Motorola MOTO U9 reviews round-up

What do other mobile phone experts think of the Motorola MOTO U9? We bring together comments from key reviews online and in print

(4/5)	Mobile Choice "Aside from the OLED and music player, the rest of the features on the Motorola U9 are fairly basic. There’s a two-megapixel camera, EDGE data speeds for internet browsing, a video recorder, Bluetooth, stereo Bluetooth and a couple of pre-installed games, including Sudoku. The Motorola U9 could easily have been just another clamshell phone with a snazzy finish but, thanks to the OLED and the choice of colours, it’s destined to stand out from the crowd." Read the Mobile Choice Motorola MOTO U9 review

(6.8/10)	CNET.co.uk “As fashion phones go, the curvy U9 certainly has that bow-chicka-wow-wow factor. But while it's small in size and looking good, don't expect it to pull off sexy smart phone functions, masterful music phone stylings or killer camera phone snaps.” Read the CNET.co.uk Motorola MOTO U9 review

(5/10)	Pocket-lint.co.uk “The whole process leaves the Moto U9 confused. It's not forward-thinking enough to break away from the now old and boring Razr design, while as a music- or fashion-focused phone it fails to perform. There is just nothing compelling here to recommend.” Read the Pocket-lint.co.uk Motorola MOTO U9 review

(5/5)	Mobile Phones UK “This cute clamshell phone comes in a choice of pink or purple, and has a curvy rounded shape and soft feel. The beautiful mirror finish conceals an invisible external display that springs into life with custom animated screensavers and touch-sensitive music controls. Complete with a 2 megapixel camera, music player, memory card slot and Bluetooth, this is what every girl needs in her handbag!” Read the Mobile Phones UK Motorola MOTO U9 review

(78%)	Your Mobile Phone Reviews “The Motorola U9 is a beautiful & fashionable handset with hidden talents which are waiting to be discovered by its user." Read Your Mobile Phone Reviews Motorola MOTO U9 review

(3/5)	Stuff.tv “The U9 has seen little improvement in two years, bar and upgraded camera, improved interface and an attractive casing (shame the keyboard inside is so boring). There is a wealth of applications on the handset, including Rough Guides and a wide selection of games. It's th eexterior design that will turn heads, as long as people don't peak inside. Despite the improvements, there are many better equipped handsets on the market.” Read the What Mobile Motorola MOTO U9 review in the March 2008 issue

(4/5)	TechRadar.com “Motorola could sorely do with another hit phone – but the MOTO U9 isn’t the type of mobile that’s going to alter its fortunes any time soon. The U9 may have moved on from the Motorola PEBL in terms of features, but compared to what else is vying for buyers’ attention right now, the phone’s specs are decidedly average, with the camera performance disappointing.” Read the TechRadar.com Motorola MOTO U9 review

(74%)	The Register “Motorola hasn’t added anything really outstanding. Sure, the external display effect is a stylish touch, and the metallic look is eye-catching for fashion-phone shoppers, but you can’t help feeling that a lot is resting on the pull of the design – and we’ve seen much of it before.” Read The Register Motorola MOTO U9 review