January 4, 2012 By

Motorola Milestone 2 Discontinued

The Motorola Milestone 2 has now been discontinued and is no longer available from Clove Technology. As an alternative we would recommend the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro or Motorola Pro+. 

The Milestone 2 has already been revived once – a few months ago it was discontinued but then became available again a month later. This time we’re less likely to see a return with similar device such as the Pro+ and Xperia Pro available to purchase.

The Milestone 2 was a popular Android slider, competing with the HTC Desire Z when it first launched. The Droid 3 (the handset that would have been the Milestone 3), was launched in the US only last year so Motorola has not released a direct successor here in the UK. However, anyone looking for a Motorola handset with a physical keyboard should consider the Motorola Pro+, which offers a superb range of business and security features in a pocketable design. Check out a review here.

A more comparable alternative in terms of form factor would be the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro which, like the Milestone 2, has a slide out QWERTY keyboard. While the Xperia Pro does not have the business security features of a Motorola handset, it does have some other benefits such as a Micro HDMI port and 8.1 Megapixel camera. For a more thorough comparison, check out the device comparison tool on the Clove website.

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November 19, 2011 By

Another Motorola Pro+ Review

The Pro+ is nearly available for shipping, but in the meantime here is another review of the device for you to take a look at.

You can read the full review here, or otherwise see the conclusion below.

A niche device like the Motorola Pro+ might seem an odd direction for the company to take, but it’s worth remembering that enterprise is still a huge potential market. Business users will appreciate the Pro+’s excellent keyboard, solid construction and – when it’s not remotely disabled – decent camera, while their IT department will be able to sleep soundly with the various security extras baked in.

Everyday users wedded to their messaging could well have their heads turned by the physical QWERTY, though the comparatively small screen and lack of HD video recording undermine the Pro+ as a consumer device. Nonetheless, it polishes the rough edges of the original DROID Pro and makes for a credible option in a form-factor rarely offered by Android phones.

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November 15, 2011 By

Motorola Pro + First Look

We brought you an unboxing video of the Motorola Pro + but now famous YouTube techi Dave Cryer of Geekanoids has had his hands on the device and done an unboxing/hands on review. Check it out below.

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November 4, 2011 By

Motorola Pro + Hardware Comparison

The following video is a hands on hardware comparison of the the Motorola Pro + against other similar devices that are used in business today.

Get a feel for how the form factor of the device compares to other popular smartphones.

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October 31, 2011 By

Motorola Pro + Screenshots

Motorola Pro Plus

The Motorola Pro+ hits the shelves this week, so this is an ideal time to show you a few screen captures from this business focused device.

Features of Motorola Pro Plus:

  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 3.1″ touchscreen
  • Scratch-proof Corning Gorilla Glass display
  • Candybar form factor
  • 4GB on-board memory
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • 5MP Camera
  • Range of business & security features

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October 28, 2011 By

Motorola Pro+–Arriving next week

imageWe can today confirm that the Motorola Pro + will be arriving into stock next week, on Wednesday 2nd of November.

The price too has also reduced to just £269 + shipping and VAT (if applicable).

Key features include:

  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
  • 3.1″ touchscreen
  • Scratch-proof Corning Gorilla Glass display
  • Candybar form factor
  • Front facing QWERTY keybaord 
  • 4GB on-board memory
  • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
  • 5MP Camera
  • Range of business & security features

If you want to see our hands on with the device you can do so on the following links:

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/10/27/motorola-pro-unboxing/

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October 27, 2011 By

Motorola Pro + Unboxing

The following video is an unboxing of the Motorola Pro+.  The Pro+ is an Android handset with a front facing QWERTY keyboard, touch screen and Android Operating System with the additional benefit of Motorola’s corporate security policies which gives more flexibility to the user and to the IT team who control the devices in a business environment.

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