Motorola PHOTON 4G Specs

i like this phone, i got it when it first came out and it was top of the line then and still works now. i broke the speakers a few months ago and now i have a new phone, but i still actively use this one as an ipod and for doing stuff that could screw up my new phone. the kickstand is nice, and probably one of the best features. it is still pretty good despite being over a year old

First off this Motorola, Photon, on Sprint, was my first smartphone. Prior to this I have had very low end feature phones on Straighttalk, 2009; then switched to Sprint.
Thats when I found my friend, the Photon! For a dual core, it was fast, then at one point, I went hog wild on the apps! Having some fun on autoraps, etc.

Point about my character, I am hard, on things, so it took a beating from me. I live in Colorado, where it snows, and the first year and 3 months, I had him encased, in a, Defender, by Otterbox.
I accidently, dropped him, and have been suffering since. But guess what, after the drop, he survived, no hardware damage and it was from a 3-foot drop, on concrete.
Also, water was introduced to him as in a quick drop, with a non-water proof, case on. And once bare, it had dropped from my back-pack, into a sink of running water.
Both times, I immediately, took him apart and dried, him (my Photon), out.
After each incident, no problems. Except I have a cracked screen,......my fault.
Overall, I feel Motorola, gets a two thumbs up, in a very durable, piece of machinery, it felt rugged.
Media wise, again hooray, I was very, pleased at which, the speed this small phone/mini-computer, aka smartphone, could do. Very pleased indead. I also believe that the android system is a superior format, for todays, needs and wants, of the consumer. I usually buy Motorola cell phones, but have always been attracted to the design quality of the Samsungs. I've been in the wireless since its inception....anyways, this time I have my eye on the Samsung, Galaxy Note as my next upgrade.
You can never go wrong with Motorola, they make superior products, and have been in the game along time. I know I buy their products.

Never had problems with anything, I loved the side kick stand, so much and will miss this. However, I believe I can purchase a case for my, new phone that has this feature.
The speakers on the Photon are very nice, it was one of the top smartphones, of its release time, Which featured a dual-core.

Great for Google searches, and play store is highly recommended if you are considering leaving the closed, and expensive, system of iproducts. This could be a nice used android phone that won't hurt your pocket. Still let you experience, the flow and ebb of Android platform.
Peace every one.

Photon 4G is my 1st Android phone. I have used Nokias before and was not particularly interested in buying a Motorola. For me the price must match the relative value/usability of the phone, I've never thought of purcahsing an iphone/Galaxy/HTC phone and frankly I never will, in this backdrop, the price that I got the Photon 4G was just too good to refuse.
The build quality is impressive on the phone. Metals have the essential characteristic of unwavering durability and toughness, personally I would prefer this on a phone rather than to boast only on the benchmarks on any phone. Photon 4G sports metal on sides and scratch resistant glass on the face, so it is was biggest selling point for me;

Metal Durability > Polycarbonate/Plastic Toyness.

The phone feels solid in the hand, has enough weight on it however it is not overbearing. I appreciate the metal used on the sides which conveys a serious aptitude of the phone, unline the toy, plastic feel of the Samsung/Nokia/HTC, phones this feels prime.
The other features that I like are the above par camera, simple UI, sound reception and excellent computing horsepower under the hood. I would also like to mention the pragmatic aspect of the kickstand on the back, making video calls and even listening to music is fun. Unlike some other reviews that I read I havn't encountered any software gliches on the phone.
I have installed quite a lot of applications for office use, camera related apps and other general productivity apps, all are responsive and there is no lag in the performance.

The phone could definately have had benefited from ICS upgrade but that might be nitpicking for a general user like me, however, unlike me others might find this aspect a deal breaker.

On the software side I would like to mention "Motocast" ppersonal remote storage access application, I use it to access all office files, pdfs, projects and dataeven on the multimedia side this app complements the usage of the phone. It is a must have app for Photon 4G owners.

In the past I always shyed away from buying a Motorola, however I shall definately keep this one and in the future would like to purchase a Motorola cell phone, On the side note I got another one for my fiance and she likes it too.