Motorola ZN5 - user opinions and reviews
- Anush
- TSF
I have been keen on this cell. However, I was put off by the quoted high SAR values of this cell both in earlier reviews as well as in other review sites (eg. cnet). So I decided to do a bit of my own R&D, and would like your take.
There are two separate standards for SAR. One is ICNIRP (followed by EU and UK), the other is IEEE/FCC (followed by US and Canada). Check pg 344 of the Mobile Antenna Systems Handbook available online at http://books.google.co.in/books?id=g9DvoOdAQIsC&pg=PA344&lpg=PA344&dq=sar+icnirp+fcc+comparison&source=web&ots=uEflNrPAbs&sig=LiNOhd0CXf41Ckr2DBGuzAEvPKg&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=10&ct=result#PPA344,M1
The IEEE/FCC is more onerous and stringent.
As per ICNIRP, the ZN5 has a SAR of only 0.51 against a max of 2. Refer page 50 of ZN5 UK user's guide at http://www.motorola.com/Hellomoto/Master%20Lists/Product%20Manuals/Static%20Files/GB-EN/ZN5_GSG_-_UK_English_.pdf
In comparison, SE models are way way higher on ICNIRP standard:
T700 - 1.55
k810 - 1.31, and of course the direct competition
C902 - 1.34
Arent they more dangerous?
ZN5 on FCC/IEEE standards is 1.54 on a maximum of 1.6. Refer page 42 of ZN5 US user's guide at https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/oet/forms/blobs/retrieve.cgi?attachment_id=962489&native_or_pdf=pdf
or at https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=432261&fcc_id=%27IHDT56JT2%27
My Question: Do you think the SE models would be safer on FCC standards? Believe me this might be my first non-SE cell, hence the research.
- jjsoviet
- v0q
ak47, 06 Jan 2009bogus phone i hav ever used.dont buy it..Please give me reasons why you hate this phone. I know it might be not your taste, but please elaborate for us to examine.
- ak47
- vGC
bogus phone i hav ever used.dont buy it..
- alex
- LEt
olie, 02 Jul 2008Why no 3G? 1. China doesn't have 3G and China Mobile is the main customer for ZN5. 2. T-Mobi... morelatin america no 3g? yes it have... argentina, uruguay, .... a lot more.. so dont speak when u dont know nothinggggg
- Hashem
- ftk
I want to buy the ZN5 but i'm a little msging freak, and i've been willing to buy a high quality camera phone with WIFI, since my camera's buste, is this the phone for me or the N78? which is more practical and would stay with me 4 a longer time?
- josh
- nsC
camera quality is singular
- hadi
- nsC
i have moto z8 its realy good phone . i love motorola and i wana buy zn5 . moto have best camera ,best display brightness and sharp and realy SINGULAR ,...
zn5 is realy best phone whit best camera phone in world very good music phone , wifi is good ,i hope buy it in iran soon . thanck u moto your beeeeeeeest
i wish see very soon alexander /atila/inferno/z12/calgary/rush-2/flash/niagra/
- Anonymous
- 3c6
MazaMoto, 03 Jan 2009Thanks jjsoviet,
Saw that review..... Kinda cruel though....
BTW, can any1 plz elabo... moreaccordiong to some users, you can instal mobile pdf on your Zn5.
visit mmus...there you will have some clarifications
- MazaMoto
- uBW
jjsoviet, 03 Jan 2009The ZN5 is meant to withstand lots of punishment. In an expert test, it proved to survive fall... moreThanks jjsoviet,
Saw that review..... Kinda cruel though....
BTW, can any1 plz elaborate on MSOffice & PDF Viewer?
Thanx
- ije
- 0mr
Anonymous, 03 Jan 2009damb, was about to run over it in my car too...please,may i ask why is a 2g phone?
- Anonymous
- 3cH
trinichick, 03 Jan 2009well this phone is alright i must say....but the camera kinda not what it is....it not clear a... moreit mnight be camera faulty
try to replace it by using your warranty
- Anonymous
- U2A
jjsoviet, 03 Jan 2009The ZN5 is meant to withstand lots of punishment. In an expert test, it proved to survive fall... moredamb, was about to run over it in my car too...
- jjsoviet
- v0q
MazaMoto, 02 Jan 2009Hello to all & happy New year.... Have some Q's regarding ZN5's Office futures. Can we ins... moreThe ZN5 is meant to withstand lots of punishment. In an expert test, it proved to survive falling from a 5 meter fall, a subzero stay in the fridge, a dip in water, and a crushing blow from a sedan. Aside from the broken screen, everything went fine.
- trinichick
- LxK
well this phone is alright i must say....but the camera kinda not what it is....it not clear at all.for a 5 mp...it real blury...but can the flash be used as a light?? just curious
- MazaMoto
- uBW
Hello to all & happy New year....
Have some Q's regarding ZN5's Office futures. Can we install any 3'rd Party Mobile Office & PDF Viewer?
Also, how good will be its reliability. (As I am considering buying this phone & will be keeping it for atleast 2 years.. If it dont breaks falling down & due to rains..)
TC
- Stuart
- vV5
100 Moto, 02 Jan 2009Sorry, Zn5 can "not" be used in Japan.With regards to TIAT's post on the other site, I felt we both were "singled" out due to our FAIR support on Moto and not being braggy, I believe we must have done some good things for Moto brand in our early posts to trigger this kind of response from him. We can't assume anything, that he's from a Moto's competitor or really a Moto hater maybe being fired from his job in Motorola (LOL), but from the way he wrote and word his comments, he's really into provocation for reasons only known to him. I'm not going to fall into his trap by responding to his comments so from now on, no matter whatever he posts, I'll just treat them like bird's sing. Only sincere and positive individuals that really need assistance deserve our time and effort.
- 100 Moto
- Er2
glyw60, 01 Jan 2009I will be travelling to Japan, can the ZN5 be used in Japan (I only need to make voice calls a... moreSorry, Zn5 can "not" be used in Japan.
- alex
- nsC
camera is very very good and realy best in world
- hadi
- nsC
this is number one in world
- jo
- nsC
reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly weeeeeeeeeeeell
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