Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX: Key Features, Facts and Video
Motorola's latest DROID Android smartphone is sure to grab lots of attention. The DROID RAZR MAXX is remarkably thin, powerful and it provides more than double the average battery life of comparable 4G devices. CIO.com's Al Sacco details 10 of the most noteworthy RAZR MAXX features and offers a video look at this top of the line gadget.
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U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has released the much lauded DROID RAZR MAXX smartphone, which was very recently announced at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
With so many feature-packed handhelds available today, it can be a chore to determine which smartphone is best suited for your individual needs. To help ease that burden, I've broken down the facts and features that set the new Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX with Google Android apart from the competition. I filmed the unboxing along with a quick hands-on hardware walkthrough so you can get a closer look at this cool new device. (See video clip below.)
You can also find more official details on the DROID RAZR MAXX, which retails for $299.99 with a new, two-year Verizon Wireless service agreement or $649.99 with no contract, on Motorola's Website or VerizonWireless.com.
1) Stellar Battery Life, Even on 4G LTE
Best battery life of any comparable smartphone, according to Motorola, with more than double the battery life of other leading 4G smartphones. Specifically, Motorola says the DROID RAZR MAXX gets about 21.5 hours of talk time on a single charge. (The iPhone 4S get around 8 hours of talk time per charge, according to Apple, and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 provides roughly 6 and a half hours of talk time, Research In Motion [RIM] says.)
Almost a full day of battery life? That's mighty impressive, especially when you consider the fact that the DROID RAZR MAXX is a 4G, LTE handheld. (More on that coming up shortly.)
One downside: The DROID RAZR MAXX's 3300 mAh battery pack is fixed in the device and, therefore, it cannot be removed by the userat least not easily and without voiding the warranty.
2) Ultra-Thin Profile
The device is just 8.99 millimeters, making it one of the thinnest Android devices and high-end smartphones to date. (The iPhone 4S is 9.3mm , according to Apple, while the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is about 10.4mm, RIM says.)
