Now in stock is a pack of 3 back covers fro the Motorola FLIPOUT.
This pack includes Blue, Saffron and Raspberry covers for the Motorola FLIPOUT. The FLIPOUT comes with Black and White covers in the box, so this pack of additional colours gives you the chance to personalise your device to suit your look or mood.
Priced at just £12 + VAT there is only a limited amount of stock available so do not delay, order today!
The Motorola FLIPOUT is one of those devices that you will either really like or dislike, it is not for everyone by any means due to its unique design and form factor.
We knew it would be a successful device, but we have been surprised at just how popular it has been.
The FLIPOUT has proven particularly popular with a younger and female audience the reasons for which should become apparent.
Jon Rettinger is the main man over at USA based tech site www.technobuffalo.com and he recently received a Motorola FLIPOUT from us for review.
See his unboxing and initial impressions below. A full review will follow soon.
The Motorola FLIPOUT is now in stock and shipping at Clove. This unique new handset comes with a black and a white cover in the box and we are expecting a pack of coloured FLIPOUT covers to be released soon (which should include Blue, Orange and Purple covers). However, its not just the changeable covers that make this new Android smartphone unique.
As is made clear by the name, the Motorola FLIPOUT opens differently to any other device on the market with its ‘flip’ mechanism. While this is an important part of the handset’s compact design, it’s also a fun feature that will have you constantly playing with your phone.
As well as a quirky design, the Motorola FLIPOUT features the Android 2.1 (Eclair) Operating System with MOTOBLUR. MOTOBLUR organises your friends, social network updates and messages into one place, making your device a hub for all communication. With features such as CrystalTalk Plus and Battery Manager also included, the FLIPOUT really is a bargain at the price of just £199 + VAT.
Click here for more information or to buy the Motorola FLIPOUT from Clove Technology.
With the Motorola FLIPOUT arriving into stock tomorrow, what better time to bring you a full review of the product.
We supplied Shaun at www.pda247.com with a unit and he has kindly written a thorough review.
His concluding comments:
I love this little phone to bits! It is completely different to anything I have used before and for that alone it has charmed me. That is a shallow reason to like a phone I know, but if I like it this much because of the shape imagine what teenagers will think of it. And maybe this is the FLIPOUT’S biggest problem?
People who want an Android phone want a big screen or at the very least something that looks semi-serious. People who want a trendy phone that is unusual and catches the eye will want to send messages, mess about on it and do little else. The FLIPOUT is a smartphone that looks like it should be on a teenage girl’s shopping list and thus it may struggle in both markets.
Having said all of that, there is a lot to like about the FLIPOUT and for novelty value alone it is refreshing in almost every way. The fact that it is actually a very good smartphone may be lost on many people though.
In two parts you can read the full review HERE and HERE
We have just had word that stock of the Motorola FLIPOUT will be arriving next Tuesday! This is a somewhat unique device from Motorola, a smartphone that’s bound to make you stand out from the crowd.
Last week the price was confirmed at just £199 + VAT and we posted a hands-on video made with a pre-release handset.
So what’s different about the FLIPOUT?
The low price point – £199 + VAT for an Android handset that has so much to offer and such a fantastic design really is a bargain.
The changeable covers – The retail package of the FLIPOUT will include a black and a white cover, but we are expecting a pack containing blue, orange and purple covers to be available very soon.
Motoblur – Motorola’s proprietary software organises your friends, messages, social network updates and more with continuous updates and backups.
The rest of the FLIPOUT features at a glance are:
For more information or to purchase the Motorola FLIPOUT click here
Here at Clove we’re getting rather excited about the release of the Motorola FLIPOUT – one of the snazziest Android handsets that we’ve seen to date. Having now received news that the price on launch will be £199 + VAT, we’re tipping the Android 2.1 Smartphone to be a rather popular handset.
Yesterday Jon posted an initial hands-on with the FLIPOUT to give a sneak preview of what to expect from the device, due for release in September.
Here’s a recap of the main features of Motorola’s newest Android handset:
Last week I had a Motorola FLIPOUT arrive at the office.
Some of you may have seen a few images that I posted of some live in hand shots on the Clove Technology twitter account (@clovetechnology).
I thought I would just share a few quick thoughts with you regarding the FLIPOUT. Reviews are still rather scarce and can sometimes be a bit ‘fluffy’ so below are a few initial thoughts and impressions as I handled the device.
The X-Mini II Speaker is now in stock at Clove.co.uk, pictured to the left with the Motorola FLIPOUT. This really is a must-have gadget for anyone owning a Smartphone, or any other portable music device such as an iPod.
This handy little gadget is guaranteed to impress friends and family the first time you show them. If they’re not impressed, its probably because they’ve already got one. If that is the case, you’ll be able to connect the speakers together, thanks to the X-Mini II’s ‘Buddy jack’.
The X-Mini II is connected to your device with a 3.5mm Jack, the same jack used by a pair of headphones. It also has a 3.5mm jack of its own, meaning you can plug as many additional speakers into each other as you like.
The design of the X-Mini II really is very neat and you’ll be amazed at the sound quality it provides given that it’s little bigger than a golf ball and is powered by a rechargeable battery. 
When not being used, the 3.5mm cable tucks under the bottom of the speaker, preventing it from tangling or getting damaged while in your pocket. The X-Mini II also sports a mini-USB port, which is used to recharge the device. A single charge can provide up to 11 hours of music playback, again impressive given its size.
At just £20 + VAT you will not be disappointed with the X-Mini II Speaker. It’s perfect for any device with a 3.5mm jack and a superb addition to large screen device such as the HTC Desire, HTC HD2 and Samsung Galaxy S that are ideal for video playback.
The video below gives a basic overview of the Motorola FLIPOUT and how to use MOTOBLUR. There’s also the chance for you to try an interactive demo of MOTOBLUR on the Motorola Website
The video below gives a basic overview of the Motorola FLIPOUT and how to use it. There’s also the chance for you to try an interactive demo of MOTOBLUR on the Motorola Website
The new Battery Manager feature helps you take charge of your charge. Manage your phone’s power consumption by choosing the Battery Profile that best suits your usage habits. Select Battery Use to view what has been using the battery most. Spend less time worrying about running out of juice and more time using it.
The Motorola FLIPOUT offers up to 275 minutes talk time/ 377 hours stand by on WCDMA or up to 357 minutes talk time/ 365 hours stand by on WCDMA.
CrystalTalk Plus
Hear and be heard with crystal clear sound. Motorola’s CrystalTalk PLUS technology amplifies your voice and filters out background noise for clearer calls even when calling from a concert or loud crowd.
Of course, the Flipout also has Bluetooth built-in so if you are too busy to take the call on the device itself, you can connect a Bluetooth headset and talk while you move.
Click here to pre-order the Motorola Flipout from Clove Technology.
Places To Go, People To See.
MOTOBLUR lets you bring your personal and work calendars together in just one view. Want to look at them another way? Go ahead. View them separately. Either way, it’s easy to field invitations and juggle appointments on the go.
Your Day, Your Way
Like to mix work and play? MOTOBLUR™ lets you combine information from both your work and personal calendars in one easy view. You can still see them separately, too.
It’s a Date. Or Not.
Plans change. So go ahead and accept and decline invitations on the go—right from your home screen. You can also adjust a meeting time if it’s not working for you. Whatever the day holds, you’re ready for it.
Click here to pre-order the Motorola FLIPOUT from Clove.
Click here to view the Motorola FLIPOUT and all of its features
Always Social, Always Secure
MOTOBLUR continuously updates and backs up your information into a secure environment. So you’re connected and protected, even if you lose your phone. Your friends and feeds are back on your new phone in a few simple clicks.
Always In Reach, Even When It’s Not
When your phone’s missing in action, log into My MOTOBLUR to track it down. Can’t get it back? Log into My MOTOBLUR remotely to wipe it completely. Your data is safe, no sweat.
Lost Your Phone? Just Clone It.
Setting up a replacement phone is a breeze. Just log in and your contacts, email and social network messages come right up so that you can setup your new phone in a snap.
Texts, Posts & Emails, Unite!
MOTOBLUR gathers your texts, social network messages and emails together and gets them right to you, all ready for reply. So you can focus on what people have to say – instead of how they send it. Stop searching. Start socializing.
The Mother of All Mailboxes
Only MOTOBLUR delivers your texts and emails from Gmail, MS Exchange, and direct messages from your social sites together in one inbox. Want more focus? View each inbox separately.
Your New messages, One Touch Away
Why open apps? Your new texts, emails and social network messages are together on MOTOBLUR’s unique Messages widget, right on your home screen. Fire off replies, sort by network source or dive deeper into the unified inbox.
See Your Messages, Any Way You Like
Get right to the message you want. You can sort your messages by group, friend, type of message, where it came from or when it arrived.
Say It Once, Say It Everywhere
Send a group text and let everyone know where you’re heading. Even better, update your status to Facebook, Twitter and MySpace – all at once, right from the home screen.
Click here to purchase the Motorola FLIPOUT from Clove Technology
Friends and Frenemies Together
Only MOTOBLUR can sync Facebook. MySpace and Twitter with your phone book and personal and work email contacts. And it threads status updates and profile pics through your calls, messages and address book.
View Your Friends, Your Way.
MOTOBLUR lets you view friends from A to Z, by contact history or in groups you make yourself. Or, tap into the best status list around – on the first phone to combine everyone’s photos and updates from Facebook, MySpace and Twitter, all in one place.
See More of Everyone
MOTOBLUR continuously displays your friends’ latest profile pics, status updates, tweets and moods as part of your texts, calls, emails and address book. Want to see even more of someone? Read through all their past messages or social site posts.
So Many Friends, One Place To Find Them
The first time you sign in, the contacts from your social sites and personal and work email are joined in a single set. Addresses, phone numbers, status updates and profile photos, all in one place. Only with MOTOBLUR.
Synced, Linked and Sorted
Once you sync your friends’ information, MOTOBLUR keeps track of everything for you. Anytime anyone updates their contact info, status or photo, you have it at your fingertips.
Social Networks
Only MOTOBLUR syncs Facebook, MySpace and Twitter – with no logins and no apps to open. Post your status, catch up and more, right from your home screen.
You Stream Music, Why Not Friends?
MOTOBLUR’s unique Happenings widget combines your friends’ tweets, status updates, photos and more, all right on your home screen. Tap in and loop through everyone‘s latest news, posting replies and opening links in your phone’s true web browser.
Socialize Longer
Go ahead, burn up the Web. You’ve got MOTOBLUR. It’s a smart courier that gathers, sorts and sends everything from all your networks to your phone. So talk text and browse away.
Post Snaps In a Snap
MOTOBLUR lets you upload photos to Facebook, MySpace, Picasa and Photobucket – without opening any apps.
See More of Them
MOTOBLUR displays your friends’ latest profile pics and status updates through your texts, calls, emails and address book. Want to see more? Read through past messages or posts.
Click here to pre-order the Motorola FLIPOUT from Clove.
MOTOBLUR is a new feature from Motorola that helps you to organise your personal and work life. It is tailored to the needs of the busy individual and works well to combine all the latest updates from your Facebook, email, messages and friend information.
Homescreen
Customise your homescreen to be as unique as you are. Your social networking friends and happenings are right there, with your latest messages, favourite apps and widgets.
One Touch Away
Why open separate apps to see all your stuff? Your texts, emails and social network messages arrive together on MOTOBLUR’s unique Messages Widget. All with your friends’ profile pics.
Feeds & Favourites, Any Way You Like
Customise your homescreen with your favourite widgets and short cuts. They’ll grab your information and stream it to you. And you can arrange it with a tap, drag and drop.
You Stream Music, Why Not Friends?
MOTOBLUR’s unique Happenings Widget combines your friends’ tweets, status updates, photos and more, all right on your homescreen. No logins, no apps. Just tap in and go.
Say It Once, Say It Everywhere
Only MOTOBLUR has Facebook, MySpace and Twitter synced together and built right in to your homescreen. So you can update your status to one or all of them at once, right then and there.
Click here to view the Motorola FLIPOUT on the Clove Website
Now, we had a bit of a heads-up on this one (given the recent demand for devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire), but it has now been confirmed just how popular smartphones are becoming in the UK market, particularly those powered by Android.
In June, 73.5% of the UK contract market was made up of smartphones (according to GfK), rising from 55% in Q1 and 66.7% in Q2. While these are massive increases, this surge is popularity isn’t that much of a surprise given the strength of devices released in 2010, as well as the marketing push from the big players in the market such as HTC, Samsung and Motorola.
While the UK Smartphone market has grown, the UK Android market has rocketed. Between Q1 and Q2 of 2010 it has grown 350% (from 3% to 13.2%) and shows no signs of slowing. The next Android handset to wow users will be the Motorola FLIPOUT, due for release next month. If you haven’t tried Android yet, be sure to visit Clove to find out what all the fuss is about!
Via UnwiredReview
So what’s different about the Motorola FLIPOUT apart from its Flip mechanism and different design? The list below runs through a few of the new features shared between Android 2.1 and MOTOBLUR. Check back to the blog daily for a more detailed look at particular features of MOTOBLUR.
Filters
Filter your Happenings and Messages widgets by contact and/or social network service so you’re in control of the content that matters most.
Resizable Pre-loaded Widgets
Make pre-loaded widgets larger or smaller to adjust the amount of information displayed. Widgets will also re-arrange on each of your seven home screen panels as you drag them to new locations.
New Widget Options
Add new pre-loaded widgets to your home screen such as Calendar, Contact, Quick Tasks, News, Photo, Sticky Note, Weather and more.
Live Wallpapers
Add richer, animated and interactive backgrounds to your home screen. Download and install apps and widgets from the Android Market.
Battery and Data Managers
Manage Power consumption with Battery Profile Options. Use Data Manager settings to put you in control of how and when your device syncs data.
Pinch-to-Zoom
Navigate the web, Photo Gallery and Google Maps easily. Slide fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.
Speech to Text
Speak in plain English instead of typing whenever a text-entry box appears. Simply press the microphone key on the virtual keypad and dictate your phrase.
Google Maps Updates
Personalized Suggestions – Google Maps auto-completes locations based on your personal search history.
Night Mode – Screen changes at night for easier viewing and driving
Sync with desktop – Syncs starred items between Google Maps on your phone and maps.google.com
Google Goggles App
Snap a picture to start a Google search. Information about the environment around you is displayed (stores and restaurants). Photos of business cards are “read” and added to your contacts.
New Photo Gallery
All photos, videos, album art and images from your phone and Picasa are displayed in layered stacks that move as the phone is tilted. Press and hold individual or groups of photos to share on Facebook, MySpace, Picasa, Photobucket email, Bluetooth or MMS>
Enhanced Music Application
Connected Media Player 1.0 features new tabs at the top for easier access and navigation to your favourite artists, songs, albums and playlists. View full screen lyrics with album art, plus Song ID recognizes unknown music.
