Comments on: Motorola AURA hands on! http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:43:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Robert http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-411524 Robert Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:53:30 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-411524 Just looking for a phone to make phone calls. I like nice watches and well engineered products of all kinds. Has anyone got anything good to say about the Aura. If not what would they recommend as a good looking mobile phone? Just looking for a phone to make phone calls. I like nice watches and well engineered products of all kinds. Has anyone got anything good to say about the Aura. If not what would they recommend as a good looking mobile phone?

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]]> By: Johnson Zhang http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-357770 Johnson Zhang Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:27:02 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-357770 just want to know if this phone is limited thanks just want to know if this phone is limited

thanks

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]]> By: Annette http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-312382 Annette Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:50:19 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-312382 Nice to see metal being used - like the weight - some mobiles are so light and plastic & cheap looking. Have owned a couple of Motorola's the RAZOR & the U6 pebble. In my opinion they get the designs right but the slow response software (load times) is the deal breaker. Looking to replace my current phone and will probably go with SE as their software is fast. So Motorola get the software sorted first. Nice to see metal being used – like the weight – some mobiles are so light and plastic & cheap looking. Have owned a couple of Motorola’s the RAZOR & the U6 pebble. In my opinion they get the designs right but the slow response software (load times) is the deal breaker. Looking to replace my current phone and will probably go with SE as their software is fast. So Motorola get the software sorted first.

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]]> By: MoJo http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-311551 MoJo Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:21:52 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-311551 Moto needs to create a retro limited edition release line. I'm dieing for a Star-tac update ... would love to see that old phone revamped for todays purpose. Nothing too drastic, a colour screen, a recessed antenna, just a little bit thinner profile, increased battery time, and a better plastic material could make 2 options (a ruggedized version for a tough phone line up, and a piano black consumer edition). I think Smartphones have there place, but dumb phones is where volume is ... and Star-tac offers the nostalgic name brand for people to drop moola on. Now this moola better be darn cheap. Moto needs to create a retro limited edition release line. I’m dieing for a Star-tac update … would love to see that old phone revamped for todays purpose. Nothing too drastic, a colour screen, a recessed antenna, just a little bit thinner profile, increased battery time, and a better plastic material could make 2 options (a ruggedized version for a tough phone line up, and a piano black consumer edition). I think Smartphones have there place, but dumb phones is where volume is … and Star-tac offers the nostalgic name brand for people to drop moola on. Now this moola better be darn cheap.

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]]> By: Bla1ze http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310794 Bla1ze Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:11:06 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310794 They should have stuck to the 5,000 and saved the costs, lord knows moto needs it lol They should have stuck to the 5,000 and saved the costs, lord knows moto needs it lol

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]]> By: Jeff M http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310506 Jeff M Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:16:53 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310506 It kind of looks like the V70. It kind of looks like the V70.

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]]> By: Anon http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310477 Anon Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310477 @ BG: Haven't you tried/seen the W760r since you're so far inside the motosphere? It's MOTOMAGX running 3G. It does work. This phone was probably spec'd before that however. @ BG:

Haven’t you tried/seen the W760r since you’re so far inside the motosphere? It’s MOTOMAGX running 3G.

It does work. This phone was probably spec’d before that however.

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]]> By: likeabite http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310476 likeabite Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:24:01 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310476 Yea it does look identical to the V70...I loved that phone also. I think people who would buy this phone is not looking to use 3G speeds on it or even surf the web for that matter. Do you not see the design and the screen? The crowd they are going for are not BGR visitors people. Yea it does look identical to the V70…I loved that phone also. I think people who would buy this phone is not looking to use 3G speeds on it or even surf the web for that matter. Do you not see the design and the screen? The crowd they are going for are not BGR visitors people.

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]]> By: andrewkfromaz http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310449 andrewkfromaz Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:37:09 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310449 Shiny. Be sure to let us know about reception and battery life - with the metal body, I wonder how well the radios work... Also how much does the thing weigh? Sounds like a boat anchor in your pocket. Shiny. Be sure to let us know about reception and battery life – with the metal body, I wonder how well the radios work…

Also how much does the thing weigh? Sounds like a boat anchor in your pocket.

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]]> By: Justin http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310448 Justin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:35:42 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310448 Also why is my logo a girl in a bikini with a surfboard? haha Also why is my logo a girl in a bikini with a surfboard? haha

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]]> By: Justin http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310446 Justin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:32:27 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310446 yep. that's it. speaking of luxury phones, Any thoughts on the Mobiado 105 ZAF? It's running S40? I am looking for a luxury phone for just voice calls. yep. that’s it. speaking of luxury phones, Any thoughts on the Mobiado 105 ZAF? It’s running S40? I am looking for a luxury phone for just voice calls.

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]]> By: The Boy Genius http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310443 The Boy Genius Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:21 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310443 @Justin Motorola V70? @Justin

Motorola V70?

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]]> By: Justin http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310439 Justin Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:28:50 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310439 Guys, The design of this phone is IDENTICAL to the old motorola that was out maybe in 1998? The aura is pretty much that phone in metal. Just throwing it out there. I liked that phone. Does anyone have that model #? Guys,
The design of this phone is IDENTICAL to the old motorola that was out maybe in 1998? The aura is pretty much that phone in metal. Just throwing it out there. I liked that phone. Does anyone have that model #?

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]]> By: Rajmahal http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310437 Rajmahal Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:28:06 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310437 ...or turning stomachs. …or turning stomachs.

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]]> By: Nate http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310435 Nate Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:25:09 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310435 This thing will be a hit with the "more money than they know what to do with it" crowd. I don't think 3G, in a device that's purely for show, is all that necessary. This thing's about turning heads, not function. This thing will be a hit with the “more money than they know what to do with it” crowd. I don’t think 3G, in a device that’s purely for show, is all that necessary.

This thing’s about turning heads, not function.

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]]> By: TH3WH1T3R4BB1T http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310434 TH3WH1T3R4BB1T Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:23:23 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310434 Hiddeous!! I have to agree with Wazz.. Motorola is on their way out if this is their signature device. Hiddeous!! I have to agree with Wazz.. Motorola is on their way out if this is their signature device.

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]]> By: FyreStarrter http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310417 FyreStarrter Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:05:07 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310417 I think the phone will fill a niche for that indiscriminate buyer who has a blackberry by day & is looking for a phone to step out in for special occasions. It is nice looking & unlike pretty much anything out there, but the No 3G in my opinion is a huge deal breaker for me. I owned a Vertu Signature before & really like it but as we all know the tech is outdated. Not sure what Moto was thinking when they decided to put such tech limiting software on the phone. I think the phone will fill a niche for that indiscriminate buyer who has a blackberry by day & is looking for a phone to step out in for special occasions. It is nice looking & unlike pretty much anything out there, but the No 3G in my opinion is a huge deal breaker for me. I owned a Vertu Signature before & really like it but as we all know the tech is outdated. Not sure what Moto was thinking when they decided to put such tech limiting software on the phone.

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]]> By: WazzuKirk http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/10/30/motorola-aura-hands-on/comment-page-1/#comment-310390 WazzuKirk Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:45:03 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=6932#comment-310390 Another stupid and ugly Motorola phone. $2K for that? And no 3G? Motorola is going down the toilet. Another stupid and ugly Motorola phone. $2K for that? And no 3G? Motorola is going down the toilet.

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