Expanded Imaging Portfolio Including New Handsets, Applications and Alliances
Drives Seamless Multimedia Connectivity
NEW ORLEANS, March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA -- Motorola, Inc.
(NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today announced a
cohesive set of solutions allowing consumers to create and share everyday
experiences and memories with ease and convenience. Four new handsets, the
Motorola V557, V280, V1050 and V1150, and compelling applications and
alliances in mobile imaging, printing and editing seamlessly deliver a mobile
multimedia environment in your home, office, or out in the world.
"The true promise of mobile photography is about more than just
megapixels, it's about how we connect to share our favorite moments once we've
captured them," said Randy Roberts, senior director, global portfolio team,
Motorola Mobile Devices. "With high-quality image capture integrated in more
than 75 percent of our mobile handsets and new seamless applications and
consumer experiences, capturing mobile photos is just the beginning -- now
consumers can share, print and post images with unprecedented ease."
The Camera In Your Hand
Motorola's latest VGA, one, two and three mega-pixel camera-enabled
handsets possess a variety of connectivity options to create and share
experiences with still photos, action-packed videos and more. The portfolio
includes:
-- The newest VGA camera phone with Bluetooth(R)* wireless technology and
EDGE (Enhanced Data Global Evolution)* technology is the Motorola
V557. This sleek clamshell device delivers a compelling create and
share experience with a twist. The Motorola V557 will be the first
handset to debut SCREEN3* technology solution, Motorola's new personal
mobile portal service, providing uninterrupted access to information,
entertainment and more. A Push-to-Talk over Cellular ("PoC")** version
of the V557 will be available in the near future.
-- Leveraging the elegant look and feel of the SLVR family, the new
Motorola SLVR V280 offers an array of tools for self-expression at an
affordable price, including a VGA digital camera with 4x zoom, video
capture and playback, and photo album creation tools. PoC**,
Bluetooth* technology and advanced messaging*.
-- Creating a mobile cinema experience, the new 3G Motorola V1050
(showcased this week at CeBit in Hannover) offers the ability to view
music videos and movies on the go, along with a 1.23 megapixel camera,
2-way video calling* and Bluetooth* technology.
-- Supremely slim, the new 3G Motorola V1150 (also showcased this week at
CeBit) delivers a plethora of impressive multimedia tools including a
2 megapixel camera, real-time 2-way video calling*, still and moving
image capture and editing and ample storage. This flip phone also
offers Motorola's new SCREEN3* technology solution for a streaming
ticker of personalized news and entertainment information.
-- Other recently announced camera-enabled handsets include the Motorola
V635, delivering a 1.23 megapixel camera coupled with the speed of
EDGE* for quick and easy sharing, the Motorola 3G E1060 also featuring
a 1.23 megapixel camera for still photography and video capture, the
new A1010 with a 2 megapixel camera, and the 3G powered Motorola E1120
touting a 3 megapixel camera with a full, horizontal landscape
display.
About the Consumer Experiences
Motorola enhances its rich mobile experiences with seamless applications
for sharing and printing your images:
-- At Home - Motorola's broad line of Bluetooth enabled camera-phones
wirelessly connect with leading imaging home printers -- such as
Epson, HP, and Kodak for easy picture printing at the push of a
button.
-- At Retail - Consumers can use Motorola's Bluetooth enabled portfolio
to send high quality images to retail kiosks, such as Kodak, Fuji, and
Pixel Magic Imaging for quick picture printing.
-- Online - Compatible with solutions from companies such as Kodak and
Snapfish, Motorola's camera-phones give mobile users the ability to
seamlessly send images from their handsets to online photo services
with the push of a button.
-- From Phone to PC and Back Again - Motorola is keeping consumers
connected to their images from any Internet-connected PC, PDA or
mobile phone through the new Motorola "Pocket Album" service, powered
by technology from Avvenu, a newly announced Motorola alliance. Now,
mobile users can securely and easily view, save and share images and
files between a PC and a camera phone with anyone, on the go.
Pricing and Availability
The Motorola V557, SLVR V280, V1150 and V1050 are expected to be available
in the second half of the year. For details on alliances, applications or
other products mentioned in this release, please check with your local
Motorola representative.
About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides
seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems
and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in
between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and
information you need, on the go. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of
technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and
flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For
more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .
Digital imagery of Motorola Personal Device products mentioned in this
release can be seen at: http://www.Motorola.com/motoinfo .
*Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas.
**The Push To applications and the other features indicated are network and
subscription dependent features, and are not available in all areas. Push To
connectivity requires Push To compatible phones.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and
used by Motorola, Inc. under license.
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CONTACT:
Media, North America, Monica Rohleder,
+1-847-523-5377, monica.rohleder@motorola.com , or Europe, Middle
East and Africa, Una Kent, +44 (0)7802 365 956,
Una.Kent@motorola.com
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