Motorola launches the Moto VE66 handset

Posted by David Walker on Tue 18 Nov 2008

Still sliding after all these years

Ok, it's not got the wow factor of the Aura - but the Motorola VE66 certainly has its own charm, even if that slider shape is looking a little long in the tooth as we approach 2009.

The VE66 is what you might call a solid performer, packing a 5MP camera with auto focus, LED flash, red eye correction and image stabilisation, along with enhanced Crystal Talk technology for clearer calls and an MP3 player with 'FastScroll' navigation - essentially a one-touch wheel to speed through your files. An FM radio and Wi-Fi connectivity just about finishes things off.

Well, almost. There's actually a 'first' for Motorola here too - downloadable widgets. Ok, it's certainly not new technology, but the option of customising your handset with everything from the latest news to social network updates is certainly a step in the right direction for Moto. Enough to get Motorola back in the game? We seriously doubt it.

No news on a UK shelf date as yet, but you are probably looking at early 2009.

Link: Motorola