The main highlight of the Motorola E398 is of course, its music features. Featuring 22KHz stereo speakers on either side of the handset, the E398 has been designed as a dual-device which combines an MP3 player with a mobile phone. The loudspeaker provides good solid sound playback – a first in the mobile phone world. You can also use the included headset for listening to music or while on a call, though we found the speakerphone option to be quite useful and easy to use.
As well as storing MP3 and Midi files in the E398’s 64MB memory card, you can set your favourite tracks as your ring tone, or compose something original using the MotoMixer – Motorola’s DJ mixing function.
With its dimensions of 108 x 46 x 21 mm Motorola E398 belongs to mid big handsets. The construction is classic, with a keypad on the front. The front side is dominated by the active colour display, which sizes respectively are 30 x 37 mm. It features resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and displays 65k colours. This top class display offers very good brightness and contrast and is well readable even in outdoor light.
All things considered, the E898 is an exceptionally well-featured phone. It’s attractively styled, compact, with a user-friendly icon-driven user interface, and it’s not heavy when you consider how many features the phone has. The phone is well-built and feels good to hold, with an easy-to use keypad and joystick. We highly recommend this phone for those looking for a combined phone and MP3 player. You should also consider the Motorola ROKR E1 with its iTunes interface.
Audio:
HF800 Wireless Speaker 77690 (with VPA), 77703 (with Euro Charger), 77700 (with US Charger), 77683 (with ANZ Charger)
Portable Speaker 77474H
Car Kits:
Easy Install Hands-free Car Kit 77565
In-car Phone Charger 77611
Wireless Car Kit with Bluetooth® 77566
Data Products:
Bluetooth PC USB Adaptor 77658
Mobile PhoneTools™ 77698
TransFlash™ and SD card reader 77704
Headsets:
FM Radio Stereo Headset 77260H
HS801 Bluetooth® Headset 77668 (Euro Plug), 77644 (US Plug), 77669 (ANZ Plug)
HS810 Bluetooth® Headset 77606(US Plug), 77645(ANZ Plug), 77646(Euro Plug)
HS820 Bluetooth® Headset 77721 (ANZ Plug), 77722 (US Plug), 77723 (Euro Plug)
form Stereo Headset 77719
Power:
860 mAh Li-Ion Battery 77720
Desktop Charger CHA8250
Mini Travel Charger 77597(US Plug), 77608(Euro Plug), 77610(ANZ Plug)
