Conclusion

Throughout the review many comparisons were made between the L6 and its big brother, the L7. Both being released for Cingular, their similar designs are bound to draw assessments. But since both phones are marketed towards different consumers, the L7 naturally outshines the L6.

From the LCD screen to the MP3 player and storage, the L7 targets multimedia and fashion consumers at the expense of a hefty price tag.

Consumers should not be discouraged by the L6 though. By itself, it's a well designed phone with decent functionality. Obviously, not as well built as the L7, the L6 reflects its more affordable features without sacrificing its ultra-thin design.

In fact the L6 is the slimmest device to be released from Motorola. With a design that looks similar to the L7, it looks like a high-end device without costing like one.

However a few drawbacks are significant. Although Motorola doubled the L6's memory to 10.0 MB, the expansion card slot was removed, crippling the storage necessary for the MP3 music functionality. Additionally, the VGA camera provides little usage for printable photos, useful for phone wallpapers and grainy snapshots (but this was a problem with the L7 as well).

Consumers looking for high-end features such as a phone to replace their digital camera or MP3 player should look to more cutting-edge devices. But for customers looking for a good looking phone at a reasonable price, the L6 is a good choice.

The biggest advantage of the L6 is its price, costing about $50 (at the time of release) with a service plan. Considering the range of entry-level devices in this range, the L6 is a very stylish phone and a good value.

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