Internet

Although the Krave's futuristic design might suggest otherwise, Internet options on this Motorola phone haven't changed much. Users can view HTML sites, but the phone will default to mobile versions. Users shouldn't expect mobile web menus to give the same experience as surfing the Internet on an iPhone or a comparable smartphone device.

Unlike some touch screen phones that allow consumers to surf the web by touching links directly on the screen, the Krave's web browser uses a touch screen navigation ring and cursor to point at links. Some may consider control of the cursor jumpy and cumbersome, so learning to maneuver it will take some getting used to.

Nonetheless, Verizon's 3G EV-DO network is a true plus. New pages don't take forever to load, and downloads are easier to come by. Krave also supports Verizon's VZ Navigator service, which gives audible directions, traffic updates, maps and points of interest like restaurants and movie theaters.

Similar to its music player and other features, the VZ Navigator can also be viewed in landscape mode when the phone is turned horizontally.

Storage

With 130 MB of internal memory and a micoSD card slot that supports up to an additional 8GB (around 2,000 songs), the Motorola Krave is a data storing powerhouse among multimedia cell phones. Users wrho plan on using the phone as a portable music player should invest in a memory card. Extra storage and USB cables for are sold separately.

The Krave can store 1,000 phonebook contacts with space in each entry for five numbers (labeled under home, work and fax), two email addresses, photo ID and a customized ringtone.

Connectivity

The Krave supports some of the more popular Bluetooth 2.0 wireless connections. Headset Profile (HSP) and Hands-Free Profile (HFP) such as handsfree car kits or conference room devices can be enabled for use within a 10-meter distance from the phone. Dial-Up Networking (DUN) allows the phone to be used as a modem for a laptop or PDA. And for stereo sound, AVRCP and A2DP profiles will send audio from your phone to a Bluetooth compatible device.

Phone book access (PBAP) lets users share contacts, name card and calendar entries. Other profiles on the Krave include Basic Printing Profile (BPP) for Bluetooth-enabled printers, Object-Push Profile (OPP) for sending virtual business cards and File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Bluetooth accessories for the Krave are sold separately.

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