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Posted by Donny Torrefranca
Telus released a new addition to their growing Android-powered devices, another from Motorola. With the latest trend of Android devices coming with at least 4″ screens, the Motorola Defy is sticking with a 3.7″ display size.
Using Corning’s trademark ‘scratch-proof’ Gorilla Glass with 480 x 854 pixels, photos taken with the built-in 5 MegaPixel camera will not be compromised. The screen’s durability blends well with the Motorola Defy’s water-proof, dust-resistant design. This device also comes preinstalled with CrystalTalk(r) PLUS, which vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones that filter out background noise. CrystalTalk(r) PLUS also amplify’s your voice so it will always come through loud, and clear.
This Android 2.2 powered device comes built in with Google apps such as Google Contact Sync™, Google Latitude™, Google Maps Street View™, Google Maps™, Google Maps™ Navigation, Google Quick Search Box™, GOOGLE CALENDAR™, GOOGLE MAIL™, GOOGLE NEWS AND WEATHER WIDGETS, GOOGLE TALK™, YOUTUBE, and of course the Android Market.
With Motorola, it will come with it’s MotoBlur UI. MotoBlur syncs your emails, messages, Facebook, Twitter feeds and happenings with continuous updates and back-ups. The service also features fully integrated GPS tracking and remote data wipe capabilities in case your phone gets lost or stolen.
The Motorola Defy is available at Telus, price details are below:
$79.99 on a 3-year term
$279.99 on a 2-year term
$329.99 on a 1-year term
$379.99 no-contract
And keeping with our March Madness Promotion, we are giving away a Motorola Flipout Android Phone. (Rogers) To be eligible, see below.
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We will be selecting a random comment on April 20, 2011 and the winner must have completed steps 1 and 2 to be eligble. Good luck and forward to as many of your friends as possible. Stay tuned for more great giveaways!
Open to all Canadian residents over the age of 18 (Excluding Quebec).
[spoiler]In today’s tough world – Canadians deserve a smartphone that can push the limits. That’s why Motorola today launched the Motorola DEFY, the foolproof smartphone that can survive all that life has to offer.
Not only is it scratch-proof – the DEFY is also water-resistant and dust-proof to help protect you from life’s challenges. It’s perfect for noisy situations like a kid’s birthday party, a night out on the town or a construction site. DEFY comes preinstalled with CrystalTalk(r) PLUS, which vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones that filter out background noise and amplify your voice so you don’t have to shout.
DEFY gives you access to many popular Google services. Choose from tons of apps from the Android Market(tm) and enjoy the full suite of Google services, including Google Maps(tm), GTalk(tm), Gmail(tm) and YouTube(tm).
Other features:
* A 5-megapixel camera to snap pictures of your friends and video capture and playback to record your adventures.
* MOTOBLUR syncs your emails, messages, Facebook, Twitter feeds and happenings with continuous updates and back-ups. The service also features fully integrated GPS tracking and remote data wipe capabilities in case your phone gets lost or stolen.
* Let your fingers glide over the SWYPE QWERTY keyboard for faster emailing, searches, texts and instant messages.
The Motorola DEFY is available for $79.99 on a three-year term at TELUS.
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Nice looking phone. Good work Motorola!
Nice phone… it’s just a shame that it comes with all the Moto bloat-ware and Motoblur (which has to be the ugliest android “skin” on the market).
It looks like we are getting more phones in Canada. My twitter is pcdouble. Done all 3 steps.
Good looking phone, but anything from Motorola now a days is cheap quality. Not something that I would want to wast my money on.
Handset is nice; but with motorola’s update record, their tendency towards draconian lock-downs on the boot loader, and the terrible motoblur software, this is a phone I will NOT be considering.
Cool phone. I have a BB but I’d love to try an Android phone.
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I had a HipTop II that I absolutely loved! Kept it going for 3 1/2 years – it was such a great phone. The Motorola looks similar to the HipTop in terms of function. I love the keyboard. I can type much faster that way. Awesome phone.
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This is the grooviest design I have ever seen in a phone. Plus, it has all the great functions! Neat!
Great looking phone! Can’t wait to own my first android, it looks like an amazing platform!
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Great looking phone! Can’t wait to own my first android, it looks like an amazing platform!
Old samsung user here..and I do mean old. could use a new phone for sure
I like that you include the prices for the phone in your blog. We are looking for a new phone for my husband so this is very helpful.
So I have to admit I love a flip keyboard phone. I text often and find it so much easier then the touch screen keypads. I have a touch screen now with no flip option and although I am much faster at typing now that I have got used to it I certainly miss the flip out keyboard.
Amazing device! Great site to get the latest reviews. Thanks.
I love android devices. This device looks awesome.
This is a cool device. I love Google.
I hope more phones come to Canada.
Motorola phones are very slick. I like the Droid2.