Motorola - RIZR Z3 Cell Phone Review

i was first offered this stylish, flashy little phone about 2 years ago when i renewed my contract with t-mobile.  i was going to get a razr, also by motorola, but was talked into getting the newer and even cooler rizr z3.  this is a sturdy little phone that has a slide up face plate--hence rise-er--to reveal the numbers underneath.  this phone now retails for about 189.00 and you can get it for free with a contractual service obligation.  it takes photos, however, if it is dark you will need to use the light to illuminate the immediate area.  the light is like a flash that stays on.  it is conspicuous and annoying.  the photos are never that clear.  however, the video camera takes some pretty neat video with clear sound that can't be heard until downloaded to your computer.  the cables needed to download as well as a memory card adapter comes with it.  i have never put mp3 music on my phone because i don't believe that is the best way to listen to music.  i do occasionally download ringtones from the t-mobile site and they work great.  my biggest complaint is that this is a phone and as such, the phone quality and clarity is pretty bad.  it sounds as if the person on the other end is speaking from inside a bucket.  i often ask people to repeat things over and over again.  i can't wait to get a new phone.  one that actually gives good phone calls.