After the RAZR comes RIZR (for riser). The all-new Motorola RIZR Z3 was showcased in Cape Town, South Africa. Also known as the Capri, the Z3 is available in a slider form-factor boasting quad-band GSM and EDGE support.

The phone has Bluetooth capability, and a nice addition is the A2DP (advanced audio distribution profile) thrown in - you can conveniently use a wireless stereo headset with this phone. The Z3 is equipped with a 2 megapixel camera, and operation is like any other digital camera - in landscape orientation.

MotoSYNC, a system for synchronizing phone data with Microsoft Exchange Server, is integrated into the phone. To expand the available memory, the RIZR Z3 has a microSD memory card slot (max 1GB). The phone doubles up as a digital audio player (don't they all, these days?). Supported formats include MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+.

The guys at MobileBurn gave a once-over to the phone and were happy with the keypad's tactile response. Motorola claims a 3.25-hour talk-time and 9.25 days standby.

Expect the Motorola RIZR Z3 to hit the market in H2 2006. No word on the pricing yet. The extended entry has a few more specifications.