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This Motorola ROKR E8 handset looks good when new but it is very prone to scratching on the screen. It quickly loses its shine as the various operation difficulties come to light. This handset has the same keys for each function, so you have to get used to numerous functions for each

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This Motorola ROKR E8 handset looks good when new but it is very prone to scratching on the screen. It quickly loses its shine as the various operation difficulties come to light. This handset has the same keys for each function, so you have to get used to numerous functions for each one. Motorola calls it ‘Modeshift’ but all that really means is that keys illuminate for each different function in order to tell the user which keys are appropriate.

For example if you are using the camera you get zoom in and out, video view and a video toggle. With the music function the same keys give you forwards, backwards, play, pause and shuffle. This sounds like a clever idea but it really does not work any better than the straightforward up and down and side to side keys that other handsets have. The display screen is very small at just two inches and it has been turned on its side to cram it into the smallest available space.

There is a 2 GB camera included and a micro SD slot to expand the memory capacity if and when required. It has a useful 3.5 mm headphone jack which is often missing from mobile handsets and the volume keys are in a great place on the side of the unit. The Motorola ROKR E8 has an inbuilt FM radio and a voice recorder but nothing more technically advanced than that.

This is a straight forward model which can be bought on cheap mobile phones sites at real bargain prices. It looks good but will not suit those who like their mobile to be crammed with gadgets.

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