Motorola KRZR K1 officially announced

Jul 24 2006 - 08:30 PM ET | Motorola

motorola krzr kqWhile it comes as no surprise (thanks to the ample supply of leakage), Motorola has officially announced the KRZR K1. Codenamed the Canary, the Motorola RAZR K1 will come in both GSM and CDMA variants. The CDMA version will be dubbed the K1m, a la the existing RAZR V3m that Verizon Wireless is currently shipping.

Features of the MOTOKRZR K1 include:

  • GSM 850/900/1800/1900 plus EDGE
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • 176 × 220 260k TFT
  • Stereo Bluetooth
  • MicroSD card slot
  • Enhanced phonbook, support for more info (IM/address/birthday/etc)
  • Screen 3
  • Midi, MP3, AAC, AAC+ enhanced music player
  • Size: 42 × 103 × 16 mm

Features vary somewhat for the K1m. Changes include a 65K color screen, CDMA 800/1900, CDMA 1X/EV-DO, 1.3 megapixel camera and music control keys on the outside face. Motorola expects both versions to begin shipping in the second half of the year.

A KRZR K1 gallery is available below.

UPDATE: Verizon Wireless has started shipping the Motorola KRZR K1m, it's available for $139.99.

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Motorola KRZR K1m (CDMA)

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Comments from readers


Nick Jul 24 2006

It's looooong.


Jake Jul 24 2006

Does it come in any other colors?


Jon Gales Jul 24 2006

It will ship in two colors (to start), grey and blue. Since the other colors of the RAZR sold so well I wouldn't be surprised if new versions come out in the future. Especially pink.


Mobile Reviewer Jul 25 2006

2 megapixel camera is not so cool as 3.2(in previous post). Anyway new design seems nice.


David Jul 25 2006

It's actually only a little longer than the orig. RAZR, see here: http://www.sharpbyte.net/gadgets/motorola-canary-razr-2/


Nick Jul 25 2006

David, thanks for the link. Since it's skinnier it makes it look really long. Still fairly tall as phones go though, the RAZR wasn't short to start with. But thanks for clearing it up.


heezee Jul 25 2006

The K1m is really hot looking. When does it come out on Verizon? By Christmas I hope.


Kwlies69 Jul 25 2006

Looks good..... I see a new phone in my future...


Lesa23 Jul 25 2006

Love it. Great to see Moto finally improving on the RAZR. I hope this is out soon on Cingular, I'm ready for an upgrade. Though I really like the music playback keys on the K1m...


Brian Jul 25 2006

that phone is like totally sweet looking, dude!


jb Jul 26 2006

I find it amusing how Motorola is losing vowels from their phone names. They need to fire their naming crew. RAZR? SLVR? RAZR MAXX? KRZR? RIZR? What's next? %$#@?


joetron2030 Jul 26 2006

I'd like to see a CDMA RIZR for VZW.


Megs Jul 26 2006

Thanks for the link, David.

Yes, it's a little longer and a lot thinner in width.

I can't wait for Cingular + Pink!


tan Jul 28 2006

Available at www.puremobile.com


Erycka Jul 30 2006

Why does sprint not come out with cool stuff that really bites bad!!!!


Jhony Aug 03 2006

Does anyone knows anout this www.krzrblog.com


Someone Aug 04 2006

So anyone know when exactly this phone is coming out for sale, or atleast how around how much will it cost?


Boris Aug 05 2006

hot hot hot hot hot... love it... K1... my stile :D


Phone God Aug 08 2006

Im convinced this is motorola's Best phone as of yet, Size wise its just perfect.
Ill be buying an unlokced version of this when it comes out.


Cenel Aug 09 2006

Is Verizon going to be a carrier of this phone?


Sam Aug 09 2006

i am waitng for this phone can ...When this phone will arrive in the market


Ryan Aug 10 2006

Verizon will be a carrier of the phone. It is currently being tested by Verizon personnel. They have had it in their hands for about a month and a half. From what I understand, they usually have phones for about two months before release. I hear it is awesome. The reception is not as great and the RAZR, but it's still pretty sweet!


T-Money Aug 11 2006

Sweeeeet


T-Money Aug 11 2006

sweete


Mystiqua Laquisha Aug 12 2006

Wow, I just LOVE this phone. I REALLY LOVE the blue color, as thats wat caught my attention. Oh yeah, I also like the fact that it is GSM because I vacation to Ecuador (different coutry)every year. I'm glad that it has flash, glad that it has AIM, and glad that it has MP3. Oh, and for all you haters who think this phone is ugly, get a life because yall just mad you wont be able to afford it. :) I'm very rich btw, so this fits well into my hands. ^_^


Mystiqua Laquisha Aug 12 2006

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! I JUST NOTICED THE DATE ON THE PHONE YOU SEE ON THIS PAGE IS 11/10/06! THAT IS MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!


Sheniqua Tamika Aug 14 2006

Wow, now THIS is a phone. I like that its a 2.0 Camera, and it has video recorder as well as picture ID. I LOVE THIS PHONE! 10/10!


Sven Aug 15 2006

You guys are all gay. I mean really, c'mon, get a life.


monkey butt Aug 15 2006

u guys are all cool i love you all im gay hahahahahahah im comin to rape you all


monkey butt Aug 15 2006

u guys are all cool i love you all im gay hahahahahahah im comin to rape you all


Baller@night91 Aug 15 2006

This is a really hot phone! I thought the SLVR was nice until I saw this. I am impressed. I most likely going to wait for MOTOKRZR K1 because the qualities on that phone is much better than the CDMA phone. Who's ever thinking to buy this phone wait for the GSM phone don't rush it will definatly be worth it in the long run.


Baller@night91 Aug 15 2006

Im confused is the GSM comming out the same time as CDMA, or are they comming seperate times?


yo Aug 16 2006

it seems like K1 is GSM and K1m will be CDMA, so cingular and verizon will probably both get them. don't know about timing


G MAN Aug 20 2006

the motorola KRZR Km1 looks awesome and the music touch sensitive buttons are insane but i wonder how much it will cost?


josh Aug 20 2006

omg seriously people get a fuckin life ur posting comments bout a cell phone wow i kind feel bad for yaz got to a bar or smoke some pot do something and get off the fuckin computer


Matt Aug 23 2006

ya hey josh you need to get a life too.. you read all these comments, and then posted one... soo ur "not having a life" just as much as we are...

those phones are wicked...
can't wait


curley Aug 24 2006

some of U people missed the boat / this is abought the phone / as for moto I think thair the greatest thair single is allways better than any other phones on the market an I for one would be proud of owning one of these phones since I own a PINK razor yes a OINK one wanna make somthing of it ? LOL keep up the good work MOTO


Tyreka Darinka Aug 25 2006

I am REALLY having a tough time whether to choose the following:

MotoKrzr K1
MotoKrzr k1m
Motorazr V3 maxx

. Please help. Thanks.


Desoray Timmons Aug 25 2006

QUESTION: Does the Motorazr MAXX have the same glass front material as the Motokrzr k1?


Ada, Aug 28 2006

So when is it comming out in the US for cingular?


NVD Aug 28 2006

Finally, Motorola started with a new chases for RAZR.


Chistery Aug 29 2006

Does anyone notice the date 11/10/06 is the date in every picture of the krzr released? Does anyone think that coulb be a release date?


Jeremy Aug 31 2006

Ahhhhh......good eye christery...i definatly think that is a possibility (i mean why would a phone show a future time and date). I work for sprint and one of the TSRs told me Mid sept. but i dont think we'll see it till holiday season.


Jeremy Aug 31 2006

Ahhhhh......good eye christery...i definatly think that is a possibility (i mean why would a phone show a future time and date). I work for sprint and one of the TSRs told me Mid sept. but i dont think we'll see it till holiday season.


Sheniqua Laquisha Sep 04 2006

OMG!!! ANSWER ME FREAKIN QUESTION ALREADY PLEASE!!!! PLEASE ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Q: Does the MotoKrzr k1 have FLASH in it's camera?


lullu Sep 05 2006

Nope, it doenst have a flash. But the camera's still pretty good in low light...


lullu Sep 05 2006

Nope, it doenst have a flash. But the camera should still be pretty good in low light...


Double-D Sep 06 2006

umm here you go for everyone asking about price:

http://exoticphone.com/website/displayprod.php?itemid=10627

guess you can buy it now


jonny b Sep 08 2006

i think this phone is ugly propper shite as it goes


Courtney Sep 09 2006

Will it only be available for Verizon?? Or will other companies like.. um T-Mobile for example... maybe? Let me know what you find out. Cool phone!


tamlyn meade Sep 12 2006

when will the k1 krzr be available to o2 on contract


Mystiqua Laquisha Sep 12 2006

I might not want to get this phone anymore because...

1. No Flash in it's Camera
2. No themes
3. No Music Player keys in front


RICKTHDICK Sep 13 2006

lAQUISHA, WITH A NAME LIKE THAT YOU COULD NOT RUB TOW NICKELS TOGETHER


toiletkeeper Sep 13 2006

RICKTHDICK,

..."RUB TOW NICKELS..."

You're a fag, aren't you?


kristian Sep 14 2006

omg wata glamour of a phone im absoluteliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii buyin it the day it comes out plz let the b soon lol im srs i sooooooooooooo want dat phone omg its madness wat a fukn awsome phone plz wen willl it cum out im obseesed with it atm omg i soooooooooo fukn want it motorola ur getin beta lol my fav colour is blue so im lik ur no.1 fan i cant wait for it 2 cummm out i soooooooooooooo want it lol


AKArbalest Sep 15 2006

This phone looks tight. Definitely better looking overall than the previous RAZR, or the SLVR. I also saw on another site that it's going to be available for Sprint (thank god, because Sprint has the worst selection of phones ever). Anybody have any idea when theyll start selling it?


Ksul Sep 15 2006

I heard October for Sprint.


buttercup Sep 17 2006

kristian, i soooooooooooooooooooo wunt to date youuuuuuuuuuuu. kissyyyy kissyyyyyyyyyyy...


tigerblue Sep 18 2006

Easy to notice who is getting so excited by a blue phone. In the UK Vodafone promotional material also shows the date 11/10/06 which over here means the 11th October. Some of you going to get excited on a possible release date earlier than thanksgiving? Colour good, looks good. Functionality, still not up there with Nokia.


AKArbalest Sep 18 2006

What does the equivalent Nokia phone have that this one doesn't, functionality-wise?


tigerblue Sep 20 2006

Given Nokia don't have exactly the same flip phone, that aside the user experience is so different and better. For instance, compare the functionality of the Nolia 6280 or N91 to any Motorola. When you consider 2 of the key uses for many users; phone contacts list and predictive text ability a Nokia is just as much a choice as this Moto. Granted it has a good look and style, if it didn't they wouldn't be selling any based on its actual use!


Krzy Sep 20 2006

i love this phone !
i don't what anyone has to say it is just beautiful
if some one gave me one of those i would DIE
but they look pretty pricey


shadow Sep 24 2006

it bloody rocks bst phone on motorolacollection i can get it free coz my dad makes em i got 100 yea!


Moto123 Sep 27 2006

Are you sure the KRZR K1 has no Flash memory ??? On the Motorola web site, in the specs of the phone, they say : "MicroSD slot for optional upgradeable memory". Is this memory available for the camera recording, or only for contacts or pictures storage ?

Here is the URL : http://www.motorola.com/mot/doc/6/6375_MotDoc.pdf

This phone looks amazing!
For Canada, it is available unlocked on www.tigerdirect.ca (tigerdirect.com for US)
Still a great price though!


dwight Sep 28 2006

I just ordered mine from verizon today can only order em online for now next week can order em elsewhere or at a verizon store


jc Sep 29 2006

I currently have no contract and am considering this phone. Do you all think the Verizon or Cingular version will be better? Looks like a better camera and bluetooth for Cingular. Can anyone explain the enhanced bluetooth feature?


otis2383 Oct 01 2006

this phone look heella cool but is it as crappy and have the same defects as the razor


soso israeli Oct 01 2006

its so cute.But it looks like a long one,can we have it with abit shorter.Thanks.
SJ


Mat Oct 01 2006

I like this phone alot, but dont you think it would scratch alot?? I think Nokia should create a flip phone thats not square or with that video lense on the side, cos that would be good, the others i dont like. Cant decide which one to get! Nokia or motorola??


Kim Oct 02 2006

only 3 more days and the K1m will be in stores!!!! I can't wait!


k Oct 03 2006

i hope you guys are all girls. this phone looks like a girl's phone.


Mandy Oct 03 2006

Finally a sexy razr for Sprint!!!Soon as they come out with a pink one, I'm set!!


juan Oct 03 2006

hi y'all

just bought the krzr in the orient...i love it. really cool features. can't wait to use its full potential.


Jon Gales Oct 05 2006

Check it out, the KRZR K1m is now shipping from Verizon Wireless. You can get it for as little as $139.99. The story has been updated with a link and all that good stuff.


Bryce Oct 05 2006

I don't understand the technology. I want the K1, but am currently with US Cellular. Can I use the K1 with their tech or do I have to get the K1m? If so, is the KM1 worth it or sould I get a RAZR? And finally, when are these two supposed to be released? One more... What does "unlocked" mean?


*-.AntariSOL.-* Oct 06 2006

I have it!!!!!!!!!
It's smart.....
Within a 32MB microSD Card, there you can put on all your Pictures, Movies and Music.
At this moment I just can use the PhoneTools for BatteryCharge and the driver let me go in the Directory to take out/and in my files.
So I will see when the new software is coming out
:-)
:-)
:-)
:-)


Alejandro Oct 06 2006

Excelent phone, its color, design, style,reception, screen, picture and video image quality are impressive You have most of your needs in a very well made multimedia cell phone.This is a WINNER.
It is expensive, but I am not sorry, delighted is the word.


clay Oct 09 2006

This phone is coming out on sprint in november , go to the website at sprint to see ur self i cant wait cuz sprint never comes out wit cool stuff like that so its going to be a real breakthrough!!!


melisa Oct 11 2006

Does anyone know when t-mobile will have the phone?


Simon Oct 12 2006

Great phone, you can get the KRZR sim free or on contract now in the uk direct from motorola-shop.co.uk


Manny Oct 12 2006

hey, does anyone know if i can load t-zones on an unlocked krzr? i purchased this phone and can't receive mms messages or get on t-mobile's gprs network. any help would be much appreciated! thanks.


manny Oct 12 2006

hey, does anyone know if i can load t-zones on an unlocked krzr? i purchased this phone and can't receive mms messages or get on t-mobile's gprs network. any help would be much appreciated! thanks.


SSSSS Oct 15 2006

Omg. Motorola really know how to design a phone dont they. This is like the best phone i have ever seen. Jesus Christ i love it. You really cant go wrong can you. Oh yeah, all those peeple that are like fighting on this your all gay and the guy that is going to rape peeple get a life and go suck your mums cock


Jemma Oct 16 2006

How much is this new motorola going to cost?Is it going 2 b like all the other new fones n set us back aboout $500?


Raina Kelsey Oct 17 2006

Well, In UK Motorola KRZR K1 is available with orange network. This is a nice deal on http://www.orangemobileshop.co.uk/NewDeals.asp?id=374.

Cheers,
Raina


Timma Oct 17 2006

found a even better deal at lalawest - $368.88 shipping K1 + free accessories kit bundle
http://www.lala-west.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=25


MAYRA Oct 17 2006

is cingular going to be carrying this phone??


k-razor Oct 18 2006

this phone is hot ...how do I try to get a sponsorship


JONATHAN Oct 20 2006

ITS all about the SAMSUNG A900 aka BLADE, FORGET the RAZR and KRZR their ugly


primetyme Oct 20 2006

very slick!!!1


... Oct 21 2006

i got this phone and its pretty cool BUT the front shattered within a week and motorola says its my fault (cause its a physical issue) and won't fix it under warrenty! btw it was in my pocket with a packet of tissues when it broke.


JABS Oct 21 2006

The KRZR is a piece of CRAP, So is the RAZR. Everyone knows the SAMSUNG A900 is the BEST PHONE


JABS Oct 21 2006

The KRZR is a piece of CRAP, So is the RAZR. Everyone knows the SAMSUNG A900 is the BEST PHONE


JABS Oct 21 2006

The KRZR is a piece of CRAP, So is the RAZR. Everyone knows the SAMSUNG A900 is the BEST PHONE


JABS Oct 21 2006

The KRZR is a piece of CRAP, So is the RAZR. Everyone knows the SAMSUNG A900 is the BEST PHONE


andrew Oct 21 2006

very cool....i heard its for verizon i hope it's for cingular to tho because i got cingular


Michael Oct 21 2006

Will They Be Realeasing It For T-Mobile?


Girly Girl Oct 23 2006

I want a pink one!!!!! - How long before they come out with different colors???


Mike Oct 24 2006

Does anyone know if this phone will have the gps option for verizon?

Also isnt lg coming out with a razr type phone? When does that come out?


Lalo Oct 26 2006

Its all about SAMSUNG A900!!!!


Steve Oct 29 2006

when will us cellular have it?


Steve Oct 29 2006

when will us cellular have the krzr?


Bob Oct 30 2006

how much does the KRZR K1 cost? NOT ON CONTRACT!


dave Oct 30 2006

ok the krzr is coming to sprint november 5 and will go for 399.99 this will be a great hit of a phone


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