Hey there, Alex here.
12th of July, 2013.
I saw an article on the Verge that gave what was the clearest look at the rumoured Google
X phone from motorola.
It had a stormtrooper theme going on, with a curve on the back of the phone that looked
so ergonomically sexy.
It was love at first sight.
Anyway, a few weeks later, the phone was officially announced, and after seeing what it could
do, I knew at that point in time I had to get this phone.
You know how some people like to document happy occasions in their life?
I did that when I got my Moto X. I made a video professing my love for the phone.
Sadly, like all puppy love, it eventually came to an end, when I felt that my needs
were no longer being satisfied.
It was a painful breakup, but it had to done.
But you never forget something you love that much.
So let's take a walk down memory lane, and take another look at what made the 1st generation
Moto X so special.
Have you ever felt like the design of phones these days are getting a little bit boring?
You can only choose from a small set of predetermined colours, and most manufacturers tend to stick
to a pretty similar colour palette.
With the Moto X though, you can truly make the phone your own with your favourite colours,
no matter how bad your taste may be.
I went with a more conservative look myself with an all black design with blue accents,
which isn't the most creative or exciting option.
But it's understated, and I like my phones that way.
If you've customised one yourself, you'll know how special it feels to know the phone
was made just for you, no matter how small the customisations were.
The phone is unapologetically plastic, but it still has a nice and solid feel to it.
That curve on the back, that little dimple in the middle, and the grippy body, all translate
into a phone that begs to be used naked.
Best of all, this is a phone that I can use one-handed with ease.
Despite having a 4.7-inch screen, it's actually not that much bigger than the iPhone SE.
The moto x is not just all looks and no brains, it's actually pretty smart too.
Motorola didn't go too crazy with the customisations on the software.
It runs pretty much a vanilla version of Android with just a sprinkle of Motorola's special
toppings.
One of them would be this very useful way of showing me new notifications.
If it's on the desk, or when it detects that i just pulled the phone out of my pocket,
the screen comes to life to tell me what's new.
From there i can preview the messages, jump into it, or just swipe it away.
Because it's using an AMOLED screen, so only the areas that lights up uses power,
so it's pretty power efficient.
But if i don't even want to get my lazy ass out of bed, I can even ask the moto x
to read out my notifications to me.
"Wake up, Moto X. What's new?"
"Hello, Alex. The time is 12:10.
Alex Hong sent you a Google Hangouts message at 11:55 saying let's meet for lunch."
You know how you can talk to your phones these day, and get it to do stuff without ever touching it?
Well, Motorola was one of the first companies that got it working, and you can even set
a custom launch phrase for it.
Something you still can't do on other phones.
There is this other feature which I think is worth mentioning too, and that's the
quick launch camera.
It may not be a unique feature, or the fastest way to launch the camera these days.
But I still think it's the easiest way, since I don't have to look for a particular
button on the phone.
Being a phone that's over 3 years old now, I don't think anyone is expecting the phone
to keep up with the Google Pixel.
But even back when it was new, it wasn't exactly packing the largest guns.
Pretty much everything about the phone in terms of the hardware were pretty average
for its time.
Motorola did do some nifty optimisations to ensure a smooth user experience, but there
are things you simply can't make up for in software.
The smaller battery means that it can barely last me a day of use; the 720p screen has
vibrant colours, but is lacking a bit in outdoor visibility; and the 10MP rear camera is simply
just average at best.
Fast forward 3 years, and these things really don't age well.
But if you're just talking about the core experience, the Moto X has aged remarkably
well all things considered.
Even though the hardware is no longer relevant today, it still performs well enough for most
day to day tasks.
I'm actually still using this Moto X as a spare phone to run some simple apps and games.
You know what the Moto X is?
I think it is Google's first attempt at making a Pixel.
It is basically Google taking a more opinionated approach with Android.
If you ask me to compile a list of milestone devices for the Android ecosystem, I'll have
the moto x on that list.
That's how special I think it is.
But you know, in the end, the Moto X is a bitter-sweet reminder of what Motorola could
achieve under Google.
Since Lenovo has taken over Motorola, it seems like the magic that I once felt with the Moto
X is no longer there.
I can only hope Lenovo will do right by the Moto brand in time to come.
Thanks for watching this video, sorry that it got a little bit depressing at the end.
I just can't help it.
Anyway If you like it be sure to give me a thumbs up and share the video with your friends.
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Thanks, and see you guys on the next one.





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