Jun
11Morotola Ming: My New Phone
This is the Motorola Ming (A1200). It's a Linux based phone. Ironically, it doesn't sync with Linux. Motorola Phone Tools 4.0, which ships with the phone, is not compatible with Vista. I figured out how to force it to be. I will post the details later. I also figured out how to get the network profile for T-Mobile setup so you can use SMS, MMS, check POP3, IMAP and Surf the Web. I will post all of this info shortly.
This phone is 100% touch screen. The clear cover allows you to read text messages without opening the flip. The keyboard is small but using the stylus on QWERTY isn't that bad. The (learning) handwriting recognition works well, but takes a good amount of patience and practice. The 2MP camera works very well and captures great video. The novelty business card scanner still needs some work. It is very hard to align the card, with the right lighting…and the OCR is 80%.
Best of all, the phone quality. It's super clear with perfect reception. It's exactly what quad band GSM should be. This phone ROCKS!