SouthernLINC adds super-rugged, super-ugly Motorola r765

Dusan Belic

Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.

• rec9140

  The R765 is not super ugly, you want super ugly insert any flip phone from any maker on any network. Those stupid slide phones with the red keyboards… UGLY!

  This is EXACTLY what a RADIO phone should look like.

  Now if Sprexoost would just get off their high horse and allow the R765 v. the R765IS at half the output power. The network controls the signal output so no issues with over powered units.

• Paul H

  I disagree. This radio is not ugly. Were it not for the money, I’d have one in a second. I’m tired of silly, prissy little flipper phones that resemble cosmetic products, or like the other poster said, sliders with red keyboards…UGLY. One must make up their mind whether they want a phone, or a calculator. I want a PHONE.

  So it doesn’t take pictures or play mp3 files of today’s stupid-sounding dance aerobics music that tries to pass for Top40…who CARES ? The damn thing works !

  I like the fact that I can connect a real shoulder mike to the 765 and not worry about tiny little wires. Or, I can use a Bluetooth. Either way, I’m covered.

  I understand that Motorola’s only issuing 1800mAH Li-Ion packs with the 765… a step in the right direction. I’d prefer upwards of 3000-4000mAH, myself.

  I already have an i580 with the extended battery, which is about as far as I want to go with a flip phone. But the 580 is nicely rugged for what it is. The r765 blows all other iDEN stuff away. Good job Motorola.

• WSTRPL2

  I HAVE THE 765 AND ITS AN AWSOME UNIT ! I GET SERVICE IN PLACES I NEVER HAD IT BEFORE . GOOD BATTERY LIFE ALSO…..

• George

  You are right this looks like an awesome phone, This is a real phone for a man. Screw all the new gizmos, like the Mp3 and camera and touch screen. This phone to me is tough and durable, it looks like the old vhf radios with a cell phone option, and direct connect….What more could you ask for if you are out in the field. This is great, is like the re birth of my nextel I 325 IS which I still use by the way….Alot of people make fun of my phone asking me what is wrong with me, did I mistake my cordless phone for my cell phone ? but it doesn’t matter to me bacuse when their battery is about to die on their phone, mine keeps going and going not to mention that I never lose signal on my phone. Last but not least when I am fueling up and making a phone call I don’t have to turn off my phone because it is intrinsicly safe. HAHA who is laughing now !!