Motorola Admiral Review
By Ruben Corbo on December 9th, 2011
There are some differences though otherwise there might be copyright problems. The curved keyboard is present at the bottom of the mobile, but the screen is somewhat larger than what you’d expect to find on a Blackberry. The screen measures an impressive 3.1 inches so it’s not found wanting in this department. It has four layers of keys on the keyboard, using the QWERTY layout most of us are now familiar with, and there are distinct gaps between each row. This sets it apart slightly from the blockier look we’d see on a Blackberry.
Another plus point here is that this is an Android phone. As such you’ll appreciate the four buttons that are set just below the screen and just above the keyboard, making it easy to get to grips with many of the Android’s features. If you’re new to Android you’ll like the capabilities of the phone. You’ll also appreciate the decent resolution of the screen, enabling you to view whatever you’re looking at in 640 by 480 pixels. This is far better than you might expect from such a phone.
In terms of solidity the Motorola Admiral has clearly been well put together. If you’re prone to dropping or damaging your mobile phones the Admiral might just prove to be a match for you. The metal body provides more protection for the phone than your average rubberised casing, and it is certified as being shock resistant too. It can also withstand dust and even water.
The phone also boasts an on board camera with 5 megapixels, and you get the bonus of having high definition video capture capabilities too. Most mobile phone owners expect to have a camera included now, but this one might be a little disappointing when compared to the best ones on the market. You can zoom in and use the LED flash as well, but there is a delay between pressing the button to take the picture and actually getting the picture. This will frustrate many users so the camera won’t be ideal if you often take snaps with your phone.
All in all though the Motorola Admiral offers a nice range of tools and features for the average user. Business users wanting something other than a Blackberry might be pleasantly surprised.
