The hip Motorola W490 for T-Mobile an easy-to-use flip phone that offers great style and a little bit more fun for a great price. Thin and sleek, the Motorola W490 makes it simple to slide into any pocket or purse. Inside, the Motorola W490 features myFaves “Fave 5″ dialing software, color screen and built-in MP3 music player.

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 PhoneArena user reviews the Motorola W490 Review : “The Motorola W490 is awesome, I don’t know where they think it’s a low end phone. It does everything the Motorola KRZR, RAZR and RIZR does. Battery life is great, and it suits my needs very well. The Motorola W490 is definately a great phone for a cheap price.”

Another user writes about Motorola W490 Review: “Upgraded to the Motorola W490 from T-Mobile and it’s just as good as the KRZR even though it doesn’t have a glass housing. The Motorola W490 so far doesn’t have the white screen or freezing as with the KRZR. Aside from that, it feels and acts just like a KRZR. I just wish they could use the same faceplates.”

Released for T-Mobile, the Motorola W490’s streamlined and compact exterior borrows inspiration from the iconic slim KRZR design. Convenient to fit in a pocket or in the palm, the smooth and eye-catching flip mechanism is attention-grabbing for savvy and fashion-forward consumers looking for fun and function in their device. Measuring only 17 mm thick, the W490 packs in a large 262K-color display, the Motorola W510 allows you to handle your communication needs with effortless style. Taking and sending images is simple using the integrated 1.3-megapixel camera. With a versatile 8x digital zoom, the W490 captures everything from spontaneous moments to posed shots, and allows users to view, print or share at the touch of a button.

GeekMobile Reviews about Motorola W490 Review: Though Motorola threw much of its weight this year behind its new Razr2s, the company has given us a series of models that emphasize basic features and dependability rather then flashy designs and high-end offerings. Verizon Wireless’ Moto W385, which we reviewed last month, was one such handset,

The Motorola W490 offers a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture as well as the following features:

* Bluetooth
* IM
* myFaves compatible
* consumer email
* memory slot
* music player
* speakerphone
* photo caller ID
* picture messaging

1. Technology: The Motorola w490 is compatible with global frequencies of the GSM standard which is convenient for overseas travelers. (Note that additional roaming fees from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)
2. Talk Time: A talk time of 450 minutes. It is excellent! (score: 20/20)
3. Stand-by Time: 350.4 hours of stand-by time. It is very good! (score: 20/20)
4. Phone Book: It can store up to 1000 phone book entries, which is quite good! (score: 20/20)
5. Memory Expansion Slot: It features a memory expansion slot MicroSD, a useful way to store more music and pictures or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
6. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which can prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)

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