The Motorola W233 Renew comes with 2 games preinstalled - Sudoku and Tetris. Both are only trials, which allow for limited use before prompting the user to purchase the full version. I found the Tetris game to be entertaining, even on the tiny display of the phone. In the Organizer submenu, the Renew features a calculator, alarm clock, stop watch, and calendar, which can certainly come in handy.

The Motorola W233 Renew uses Motorola's proprietary user interface. The main menu icons include (from top left to bottom right) Web Access, Call Log, T-Zones, Organizer, Messages, Multimedia, Help, Phonebook, and Settings. T-Mobile's MyFaves service is supported, and allows you to assign each contact a special icon. Additional icons can be downloaded directly from T-Mobile, as well.

Conclusion

Built with the environment in mind, the Motorola W233 Renew's recycled plastic housing is surprisingly sturdy. The build quality, as well as Motorola's CrystalTalk noise reduction technology make this an excellent choice if you simply want a good phone for mobile calling. The microSD card slot and bundled stereo headphones enable the W233 Renew to function as a portable music player, albeit with limited functionality. Full support for T-Mobile's MyFaves service, in addition to a capable, yet limited web browser play in favor of the Renew, as well.

The Motorola W233 Renew, from T-Mobile, measures in at 111mm x 45.8mm x 14.7mm (4.4in x 1.8in x .6in), and only weighs 83g (2.9oz). The Renew is estimated to offer 9 hours of talk time, while standby time is rated at 18 days. I was easily able to last through 3 days of moderate usage, with several phone calls and a few hours of music playback. Based on its performance and solid build quality, we at MobileBurn.com give the Motorola W233 Renew a solid 'Highly Recommended' rating