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On-the-Go: Motorola Showcases Bluetooth(R) Leadership and In-Car Innovation at SEMA Show in Las Vegas

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     Motorola revs up automotive portfolio with a range of new products

    LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Long recognized for its
automotive legacy and leadership in Bluetooth-enabled products, Motorola,
Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is unveiling new products and technologies at this year's
Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, further extending its
vision of seamless mobility. Empowering the 'mobile me' in everyone and
providing a dynamic range of mobile communications through a diverse suite
of Bluetooth-enabled products, Motorola is anticipating and fulfilling the
needs of on-the-go users.
    As consumers look for new and convenient ways to stay in touch via
mobile phone, headset, laptop or car, Motorola's Bluetooth-enabled
automotive products leverage the company's 75 years of automotive
experience, providing the most innovative and forward-thinking
Bluetooth-enabled in-car communication options.
    "Motorola is continuing to revolutionize in-car communication with
unique options that deliver communication and entertainment on the road,"
said Greg Estell, corporate vice president, MobileME Companion Products,
Motorola. "This year's SEMA Show is an opportunity to showcase our latest
Bluetooth- enabled products and solutions, which combine innovation with
strong design and high performance connectivity."
    Entertaining and Cutting-Edge

     -- Motorola Hands-Free Speaker T305 - Portable, just clip to the visor
        and go!  With the latest enhanced echo and noise reduction technology
        as well as a powerful 1-watt speakerphone, the palm-sized Motorola
        T305 allows for high-quality hands-free conversations in even the
        noisiest environments.  Taking the stress out of connecting with
        friends, family or business contacts on the move, the sleek and
        dynamic Motorola T305 is the perfect accessory to add to any vehicle.*

     -- Motorola Music and Hands-Free System T605 - Experience wireless
        entertainment on-the-road with the new and feature-packed Motorola
        Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605.*  Streamline the
        driving experience by integrating digital music and calls from a
        compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile device into a vehicle's compatible
        stereo system.  As a gateway to the car's speaker system, the T605
        allows for Bluetooth wireless or MP3 wired music listening -- while
        also muting the song when a call comes in and resuming music when the
        call is over.**  Professional installation and an adapter harness,
        sold separately, allow custom integration of the T605 into the car
        sound system.

     -- Motorola iRadio(TM) - Motorola iRadio is an innovative mobile music
        subscription service that allows users to discover new music and play
        their personal digital music collection on the one device they are
        never without -- their iRadio-enabled mobile phone.  Using the
        optional stereo Bluetooth car adapter, iRadio streams seamlessly from
        the phone to the car stereo, allowing users to enjoy iRadio wherever
        they go.  With hundreds of commercial-free stations, iRadio lets users
        listen to everything from major label hit makers to indie gems and
        everything in between.

     -- Motorola ic502 - Motorola ic502 is the first dual-mode iDEN(TM)/CDMA
        handset that allows users to seamlessly connect to the CDMA network
        for voice and data calls and the iDEN network for Push-To-Talk (PTT)
        capabilities.  Its rugged clamshell offers dual displays and 1xRTT
        data for browsing and various other online applications.

     -- MOTORAZR(TM) V3m for Sprint - Combining the power of Sprint's high
        speed EVDO network with impressive good looks, the MOTORAZR V3m
        operates on Sprint's Power Vision(SM) Network enabling downloads of
        the latest news, music and entertainment content at broadband-like
        speeds.***

     -- Motorola i885 for Boost Mobile(TM) - The youth-focused, trendy i885
        handset, offered exclusively through Boost Mobile, comes equipped with
        a 2.0 megapixel camera with video capabilities, an MP3 player and
        customizable skins and themes that allow the user to express their
        sense of style.
    Proving that great design stretches from wheels to wireless devices,
Motorola will also be showcasing the Boost Mobile and Motorola-sponsored
Ferrari F430GT, campaigned in the American Le Mans Series by Risi
Competizione. Demonstrating Motorola's commitment to quality, performance
and design, this masterpiece of automotive design will be displayed
alongside in- car and hands-free products designed to integrate with a
vehicle and make seamless connectivity effortless on the road.
    Motorola products MOTO Q and Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit IHF1000 will be
on display, integrated in the Volvo C30, a joint collaboration between
Volvo, German tuner Heico Sportiv and Burton Snowboards that will
incorporate the 2008 Motorola Burton snowboards and boots, promising the
ultimate for active lifestyle enthusiasts. For additional photos and
information, please visit http://www.volvocars-pr.com .
    Motorola is also partnering with Volkswagen of America at SEMA. The
Motorola Bluetooth Car Kit IHF1000 can be purchased and installed through
Volkswagen dealers nationally. The Motorola IHF1000 can be integrated
seamlessly into all new Volkswagen models with conversations broadcast
through VW audio systems.
    About Motorola
    Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless
Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay
connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and
entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and
delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful
networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100
company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $35.3
billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our
innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
    Certain mobile phone features may not be available throughout the
entire network or their functionality may be limited. All features,
functionality and other product specifications are subject to change
without notice or obligation.
    *The use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the
use of these products.
    **This device supports Bluetooth hands-free and headset profiles. In
order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must
utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by
other Motorola devices, visit http://www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth . For
other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
    ***Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
    Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported
by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of
such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless
carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and
functionality.
    MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent and
Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor
and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. All other product or service
names are the property of their respective owners.


SOURCE Motorola, Inc.




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