Motorola RIZR Z3

Frazier Barretto, Feb 23, 2007 1800 hrs IST

The RIZR, as the name suggests, Rizes to reach heights and probably gains lots more than the RAZR. Let's find out how well can the RIZR shoot up to fame.

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2 MP Camera, Flash, Memory card slot, Good build & design, Swift interface

Old software, QCIF video

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Design & Build

The Motorola RIZR looks stunning and already makes you want to own it; at least if not for anything but for looks. It has a great build quality; the body is a mixture of metal and rubber. The rubber used is similar to the one used for the body of the PEBL as well. This mixture of metal and rubber must be the reason for the increase of 15 grams in weight of the phone when compared to the RAZR at 100 grams. The dimensions of the phone stand at 106 x 46 x 16 mm when it is closed. The phone is slightly bulky, but it all adds to the great feel of the phone. The phone is very comfortable to hold and there wasn't an occasion when I felt that it would slip off.

The RIZR is a slider if you didn't figure it out as yet. The phone has a 256K TFT screen supporting a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and the screen size is 30 x 37 mm. The display is really good and a charm to look at especially with great backgrounds. Below the screen is the standard 5-way D-Pad of the RAZR.

Around the D-Pad, as usual, we have six select buttons, web browser hotkey, back, and two calling buttons (Answer and Hang UP buttons.) Between the screen and the face buttons, there is a neat grip to slide the phone out and back in with all ease. On the left of the phone, there are the volume controls and a Bluetooth hotkey just below it.

The right of the phone has a voice commands hotkey and way below is the camera hotkey. Holding down the camera key, when the keypad is unlocked, automatically starts the camera app. There is a miniUSB port with a neat dust cover just below the camera hotkey. There is nothing exceptional at the top and bottom of the phone. Flip the phone and at the top you will notice the 2 MP camera of the phone with flash support. There is no mirror provided to click portrait snaps, but the camera is placed within a glossy finish which quite does the job. An elegant Motorola logo in the center and at the end is the phone's speaker.

I don't need to mention that Motorola is the best when it comes to designing phones, but this was a slider from the company after a really long time and still nothing changes. The previous sliders from the company were not released internationally and saying so now with the RIZR, they go head-to-head with the competition; Samsung (leaders in slider phones.)

USER COMMENTS

I NEED MOTORLARIZR Z3 PANEL COVER . WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE AND PRICE

by RAJESH, BANGALORE, on Aug 21, 2009 06:32 PM, Report abuse Reply

I want this mobile panel please let me know where should i get.

by santosh Kumar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, on Jun 16, 2009 04:41 PM, Report abuse Reply

ok i love this phone and i want it what can i do to get it i will do anything

by eddie, doylestown, on Oct 30, 2008 07:09 PM, Report abuse Reply

looking to buy this phone..also considering W700i...both are available @ 10.5K odd rt now..plz advice

by Subhojit, Kolkata, on Apr 23, 2007 08:46 PM, Report abuse Reply

Go for sony ericsson w700i if you need exceptional sound quality. it's a fully loaded handset and very very user friendly.

by Mrinmoy Das, Kolkata, on Jul 03, 2007 07:07 PM, Report abuse

T-Mobile still offers this defective Motorola RIZR Z3 which has known issues of turning off during calls, taking photos or any other functions. T-Mobile has known this phone issue for over 2 years yet keep offering this bad phone to public. T-Mobile has replaced this phone for me 7 times and I have been changed each $9.99+tax for shipping. Yet problem remains.

by celph, Dallas, on Aug 09, 2008 04:09 AM, Report abuse

T-Mobile still offers this defective Motorola RIZR Z3 T-Mobile offers this Motorola RIZR Z3 which has known issues of turning off during calls, taking photos or any other functions. T-Mobile has known this phone issue for over 2 years yet keep offering this bad phone to public. T-Mobile has replaced this phone for me 7 times and I have been changed each $9.99+tax for shipping. Yet problem remains.

by celph, Dallas, on Aug 09, 2008 04:03 AM, Report abuse Reply

could any one tell me how to increase the sound while using headset.i feel that sound is somewhat less while hearing in headset.so if any additional softwares or any change i have to do? please suggest me friends

by siva, pondicherry, on Aug 06, 2008 09:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hello Sir I am Rajesh Goswami From Gujarat(Unjha) Sir i want contact no of motorola stores in Ahmedaba. I havea motorola Z3 phone,so by my mistake my phone body now brackage,So i want new body of my phone. Pls send me prise of it and store name and contact no

by Rajesh N.Goswam, unjha, on Jul 21, 2008 12:04 PM, Report abuse Reply

MOTOROLA RIZR Z3 IS REALLY GOOD!!!... I ALSO THE USER OF Z3. SO I HAVE NO PROBLEM WITH IT. ITS REALLY FABULUS.

by AMRINDER SINGH, BATHINDA, on Mar 29, 2008 08:50 PM, Report abuse Reply

i wanna know how to put da date on my wall paper....but all i see is da time.....and i wanna get rid of the tmobile word on top left

by hung, san diego, on Oct 12, 2007 12:43 PM, Report abuse Reply

THIS IS GOOD CELL. 2MP CAM VERY VERY GOOD H.R. PHOTO QULITY, H.R. VEDIO QULITY LONG BETTERY BACKUP TALK TIME 2.35HR. THAT'S GOOD ONE GUY COST BACKUPI THIS CELL

by DHARMESH GANDHI, VALSAD, on Feb 24, 2007 10:55 AM, Report abuse Reply

it has sliding problem, i have been using this phone not more then 7month. got a problem, when i slide the display goes out. some other people has also experienced the same.

by uttam, bangalore, on Sep 24, 2007 12:11 PM, Report abuse

what is the price of the Motorola RIZR Z3 and i have verizon and i was wondering could i buy this phone and just switch it to a different network?

by Len, miami, on Jul 25, 2007 12:17 AM, Report abuse Reply

whats the price of Motorola RIZR Z3 decision is good

by prabhakar, pune MAharashtra india, on Jun 23, 2007 06:21 PM, Report abuse Reply

moto Z3 is worth rs.8500 approx

by jalmin, pune, on Jun 26, 2007 09:52 AM, Report abuse

Good Hand Set

by Dinesh, Chandigarh, on May 16, 2007 02:49 PM, Report abuse Reply

whats the price of RIZR Z3

by bhullar, australia, on May 13, 2007 01:49 PM, Report abuse Reply

damn good and pretty handy phone. would love to buy one if available under 8000 INR

by Alo, Dimapur, on Mar 30, 2007 09:38 AM, Report abuse Reply

How much this cost..?

by srikanth, Hyderabad, on Feb 24, 2007 09:20 AM, Report abuse Reply

LEARN TO READ ALL PAGES PROPERLY...it is on the 6th page dam it...its for INR 13,300.....!!

by vibhu2006, Delhi, on Feb 24, 2007 09:50 AM, Report abuse

one rupee

by nani, chn, on Mar 25, 2007 12:08 PM, Report abuse

price

by jitender, new delhi, on Mar 21, 2007 01:11 PM, Report abuse Reply

too bad

by soniya, erode, on Mar 21, 2007 10:10 AM, Report abuse Reply

It Sure Is Worth Buying But What To Say For The Old Codec...still 13,30 is quite cheap for this baby....!!

by vibhu2006, Delhi, on Feb 24, 2007 09:49 AM, Report abuse Reply

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by sdafdfaskdfhas, asdfsadhfkjashd, on Mar 14, 2007 12:06 PM, Report abuse

Good, but not worth its money. Nokia 5300 would be the better option

by MOhammed, mumbai, on Mar 08, 2007 11:32 AM, Report abuse Reply

A most inappropriate buy.not worth its cost.Minimal Functions,very inconvenient slot for sim card

by vidhant, dehradun, on Mar 06, 2007 09:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

Looks the exact copy of D820. Should be avlbl for 14k. The strip connector should be strong. Moto s known for screwups

by Madhu, Bangalore, on Feb 24, 2007 09:41 AM, Report abuse Reply

Your decision is good

by SANT RAM, Gurgaon, on Mar 06, 2007 04:43 PM, Report abuse

I like the design and performance of this set.

by SANT RAM, Gurgaon, on Mar 06, 2007 04:38 PM, Report abuse Reply

i like this mobile phone

by harjeet, ambala, on Feb 28, 2007 10:13 AM, Report abuse Reply

so?

by MobileGuy, Mumbai, on Mar 05, 2007 03:08 PM, Report abuse

woooooooow its amazed me......itold before it comes 2 market .... that is ITS A SEXIEST MODEL GRABBING THE MARKET in next mobile year.

by sampath, hyd, on Feb 26, 2007 11:57 PM, Report abuse Reply

u guys pay sooo much heed to motorola phones & ads...... Talking about sliders the Nokia 6270 & 6280 are worth a look for u buyers out there

by aaa, delhi, on Feb 25, 2007 04:02 PM, Report abuse Reply

Motorola has no comparision with Nokia, Nokia guys should never think of Motorola as its a class ahed from your.

by Vinit Bhatt, Surat, on Feb 26, 2007 09:55 PM, Report abuse

is SE750i is better than this one?

by mahesh, bhopal, on Feb 24, 2007 10:04 AM, Report abuse Reply

yes. it is a much better option.

by Anonymous, Bangalore, on Feb 26, 2007 12:02 PM, Report abuse

Hi All I got this cell for Rs 9300 ( whole sale/ distributer price ) in a sealed box with bill and Genuine Motorola India Warranty in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi. If interested call Gopi Chand Gulati @9899597786

by Deepak, New Delhi, on Feb 25, 2007 04:31 PM, Report abuse Reply

think u r mistaken ..

by nmasky, Mumbai, on Feb 26, 2007 02:36 AM, Report abuse

good looking ....is there a radio in it

by rickshaw, Bangalore, on Feb 25, 2007 02:27 PM, Report abuse Reply

A very attractive model , love at first site .....Thank you Moto

by Rajesh, bangalore, on Feb 25, 2007 01:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

sexy..

by sunil, hyderabad, on Feb 24, 2007 12:56 PM, Report abuse Reply