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Unlocked Moto X Now Starts at $399

January 4, 2014 By Jack M. Robinson Leave a Comment

To add some interesting bit into the Smartphone sales from the branded makers, Motorola has announced a starting price of $399 for their unlocked Moto X device. That’s quite a drop to consider even though when compared to the Nexus 5 from Google and their own Moto G the price is some bit higher. The Google Nexus 5 for instance would come for $50 lesser than the $399 for the Moto X and their own Moto G model would come for half the price of $399.

What the flagship model of Motorola is made up of is a 720p display for the 4.7 inch device. It would be powered by a quad core processor and have 16 GB of storage space. The other interesting features are the touch-less controls and Active Display of the device. It also has a feature termed ‘always listening’ due which the device can be controlled by voice even if the display is switched off. The screen also need not be turned on to check the notifications that come in. Another very intuitive feature of the handset is the ability to take a photograph by just a flick of the wrist. There is no need to switch on the device and search for the camera icon for this function.

The device would support all major cellular service providers in the US. While there is the option of going for a contract purchase thereby getting to pay less for the handset as such, in the long run the outright purchase of the set and then selecting carriers based on locality and packages that they have on offer can well be a wiser option.

Moto X Bamboo Back Cover Option Now Available

December 19, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

The Moto X was supposed to get the optional wooden back panel for attaching to the original device. It gives a jazzy look though it comes for a price. The add-on has finally arrived in the market and it is the first item which gives a natural and bamboo finish to any Smartphone in the market today. To carry on in the natural back cover series, there would also be the rosewood, team and ebony back covers also coming up sometime later though it’s not known when.

The customized device would reach the customer in seven days’ time and would cost an additional $100. This means the customized Moto X with the bamboo back cover would cost the user $199.99 while the normal variant with a 2 year contract comes for $99.99.

Motorola has uploaded a small animation which depicts the Moto X with its wooden back and that too in 3D. The user can turn the object in any direction to get a better appreciation of the style and looks of the device with different back covers added. Interested customers however must note that to get the real experience of this animated rendering, the graphics card being used in the system used for the viewing must be a high end one.

The wooden panel option comes not just in one color but there are several attractive shades to choose from. There is also the type of finish to the product that can be selected, with options ranging from the Woven finish to the standard finish type.

By number, the options available to the users to order from are 20. This includes the combination of 7 accent colors that can be selected. By permutation and combination the choice goes up to 280 different combinations to order the Moto X from.

How The Moto G Compares With The Moto X

November 12, 2013 By Jack M. Robinson Leave a Comment

Moto G is a smaller variant of the Moto X is a nutshell manner of explaining the yet to be released device from Motorola. It is going to be budget friendly compared to the Moto X. That is not the only issue for comparison though. Nothing official about the Moto G as yet, so it’s based on leaks and speculation that a comparative chart between the two devices can be made up from.

The Moto G for looks and outer casing has a back cover that can be interchanged. The Moto X on the other hand has the ability to be customized extensively as per customer desire via the Moto Maker process. However once done it is not changeable any more.

The Moto G has a display size of 4.5 inches while that of the Moto X is 4.7 inch. Both have same screen resolution of 720 x 1280 which leads to sharper pictures on the Moto G. So far as ppi factor goes, it reads 316 ppi for the Mot X and 329 ppi for the Moto G. Another point of difference is the internal memory storage options of the Moto X which comes in 16 or 32 GB variants while that of the Moto G is 8 GB only. There is also a comparison when it comes to the camera that the two devices sport. The Moto G comes with 1.3 and 5 MP cameras while the Moto X has 2 MP and 10 MP cameras along the front and rear respectively.

The QUALCOMM processor in the Moto X operates at 1.7 GHz while that in the Moto G clocks 1.2 GHz. Other specs of the two device are quite similar, which includes Android 4.3 Jelly Bean as the OS, and the Motorola 8 X Compute System. This system allows for battery resource optimization and improves battery sustainability. The same Motorola Compute system can also be found on the Android devices of 2013 as well as the Verizon retailed products like the DROID Ultra, Maxx and Mini.

So far as connectivity aspects go, the Moto G has no support for 4G LTE as well as no NFC. Otherwise, both have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Moto G also has not been announced by any of the major carriers in the US to be supported for.

Rich Miner from Google mentioned that Google believes customers want not so costly devices and that they have invested in such a line of product. Details of which make he however refused to divulge.

While the 2 year on contract price has been fixed at $99.99 and $149.99 for the Moto G and Moto x respectively, it is the off contract price difference that is startling. The Moto G would come at $200 in the USA and £159.99 in the UK for the off contract device. Compared to that the Moto X 16 GB variant would fetch for $579 and the 32 GB for $629.

Moto Maker Customizable Options Now Available on All major Carriers

November 12, 2013 By Jack M. Robinson Leave a Comment

Moto Maker is a process that Motorola have launched which allows users who buy the Moto X device from any of the major network service providers in the US, the ability to customize the smartphone as per their personal tastes. This goes for the color of the back panel and the front panel as well as the buttons all of which can be individually selected by the customer from a wide range of choice available. Even the rim of the camera mounted at the rear can also be specified. What should be all the more endearing to the buyers is that the price of the handsets after customization would remain more or less the same if carried out through the Moto Maker engine. And now the latest major US carrier to have joined the group accepting this Moto Maker protocol is AT&T.

Users who like to make their handset unique with some engraving at the back panel like a quote or phrase can also do so via the Moto Maker process. When the offer had started there was some time delay being experienced for Motorola to do the engraving process and make the device ready for the customer. This time delay has now been reduced to near instant. Buyers now also have the option to select the particular version of the Moto X to take, like the 16 GB or the 32 GB variant via the Moto Maker. Cost of the 16 GB variant would work out to $99.99 and the 32 GB variant costs $149.99. Both variants come with the two year contract attached to them.

The apps that Moto X carries with it are quite addictive and intuitive. There are of course different set of apps depending of which carrier is being selected though the base apps are itself quite immersive and exhaustive.

Moto X Develop Edition Now Cheaper by $100

November 8, 2013 By Janet Vasquez Leave a Comment

It’s like the holiday mood has set in at Motorola what with the cheery news it has been serving to its consumers lately. After having reduced the price of their flagship Moto X smartphone last month, they have now announced the price cut to be applicable even for the Developer Edition sets as well. The price cut that has been announced has made the Moto X Developer Edition cheaper by $99. This comes on the back of the carrier subsidized version of the Moto X that has seen its price drop from the earlier $199 to a more comfy $99, which of course include a 2 year carrier contact. The Developer Edition versions though are only available from the Motorola online store.

With these price cuts in effect, the Developer Edition of the Moto X will now cost $549.99 from the original $649.99. The price cut is applicable to both the versions of the smartphone that is compatible with the Verizon and the AT&T or T-Mobile networks. However, the Developer Edition would be available only in white or black color option and will have none of the customization options that applies to the regular carrier subsidized version of Moto X.

Meanwhile, Android 4.4 Kit Kat update to Android is also to be rolled out for the Moto SX sets. Though the exact schedule of the release has not been mentioned as yet, it is expected to be quite soon.

Apart from being free from any contractual obligations as well as an unlocked bootloader, the Developer Edition of the Moto X is exactly similar to the regular Moto X variants. So it’s the same 4.7 inch 720p display that the users can look forward to, while it being a 1.7 Ghz dual core CPU making up the core of the device. The device comes with 2 GB of RAM along with 32 GB of onboard storage and is powered by a 2200mAh battery pack.

Moto X Mini – Rumors About Cheap Motorola X Version Surfaces

September 7, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Moto X was undoubtedly one of the most awaited smartphones of this year. Motorola which appeared to be a company that never ever competes with the likes of Samsung and Apple are suddenly in the news thanks to its new customizable Moto X smartphone. You may have thought after Moto X releases, all the buzz related to it may cool down but it does not seem to happen yet.

Motorola Mobility’s CEO Dennis Woodside has revealed that they are working on a cheaper edition of Moto X which is mainly targeted towards prepaid users and markets that are in developing phase. It is probably going to be called Moto X Mini.

The pics that we have got for you may be the cheaper edition of Moto X, the Moto X Mini that Woodside is talking about.

The recent rumor revolving around the Moto X Mini indicates that the device will be shipped with interchangeable back covers. However, apart from this we do not have any information on the low budget Moto X phone. We guess that if it is going to be available with an affordable price tag, it will not be that powerful as original Moto X is.

What we do know about the cheaper Moto X through Woodside is that the product will be priced at $200. In an interview with CNET, Woodside revealed that they have revealed only the first of the Moto X phone now and they will be releasing new devices under the Moto X brand in the near future.

Woodside said that in the developing markets where handsets are not available at affordable rates through carriers, potential customers are price-sensitive. Even in US, many brands like Samsung, HTC, Apple, and Sony are planning to launch cheaper versions of their flagship devices.

For instance, Samsung came out with Galaxy S4 Mini; HTC One Mini is going to be unveiled soon; the Apple is planning to reveal the cheaper iPhone 5C in the next month; and Sony is planning to roll out the cheaper Sony Honami Mini very soon. Even Nokia is going by same game plan by releasing a beeline affordable device like Lumia 520 and Lumia 521.

Moto X Price to Come with Price Cut of $100 on All Carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)

September 3, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

It goes without saying that apart from the Moto X, there are several other popular Android based smartphones in US. Recently, Google acquired Motorola Mobility had announced the arrival of Moto X phone. The device first came on AT&T’s network and it is yet to arrive on Verizon’s network.

The phone which has been assembled in US has been exclusively launched in the States, and it would take some more time for the device to arrive in the other regions of the world. A recent leak has revealed that Motorola has no plans to launch the phone in Europe.

Evleaks has revealed that by the coming winter, the Moto X will be available with a price cut of $100. For those of you who are eager to purchase those wooden covers for the Moto X, you will be able to get it for $50 by this winter.

The Moto X which was released recently has been lauded for its exclusive customization features and performance. The $200 price tag offered by leading carriers has been criticized by the tech community. The reason behind it is that many power rich smartphones like the Galaxy S4 and the HTC One can be purchased for the same price.

The words has reached Motorola Mobility and they are in a bid to cut down the price of the device by $100. Motorola has touted that Moto X is just the first one to come from the new Moto X series and the company plans to roll out more devices from the same series in the near future.

Have you purchased the Moto X smartphone? What do you think about the Moto X? Will the price cut help in elevating the sales of the handset? Do let us know your views.

HTC One Sprint on Sale in Blue From September 10, LG G2, Moto X Next?

August 30, 2013 By Jack M. Robinson Leave a Comment

How about an HTC One done up in a cool shade of blue? Well, such a thing does seem likely, what with a fresh image of the device sporting the said color having emerged online one more time. As rumor sources have put it, it was first expected to make its appearance on the US based carrier Verizon. But a recent rumor goes by stating that it will be now be available at Sprint. According to the Sprint website, the HTC One Blue will be there for the taking from the 10th of September.

The addition of the new color will make Sprint’s HTC One lineup all the more colorful, offers as it does the HTC smartphone in other color options like a brilliant red, silver and the ever sophisticated black. Price remains the same $99 which is inclusive of a two year contract.

The HTC One has already been adjudged the best smartphone of the year (2013) though in an age where technology ages extremely fast, the device could well be considered to be losing its sheen in the face of newer competitors that have entered the fray. It continues to be the gem of a smartphone though it is always the newer devices that attract the most attention. This should apply to the likes of the Moto X, the new Droid series, the LG G2 as well as the new iPhone series expected to be released next month.

In such a scenario, offering the device in different attractive shades does help to keep the lineup fresh and its appeal intact.

AT&T Moto X Release Will Follow Verizon, T-Mobile Moto X Release Date

August 26, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Motorola Mobility has got couple of phones up its sleeves to release this year and come back into competition. One of the most rumored Motorola phones in recent times is the Moto X. The device is expected to first come out on AT&T’s network. Motorola is making their exclusive customization service called Moto Maker to AT&T subscribers. Recently, one executive from Motorola indicated that the phone will soon arrive on other popular networks of US.

Punit Soni from Motorola Mobility shared on Google + as “Designed by You. Assembled in the USA. Available today at AT&T stores”. He also shared “Step 1 of rollout. Dev editions, other carrier versions rolling out in days”. In order for the Moto X to stand cut above the rest, the makers are advertising it as the handset that has been entirely assembled in US.

After releasing the Moto X on AT&T networks, Soni has indicated that it is only first step and soon the handset will be made available on other networks. He has clearly indicated other networks in US to support the Moto X. The announcement has come after the release of Moto X on AT&T networks was followed by enthusiasts who are eagerly waiting for the phone to arrive on other networks.

If you visit the link we have shared above, you will see numerous comments wherein potential buyers are requesting Soni to make the phone available on other networks. The recently released handset is the first flagship device from Motorola after it was acquired by Moto X. Though other Motorola Droid phones are also slated to release soon, it is the Moto X which has gained huge popularity.

When the Motorola Moto X was launched, the manufacturers had announced that the phone would also be available on other networks in due course of time. Since the phone has been entirely assembled in US, we feel that the handset is evitable to come out on Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless in the near future.

What we do feel about the release on Moto X on other networks is that these providers (except Verizon Wireless) will not be providing the Moto Maker customization service through Moto X’s website. The Moto Maker will be exclusively available only for AT&T users.

The Moto Maker service allows users to customize the phone completely with unique style and color on the website before they purchase it. Verizon Wireless had reported that they will also be offering the Moto Maker service in this month but they did not mention the precise time for it. They had only mentioned ‘later this year.’

The Moto X’s customization capability is what makes it different from other smartphones in the market. Also, it comes with 4.7inch display that supports 720p. At the rear there is a 10MP camera lens and it has got an exclusive processor that continuously listens to the sounds of the surrounding. This feature will allow users to use the phone through voice commands without the need of touching or holding the handset.

Motorola Moto X on Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular and T-Mobile (all major carriers)

August 24, 2013 By Troy Rubenson Leave a Comment

Moto X is one device that will surely put Google acquired Motorola Mobility back to track. Since a long time we have been rumor about the mysterious X phone from the Motorola and it is only during the recent times that we came to know that this flagship device will have customization capabilities as its main USP.

If you have been following the Moto X on the web, you will be wondering where and how you can lay hands on the device. It is said that the entire handset will be completely constructed in America and it is going to be available on the major networks on US. So, you will be able to get the Moto X phone through Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, US Cellular and T-Mobile.

The Moto X is expected to be available at the last week of August or by early September. The device will be first available in United States, Canada and Latin America. So, Asian markets will have to wait a little longer to grab their Moto X phones. However, if you are living in the aforementioned places, you are lucky enough to taste the device first.

The Moto X will be available for 199USD on a two year contract with popular names like Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and US Cellular. However, it will take some time for T-Mobile to start selling the Moto X. Recently leaks about the T-Mobile powered Moto X shows that the device will not be directly sold by T-Mobile but it will be made available through Motorola channels. Even Magenta will be offering Moto X but the details on it will be revealed later.

Even the popular online shopping site, Best Buy, will be selling the Moto X. The Moto X from different cellular network service providers will be sporting their brand logos respectively. AT&T customers will be the first one to avail the Moto Maker service which will allow users to completely customize their Moto X phones. It is a website that will provide customers with all the possible features that will help in customizing the Moto X phone.

If you will be purchasing the Moto X through other carriers, as of now there is no information on whether you will get the customization options but you will only able to make a choice between black and white colored Moto X device. AT&T and Sprint will be releasing the Moto X on Aug 23. Verizon is the first one to release the Moto X. It is going to launch the device on Aug 29.

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