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4.5 stars
"truly awesome phone"
Pros: Sleek, sexy, functional, compact
Cons: difficult to open, rubber plugs annoying.
Summary: I just recently aquired my A1200 from Hong Kong as well...about $360USD. Phenominally sexy, great functionality, comfortable to wear/carry/hold/use (ok, so it's still new!). I had a 388c previously (also an asian Moto xDA phone), and for the most part, Motorola makes a terrific/durable small xDA format phone. I had even dropped the old phone in the river before, so I was sold on considering it's apparent next-of-kin, the A1200. I was at one point considering the Q, as well as a new blackberry power-house, but I really do not do enough email to have a dedicated KB or Data package and surely did not want the size (also why I like the A1200).
After purchasing it and using it for a week, the only negatives I find so far are the Flap...the finger notches are indeed very small, so be sure you have at least one good fingernail ! (alas, I've finally found a cure for biting my fingernails!).
Lack of a dock...no base connection that would allow for docking...only an offset (lower-right)USB connector that is annoying to connect into that rubber-thingy-plugged connection port (same for the headphone plug port). The 'nib' for grabbing the rubber plug is very small, and difficult to pull out. I almost expect it to break off at some point !
More +'s...The GUI is very sleek and user friendly, and I love the clear cover. I have the black phone, and they solved the "slippery phone" syndrome by using a 'grip' coating. Not quite rubber, not quite paint. Provides a finish I know I will not be easily dropping and and without that trendy body-glove Uber-sport look !
Screen resolution, FM Radio, Headphones, Camera...all work great.
I have yet to reliably test battery up-time and the blu-tooth. The 'Ming' (it's chinese name) shipped with a spare stylus and battery as well as several cool apps, including a very friendly Sync program.
I dropped in my Cingular SIM, and viola....cell phone, so no troubles yet.
I highly suggest this phone if your a little hung-up on the looks of your gadgets as well as the function, and you don't want another "laptop" for your belt.
Worth it?....definately.
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Dear Leslie22,
Hi, I was curious if you can tell me where in Hong Kong and at what store you purchased your Motorola Ming? I had a friend ask and a standard store for me and the price for the Ming was $420 USD! Would appreciate it if you can get back to me asap. Thanks.
Where to buy
Motorola Ming A1200 (Unlocked):
$2,210.00
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Amazon.com Marketplace
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