What is the Difference between the A1200 Models?
The A1200 comes in 4 models: A1200 (Released: Jan 2006) – this was the first model. It was released in 2006. Many of the generic firmwares that come with the A1200 have issues with low speaker volume that makes it hard to listen to voice calls and media from within the handset. A1200I (Released: June 2006) – shortly after the release of the A1200 in east Asia, the A200I was released in Latin America. It came with an Internation version of firmware that included Spanish, Portuguese and French language support. A1200R (Released: Dec 2006) – in response to the volume issue with the A1200, Motorola released the A1200R (= A1200 REFRESH) whose firmware is considered to be the most stable. Motherboard components have changed, runs different software, small change to the battery cover to permit a lanyard strap to be attached. A1200E (Released: Jan 2007)- this is the latest model and comes with firmware that includes EDGE. (EDGE stands for Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution or just Ehanced G
