Krave set to launch next week

Krave set to launch next week

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Published on: 07 October, 2008 by PhoneArena Team

Krave set to launch next week

As we informed you last week, the Motorola Krave ZN4 is set to be released by Verizon on October 14th. Today, the phone was spotted on Verizon's Testman site, which often lists new devices before their release. Pricing is shown as $149 after $50 rebate with a 2-year contract, $219 after rebate with a 1-year contract, and $349 for non-commitment. Features include a 2.8" 240x400 pixel touch screen with clear flip, virtual QWERTY keyboard, music player, microSDHC (8GB),  Bluetooth, 2MP camera, Mobile TV (MediaFLO), HTML browser, 3.5mm headset jack, microUSB port, and will come with a 940mAh battery. The features are set to compete with the LG Dare, even though the Krave is .25" thicker and almost 1oz heavier.




Touch-phone Size Comparison:
Krave:    4.13" H x 2.00" W x 0.75" D. Weight:  4.59oz.
Dare:      4.10" H x 2.20" W x 0.50" D. Weight:  3.76oz.
Voyager: 4.64" H x 2.12" W x 0.71" D. Weight:  4.69oz.
Glyde:     4.09" H x 1.97" W x 0.70" D. Weight:  4.13oz
Storm:     4.40" H x 2.40" W x 0.55" D. Weight:  5.46oz

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Official Krave Specs:
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yawn
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So what's up with the clear flap? Seems like it would just get in the way every time you go to use the phone then once you flip it open you have an odd shaped and even thicker phone. Whould anyone really take this over the Dare? Moto seems to just fall further and further off the map when it comes to cell phones. They need to pull a Qual Com and just focus on the backbone wireless hardware and leave the phones to LG, Samsung, RIM, Palm and HTC.
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wat r u talking about?

this is MUCH better then the dare. the dare is just another iPhone competitor that cant stand a chance. the krave isnt an iphone killer, but its something unique, different. it's giving the us the love ppl in asia get from the moto ming.

oh and just to let u know motorola made the 1st cell phone so i would call them the ORIGINAL cell phone maker and they shouldnt stop making phones. im pretty sure they've got something up their sleeves with the alexander and atila.
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its too bad that Motorola makes crappy phones and is basically losing money by the minute, yet LG holds on to money to make phones like the LG Dare, much better than the Krave, oh and if you've read past articles the Krave is supposed to be imperior to the Dare
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not imperior, i think you mean inferior. your vocabulary sucks worse than my 3 year old cousins
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OMG stop talking about the iphone its old now. get over it
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I was wondering where your pic was from the testman site. Now I know why it's not included here, there isn't one up yet.
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Actually this phone has been available in selected stores of the Portland, OR market for about a month now. The clear flip is kinda awkward and UI is okay.
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when is vzw getting this phone? it is so horribly awesome!
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Just pointing out the whole purpose of this article was to answer your question. Oh and sorry about this (its policy), retard.
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WHAT?! This phone get VMM (Visual Voice Mail). While us DARE users are still waiting.
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I like it. Seems cool
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u can use certain features of the phone by pushing through the clear flip.
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LAME.....VERY LAME. MAYBE VERIZON WILL RE-RELEASE THE OLD BRICK PHONES AGAIN WHAT IS THIS JUNK?
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Actually, I know plenty of people who would not have given up the brick phones if analog hadn't been killed. They were built with a good level of quality. They would last for 20 years. They also cost alot of money for a phone that did literally NOTHING other than makes calls. Now people expect iphones for free. You can't build a good phone and give it away free. Also, what's the point of using all CAPS??? You just make yourself look like an out-of-control lunatic. Grow up and type like an adult.
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i think ppl are blowing things out of proportion. the krave is a good option and the lineup is getting much better. trust me the device isn't juke and look at the features it offers. it's not about vzw trying to win over more so iphone users because you can't. the iphone is a great device, unfortunately, time has proven that their network just doesnt cut it. just look at the device for what it is and it's a great option. the cover is innovative in that how many ppl are concerned about their touch screen phones getting scratched, and it offrs the mobile tv option and the channel lineup is getting better. Hopefully this can get motorola some points in the device department cuz I know they are hurting now. but c'mon guys let's just let the phone come out and see...consumers will speak louder than all at the end of the day..
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