'Slvr' of Daylight at Motorola

Motorola's (MOT Quote) lucky number Slvr is coming up big.

The Schaumburg, Ill., wireless giant is set to report first-quarter results after the market closes Tuesday, and some analysts expect blowout sales numbers, thanks in part to the early success of the ultra-thin Slvr phone.

As any tech trend watcher will tell you, Motorola's resurgence over the past two years has been built on its new sleek phone designs, specifically on the demand for its wildly popular Razr phone. The concern, however, is that once Razr dulls on the fashion front, what will keep Motorola's momentum alive?

The answer seems to be about 11 millimeters thin with a glossy dark gray sheen. ...