+++++++++++ Shape and appearance +++++++++++
With its standard black, slightly curved back cover from velvety matte plastic, the black, in the corners nicely rounded outline and also matte black framing of the actual screen, the device works extremely noble, provides a good environment contrast and fits comfortably in your hand. Microphone and speaker elements, turn-on and volume control are silver deposed and complement each other harmoniously. The 10.9 cm (4.3 inches) screen size it is one of the rather small, what I perceive to be particularly advantageous because it is a space-saving transport. The glass front with the special glass indicated by the manufacturer actually seems particularly resistant and robust, yet no trend has shown to scratching. Fingerprints can be quite good wipe with a soft cleaning cloth display.
+++++++++++ EASE +++++++++++
Charging:
Charging using the supplied micro USB cable is done in about 2-3 hours. The phone side connector is a bit hakelig. Not included is a USB charger, but I had fortunately available. I welcome that the battery with moderate use may well hold out for 2-3 days. The specified one day probably refers to a constantly extensive use, but does not appear to me so.
Rear cover:
Being very difficult the removal of the back cover has been shown to insert the SIM card. Given in the instructions Note that one can require some force when prying with your fingers, you have to be taken literally. In fact, a massive application of force was necessary, without the lid in the form described was partout not withdraw. He later set up although again without any problems, but since then shows an easy game. This mechanism is therefore not optimal. I consider myself one of the many Motorola-shells, which are alternatively usable rear cover to purchase, which can be purchased separately tailored in all sorts of colors and patterns specific to this model. Maybe it sits again quite accurately.
Software:
The use of smartphone functions is typical for those who are familiar with Android, not be difficult. Installs the latest version of Android, with the guarantee of at least one update to the next version. Numerous pre-installed, naturally mainly Google Apps and Widgets simplify the project entry and are quickly adjusted with a little practice to their own needs. All functions are accessible via the touch screen. Only the on / off switch and volume control are integrated as hardware buttons on the right side. Migrate the App Motorola "is a brand-specific tool for convenient data transfer from other mobile phones available.
Camera:
The built-in 5 megapixel camera can be operated intuitively. It is triggered by simply tapping on the display, which can be set individually for exposure optimization of the measurement point for the exposure setting.
Keyboards:
For me particularly important: Despite the relatively small displays the Telephony number pad is large enough to make the numbers on the first try as a vertical shot. In the virtual keyboard to enter such. As a Web address or filling in forms, however, is the danger of making the wrong number or the wrong letter, due to the narrow but keys in portrait quite large. I have therefore accustomed to hold in the operation of non-telephony keypad, the device querformatig, improving the key size and accuracy significantly.
Telephony and Internet use:
With the microphone performance, the volume control and transmission quality, I'm just very happy compared to my previous conventional mobile phone. For Internet use, I see the smartphone as a real profit because wireless I can check in early morning and late evening hours emails and visit websites without the host is active. The download speed in wireless is excellent. The Internet usage over the mobile network delivers to my previous experience satisfactory results.
+++++++++++ Hardware features +++++++++++
Display:
The screen offers an amazingly good contrast and a sharp-looking playback quality for graphical content. That impressed me with this device the most because of other mobile devices, I was so pleasant to the eye, because detailed imaging of text and image not used to. Especially for a phone in this price range that is certainly worth noting.
Processor:
The liquid side transitions with no obvious delays in the wireless Internet access, are evidence of a powerful processor. So make scrolling and mobile Internet use even in this small format as very comfortable.
Memory
The 4GB internal memory and 1GB of RAM are perfectly adequate for my application routine, since I use less often tens resource demanding applications on your smartphone parallel. If nevertheless once the volume of the memory should be exhausted, is a micro SD card slot to expand opportunity available.
Camera
The imaging performance of the 5 megapixel camera is certainly not outstanding, for snapshots without higher photographic ambition but adequate. Similarly, I will arrange a performance of the video function.
+++++++++++ OVERALL IMPRESSION +++++++++++
Those like me who want to take the plunge into the smartphone technology for the first time, is repealed certainly well with the Motorola Moto E. It is not only visually comparable with much higher-priced devices. The outstanding imaging performance, the remarkable ease of use and the latest software features make it a practical and efficient everyday companion with whom one quickly learns to appreciate the beyond mere call added value of this technology. And at a very competitive price.