | N/A |
| Multiple SIM Cards Support | N/A |
| Design Form Factor | Clamshell |
| Design of Antenna | Stub - Retractable |
| Dimensions | 3.39 x 1.80 x 0.80 (85,57 x 45,77 x 19,90 mm) |
| Weight | 3.56 oz (100,50 g) |
| Global Roaming System | N/A |
| Accelerometer | N/A |
| GPS | Yes |
| TTY TDD Enabled | Yes |
| Camera and Video Camera Type | Built-in - Immobile |
| Camera and Video Camera Resolution | 0.3 megapixels VGA |
| Camera and Video Camera Video Capture | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera Flash | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera Features | N/A |
| Camera and Video Camera More | N/A |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Protocols | N/A |
| Camera and Video Video Playback Features | N/A |
| Connectivity Data More | N/A |
| Data Max Speed | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Protocols | N/A |
| Internet Browsing Features | N/A |
| Infrared Port | N/A |
| Bluetooth Version | 1.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Headset (HSP)/Handsfree (HFP)/Dial-up networking (DUN)/Object Push (OPP)/Generic Access (GAP)/Serial Port (SPP)/Serial Data Port (SDP)/Basic Imaging (BIP)/Phone Book Access (PBAP) |
| Bluetooth Features | N/A |
| Wireless LAN Type | N/A |
| USB Type | microUSB |
| USB Version | N/A |
| Proprietory | N/A |
| SyncML | N/A |
| Computer Synchronization | N/A |
| HeadSet Jack 2 5mm | Yes |
| Head Jack 3 5mm | N/A |
| TV Out | N/A |
| External Antenna | N/A |
| Pop Port | N/A |
| Full Keyboard | N/A |
| Touch Screen | N/A |
| Side Keys Left | Volume keys, PTT key |
| Side Keys Right | N/A |
| Predictive Text Input Support | N/A |
| Predictive Text Input Type | T9 |
| Memory Expansion Slot Type | N/A |
| Memory Built in | N/A |
| Message Text Send Receive | Yes |
| Message EMS | N/A |
| Message MMS | Yes |
| Message Instant Messaging More | N/A |
| Message Instant Messaging Services | N/A |
| Message E mail Protocols | N/A |
| Message E mail Features | N/A |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Protocols | N/A |
| Music AND Audio Music Player Features | N/A |
| Music AND Audio Radio | N/A |
| Music AND Audio FM Transmitter | N/A |
| Voice Dialing | Yes |
| Voice Commands | Yes |
| Voice Recording | Yes |
| Voice Speaker | Yes |
| Voice VoIP | N/A |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Head | 1.45 |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Body | 1.35 |
| Regulatory Approval SAR Measured in | 800 MHz |
| Polyphonic Rings Voices | N/A |
| Notifications Polyphonic Rings Features | N/A |
| Vibration Alert | Yes |
| Alarm | N/A |
| Calendar | Yes |
| Calculator | N/A |
| TO DO | N/A |
| Stopwatch | N/A |
| Flashlight | N/A |
| Organizer Other | N/A |
| Document Viewer Support | N/A |
| Document Viewer Supported formats | N/A |
| Book Features | Caller groups supported |
| Book Capacity | 600 |
| Book Multiple Numbers Per Contact | Yes |
| Book Picture ID | N/A |
| Book Ring ID | Yes |
| Personalization Faceplates | N/A |
| Personalization Profiles | Yes |
| Games | N/A |
| JAVA Profile | N/A |
| JAVA Configuration | N/A |
| Wireless LAN Support | N/A |
| Messaging E mail More | N/A |
| Software JAVA Support | Yes |
| Connectivity Internet Browsing Support | Yes |
| Connectivity Bluetooth Support | N/A |
| Connectivity USB More | N/A |
| Battery Talk time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Stand by time 3G | N/A |
| Battery Video call time | N/A |
| Battery Music playback | N/A |
| Battery Video playback | N/A |
| Battery Gaming | N/A |
| Battery GPS usage | N/A |

