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Motorola ZN4 Krave Phone, Black (Verizon Wireless)
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #16125 in Cell Phone Accessories
- Color: Black
- Brand: Motorola
- Model: Krave
- Released on: 2008-10-14
Features
- Unique multimedia phone combines the familiarity of a flip design with a brightly colorful touchscreen
- Access Verizon's V Cast Mobile TV, Music and Video services via fast EV-DO data network; GPS-enabled for turn-by-turn directions
- 2.0-megapixel camera/camcorder; stereo Bluetooth streaming, MicroSD expansion to 8 GB; digital audio player; voice commands
- Up to 4.3 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours (16.7 days) of standby time
- Includes: handset, battery, charger, quick start guide, user manual
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy all the entertainment you want right at your fingertips with the Motorola ZN4 Krave mobile phone from Verizon, which offers Verizon's V CAST Mobile TV as well as V CAST Music & Video services. With V CAST Mobile TV, you'll get 24-hour access to broadcast-quality full-length TV shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman, 24 and Dora the Explorer, and content from CBS Mobile, Comedy Central, ESPN Mobile TV, Fox Mobile, MTV, and more. The ZN4 Krave can also help you from getting lost, thanks to its GPS receiver and Verizon's VZ Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.
 The Motorola Krave combines an innovative touch screen, interactive clear flip, large vivid display, and a bevy of multimedia features. |
Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) With V Cast Mobile TV, this phone supports live TV broadcasts using MediaFLO technology to deliver full-length television programming from some of the most popular TV channels right to your phone. You'll be able to channel surf with no buffering, take calls without interrupting the program you're watching, and get text reminders for your favorite shows sent straight to your phone. Channel selection includes CBS Mobile, NBC News, Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox News, MTV, and Nickelodeon.
The V Cast Music service enables you to download songs instantly to your phone, or purchase music through your PC and transfer the files to your phone. If purchased from your phone, you'll receive two copies of the song: a Windows Media Audio Pro Plus format at 64Kbps stereo is sent to your phone, and a Windows Media Audio 9 format at 160Kbps stereo is sent to your account in the V CAST Music online store for downloading to your PC. V Cast Music offers nearly 2 million songs, with more being added all the time.
 Get access to popular Verizon features, including V Cast Mobile TV and Music, VZ Navigator turn-by-turn directions, and Visual Voicemail. |
The V Cast Video service enables you to stream or download video clips to your phone from a variety of news, entertainment, sports, and weather channels, including CNN, ABC News, E!, CBS Sports, The Weather Channel, and VH1.
Verizon's Mobile eMail gives you access to your Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo Mail and AOL accounts so you can read, write, and reply. Access your address book, receive e-mail alerts and more, right on your Verizon Wireless phone. Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Media Center wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Media Center service.
With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.
With Visual Voice Mail, you can delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first.
 The Krave also features a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo music streaming, and MicroSD memory expansion to 8 GB. |
The Motorola Krave ZN4 features two layers of touch--on the interactive clear flip outside and the full touch-screen inside--providing you with one-touch access to your favorite features and services without even opening up the see-through flip cover. With the flip open, you can access the full range of menu options. Live TV can be enjoyed with the flip open or closed in stunning landscape mode on the large, vibrant color display.
The durable flip helps protect the touchscreen underneath, and a prominent side key locks access to the external buttons, preventing accidental use when the phone is in your purse or pocket. You can also make voice dial calls without opening the cover, thanks to the phone's voice-activated dialing feature and dedicated voice recognition key--just speak the name or number you want to call. The phone also features a virtual landscape QWERTY keypad, haptic technology for reassuring sensory feedback when you press a key, conveniently-sized buttons, and direct access to personal email accounts with Verizon's Mobile Email.
The 2.8-inch touchscreen has a 65K color depth and a 240 x 400-pixel resolution, and it modifies its display to 240 x 320 pixels when the flip is closed. The phone has an internal 130 MB memory, which can be expanded via optional MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards up to 8 GB in size. The phonebook can store up to 1000 contact entries with fields for up to five numbers and two email addresses per entry. It supports caller groups as well as photo/ringer ID.
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The dedicated camera key on Motorola Krave provides quick access to a touch-controlled 2.0 megapixel camera. The accelerometer detects the movement when the phone rotates and changes the display, making it easy to catch landscape and portrait shots, as well as capture and view video. The digital audio player is compatible with MP3, WMA and unprotected AAC/AAC+ formats, and it enables you to create and manage playlists right on the phone.
Stay in touch with friends while you're on the go using SMS text messaging. When used in combination with the phone's built-in still camera, MMS opens up a whole new world of messaging fun. The phone also comes stock with a built-in web browser for downloads and mobile web browsing. Motorola's iTap predictive text entry technology makes it easier for entering text while composing email and text messages.
Other features include:
- Tools: Calendar, Alarm Clock, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Notepad, World Clock
- 3.5mm headset jack
- Bilingual Interface: English/Spanish
- Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
- TTY Compatible
- Animated ringtones
Vital Statistics
The Motorola ZN4 Krave weighs 4.59 ounces and measures 4.13 x 2 x 0.75 inches. Its 950 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.3 hours of talk time, and up to 400 hours of standby time. It runs on the 800/1900 CDMA frequencies as well as the 1xEV-DO r0 data network.
Customer Reviews
I love this phone
heres a quick story....
i called Verizon and told them about a problem with my current phone and the representive said i was able to receive a discount on a new phone. did i wanna get a new phone? i said there arent any good phones i like out there,
I told him i like the touch phones but i only like flip phones so i never got a touch one, he then told me that they just came out a couple weeks ago with a brand new flip touch phone, i was like "no way!!" so i went to their website and checked it out. They have a "no risk guarantee" so i decided to get it, and....I LOVE IT!!
the things i hate are #1, they charge you for the visual voicemail because that was one of the BIG selling points when the rep. told me about the Krave (but didnt mention they charge you) i think that really sucks, #2 there are NO features on the camcorder and phone, just zoom...thats it!! and #3 the shortcuts when the lid is down are not useful for me, there is V-CAST TV, which i dont want or need, MY MUSIC, which isnt real useful cause i have a Ipod and dont need music, NAVIGATOR, i own a GPS in my car so i dont need it and PICS which is the only thing i use, and #4 the camcorder is kinda crappy looking, very pixelated
i mean but other then the things i mentioned above, it is a AWESOME phone and so glad i got it, its bright, the touch screen is pretty acurate and the speaker is AMAZINg, loud and very crisp sponding.
the only problem i found is that since its such a new phone, Verizon doesnt have the GET IT NOW software available so you cant download ringtones, at least thats what the guy in the store told me when i went to question why i couldnt download ringtones.
IT GETS MY VOTE.....GO GET IT!!
Once you feel it...you will Krave it!
I went from the Samsung Glyde to the Motorola Krave. Hands down, best touch screen phone I have used. I love the fact that the touch screen is not heat sensitive. Makes a big difference believe it or not. I have played with it like it is a toy. It is sleek, modern and easy to use. The only phone I would trade this for is when they come up with the replacement that out does the Krave. Couldn't be more satisfied. Go out and buy or try. You will not be disappointed.
this phone takes touch to the next level
Motorola has hit one out of the park with the Krave Z4N. I debtated buying this phone for more than a month -- so it was not an impulse buy the way phone buying has typically been for me. I read up on this one and was ultimately impressed enough to give it a try, and I am glad I did. The touch screen is not only beautiful, but highly accurate. The only times I have missed touching the right number or letter were when I was getting used to the sidelong orientation of the flip when opened to the left (for texting using the vitual qwerty) -- this is not at all a fatal flaw in the phone's design. You really do adjust to it with practice and it becomes second nature. It doesn't matter if your fingers are huge or tiny, you don't have to touch hard to make things happen. I even suspect that this phone is psychic, as I swear sometimes I only have to think of hitting a letter and it works. :)
Ringtones are no problem. Just edit your own clips (I use Audacity with the LAME mp3 encoder) and save them as mp3s about 20 - 28 seconds long. Use a microSD card to move it from your PC to the phone, then send it to yourself as a picture message. Upon opening the file, touch its icon and you have the option to save it, or SAVE AS RINGTONE. Ta-da. Works with any song, unless copy protected from having been purchased through the iTunes store before they liberated their tracks.
This phone is my "instead of an iPhone" phone. Sure, no WIFI, but you don't need it because Verizon's high speed network saturates the air everywhere I have been anyway.
Really, a beautiful phone with great features.
