Motorola has dubbed the EM330 as being a ‘stylish and affordable clamshell’. Ever seen a stylish-looking clamshell? It’s definitely debatable with the EM330’s black and gunmetal grey handset, which doesn’t stand out amongst the competition. However, this clamshell does have rounded edges, a glossy black panel covering the external display, and a swirl imprint on the rear of the phone.

When you flip the shell open, you don’t find a sacred pearl. Quite the opposite, again the EM330 seems to have missed out on aesthetic beauty. A boring matte black plastic surrounds the screen and controls, but the point should be made that the controls and keypad are both well-designed. The keypad’s buttons are spaced well apart, slightly elevated and fairly large, so typing is a comfortable experience. All the other controls, including the five-way navigational pad, also fit the bill of being shaped perfectly for responsive and tactile input.

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