Motorola ROKR E1 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Pundits claim that standalone digital music players are destined to be replaced by music-ready mobile phones. If they're correct - and we're not convinced that they are - Motorola's ROKR E1 Mobile Phone ($349.99) will not be the vanguard of the revolution

Pros: Above-average on signal strength, this combination of cell phone and iTunes music player doesn't drop calls easily, and plays back MP3 or AAC tracks without complaint. Includes 512MB memory card. Offers partial Bluetooth compatibility, an integrated camer

Cons: Signal strength aside, audio quality of calls is only okay, and not good on caller's end when using included stereo headset. Phone and iTunes interfaces, including music synchronization, are frequently slow and non-intuitive by comparison with Apple-desig

Verdict: I'm glad this crap got a low rating. C+ is still too high in my opinion. The ROKR just stinks of restrictions. Restrictions that Apple probably placed on the device so it wouldn t take away from iPod sales. This could have been the next big thing! Why

Review summary: The Motorola ROKR E1 is a joint development by Motorola and Apple and is the first mobile phone to support Apple's iTunes® system as used in the iPod. The ROKR has been called the iPod phone, and it includes a number of features that make it a superb musi

Review summary: The Motorola ROKR E1 is a fabulous looking phone & comes in a white silky smooth casing which gives it a very sleek feel. The ROKR E1 is the music lovers dream as it comes complete with built-in iTunes® & many more features. This phone is at the higher en

Review summary: In cooperation with Apple, Motorola has launched an old-new mobile phone, called ROKR E1. It is the first mobile phone to support the iTunes Music Store service, one of the world's biggest internet music stores. Until now common Apple iPod MP3 have been t

Pros: 3D Surround sound, ITunes software, Side lights sync, airplane mode

Cons: Very plastic feeling, 0.3 mp camera, storage only 100 tracks, slightly sluggish

Verdict: It's difficult not to be disappointed with the ROKR, which promised so much but delivers relatively little.