Motorola Inc. launched a slew of mobile devices today in anticipation of its annual financial analysts meeting later this week.
Motorola debuted the V975, which features a clamshell form factor, and the candy bar-shaped C975, both touted as affordable third-generation handsets.
The phones include multimedia features like application and game downloads, two-way video conferencing, streaming audio and video recording capabilities and VGA cameras with 4-times zoom. They are expected to be available in the fourth quarter for undisclosed prices.
The V551 EDGE handset will be targeted at users interested in business and entertainment-related features. The phone includes quad-band capabilities, integrated Bluetooth technology, speakerphone, conference calling and e-mail support. In addition, the V551 has an integrated camera, video capture and playback, photo editing capabilities, multimedia messaging service and MP3 ring tones, and a large color display. The phone will be available in North America in the fourth quarter and a variation of it, the V555, will be available in Europe and Asia.
The Motorola MPx220 mobile e-mail device is targeted at mobile professionals. The device includes Windows Mobile software, an integrated 1.23-megapixel camera, Bluetooth technology, and quad-band and synchronization capabilities. “Once you’ve experienced the MPx220, whether it be e-mail synchronization moving to the latest hits with the built-in MP3 player or even recording your own piece of history using the megapixel camera, the Motorola MPx220 is your ideal companion,” said Michael Tatelman of Motorola.
Further, Research In Motion will enable BlackBerry connectivity on Motorola’s MPx and MPx220 mobile devices through its BlackBerry Connect licensing program, which will allow the devices to connect to RIM’s BlackBerry Enterprise Server and BlackBerry Web Client services. The services integrate with Microsoft Exchange or IMB Lotus Domino for wireless access to e-mail and corporate data.
Motorola’s new A780 EDGE device features MOTOSYNC, the company’s new secure over-the-air synchronization solution for synching e-mail, calendar and contacts. The A780 also includes personal digital assistant capabilities, a digital camera, video player, MP3 player, quad-band capabilities and Bluetooth technology.
In separate device news, Nokia announced the N-Gage QD game deck device is now available in the U.S. market for use on T-Mobile’s U.S.A. Inc.’s GSM network and soon on AT&T Wireless Services Inc.’s GSM networks. The device, which starts at $100, comes with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game.
The device features a multimedia slot for instant gaming, longer battery life, improved gaming controls, a brighter screen, smart-phone features and the new N-Gage Arena launcher application that allows gamers to connect to the worldwide mobile gaming community over mobile networks. The N-Gage also includes Bluetooth technology for close-range mobile multiplayer gaming.
