Design
If there was one phone that was the talk of town last year, it was Motorola's RAZR -- whether it be black, pink or the original silver model. And while its black 3G-enabled successor, the RAZR V3x, is trying to allure upgraders to third-generation features such as streaming video, Motorola has given GSM users the option of a candybar-style RAZR.
Motorola's emphasis on fashion continues with the SLVR bearing similar design characteristics to the RAZR, such as its signature steel keypad backlit in blue. The mini-USB connector is on the right this time alongside an infrared port and a hot-swappable microSD card slot.
The SLVR L7 has a bright 256K-colour display that is a tad smaller than the RAZR's screen, yet packs in the same amount of pixels (176 x 220), which gives it a sharper looking picture. The keypad is slightly different to its clamshell brethren in that the numbers are raised slightly, which should make text messaging more tactile. Motorola has shaved 2.4mm off the RAZR V3's already slim design, which is only outdone by the recently introduced (and less expensive) L6.
Although ultra-thin, the SLVR's candy-bar form factor makes the RAZR quite a long and wide handset. While the RAZR is available in three colours, pink, silver and black, Motorola has released the SLVR in only black so far.
Features
 Motorola's H500 Bluetooth headset is included in the box |
Unlike Nokia's lipstick-like 7380, which has no keypad, Motorola hasn't sacrificed usability and features in the name of fashion. A VGA camera sits at the top back of the with its shortcut key on the left side of the phone. Videos can be recorded up to 176 x 144 pixels with available storage determining the maximum length of clips.
Unfortunatlely in Australia, the SLVR does not support iTunes as it does in the US. However, Motorola pre-installs two generic music applications so that Australian users can use the L7 as an MP3/AAC player. We prefer the one launched when you press up on the navigation key; the other one is found hidden in the applications menu, takes much longer to launch, and you can’t browse the phone’s menu when it is running.
Performance
The bundled H500 Bluetooth headset takes around 2 hours via mini-USB after which you should get up to 8 hours of talk time or 130 hours of standby. A blue LED blinks on the headset to indicate to others that you are taking a call. The H500 is rubberised and comfortable to wear, if you’re not adverse to looking a little dorky, and the removable clip allows it to be worn on either ear.
The SLVR's battery fared averagely in ours tests. Motorola states it should last up to 400 minutes during talktime or 350 hours of standby. With minimal use of the music player and Bluetooth switched off, we got about three to four days out of the battery.
motorola krzr k3
07/06/2008, 09:18 PM
rating
7/10
This camera is unique from others. Slim and attractive designed. Fast responsive. I like it because of oits battery timing. Which is good. I love my L7.
Pros: Good 3D stereo speakers.
Very easy to use.
Intuitive menu design.
Slim and unique designe.
Cons: Battery cover easily scratched.
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dumchick09
31/10/2007, 08:12 AM
rating
8/10
i have had mine for about 5 months now. it works great for me. its small
so i can txt in class. it always has service. the only thing i would like
is if the sound could be louder.
Pros: size. holds up. service. battery life.
Cons: sound needs to be louder. camera sucks.
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Samurei
02/09/2007, 01:28 AM
rating
10/10
Awesome phone, better than any nokia i have had, 6 in total, unbreakable and unbeatable. had mine going on 20 months and have dropped it down stairs, into puddles, thrown it, it's been pressed into hot tar accidently (lived in my breast pocket, not good idea) and still works
Pros: weight, feel, workability, battery life, usability and format
Cons: mic is a bit dodgy at times, needs a clean every once in a while....
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m_elmo
01/06/2007, 05:35 PM
rating
9/10
I absolutely love this phone
ive had it for about 6 months now and it's been great.
it's been dropped numerous times even down the toilet and amazingly still works.
Pros: great memory
loud speaker
great music sound
Cons: not much message space
camera could be better
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Kel_342
23/05/2007, 11:27 AM
rating
4/10
i had my motorola for over a year and its a piece of crap. neva buy 1. the reception is dodgy, cuts in and out, wont send txt's first time through, camera is blurry when trying to sms the pic wouldnt waste time or money
Pros: looks great
blue colour is awesome
very small - easy to carry around
Cons: dodgy reception
bad camera
not very long in battery life
doesnt text properly - no matter how much reception there is
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lololili
11/05/2007, 09:51 AM
rating
10/10
I want one!!!!!! Soooooooooooo bad will anyone help me convince my parents?
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quicksilvar
31/03/2007, 06:13 PM
rating
6/10
nice phone i have had mine for about 3 months
Pros: mp3 player
great loudspeaker sound
Cons: no support of itunes in aus
bad placement of microphone
bad camera
only supports 192kbps music
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aftab khan
20/02/2007, 11:48 PM
rating
10/10
i like this sleeeeeeeeeeem mobile
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bettykoyle
07/02/2007, 05:24 AM
rating
2/10
It breaks easy!
Pros: it is bad
Cons: cool screen
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kgb340
25/01/2007, 12:50 PM
rating
8/10
The phone itself is a great piece of work. A little fine tuning here & there...
Pros: A little bit of everything wrapped up in one! Lights! camera! action! music!
Cons: Still trying to find a wireless bluetooth headset that i can sync with my phone for I-tunes! Also the camera could use a few upgrades.
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