or flashes rapidly for a short time when another bluetooth device requests a file transfer.

When operating in landscape mode, the user holds the phone on its side (90 degrees counter-clockwise), such that the camera key is positioned near the right index finger.

Other than these two problems, the phone has received accolades for its good call quality and solid construction, despite reports of instability of the Motorola OS.

Along with the BlackBerry 8830 World Edition, this is only one of two devices offered by Verizon Wireless that will work outside of North America.

When operating in landscape mode, the user holds the phone on its side (90 degrees counter-clockwise), such that the camera key is positioned near the right index finger.

Certain government offices do not allow its employees to have cameras on its phones, so manufacturers release non-camera versions of their popular devices.

It is a slightly modified version of the Motorola ROKR Z6, but it features an improved user interface and Wi-Fi.

[4] This means that it is a slider-type phone but with a hinge allowing it to bend so as to conform better to the user's face while in use as a handset.

Additionally, both Motorola direct and resellers offer a SIM-free, unlocked version of the phone for use on other networks.

All versions of the Rizr Z8 released in the United Kingdom come with a free microSD card containing a copy of the motion picture The Bourne Identity.

An unlocked Z8 purchased outside the US, Canada, or Australia can be used on any GSM network in those countries simply by inserting the user's SIM card.

The Z9 features Stereo Bluetooth, an improved Motorola user interface, and up to 8 GB microSDHC support.

The phone was released in the United States as an AT&T carrier exclusive, where it came pre-loaded with its AT&T Navigator application with a-GPS support.

Additionally, it had been rumored that in the United States, carrier T-Mobile would release the phone in 2008 to introduce its new 3G UMTS/HSDPA network, however, this never happened.

"Kick-Slider" means that it is a slider-type phone but with a hinge allowing it to bend so as to conform better to the user's face while in use as a handset.

Additionally, the Z10 has the ability to view Macromedia Flash in webpages (including videos)[citation needed].