Seen that? - The Motorola Ming (A1200)

Filed in archive Best of on March 16, 2010

The Motorola Ming (A1200) The Smart PDA

Last night, Jayvee Fernandez of Cellphone9 and I met-up. I got to use the Motorola Ming he was reviewing for Mobile Philippines. The first impression you get is how compactly beautiful the smartphone is. There's the stunning aesthetics and finish, the kind you'll obsessively try to save from Fingerprints, oil, smudges, or dirt. The translucent cover allows you to access certain functions without having to flip the unit open, and makes [...] Read More


Will the Motorola Ming Switch to Windows Mobile? The Smart PDA

While you're relaxing this Sunday, here's some food for thought, courtesy of CoolSmartPhone: [The] news today [is]...the Motorola Ming will appear with Windows Mobile under the hood. The original post on the Moto Ming, Motorola A1200, the MOTOMING, or whatever you want to call it, continues to be one of The Smart PDA's most popular articles. Yet commenters have complained about the lack of compatible software for the stylish gadget. Maybe running [...] Read More


Comic Book Artist: The Motorola Ming is Perfect for Me! The Smart PDA

My friend Jonas Diego is the only MOTOMING (that's Motorola Ming or Motorola A1200 for some people) owner I know. And somehow, the perennially popular Linux-powered smartphone (to think it was released more than a year ago!) is perfect for his life as a comic book artist: As a comic book creator, I use a lot of photo reference in my work and a digital camera has become an invaluable part [...] Read More


Motorola and Sony Ericsson to Partner on UIQ Smartphone Tech The Wireless Weblog

Sony Ericsson and Motorola today announced an agreement under which Sony Ericsson will sell 50% of UIQ Technology to Motorola - and the two companies will, going forward, work together on the development of the UIQ open user interface platform. "UIQ Technology licenses the UIQ open User Interface and development platform to mobile phone vendors worldwide," writes WirelessWeek's Teresa von Fuchs. "Motorola and Sony Ericsson have agreed that UIQ will be [...] Read More


Verizon Launches Motorola Krave ZN4 to Mixed Reviews The Wireless Weblog

Verizon Wireless and Motorola this week introduced the $150 Motorola Krave ZN4, a new touchscreen flip phone with haptic feedback. "What's innovative about the ZN4 is that it has a clear lid covering the touch screen," writes InformationWeek's Eric Zeman. "Even with the lid closed, however, you can still interact with the touch screen. In fact, with the lid closed, there is a different menu that gives you quick access to [...] Read More