The Motorola W230 is a fusion of communication and music. It is very much an “it" phone for those who like to be in the know about electronics and the like! The Motorola W230 is particularly popular with the younger crowd. If you have not seen the design and the candy bar handset then you are missing out on quite the cellular experience! The phone is small and slim and fits into a pocket or small purse with ease.

The handset of the Motorola W230 has a ton of features, which makes it a phone worth paying close attention to. The built-in speakerphone is a wonderful feature, as is the wide selection of 40 ringtones that the user can choose from. The vibrating function is a plus. All this makes the Motorola W230 get rave reviews all around.

The phone book of the Motorola W230 can hold up to 500 numbers and the text capabilities are really great. The talk time is up to 550 minutes while the standby time is up to 450 hours. The weight of the phone is a mere 80 grams.

Music is one of the Motorola W230’s best attributes. The audio player supports MP3 as well as a few other formats. The FM radio will allow you to listen to audio on the move. Not only that, the FM radio features the RDS or Radio Data System, which allows the phone to show the user the name of the musician who is playing, as well as the title of the song and the kind of music that is being played.

Pros

The Motorola W230 has some good points, which include:

* Excellent talk-time of 9 hours
* Excellent standby time of 450 hours
* Built-in speakerphone that has excellent quality
* FM radio with recorder
* Plenty of choices for ringtones
* CrystalTalk technology
* Messaging (SMS, EMS, MMS and SMS Chat)
* MicroSD card that supports up to 2GB
* Very attractive looking, sophisticated and stylish

Cons

* Lack of Bluetooth, infrared or WLAN
* No camera

Overall

If you want a pretty looking camera-less phone that meets the demands of all musical needs, then you need to stop by the store and invest in the Motorola W230.