Review: Motorola VA76r Tundra
The Tundra offers SMS, MMS, IM and email applications.
Creating SMS/MMS messages is pretty straight-forward. The default text entry mode is triple-tap, but you can change it to Word Prediction, which works pretty well. Like T9, as you type, it tries to figure out the word you intend. The word will be underlined as you go. Pressing down on the D-pad will cycle through all the possible words available based on what you've already typed. Pressing the space key ends the word and inserts a space.
Use the left soft key if you want to insert a picture, video, sound clip, contact information, web address or text template. You can set subject headings, add CCs and BCCs, and request read and delivery reports.
POP3 mobile email is accessible via a Java-based client and the Tundra is preloaded with Yahoo, AOL, AIM, Windows, and a handful of others. Why it doesn't include GMail is beyond me, but Google's email is off the list. Once you choose an email client, just enter your username and password and away you go. Email in-boxes are easy to access and read, and the tabbed setup makes it easy to sort through your folders. You can also customize the settings for each email account.
IM works the same as on most phones. AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo IM are all preloaded. No ICQ. You can choose to have the Tundra remember or forget your password to protect your account.
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Motorola VA76r Tundra
