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Restrictions apply. (See details)Offering the power of an Android 2.1 smartphone in a pocketable design, the Motorola CHARM for T-Mobile is great for on-the-go social networking thanks to the enhanced MOTOBLUR functionality--the only service that continuously syncs and merges all your friends, e-mails, contacts, messages, and Facebook, MySpace, Twitter feeds and happenings.
 The Motorola CHARM in cabernet (see larger image). |
 The BACKTRACK navigation pad, located to the right of the camera on the back, is similar to a laptop touchpad (see larger image). |
You'll enjoy a complete Web experience from the 2.8-inch touch-enabled display, which offers pinch and zoom capabilities (in photo gallery and Web browser). Adobe Flash Lite enables rich media content such as banners and videos. Navigation is enhanced with another Motorola innovation--the BACTRACK rear navigation pad, which simulates a PC experience and makes scrolling and surfing effortless. With the rear BACKTRACK touch pad, you can flick through photos or Web pages for your friends without your fingers obscuring the home screen.
Enabled for T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, the CHARM offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience that lets you connect quickly to social networking sites. And the 3G-enabled CHARM will benefit from the enhanced speeds of T-Mobile's upgraded HSPA+ network, which is being rolled out nationwide to reach up to 185 million people by the end of the year and offers speeds close to 4G connectivity (read more about HSPA+ below).
With integrated Google technology, the Motorola CHARM brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by voice, Google Maps with Street View, Gtalk, YouTube, Picasa, and contacts/calendar synchronization. The CHARM also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail.
Other features include a physical full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, memory expansion via optional microSD cards (up to 32 GB in size; a 2 GB card is included), 3-megapixel camera/camcorder, integrated GPS with navigation capabilities, Visual Voicemail functionality, and up to 9 hours of talk time (with included extended battery).
The Motorola CHARM runs the Android operating system, which provides easy access to a wide assortment of messaging tools and Google apps. With Android, you're able to richly personalize the entire theme of the Motorola CHARM with new widgets, icons and wallpapers--which can be added directly on the home screen--in order to truly make it your own.
Developed by Motorola, MOTOBLUR is an innovative solution that manages and integrates communications--from work e-mail to social networking activity--on your CHARM. Updates to contacts, posts, messages, photos and more are streamed together and synced from sources including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and work and personal e-mail. MOTOBLUR automatically delivers these updates to the home screen in easy-to-view streams so there is no need to open and close different mobile applications to keep up with the latest content.
MOTOBLUR filters can be selected from a single social networking account, contacts, group or messaging account so that you can select only the information you want to stream live to the Happenings and Messages widgets. You can move and resize pre-loaded home screen widgets to personalize up to seven home screen panels for an even more custom experience.
Contacts in MOTOBLUR are automatically synced to the phone from personal and work e-mail and social network accounts. MOTOBLUR provides convenience and peace of mind, as lost devices can be located from a secure personal information portal and even remotely erased if necessary. In addition, one user name and password brings back contacts, messages and connectivity to previously configured networks and e-mail providers.
Finally, Moto Phone Portal enables you to access and manage your phone's data from any browser through a USB or Wi-Fi connection. Edit content and view important phone information while at home or on-the-go. Leave pictures on a friend's PC, share a video at the local Internet cafe, or share a presentation during an important business meeting.
 The enhanced MOTOBLUR syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos, and much more into easy-to-manage streams (see larger image). |
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The Motorola Charm weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 3.9 x 2.7 x 0.5 inches. Its 1420 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 9 hours of talk time, and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies, as well as T-Mobile's 3G network (1700/2100 MHz).
Motorola Charm handset, 2 GB microSD memory card, extended battery with back door cover, charger, USB cable, quick start guide
In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the via T-Mobile's EDGE network (which stands for "Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution"). This high-speed, mobile data and Internet access technology is fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services (with average data speeds between 75-135Kbps), including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and e-mail on the go.
While this phone is optimized for use with T-Mobile's high-speed 3G network, many of its functions will also work well on the moderate-speed EDGE network. If you plan to access the Internet extensively on your phone, 3G network coverage may serve you best.
Activities that work well on EDGE or 3G networks:
Activities that work best on a 3G network:
T-Mobile's 3G network is currently available in more than 220 cities nationwide and covers more than 160 million people.
T-Mobile's web2go intuitive Web browsing service makes it easy to view and navigate the Web from your phone with features including Yahoo! oneSearch, a customizable home page and a simplified shopping and download experience. You can create a personalized home page for easy, one-click access to your favorite Web sites.
With access to the web2go marketplace included at no additional charge, you can also browse and purchase the latest ringtones, games, wallpaper and mobile optimized applications and services to customize their phone. Providing access to the latest news, information and content, Yahoo! oneSearch intuitively returns results grouped around your intended search. For instance, when you search for a sports team, Yahoo! returns the latest scores, schedules, team profiles, roster, news, images and a link to the team's Web site.
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As of June, 2010, T-Mobile has upgraded its traditional 3G network to HSPA+ in 25 major metropolitan areas across the U.S., and it plans to continue rolling out this network upgrade to over 100 metropolitan cities and up to 185 million people by the end of 2010. HSPA+ provides our fastest data speeds, up to 3 times faster than AT&T and Verizon's standard 3G networks, while allowing simultaneous voice and data capabilities for the ultimate wireless voice and data experience.
HSPA+ enabled areas will enjoy 4G-like speeds, with a theoretical capability of up to 21 Mbps peak download speeds (and typical download speeds averaging between 5 and 8 Mbps).
While this 3G-enabled mobile phone doesn't offer HSPA+ compatibility, it can benefit from enhanced speeds when connecting to the HSPA+ network today.
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I think im in love
September 9, 2010
Reviewer: Pampered Prepper (WA USA) -
What can i say about this phone, where do you start with a phone as awesome as this one? Ok so its a touch screen with a QWERTY keyboard, not only is it touch screen but activate the Backtrack and control your phone from the back super cool. With features like a radio, navigation, the android market, a decent camera Wi-Fi features, 7 home screens for endless personalization, an audio jack for endless music, and access to an awesome android internet, this phone can NOT be beat! The Cabernet looks red online but its purple just fyi for any guys lookin at the phone i only think this would be an issue because its a new phone so there are not to many accessories for it like covers and such..This phone was exactly what i was looking for and more. Stay connected with the new Motorola Charm!! Highly recommended
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It had me at hello
September 4, 2010
Reviewer: Carter Hooper (New Orleans, LA) -
One sweet little phone. Ignore the negative reviews about the screen-it looks fine. On top of having just about everything and running smooth, this baby has universal search a.k.a. the Palm Pre. Keyboard is wonderful and the social integration is deep and flawless. I tossed an HD2 for this and Windows Phone 7 better be damn good for me to give this up. This is the absolute best smartphone for the price. Period.
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LOVE IT!!
September 13, 2010
Reviewer: princessfifi
I've had this phone for a week and I'm hooked! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Amazon Wireless made it so easy to set up!
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You will regret it...
June 1, 2011
Reviewer: Grey
Have had the phone a few days and there are some things everyone whos interested in one needs to know. First off, most of them actually come with an extended battery. Thats a big warning sign right there because it has terrible battery life even with the extended one. Second, the screen is too small for android to really work. Certain apps will not work right. Third, moto blur is cancer for android phones. All it does is slow down an already anemic phone. Fourth, the phone has some kind of weird memory issue. For example lets say you have 100mb of internal storage free and try to install an app thats 20mb or bigger. It will say you've run out of memory. Hmm I guess motorola engineers have bad math skills or they set a size limit for apps in order to neuter the phone. And finally the strange throttling issue. Basically the phone for some reason will speed up and slow down at completely random times. This is really frustrating especially when you reach for the device and its crawling back to life from some sort of android coma. All of this is strange when you consider the specs of the hardware which suggest it should be a very snappy phone. It seems to me Motorola designed this thing to suck in order to make their other phones stand out. Also if you think you can root the device and try to cure the charm of its many ailments your out of luck. Since the last T-Mobile update the phone is 100% unrootable. Every way possible to root this device will not work. On a positive its got a decent speakerphone, pretty good call quality, and a really nice qwerty. The only person I would give this phone to is a kid under ten who needs their first cell phone.
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Good value for money
March 27, 2011
Reviewer: S. Baer (New York, NY (USA)) -
This is my upgrade phone from the (ancient) G1. I think the Charm is fast and efficient. I like the preloaded apps. I was able to customize the phone in a jiffy. The battery life kinda sucks (same as G1), but everything else is fine, including the display that a lot of people think is junk. The camera is disappointing. I thought it was at least a bit better than the G1 camera, but it is about the same and absolutely useless in low light. I like to have a QWERTY keyboard. I don't use the navigation ball - it can be easily tured off. Overall I'm positively surprised with this phone. Motorola came a long way: I revised my opinion about them: Their clumsy cell phones are long gone.
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