Motorola Z9 Review - Conclusion

Messaging phones are all the rage right now, but some folks would rather have a solid phone without a QWERTY board or all the complexities of a smartphone.  Motorola’s Z9 sits atop AT&T’s current range of feature phones, offering just about every service and multimedia option you could want in a handset without delving into slide-out thumbboards and complicated operating systems.

The Z9 is literally a solid performer, combining good voice and data performance with a sturdy, attractive form factor.  Though the Z9’s large body bucks the recent trend of slim, light handsets, it also offers a reassuring heft that speaks to durability and longevity.  The larger body also affords a more spacious button layout that makes for good ease of use, and a relatively roomy display that’s easy on the eyes.

Though I had a few problems with GPS and 3G connectivity, the Z9 generally performed quite well for me, and its voice quality was amongst the best I’ve ever heard on a cell phone.  If the big, strong body of the Z9 appeals to you, odds are you’ll be quite pleased with it.  It’s a good phone with tons of features made easy to use by a clean menu system and easy to mash buttons.  And, hey, big can be beautiful - the Z9’s deep, glossy red finish makes a sleek little number even if it’s not really so little.

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