Posted by deepsme
BEIJING, CHINA — 23 June 2008 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT), a leader in wireless communications, and Kodak (NYSE: EK), the world’s foremost imaging innovator, today announced MOTOZINE™ ZN5, the first product combining world-class innovation from both companies. The MOTOZINE ZN5 combines a high-quality phone and camera experience to help content-craving consumers seize inspiration and share the content they create and love with the world.
Unveiled today in Beijing at a gallery-inspired event, ZINE ZN5 delivers an easy and immersive mobile imaging experience. ZN5 is the first mobile phone to combine Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and KODAK Imaging Technology. Together, they redefine the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. With KODAK EASYSHARE Software and easy access to KODAK Gallery1 or other web sharing sites,2 pictures are easily moved off the device, allowing consumers to print, share and enjoy their favorite photos whenever they want.
“Today’s creative consumers not only want to be the photographer, but also the retoucher, the exhibitor and the critic,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, mobile devices marketing, Motorola, Inc. “The MOTOZINE ZN5 lets them be all the things they want to be.”
Built to Shoot
ZN5 puts image capture first, with a high-resolution landscape screen and one of the fastest click-to-click times available. To launch the camera, simply slide open the Kodak lens cover to transform the phone into an ultra-fast 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, a Xenon flash, 4GB of optional external memory3 and optimized settings for low-light environments.
Built-in KODAK Imaging Technology ensures that every picture taken with ZN5 looks its best. When KODAK Imaging Technology is combined with KODAK PERFECT TOUCH Technology, images become brighter and more vivid on the spot. Multiple capture modes, like multi-shot and panorama, which automatically stitches together continuous shots taken on the horizon line into a single, extended image1, makes taking photos fun.
“KODAK Imaging Technology combines Kodak’s unparalleled experience in imaging science with easy connectivity to the company’s vast portfolio of products and services,” said John Blake, general manager digital capture and imaging devices group, vice president Eastman Kodak Company. “We have redefined the quality, convenience and connectivity of mobile imaging devices. We have worked closely with Motorola to create a device that not only delivers Kodak-quality pictures, but allows consumers to explore a wide range of options for sharing their photos with friends and family around the world.”
Built to Share
With one touch, photos can be viewed right from the home screen; no menus, no searching. This multimedia device provides a fun, quick and easy way to share favorite photos. Pictures can be uploaded via Gallery Link in one simple click and instantly shared to the KODAK Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com)1 to be viewed, stored and shared with friends and family. ShoZu can be used to upload photos to a variety of social networking sites1. ZN5 comes with KODAK EASYSHARE Software, the world’s most used photo software, making it easy to organize, edit, share, store and find mobile pictures1. Consumers can transfer pictures to a computer via USB, Wi-Fi1 or Bluetooth® wireless technology4 and print wirelessly on Bluetooth-compatible KODAK All-in-One Printers and at KODAK Picture Kiosks.
Built to Talk
In phone mode, ZN5 features Motorola’s patented CrystalTalkTM technology to help callers hear and be heard, even in noisy environments. With dual compatibility for GSM and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), users can connect in more areas around the world2 and enjoy high-speed wireless connections to surf the Web via a full HTML browser2. To complete the communications experience, ZN5 also supports SMS, MMS, IM and personal e-mail2.
The MOTOZINE Multimedia Experience
MOTOZINE ZN5 is the first device to carry the MOTOZINE franchise name, Motorola’s new label for its multimedia-optimized devices. For the consumer who thrives on content consumption and creation, products in the ZINE portfolio give them the freedom to shape pop culture, on their terms.
MOTOZINE ZN5 will be first available in China in July 2008 and is expected to roll out around the globe throughout the remainder of the year. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative.
Press Release
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
I'm sorry but that MOTOZINE name is irritating. It sounds like the name of a motoring magazine, or at least a Motorola magazine, not a PHONE!
Posted by Rifqi_Aziz
No 3G? GSM only?
No, thanks. Better wait for C905.
Posted by Daedalus85
Shows their working on it, launching their first autofocus, and first xenon flash, and first 5MP and first wifi all at the same time
Posted by WhiteEye
finally Motorola makes their fans smile
LOL
Posted by c96sthl
motorola fan might start yawning when they realise the UI still the same...meaning you need to dig deep to find for some command.
i have had enough of those funny method on my Razr xx and when SE , samsung and Nokia try to let all the numeric key to be a short cut in the main and sub menu...moto still not....which is very frustrated
Posted by Aware
No 3G - Samsung have manged fine with G600......
First non-smartphone with proper WLAN(not uselesss UMA, etc), too, this...plus RAW encoding, and for the price(or even less) of a C902...I think it'll be a good seller......
Posted by deepsme
More official pics..
and here's a nice ZN5 review...
http://smape.com/en/reviews/motorola/Motorola_ZN5-rev.html
Posted by badassmam
Those buttons look like a nightmare for texting but I can't say until I've tried it out.
Posted by giancito
no 3G and video only 15fps
Posted by Muhammad-Oli
...And very poor video resolutions. Not even QVGA...
Posted by xell
[
mode]It's not a video device, it's a device for still images![/ mode]
Posted by gola
If i was any other phone manufacturer, i would also release an 8mp camera phone...
Posted by giancito
pics ZN5 vs N82 and K850
review
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/motorola-zn5.shtml
Posted by NightBlade
Eh, it doesn't look so... appealing to me.
Posted by QVGA
its review by mobile-review now
Posted by se_dude
cool...the ZN5 is a winner it seems..but thanx to moto's stupidity id oubt it will ever see light.
Posted by johnmcl7
They make a big deal about Kodak, does anyone know if this is using their new sensor? It was meant to be in camera phones first to benefit from the high sensitivity Q2 2008 I think it was but I've not seen anything of it.
http://johncompton.pluggedin.kodak.com/default.asp?item=624876
If this does have the new sensor design then that makes the phone of definite interest to see if it really lives up to the promise. The solution to improving camera phones is not more resolution (8MP is just stupid), it's working on the sensitivity.
John
[ This Message was edited by: johnmcl7 on 2008-06-23 17:50 ]
Posted by shyam335
Great audio quality from a imaging device!
Some interesting features like RAW,WLAN etc
and i found this interesting
Posted by aksd
cool...the ZN5 is a winner it seems..but thanx to moto's stupidity id oubt it will ever see light.
Its already in Mass Production. Expected WWE release in September. Chinese release next month as most know.
Posted by se_dude
i mean...in the broader sense...no-one would be interested...
Posted by hgautam
Why hasn't any posted any pics here yet??? There are dozens in the Mobile Review's review...
Well here are few:
These were one of the better ones from the review... Overall, IMO the picture quality is only average...
Posted by bavlondon2
Dont forget to read the smape review aswell. Overall a great imaging device and both mags agree it trumps the top imaging phone (n82) on almost all fronts as far as imaging goes. There is some noise in dark shots but this should be sorted before it ships.
Im also really happy with how much they praise its music capabilities. Not only does it have a 3.5mm jack but its apparantly better than the top music phones around (Samsung i450 included) as well as the Apple ipod.
Here are some stats from the Smape review:
MXC275-30 Platform Features
• StarCore SC140e DSP up to 208 MHz
• ARM11 applications processor up to 532 MHz
• Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
I just hope they dont encounter delays in shipping.
Posted by aksd
On 2008-06-23 19:47:40, se_dude wrote:
i mean...in the broader sense...no-one would be interested...
Thats not true, it trumps quite a many SE phones, none of the Walkman phones hold a candle to the ZN5 and the ZN5 has WiFi and you can install 3rd part Linux apps, Java apps and WebUI apps on it starting from Septemeber this year. Eldars got a few facts slightly off, there are 2 versions of the ZN5 the 64MB RAM and 128MB RAM versions, the 128MB RAM version is only for TMobile. The processor is a freescale 538Mhz processor using ARM11 tech. It has MBX lite built in for a bit of 3D acceleration. In countries where 3G does'nt matter this is going to sell. I certainly hope it does as it will spice up the market a bit and not have Nokia running away from the other manufacturers.
Posted by Luci'sPower
N82 is better in almost all pictures on that review what the f**k is elder talking about
Posted by NightBlade
Eldar really did praise this phone a tad more than it deserves...
Posted by Luci'sPower
agree still not better than the N82 even secret takes better pics
Posted by Brightspark
On 2008-06-23 11:08:39, c96sthl wrote:
motorola fan might start yawning when they realise the UI still the same...meaning you need to dig deep to find for some command.
i have had enough of those funny method on my Razr xx and when SE , samsung and Nokia try to let all the numeric key to be a short cut in the main and sub menu...moto still not....which is very frustrated
in YOUR opinion, what RAZR model would you say that the UI of the ZN5 is similar to?
just curious.
Posted by EMS06
On 2008-06-23 11:08:39, c96sthl wrote:
i have had enough of those funny method on my Razr xx and when SE , samsung and Nokia try to let all the numeric key to be a short cut in the main and sub menu...moto still not....which is very frustrated
My V8 does the above without any problem. Even the menu has been improved over the original Razr.
Posted by bavlondon2
N82 doesnt take pics in RAW format though guys.
Posted by Bonovox
I just read the review on Mobile Review of this phone. The pictures looked blurry. No thanks.
Posted by Brightspark
On 2008-06-24 09:20:08, EMS06 wrote:
On 2008-06-23 11:08:39, c96sthl wrote:
i have had enough of those funny method on my Razr xx and when SE , samsung and Nokia try to let all the numeric key to be a short cut in the main and sub menu...moto still not....which is very frustrated
My V8 does the above without any problem. Even the menu has been improved over the original Razr.
that's what i thought. c96sthl should update his knowledge in line with modern times.
[ This Message was edited by: Brightspark on 2008-06-25 00:32 ]
Posted by AbuBasim
On 2008-06-24 23:17:00, Bonovox wrote:
I just read the review on Mobile Review of this phone. The pictures looked blurry. No thanks.
The blurry photos I saw were low light shots. Seems that the camera has problems with its auto focus in low light. This is a common problem with most camera phones, especially the ones lacking focus assist LED lights.
Apart from that I thought some of the photos were better compared with what SE's and Nokia's current 5 MP models can produce. Especially the ones shot with ISO 64 - low noise and not much hints of noise reduction either. Unfortunately it doesn't seem that the camera allow choosing ISO manually.
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[ This Message was edited by: AbuBasim on 2008-06-25 04:41 ]
Posted by jojosiscar
there will probably be a 3g model when it is finally released since this will initially be launched in china.
Posted by korbindallis
This is a good phone only brand i consider after
what makes me like moto is their rock sold build qulity, and u get wifi to this is looking better then k850
Posted by justin25
Review and photo comparison of ZN5 and NOKIA 6220 classic (in Chinese):
http://www.eprice.com.hk/mobile/news/?news_id=5751