Motorola Slvr

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The Motorola Slvr (styled SLVR) is a former series of candybar mobile phones from Motorola, and was one of the series in the 4LTR line. The first phones were released in early 2005. Inspired by the Razr, they were designed to be very thin and lightweight.

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L2

Motorola Slvr L2
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Compatible networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900, GPRS
Dimensions113 x 49 x 10.9 mm
Mass86 g
Memory10 MB
DisplaySTN 65,000 colours
Connectivitymini-USB, Bluetooth

The Motorola L2 (not marketed specifically under SLVR designation) was announced on March 11, 2005 - originally under the name Motorola SLVRlite V270 - alongside the L6. [1] Unlike the L6, the L2, which lacks a camera, external memory, and music features, is marketed specifically to corporate and government markets which generally prohibit their employees from using phones with the listed features. [2]

Specifications

TypeSpecification
ModesGSM 850 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900 Europe/Asia: GSM 900 instead of 850
Weight2.82 oz (80 g)
Dimensions4.33" x 1.93" x 0.41" (110 x 49 x 10 mm)
Form FactorBar Internal Antenna
Battery LifeTalk: 5.83 hours (350 minutes) Standby: 380 hours (15.8 days)
Battery TypeLiIon 720 mAh
DisplayType: LCD (Color STN) Colors: 65,536 (16-bit) Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Platform / OS(N/A)
Memory10 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)

L6

Motorola Slvr L6
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Compatible networks GSM
Dimensions113×49×10.9 mm
Mass86 g
Memory11 MB
DisplaySTN 65,000 colours, 128×160 pixels
Rear camera VGA
Connectivitymini-USB, Bluetooth

Originally announced as the SLVRcam V280, the Motorola L6 was released shortly before its heavily advertised brother, the L7 (see below). The L6 held the title of the thinnest mobile phone in the UK for a short while, before being beaten by the Samsung P300. Features of the L6 include Bluetooth, MP3 ring tones, camera and video on it. It is basically a cut-down version of the Slvr L7 with all functions except for iTunes (US only) and the use of external memory. The Slvr L6 also has a smaller screen than that of the Slvr L7.

A newer version of the L6 called L6i adds FM radio function.

Features

Specifications

TypeSpecification
ModesGSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Weight2.82 oz (80 g)
Dimensions4.33" x 1.93" x 0.41" (110 x 49 x 10 mm)
Form FactorBar Internal Antenna
Battery LifeTalk: 5.83 hours (350 minutes) Standby: 380 hours (15.8 days)
Battery TypeLiIon 720 mAh
DisplayType: LCD (Color STN) Colors: 65,536 (16-bit) Size: 128 x 160 pixels
Platform / OSMotorola Native OS
Memory10 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity500
FCC IDIHDT6FW1 (Approved Oct 12, 2005)
CameraResolution: VGA (640 x 480) self-timer
High-Speed DataTechnology: GPRS class 10
Java ME Version: MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
Multiple Numbers per NameNumbers per entry: 6
Polyphonic RingtonesChords: 24
Predictive Text EntryTechnology: iTAP
Ringer ProfilesNumber of profiles: 6
Speaker PhoneType: Full-Duplex
Text Messaging2-Way: Yes plus IM (Wireless Village)
USBmini-USB connector
Video CaptureMax. Length: 15 seconds
Wireless InternetWAP 2.0

Specific absorption rate

As of November 2005, (when it was first introduced) the Motorola Slvr L6 ranked as one of the ten highest-radiation phones in the United States at a digital SAR level of 1.58.

L7

Motorola Slvr L7
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Motorola Slvr L7
Compatible networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (quad band), GPRS; CDMA 850/1900, 1xEVDO
First releasedQ1 2005
Form factor Candybar
Dimensions1.9 in x 4.5 in x 0.45 in
Mass3.38 oz
Memory11 MB Internal and External microSD cards expandable up to 1 GB.
Display176×220 pixel ( 1.9 ) 262,144 color TFT LCD
Connectivitymini-USB, Bluetooth

The L7 was originally announced as Motorola SLVR V8 in February 2005, [3] before being renamed to SLVR L7. It was released at the same time as the L6 in early 2005, but the L7 is more professional, and is one of a few non-Apple branded phones released featuring iTunes support, allowing the user to play up to 100 downloaded songs that are stored on the phone's removable microSD card. It is known for its dedicated web browser and web video downloader which critics have said is the main feature of the Slvr.

The Slvr L7 also features Bluetooth connectivity, a digital camera with 4x digital zoom and has a speakerphone. Carried in the United States by Cingular Wireless, Metro PCS, and Cricket Communications, and carried in Canada by Rogers Wireless, it superseded the earlier Motorola ROKR E1, which was withdrawn from the market due to lackluster sales. There is also a quad-band World Version of the L7 available internationally, which comes without the iTunes software. Instead, the standard Motorola Digital Audio Player is included. The SD card is used for storing videos downloading from the web via GSM/GPRS.

Features

Motorola L71 on the China Mobile network Motorola L71 on the China Mobile network 20100521.jpg
Motorola L71 on the China Mobile network

L7i/L7e/L71

This is a refresh version of the phone that features a 1.3megapixel camera, EDGE and some internal hardware changes - it is effectively a Motorola RIZR Z3 with a 1.3 MP camera in a candybar form factor. The various model designations are for different markets and case styles. Note that the L7i is not the same phone as the "L7 i-Mode" - despite the very similar external appearance, the internal parts are almost completely different. The L7e will operate with a 2 GB micro SD card.

L7c

Similar to the original Slvr, this CDMA version offers a Sprint or Motorola music player which can hold as many songs as the size of the memory card in the phone. It also features EvDO high speed data. Currently the phone is offered by Sprint, Claro, U.S. Cellular, MetroPCS, Cricket Communications, and a silver version for Verizon Wireless. It comes in silver(Verizon Only), black, and red (Sprint only).

While Sprint's Music Store/Player ("powered by Groove Mobile") will list all songs on the SD card, it fails to play any that reside above the first 1 GB of space on the card, producing "Error M506". It also fails to play random tracks if some tracks have a long pathname (directory name length plus file name length), where "long" is approximately over 32 characters.

Verizon's version specifically prevents you sending audio files to the phone via Bluetooth (OBEX). Ringtones can, however, be transferred using free software, called BitPim.

Red L7

Partnering with Motorola, various British networks released a special Product Red Slvr and Bluetooth H3 headset to help support Global Fund programs which aim to positively impact the lives of women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa.

Criticisms

When the battery is low, the Slvr emits a frequent loud beep, which is inconvenient in many settings. The beeping can be disabled by putting the phone in the silent or vibrate modes, or switching the phone off. The beeping stops when the battery is recharging.

Other specifications

The complete Motorola Slvr L7 list of specifications are: [5]

TypeSpecification
ModesGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Weight3.38 oz
Dimensions1.8 in x 4.2 in x 0.64 in
Form FactorBar

Internal Antenna

Battery LifeTalk: 6.33 hours (380 minutes)

Standby: 350 hours (15 days)

Battery Type Li-Ion

820 mAh

DisplayType: LCD (Color TFT/TFD)

Colors: 262,144 (18-bit) Size: 176x220 pixels

Platform / OS P2K
Memory5 MB (built-in, flash shared memory)
Phone Book Capacity1000
FCC IDIHDT56FP1 (Approved October 13, 2005)
Bluetoothclass 2
CameraResolution: VGA (640x480) [L7e = 1280x1024]
Email ClientProtocols Supported: POP3, SMTP
Expansion CardCard Type: TransFlash (MicroSD)
High-Speed DataTechnology: GPRS

L9/L72

Motorola Slvr L9
Motorola SLVR L9.jpg
Motorola Slvr L9 (L72)
Mass96 g
Memory20 MB internal
microSD
Display176x220, 256K colors
Rear camera2 MP

The Slvr L9, [6] known as the L72 in Asia, features a 2.0-megapixel camera which records Video at CIF 352*288, GPRS class 10 and EDGE class 10 support, FM radio and expandable memory of up to 2 GB. It was released in June 2007. It is an upgrade to the L7e, with an improved camera and FM radio.

Use by NSA

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The SLVR is featured in the NSA ANT catalog as a variant costing $15,000 and containing a software-defined radio for covert surveillance.

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