Motorola FLIPOUT Android Phone (AT&T)

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars please bring to t-mobile, 

By 

jg311 (Boston, MA USA) - 

if anyone is listening at Motorola :)


This looks to be the perfect size phone to me. I'm an android user on t-mobile and I definitely like the 2.2 froyo release on MyTouch.


Moto: Please continue your innovation of android phones and claim the niche of smaller phones.


I'm eligible for an upgrade but all the monster sized phones are ridiculous. I almost bought the moto defy on t-mobile but it was still a little to large and if possible I wanted froyo or greater.


Thanks for the very informative review. I would almost consider att but I hear they restrict you to their app store versus the android market.

5.0 out of 5 stars Bye-bye Blackberry!, 

By 

KarenW - 

I just "upgraded" from a Blackberry Bold 9000. I was planning to purchase the Torch but it just isn't in my budget right now. I tried various Droids and the Iphone, but couldn't make the switch to touch screen texting. Once you've used a Blackberry for texting, there is almost no going back. Anyway, I saw this phone on the AT&T website and watched some reviews online at Cnet and youtube, then went into my local AT&T retail store for some hands on time.

That was all it took. This little phone is a gem. Maybe it doesn't have the latest and greatest Droid technology available, but if you own a Blackberry, you know the web experience leaves you wanting. Half the time nothing opens. 

The Flipout has a wonderfully responsive touch screen, speedy web browsing, intuitive design, and it is a fantastic size! Call quality is great, better than my Blackberry actually, at least from my end. Best of all, the keyboard is, in my opinion, nicer than the Blackberry keyboard. Now, you must realize I have been a Blackberry groupie, so I don't say this lightly. The keyboard is a little different and so take some getting used to, but I think you will be quite pleased with the texting experience. 

No tracker ball--I've always love my tracker ball! You won't miss it. The darn things get stuck anyway. The only drawback I see so far is that I might have to upgrade my data plan since I can actually surf the internet now. The Blackberry handicapped me enough that I rarely went online except to check my bank account and occasional searches on Google. It's a great phone. I predict we are going to see more like this one for those of us who don't want to carry around a phone the size of a small notebook. This is a little larger than the old fashioned "Chunky" bar...if anyone remembers that!

Amazon.com Product Description

Packed with the power of the Android 2.1 platform and the latest version of MOTOBLUR--Motorola's exclusive smartphone experience--the highly pocketable Motorola FLIPOUT for AT&T features a stylishly square, innovative pivot design. When closed, the FLIPOUT offers a 2.8-inch touchscreen display that's complemented by a simple array of navigation buttons. But it also rotates on a hinge to expose a five-row QWERTY keypad with a separate number row for easy, on-the-go messaging. It also comes with two battery covers--in orange and blue--enabling you to personalize the phone to suit your mood or look.

The Android-powered Motorola FLIPOUT combines power with pocketability with its unique swivel hinge design (see larger image).

With integrated Google technology, the Motorola FLIPOUT brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you'll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day.
Enabled for use on AT&T's lightning quick HSPDA 3G network, you'll be able to easily access the Internet as well as quickly download video, music and more. Additionally, with AT&T's 3G network, you can make a call while simultaneously receiving picture/text messages and e-mail or viewing Web pages. And with its Wireless-N Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11b/g/n), the FLIPOUT will receive AT&T Wi-Fi access at U.S. hotspots (with more than 20,000 U.S. hotspots) included as part of an unlimited data plan.
A hot-swappable microSD/SDHC memory card slot provides additional storage for multimedia files and archiving applications, with a 2 GB memory card included and support for optional 32 GB cards. Other features include a 3.1-megapixel autofocus camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail as well as popular instant messaging services, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.

The physical 5-row QWERTY keypad with a dedicated number row makes it easy to message on the go (see larger image).

Enhanced MOTOBLUR

MOTOBLUR is Motorola's exclusive experience that syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos and much more--from your favorite social media sites, work and personal e-mail, and last.fm--and automatically delivers them to the home screen. MOTOBLUR can locate or remotely wipe lost or stolen devices, MOTOBLUR can also automatically restore a user's contacts, log-in information, home screen customizations and e-mail with one username and password. The new and enhanced MOTOBLUR functionality and features include:

• Filter social networking and Messages widgets: Filter by social networking account, by contact(s) or by contact group to only see the information you want.
• Screen customization: Move and resize preloaded widgets on up to seven home screens
• Battery Manager: Manage battery consumption by operating in one of three performance modes
• Personal and Corporate e-mail pushed directly to the device
• Improved social networking functionality: Retweet, like Facebook comments, and more

Key Features

• Fast 3G connectivity via AT&T's HSDPA/UMTS network (850/1900 MHz bands; 3.6/7.2 Mbps speeds with network availability).
• Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go. Connect for free using one of the over 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
• GPS navigation capabilities via optional AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
• Powered by the Android 2.1 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
• Innovative widget-based MOTOBLUR overlay to Android automatically delivers Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and corporate and personal e-mail updates to the home screen in easy-to-view streams so there is no need to open and close different mobile applications.
• Update Facebook, MySpace and Twitter at once instead of opening individual apps with MOTOBLUR as well as upload your photos to Facebook, MySpace, Picasa, and Photobucket.
• Customize your home screen with your favorite widgets and short cuts.
• CrystalTalk PLUS for enhanced audio and call quality with a second microphone for increased voice quality while filtering out background noise.
• 2.8-inch touchscreen display (320 x 240 pixels)
• Full QWERTY keyboard revealed by rotating touchscreen face on its swivel hinge.
• 3.1-megapixel autofocus camera with video capture capabilities (26-30 fps)
• Kodak Perfect Touch technology for better, brighter pictures
• Multi-format media player compatible with MP3, AAC, and WMA (v9) music formats and MPEG4 and H.264 video formats.

  It comes with two battery covers in orange and blue to suit your mood.

• Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
• 2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB.
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging (via popular services including AOL, Yahoo!, Windows Live Messenger, and Google Talk)
• Access to personal and corporate e-mail (including support for Exchange and push Gmail)
• HTML Web browser (WebKit-based)
• USB connectivity (MicroUSB)
• Organizer tools including calendar (sync corporate calendar, email, and contact list), alarm clock, calculator
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off.
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3

Vital Statistics
The Motorola FLIPOUT weighs 4.2 ounces and measures 2.63 x 2.63 x 0.66 inches. Its 1170 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and up to 377 hours (15.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as AT&T's dual-band 3G network (850/1900 MHz; HSDPA/UMTS).
What's in the Box
Motorola FLIPOUT handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card, USB cable, two battery covers (orange and blue), quick start guide

AT&T Services

High-speed data connectivity via AT&T's 3G mobile broadband data network: The dual-band 850/1900 MHz 3G network provides up to 3.6/7.2 Mbps of download speed, making it possible to enjoy a variety of feature-rich wireless multimedia services, and it gives you the advantage of offering simultaneous voice and data services.In areas where the 3G network is not available, you'll continue to receive service on the AT&T EDGE network, which offers availability in more than 13,000 US cities and along some 40,000 miles of major highways. Providing average data speeds between 75-135Kbps, it's fast enough to support a wide range of advanced data services, including full picture and video messaging, high-speed color Internet access, and email on the go.

The full-featured, premium AT&T Navigator GPS navigation application includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates and re-routing options, and 3D moving maps (additional charges applicable). AT&T Navigator offers several other features to make your commute more enjoyable and reliable, including mobile access to Yellowpages.com. Additionally, AT&T Navigator is the only mobile phone-based GPS service that provides integrated speech recognition for address entry and points of interest search.

Technical Details

• Uniquely designed, Android-powered phone with swivel-hinge touchscreen face, QWERTY keyboard,MOTOBLUR social networking
• Enabled for AT&T's fast 3G HSDPA network; compatible with AT&T Navigator GPS turn-by-turn directions
• Wi-Fi networking with free access to AT&T nationwide hotspots; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion to 32 GB;
• 3.1-megapixel camera/camcorder, Up to 4.5 hours of talk time,up to 377 hours (15.5 days) of standby time; released in October, 2010
• What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD memory card,
• USB cable, two battery covers (orange and blue), quick start guide