Motorola is on a mission to kill the feature phone. With 45 percent of Americans still using so-called dumb phones, that may seem like a tall order. But with the new Moto E, the company might be able to pull it off. Available for just $129 unlocked and off-contract, the 4.3-inch Moto E looks like a steal. The handset runs the latest version of Google's Android Kitkat (no bloatware here), and the device's water-resistant chassis and Gorilla Glass display give you some durability. As long as you're willing to manage your expectations for the price in terms of specs and features, the Moto E is a fairly good value.
The Moto E follows many of the same design cues as Motorola's Moto X and Moto G, with one exception -- it's kind of chunky. Measuring 4.9 x 2.6 x 0.24 ~ 0.48 inches and weighing 5.0 ounces, the Moto E is shorter, but a bit thicker than the 4.5-inch Moto G (5.1 x 2.6 x 0.2 ~ 0.4 inches and 5.1 ounces). The Moto X, which sports the same dimensions as the Moto G, is a bit lighter than its siblings, at just 4.8 ounces. That's not to say the Moto E is unwieldy. On the contrary, its curved chassis makes it fit nicely in one hand.
Available in black or white, the Moto E features a removable rear Shell that covers the phone's microSD and SIM card slots. Disappointingly, the battery is non-removable. If you want to add some panache to your E, you can opt for one of six available color Shells for an additional $14.99. Colors include Chalk, Cherry, Lemon Lime, Royal Blue, Turquoise and Violet. An optional Grip Shell, which improves your hold on the phone, can also be had for $19.99.
Unfortunately, the standard back panel felt somewhat loose when connected to the handset, moving ever so slightly when we held it. A second panel Motorola sent us did not exhibit this issue, however.
Up front, the Moto E looks nothing like its stable mates. There's no front camera, and its speaker and microphone are both painted chrome. On the phone's left edge are its power button and volume rocker. The handset's microUSB port sits on the device's bottom edge, while its 3.5mm headphone jack resides along the top edge.
Motorola's motto for the Moto E is that it's "Made to last. Priced for all." To hold up the former part of that credo, Motorola equipped the Moto E with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display and a water-resistant chassis (think splashes, not dunks). The E feels like it should be able to handle moderately rough treatment.
Source:laptopmag.com
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