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on March 28, 2009 1:21 AM | Permalink

Remember that A1200 Ming flip phone from Motorola? Well Moto made a follower which is what Moto does best anyway. Here's what you will get in terms of specs:


* Linux OS

* transparent flip.

* 2.8-inch 240×400 TFT touchscreen

* 3.1 megapixel camera

* FM radio, Bluetooth

* 64MB of internal memory

* a microSD slot and a

* TI OMAP850 processor


Nothing that impressive so far right? We have no idea when the phone will be available and for how much and it's likely that we won't feel any kind of excitement over this phone. What do you think?

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Motorola A455 Rival and QA4 Evoke specs revealed
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on March 13, 2009 4:12 AM | Permalink

We got you the pictures. Now we get you something to chew on before the official announcement from Motorola. Looks like the Motorola A455 is just another middle order CDMA handset with a QWERTY keypad added in, making it more of a mid-range messaging device more than anything else. The previously used moniker of RUSH2 is dropped in favor of "Rival," which sounds pretty absurd when it looks it won't be competing with any other handset in particular. Other tidbits leaked include dual-band CDMA support with EV-DO Rev A., stereo Bluetooth, a paltry 2-megapixel camera, microSD/SDHC support, an mp3 player with a a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and USB 2.0 connectivity.

The Evoke QA4, in spite of having a somewhat spacious touchscreen display, is a sleek slider falls into the same category as the Rival, and fails to evoke much enthusiasm in us. Features are somewhat analogous to the A455 and include a 2mpx camera, microSD/SDHC support, mp3 player, Bluetooth with A2DP, and voice recognition capability.

No info on a release date or pricing could be found, but as always, we will keep you posted when that happens.

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Motorola Announces MC5590 and MC5574 Cellphones
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on March 12, 2009 9:09 AM | Permalink


With phones like these two Motorola will slowly disappear from the face of the cellphones business. Sure we need rugged phones but they could always look better than these two. The MC5590 and the MC5574 have been just announced by Motorola. They are business-oriented smartphones. But where would you have to work in order to get such a device? The North Pole? Are the phones made for those busy elves? The phones are going to arrive in Q2 so we might have an answer to those questions by then. No pricing details for now, but would you really buy any of those? And by the way, where are all those hot Moto phones we've seen back in December?

via Moto
Motorola ZN300 Available Officially
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on March 6, 2009 1:07 AM | Permalink


The ZN300 has quietly made an official appearance up on Motorola's site. We've talked about the ZN300 since January and it's about time we checked it out. And here are the official specs of Moto's ZN300:


* Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), CDMA / TD SCDMA

* 240 x 320 pixel QVGA display

* 3.1 megapixel camera, 8x digital zoom, LED flash

* 15-20 fps video capture and playback

* Video Mixer (on-device video editing, transition and sound effects)

* Facebook, YouTube and MySpace apps

* 3.5mm headset jack

* Opera browser

* 8MB of internal memory

* MicroSDHC support

* Talk time: up to 435 minutes

* Stand-by time: up to 400 hours

* 3.76 x 1.8 x 0.58 inches, 3.6 ounces


Will that do for you? The ZN300 doesn't have a price nor does it have an arrival date but we're expecting it soon since it has already been unveiled.

via Motorola
Motorola VE1 Back in Action?
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on February 24, 2009 1:55 AM | Permalink


Motorola VE1 also known as Motorola Ruby or Motorola RAZR3 was supposed to be cancelled. But what do you know, the phone appeared all over a recent press release.

Is the Motorola Ruby VE1 coming anytime soon? The phone should run on UIQ 3 but there's no more UIQ development since the Symbian Foundation appeared. The question still remains. Is Motorola recycling the design? Will we see some sort of a VE1 soon?

via mobile review
Motorola QA4, VE66LX and QA1 Arrive from Nowhere
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on February 15, 2009 12:35 AM | Permalink


Where were these Motorola handsets hiding? We don't need one in particular but it's surprising that they happened to pop out in the open out of nowhere. Is Motorola getting ready for a big announcement or what? These phones are the QA1, QA4 and VE66LX. We have no clear details about any of them but they might be officially announced next week in Spain. Interested in any of the sliders above? Do you have any info on either of them? Send it our way so we can share it with everyone else.

via mobile review
Motorola Stature i9 Thinnest Flip Phone
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on February 3, 2009 1:30 AM | Permalink

Motorola has announced that they have teamed up with Boost Mobiline to launch its thinnest mobile flip phone, the Motorola Stature i9. It will be available from Boost by the end of February with Sprint getting the device shortly thereafter.

Customers can sign-up to learn Sprint's exact availability date for Motorola Stature i9 and be among the first to own it by pre-registering at www.sprint.com/stature.

Features of the new Motorola Stature i9 include:
# a slim, refined design at only 15mm with a touch-sensitive exterior flip;

# the first 3.1 megapixel camera with flash and auto-focus on the Nextel National Network for high-resolution images that can be printed or enjoyed on one of the two large, crisp screens;

# easy-to-use external keys for quick access to can't-live-without it content, including a music player and integrated GPS;(2)

# the ability to store up to 8GB of images, videos and music with optional removable memory (sold separately);

# Motorola's innovative ModeShift technology that allows the exterior keys to change and illuminate based on the user's current application, such as camera operation or the media player;

# haptic feedback providing gentle vibration acknowledging the user's touch; and

# hands-free reliability with stereo Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.(3)

Motorola Stature i9 will be available through all Sprint Nextel channels, including www.Sprint.com, 1-800-Nextel-9, at a price of $199.99 with a two-year service agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. It will be available through Boost Mobile distribution channels at a price of $299.99 with no contract, credit check or activation fees.

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Motorola Unveils MOTOACTV W450 Handset
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on January 30, 2009 1:08 AM | Permalink

Motorola unveiled a sporty looking handset in the MOTOACTV W450 at the CES and this will certainly be a great gadget to have when you going outdoors. Featuring a rubberized external coating for easier handling, it also comes with a white chin bar to allow users for clipping onto a belt or a bag.

MOTOACTV W450 also features two color schemes, alpine white and black slate, with either canary yellow or mandarin accents. In addition to its sturdy exterior, the W450 allows users to look up symptoms and first aid tips for ailments that develop on the trail.

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Motorola MotoPrizm Orange Launched in Korea
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on January 30, 2009 1:04 AM | Permalink

MotoPrizm, a 2G full touch phone, is the Korean version of the Motorola Crave ZN4. The Motorolla MotoPrizm was officially launched in Korea sporting a good-looking orange version. Motorola has blessed the Prizm with 840 x 480 pixels touchscreen display as well as some other great features.

Features:
# 3 megapixel camera

# 2.8-inch WVGA screen

# Bluetooth connectivity

# A satellite mobile TV receiver (S-DMB)
Motorola MOTOSURF A3100: the World Is One "Touch" Away
By
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on January 14, 2009 12:54 AM | Permalink


Motorola has launched two very new phones, the MOTO W233 Renew and the MOTOSURF A3100. We've seen that 100% recyclable Renew phone yesterday and now it's time we take a look at the A3100. This one isn't that environmentally friendly and it has some features you will certainly enjoy. As expected, that 2.8 inch QVGA screen comes with touch support and we're going to have 3G support on this one. It has WiFi support, quad-band GSM/EDGE/GPRS, 12/12 WCDMA and triband HSDPA 7.2 850/1900/2100 support. The VGA camera will let you make video calls while the 3.2 megapixel camera on the back will get all the pictures you want. And you will have no problem storing them on that 32GB microSD card which is supported by the A3100. A Qualcomm MSM 7201A processor makes sure that Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 is running smoothly and other features include USB and Bluetooth connectivity support, multimedia support, web browsing and e-mail support.

The phone should arrive this quarter in multiple markets. If you have a Motorola representative, check it out for detailed pricing and availability dates.

via Press
Motorola Announced Not One, Not Two But Three New Handsets
By
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on January 10, 2009 8:56 PM | Permalink


Motorola has decided to surprise us all today when it announced the availability of three new handsets. These are the Renew W233, the Tundra VA76r and the SURF A3100 or Atila.

The Renew W233 will be arriving from T-Mobile next month while the Tundra VA76r clamshell phone is going to arrive from AT&T sooner or later. The Renew is supposed to be the first phone made from recycled water bottles. It has dual-band 850/1900 GSM/EDGE radio and it will get you 9 hours of talk time and microSD cards up to 2GB. The Tundra will run on the MOTOMAGX platform from Motorola and it will get you quad-band GSM/EDGE and dual-band 850/1900 HSDPA 3.2Mbps. A 2 megapixel camera, Stereo Bluetooth, aGPS and a 4GB microSD card complete the specs list.

The most interesting handset is by far the Atila. We've talked about it more than once and now we know it will offer tri-band 3G, a 3 megapixel camera, WiFi, aGPS, Stereo Bluetooth and support for 32GB microSD cards. The Atila will arrive in Q1 in Asian markets and other markets are probably going to follow soon.

We don't have prices for any of the three phones yet but I guess you figured that out so far.
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Motorola Krave ZN4
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on December 28, 2008 11:57 PM | Permalink

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Released earlier this fall, Motorola's Krave ZN4 from Verizon Wireless joins a strong crowd of competitors in the U.S. touch screen phone market. Unlike the Apple iPhone or the latest BlackBerry Storm, the Krave is no smartphone, but it offers features and design that is unique in its own right.M

The Krave touts not one, but two innovative touch screens, a one-of-a-kind design and superior multimedia services including live television from Verizon's VCAST Mobile TV, Rhapsody music service and the VZ Navigator GPS application.
Despite being a flip phone, the Krave's transparent cover only enhances the phone's vibrant 2.8-inch TFT LCD screen underneath. Additional highlights include a 2.0-megapixel camera, MP3 music player software, 3.5mm headset jack, full QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth 2.0
Motorola V750 at Telus
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on December 18, 2008 4:26 AM | Permalink

Telus seems to be on a roll lately, and on top of the recently launched Blackberry Storm, they've added a Motorola handset entitled V750 to their growing catalog. One of the positive points of this Motorola phone is meeting the US Military specifications for special conditions, which means it can resist to sand, dust, humidity, rain, and more.

In terms of features, the Motorola V750 will come with a 2-megapixel camera, slot for memory cards that can hold 8GB of audio, a 2.5mm earphone jack to listen to all the music, and a display screen that provides a resolution of 240x320 pixels. As for the price, $200 with 3-year contract, $300 for 2-year contract, $350 with a 1-year contract, and finally the non-contract version costs $400.
Motorola i9 Picture Appear
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on December 17, 2008 1:16 AM | Permalink


The iDEN ready BlackBerry 8350i Curve has been released by Spring Nextel today and coincidentally the same day Motorola i9 pictures appeared around the web. The phone should be released soon by Sprint Nextel as this is another iDEN ready phone.

The i9 is a clamshell phone which will feature a 3 megapixel camera with auto focus and flash, ModeShift and GPS and push-to-talk services. Feeling lucky? Will it be released before Christmas? We are yet to find out!
Motorola EM330 Gets Released in Australia
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on December 11, 2008 7:16 PM | Permalink

Motorola has released a new clamshell phone in Australia. The EM330 is available for just $99 and you'll find it your local Virgin store.

The EM330 might be the perfect phone for your musical needs. It has touch-sensitive keys which appear only when needed to help you control that music player without actually opening the phone. The phone comes with a built-in audio equalizer and with preset settings for 11 types of music. There's mono FM recording which will let you record parts of your favorite songs and turn them into ringtones. With FMShare you can share you favorite radio stations with your friends.

Besides the music capabilities the phone comes with a 1.3 megapixel camera, a 3.5mm universal jack, stereo Bluetooth and Motorola's CrystalTalk technology.

via Press
Motorola RAZR3 Ruby Is Cancelled
By
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on December 5, 2008 2:35 AM | Permalink


RAZR phones from Motorola have been quite popular for a while in America. And it was the iPhone that managed to steal that top spot lately. Is that the reason for which the RAZR3 Ruby got canceled? The phone was supposed to arrive sometime in Q1 2009 but that won't happen now. I hope Motorola is finally ready to move on and try to develop a new hit phone soon.
Alltel to Launch Motorola QA30 as Motorola Hint
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on November 27, 2008 5:37 AM | Permalink


We've just seen Motorola QA30 yesterday only to find out today that Alltel is going to pick it up and release it as Motorola Hint. And we have some more official specs for you:


* 1x-EVDO connectivity

* 2.5 inch TFT display with 320 x 240 pixels and 65K colors

* Threaded messaging

* Full HTML browser

* Facebook access

* Email, IM

* 3.5mm headset jack (nice!)

* Stereo Bluetooth 2.0

* USB 2.0

* 2MP camera

* MicroSD / MicroSDHC card support, up to 32GB


The Hint will be available from Alltel this Friday, November 28th which the Black Friday by the way. We don't have details about pricing yet but we're going to keep you updated.

via Alltel

Take the Hint: Motorola's newest slider phone comes to Alltel Wireless

Motorola handset built for social connectivity brings convenience and full music experience

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Alltel Wireless, America's largest wireless network, and Motorola have found the perfect way to keep customers connected to their social 'circle.' The Motorola Hint, a vertical slider phone that keeps users in touch, will be available on November 28th in Alltel retail stores and at alltel.com.

The innovative slider design of the Motorola Hint includes a full QWERTY keyboard with dedicated keys for the 2 MP camera, MP3 player and Web access. The Motorola Hint puts the most frequently used features on the main screen giving easy access to e-mail, voicemail and messaging - letting users spend less time scrolling through menus and more time communicating with their family and friends. Even with a large 2.5" display screen, the compact 4.23 oz handset can easily slip into a pocket or purse.

"Wireless customers communicate in so many different ways, and they want their cell phones to be a portal to their social networks and the Internet," said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy at Alltel Wireless. "The Motorola Hint gives them a fun and sophisticated way to stay in touch with the people who matter most."

Preloaded with popular applications such as Alltel Navigation powered by Telenav, XM Radio Mobile and Aricent Celltop, the Motorola Hint gives users a complete mobile experience. Threaded messaging keeps users organized while the video capture and playback helps them stay creative. The phone also comes equipped with Bluetooth capabilities, advanced voice recognition dialing, a USB high speed port and 3.5 mm headset jack.

Music lovers will enjoy the powerful and versatile Motorola Hint, which features external music keys that allow for easy playback control and browsing of song files. The phone also features high speed EVDO internet compatibility and a microSD removable memory slot that can hold up to 8 GB - perfect for fast song downloads and file storage.

Beginning on November 28th, Alltel Wireless will be offering customers the Motorola Hint for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is for new customers on two-year service agreements, as well as existing eligible customers on qualifying rate plans.

Alltel Wireless continues to provide choice and flexibility to the customer's wireless experience with its exclusive "My Circle" feature, giving customers unlimited calling to and from any five, 10 or 20 numbers on any network. Alltel Wireless also offers Anytime Plan Changes, which give customers the flexibility to change their calling plans at any time, without extending their current contract.

To access the multimedia content associated with this release, please visit thenewsmarket.com/alltel. Registered members will find broadcast quality video for their purposes, free of charge.

Alltel Wireless is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network and has nearly 14 million wireless customers.

Celltop is a registered trademark of Aricent Inc. Celltop is owned by Aricent and licensed to Alltel for use in the U.S. market.
Motorola Launches EM325 Prepaid Music Phone for Vodaphone
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on November 19, 2008 2:13 AM | Permalink

Motorola has recently announced the launch of their latest music handset, the EM325, on Vodaphone which will retail for $99 with a pre-paid plan.

Incorporating a 3.5mm headset jack, 2GB of internal memory, one touch music access, and play time of up to 11 hours the EM325 is perfect for the music lover on a budget.

Also including a 1.3 megapixel camera, complete with 4x digital zoom, and a 1.8 inch 128.160 TFT display the Motorola EM325 packs quite a punch for it's price.
Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5 Available from T-Mobile for $99
By
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on November 5, 2008 8:10 PM | Permalink


Motorola keeps launching various cell phones out there hoping that one of them will be a hit. At least I hope they are hoping that. The MOTOZINE ZN5 has been released by T-Mobile . You'll get a 5-megapixel Kodak camera with xenon flash, quadband EDGE, WiFi support and a keypad that morphs. All that for the cheap price of $99 with a two-year contract.

Not a bad deal, but the phone is far from becoming a hit. The ZN5 is available in T-Mobile stores as of right now, so go check one out.
Motorola i9: iDEN cellphone
By
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on October 29, 2008 2:24 AM | Permalink


A new Motorola cellphone has been spotted at FCC, it is codenamed i9 and has the unique characteristic of being a iDEN handset. What is iDEN? Integrated Digital Enhanced Network, which basically provides more individual frequencies to the phone.

In case you haven't noticed, the i9 is pretty similar to other Motorola devices, in this case the RAZR. It has Linux-Java as the operative system, and includes a 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus, a slot for microSD memory cards, and stereo Bluetooth for high-quality sound.

Extra features on Motorola i9: a navigation system also known as GPS, and a working mode similar to the iPhone:

The i9 comes with morphing icon keys on the front of the flip that will change depending on whether you are holding your phone in portrait or landscape mode.

via FCC
T-Mobile's G1 Gets an Early Release in San Francisco
By
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on October 23, 2008 1:43 AM | Permalink


We're ready to see the G1 arrive in its full splendor. T-Mobile has already pre-sold 1.5 million units already and they're going to sell even more in the upcoming weeks. The G1 is ready to hit the T-Mobile stores on Wednesday at 8AM. But wait, what's that I hear? There's a store in San Francisco which has already started selling the G1. Go to 3rd and Market starting at 6PM PDT. The phones are going to be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. So either you get there hoping you'll end up with one tonight or go there to start a line for tomorrow morning.

via Gizmodo
Nextel Launches Motorola i776
By
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on October 23, 2008 1:40 AM | Permalink


Motorola and Nextel have announced the new i776 flip phone. It's one of the slimmest Nextel flip phones yet, measuring 3.39 by 1.8 by 0.8 inches. The i776 will get you a VGA camera, stereo Bluetooth, support for Nextel's second line service. There's a personal organizer, a speakerphone, GPS, messaging and Nextel's Direct Connection services.

So if you're keen on this new iDEN ready phone from Nextel, then hit their stores and ask for availability dates and prices
Motorola MOTOZINE ZN5 to Arrive on November 3
By
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on October 20, 2008 3:23 AM | Permalink

November 3 is the day when all 5 Motorola lovers will see the MOTOZINE ZN5 get released. Motorola is getting it ready for the holiday season right? We don't know actual prices for now but we'll probably get them in about two weeks! In the mean time here's what you can expect from this camera-phone:


* 5.0 megapixel camera with Xenon flash and video capture

* High resolution landscape screen

* CrystalTalk technology

* ModeShift technology

* 150 MB of available memory, 1 GB microSD card included

* Simplified sharing and editing via Kodak applications

* Stereo Bluetooth connectivity

* WiFi

* Microsoft Windows Media Player 11

* Integrated FM radio

* MegaTones and HiFi ringers

* myFaves capability

* Photo caller ID

* Video capture and playback

* Video messaging

* Voice recorder.

Would you buy one?
Moto VU204 Phone for October 14th
By
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on October 6, 2008 11:05 AM | Permalink

Low-end cellphones are becoming a trend, most probably because people just want a simple cellphone that can do basic tasks like making/receiving calls, and sending/receiving text messages. If you're interested in a cellphone of this type, get ready for the Motorola VU204 that will be available at Verizon next week.

The flip cellphone has a VGA camera with a self-timer (3, 5, or 10 seconds) to take good photos, and afterwards you can edit the image by rotating, cropping, and zooming. While the primary display screen has a resolution of 220x176, the secondary is smaller at 96x80.

Other features on the Moto VU204 include bluetooth as a wireless connection to transfer data, GPS, and a 2.5mm headset jack for sound. As usual, the phone has normal tools such as an alarm clock, stop watch, and a notepad.

The Moto VU204 costs $200 without rebate, or $30 if you go for the 2-year contract.

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T-Mobile presents MotoACTV W450
By
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on October 2, 2008 12:09 AM | Permalink


For the type of people that need a ruggedized cellphone (read modified for military use) check out the latest offer by T-Mobile. It is simply called Motorola Active, but if you want to go technical the real codename is MOTOACTV W450.

As you can see by the image, the Motorola Active can be inserted on the "clamshell" category, and since it has a material similar to rubber, it means you can drop it and it is suppose to keep working. Made for exercising sessions, like jogging, hiking, cycling and others, it includes an easy way to "attach" the phone to your belt.

An interesting application is the Mayo Clinic software that helps users identify medical troubles.

In terms of normal features, the MotoACT W450 has a microSD slot that can handle 2GB cards, a 1.3-megapixel camera, and is able to playback audio. The phone is already available in gray or white, and costs $30 with a 2-year plan.