Motorola W385 Cell Phone Review - Tour & Design
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Mark Brezinski Published on December 28, 2007 Comment on this |
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Front Closed
When the W385 is closed, you'll be able to see the camera lens and the tiny external screen.
Front Open
Left
Top
Looking at the top of the phone you can see the seams of the hinge as well as the button on the back of the phone that releases the battery cover.
Bottom
Right
Back
The back of the phone features an external antenna port covered with a rubber stopper, the battery cover, and the speakerphone in a notch at the bottom.
Battery Out
Taking the battery out will yield no further discoveries.
In the Box (1.0)
The W385 comes with a wall charger and little else.
Handling (7.0)
The phone handles well, especially if you're a left. If you use your right hand, you'll find virtually no buttons fall under any of your fingers comfortably; if you're left-handed, your thumb will fall on the volume rocker naturally. Other than that, the phone is relatively thin and not very wide, so even small-handed users should find a comfortable grip. It also has a good amount of heft; it's enough to feel like you're holding something, but nothing that'll weigh you down.
Portability (7.0)
This phone is very portable. It's not as thin as other phones, but it's by no means a brick. It's also not very wide. It should fit into most pockets, though it might cause a bit of a phone-bulge in tigheter pants, and no one wants that. Bags and purses won't have issues with the W385.
Aesthetics (6.0)
The phone isn't the most sleek, attractive looking device, but it's not bad looking either. Most people will see this and recognize it's a free phone, and for a free phone it's nice looking. It's not as if someone will see this and think, "Well, it's no iPhone," because clearly you can't compare the W385 to a $400 fashion phone. This phone is certainly one of the better-looking options for budget buyers.
Durability (5.0)
The W385 is very plastic, but it's also surprisingly sturdy. The phone didn't peep when we twisted it around. It does flip open, however, and we can see the wear getting to the hinge. It does, however, keep the internal display safe from dirt and other abrasive junk. The external screen will have to fend for itself, however.
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