The Motorola ROKR has almost the same form factor as the Motorola  stereo phone E398, if not exactly the same. It comes with your  standard charger, headphone and an USB-connector to connect the phone  to your computer along with the memory card and SD-adapter. In  addition, my editor gave me another package that contains a  translucent silicon case, a ConnectPlus cable (a wired remote) and a  discount coupon for the Motorola bluetooth earphone. However, I think  that this package is only available in Hong Kong.

Anyway, I immediately unpacked the white phone unit, installed a SIM,  storage card and battery. Turned it on and connected it to my  powerbook. Just like any other iPod, iTunes automatically detected  it. You get the same standard iPod options. I configured it to hold  purely music and not use it as a storage device. I can store a  maximum of 31 music tracks on the device. Selected a few songs,  dragged and dropped it to the phone icon and presto! Since it is  connected via USB, it is quite slow if you are used to the Firewire  speeds. Unfortunately, Apple seems to have dumped Firewire already  since the iPod Nano and the fifth generation video-playing iPod only  support USB. Bummer!

Without charging the phone, I attempted to play a couple of songs. I  am impressed! The stereo speakers on this phone rocks. No wonder it  is called the ROKR. The sound is far better than other phone models that I used. However, I did not consider using the headphone since I know that I  would not do it justice since I do not have a trained pair of ears.  One comment, though, the headphone jack is not standard so you cannot  use Apple's in-ear headphones with the ROKR.

If you are used to the iPod's interface, this one will be a cinch to  use. It basically follows the standard iPod UI. It even displays the  album art, provides a way for you to rate songs, jump from one part  of the track to another, etc. However, I still prefer the iPod wheel  to the joystick.

I have used the Motorola Razr before and I find the interface slow.  This model is a bit faster than the Razr but compared to the K750i,  the K750i is fast! Unlike the Razr, however, the ROKR does not charge  via the USB cable. So you still have to bring that charger with you  for your out of town trips.

For those who would rather use one device as their mobile phone and  music player and maximize the features of iTunes, this one is a must  have. It comes with everything you need - even has a built-in camera  (which I did not test because the K750i will run circles around it - no fair!), Bluetooth, basic PIM functionality, Java and WAP browser.  Personally, I'd rather have a full-featured iPod and a full-featured   mobile phone than have an iTunes phone, at least not yet.