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Motorola took it to the MAXX at SXSW this year!

March 19, 2012 : BY Motorola

Exhausted (the good kind of exhausted).

That about sums up our weekend at SXSW this year, where we MAXXed out all weekend, met some amazing artists, rocked out with fun fans and went to some fabulous parties!

The atmosphere was unlike any other event we’ve ever attended. There was great music happening everywhere and food trucks serving up delicious Tex Mex eats.

With all this excitement going on, our Motorola Cafe was a much needed space for artists, press and VIP fans to sit back, recharge and experience Motorola products while getting interviewed by VH1′s Jim Shearer. We got a taste of some old school fashion and your favorite Motorola devices from back in the day. And what’s a SXSW party without a photobooth?

Didn’t get to stop by the Motorola Café this weekend? Check out our photos and relive the experience with us:

Tagged as: austin, motoactv, motorola, sxsw, sxsw 2012, xyboard

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MOTOACTV™ at the NYC Half Marathon

March 15, 2012 : BY Motorola

In just a few days, 15,000 runners of all stripes will carb up, lace up their running shoes and flood the streets of New York City with New York Road Runners (NYRR) for the NYC Half Marathon. And at least four runners – Linda Chan, Elizabeth Maiuolo, Neil Strahl and Karla Bruning – will have MOTOACTV to keep their minds and bodies motivated as the miles tick by.

For the last several weeks, these four “MOTOACTV ambassadors” have gotten to know this device the best way you can – taking it along on run after run after run as they train for the big day. Here’s what they have to say about MOTOACTV:

Elizabeth Maiuolo

“Wore it on my run this morning along with my Garmin and I was very happy with it. Loved the sound! Got satellite faster than my Garmin!! And it synched very fast as soon as I walked in.”

Elizabeth also said she loves the fact she doesn’t need to carry an extra gadget for her music – plus there is plenty of space for all her songs. Even organized by playlist!

Linda Chan

“I had my first real run using the Motorola MOTOACTV this morning and I can’t believe how impressed I am with it. It was exciting to see my splits right on the device’s attractive, easy-to-access and easy-to-read display. This should give me more incentive to get out of bed in the morning for those runs as I train for the NYC Half Marathon!”

Linda also can’t stop praising MOTOACTV’s ability to fully integrate her music with her training, and she looks forward to using her performance playlist to help push her during the NYC Half Marathon!

Neil Strahl

“So far I have used the MOTOACTV for over a week. I have also run it in some instances side-by-side with my Garmin and have found it actually more accurate! So far it is extremely impressive.”

Neil’s favorite thing so far? MOTOACTV’s extreme accuracy and unbelievable feedback regarding workouts. He loves the ease of downloading stats and the info it tracks.

Karla Bruning

“GPS and mp3 all in one? Yes please! So far, it seems like a really cool device.”

Last, but certainly not least, Karla can’t get over the fact that MOTOACTV doesn’t just combine GPS with an MP3 player, but actually measures her performance during each individual song.

The Verdict?

The ambassadors have spoken, and you heard it here first. MOTOACTV is pretty awesome.

Look out for our ambassadors’ next blog post for the inside scoop on all the ups, downs and race-day finish line drama!

Tagged as: fitness tracker, gps fitness, marathon, motoactv, motorola, music player fitness, new york road runners, nyc half marathon, nyrr

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#MWCMarathon Winners

March 5, 2012 : BY Motorola

Our Moto Athletes worked up a real sweat at Mobile World Congress, each testing their endurance while playing music and measuring their performance with their MOTOACTVs.  During the four days of the show, our Moto Athletes ran and cycled over 600km or on average just over 3 and a half full marathons every day.

We even had Olympic, World and Commonwealth champion Iwan Thomas run a mile (twice) on the treadmill to showcase how the MOTOACTV has helped his training regime.

However it wasn’t just competition amongst the Moto Athletes or sports personalities that created buzz around the MOTOACTV area. The #MWCMarathon Twitter competition was a huge success, where people entered a daily competition for their chance to win one of ten MOTOACTV devices.

We received hundreds of entries and the lucky winners of each day are featured below:

Day 1 of the #MWCMarathon – 27 Feb 2012 (96.39 kilometers)
@richard_jg

@HemantAneja

Day 2 of the #MWCMarathon – 28 Feb 2012 (156.267 kilometers)

@nroses

@petrasinmilan

Iwan’s Mile – 28 Feb 2012 (Fastest Time of 5:58)

@HarshCryJukebox

@Average_Chap

Day 3 of the #MWCMarathon – 29 Feb 2012 (189.74 kilometers)

@boscogp

@ecopitt

Day 4 of the #MWCMarathon – 1 March 2012 (159.616 kilometers)

@fasttriatlon

@Albert_Parreno

Please DM @MOTOACTV via Twitter with your email address so we can arrange delivery of your brand new MOTOACTV.

Tagged as: fitness tracker, mobile world congress, motoactv, motorola, mwc, mwc 2012, mwc marathon, mwc marathon winners

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MOTOACTV Hits the Ground Running at the NYC Half

February 27, 2012 : BY Motorola

Whether you’re just getting starting running or can zoom along at a 6-minute mile pace, training is an important part of any race you run. The trick to good training is staying motivated, and MOTOACTV is here to help.

On Sunday, March 18th, more than 15,000 runners will put on shorts, lace up their running shoes, and set off for the NYC Half Marathon. Follow along as four runners share their workout routines, favorite playlists and tips as they train for it with MOTOACTV – the official entertainment sponsor of the race.

Meet the MOTOACTV NYC Half Marathon Ambassadors

Linda Chan

A self-described beginner, Linda has run half and full marathons. But, like many of us, she has a hard time making the move from couch to pavement. On New York City’s cold winter days, she’s more than happy staying inside where it’s warm. So she’s hoping MOTOACTV will give her that extra push. Follow Linda @RunningReader as MOTOACTV helps take her training to the next level.

Elizabeth Maiuolo

Elizabeth started running after a sudden heart attack when she was in her late 20s. Refusing to give up on her health, she ran her first NYC Half Marathon in 2006 and her first New York City Marathon in 2008. Now with a clean bill of health, everything about her life (including her job as a training coach) revolves around running. Follow Elizabeth on her blog Running and the City as she runs for her health with MOTOACTV.

Neil Strahl

Neil is a married father of two teenagers who began a more strenuous fitness regimen three years ago to look better and take advantage of the mental escape exercise provides. Neil enjoys spinning and triathlons and has recently added marathons to his repertoire. Follow Neil @NeilStrahl as he uses his MOTOACTV to spice up his training routine.

Karla Bruning 

Veteran journalist and self-proclaimed “running nerd” Karla Bruning writes for The Washington Times Communities, where she is Sports Editor. When she’s not hitting the ground reporting, Karla’s usually running long distance. Follow her blog Run, Karla, Run, where she geeks-out with MOTOACTV.

For the latest MOTOACTV news, visit MOTOACTV.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Tagged as: motoactv, motorola, nyc half, nyrr, nyrr half

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We’re Giving Away 10 MOTOACTV™ Devices at Mobile World Congress – But You Don’t Have to Be There to Win

February 23, 2012 : BY Motorola

We’re giving away 10 MOTOACTV fitness tracker / smart MP3 players at Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona – and you can win one just sitting on your couch.

Not familiar with MOTOACTV? Get up to speed here.

So here’s how to win yours.

Europe’s biggest mobile event, Mobile World Congress, takes place over four days, February 27 – March 1 in Barcelona, Spain. Motorola Mobility will be there in full force, showing off our latest stuff – including MOTOACTV.

Each day of the show, we’ll have Moto Athletes putting MOTOACTV to work on a treadmill and stationary bike.

All you have to do is tell us via Twitter how many kilometers you think they will cover that day. (Yes, kilometers – they’re on the metric system over there.)

Before 19:00 CET of each day (day 1, 2, 3) or 16:00 CET on Thursday (day 4) enter the contest by sending a tweet to: @MOTOACTV                                                

In the tweet, ensure you use the #MWCMarathon hashtag, for example:

@MOTOACTV Athletes will cover X.XX kilometers in the #MWCMarathon on Day X/Today

And insert the number of kilometers you think will be covered. The two closest estimates each day will win.

Also…there are two extra chances to win a MOTOACTV.

On day 2 (February 28) of the show Iwan Thomas, former Olympian, World Champion and MOTOACTV user, will be making a special appearance on the MOTOACTV stand.

He’ll be explaining how MOTOACTV has been helping his training regime and will run two miles on the treadmill, one at 13:30 CET and another at 15:00 CET. For your chance to win, tweet to: @MOTOACTV before 13:29 CET on February 28 what you think his fastest mile time will be using the following format:

@IwanRunner will have a fastest mile time of [X]mins & [X]secs in the #MWCMarathon

And insert the time for Iwan’s fastest mile.

The winners will be announced via Twitter on the morning of the following day and a full list of winners will appear on our blog on March 5th, 2012.

Please note that all features and supporting services of the MOTOACTV device may not work in every country.

Please click here for the full terms and conditions.

Tagged as: mobile world congress, motoactv, motoactv contest, motoactv giveaway, motoactv sweeps, motorola, mwc

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Kilimanjaro: Hike to the roof of Africa with Motorola MOTOACTV™

February 22, 2012 : BY Motorola

From Rainforest to Glacier: Motorolan Christine Rolf recently hiked Mount Kilimanjaro and had the Motorola MOTOACTV and the P893 universal portable power pack to help her keep her feat on track. Here are some photos and stories from her trip to the roof of Africa:

After hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu I wanted a bigger challenge. Kilimanjaro was it: the summit is 5895 meters/19,340 feet high. I hiked 62 kilometers in 7 days – first a 4,405 meter ascent followed by a 3,915 meter descent, through a total of 5 climate zones. I also wanted to raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation where I’ve volunteered for over 10 years. The donations totaled over $2,500!

Hike high. Sleep low. It really helped to have the MOTOACTV so we knew what elevation we were at every day and how we felt. The highest we’d ever been was 14,200 feet – and the summit was 5,140 feet higher (almost a mile).  We had great scenery along the way – huge trees in the rainforest, interesting vegetation in moorland, and giant lava rocks at Lava Tower.

The summit push was very challenging – both mentally and physically but I was determined to make it to the top. Once at the summit I felt proud, exhausted, accomplished, exhilarated.  The battery on my camera was going a bit crazy (from almost full power to dead after every shot) but I was able to get a few photos of me with the sign and the glacier that sits on top of Africa. While on a flight within Africa the pilot announced that our cruising altitude was 6000m. A week earlier I hiked to 5895m.

One of the coolest things about seeing the sunrise from 18,500 feet was looking down on the clouds as the sun rose, which I’ve only seen from an airplane window.

The only day it rained was day 3 after we hiked to 15,000 ft/4600m for acclimatization. While we were putting on our rain gear another hiker walked past us singing “Always look on the bright side of life”. I needed that.

Way to go Christine. Now how about you? What’s your workout mountain? And how did MOTOACTV help you climb it. Tell us about it in the Comments sections.

 

Tagged as: motoactv, motorola, motorola fitness tracker, mount kiliminjaro, mountain climbing

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MOTOACTV Is Getting Quite the Workout in February

February 2, 2012 : BY Motorola

First the revolutionary GPS fitness tracker and smart music player was spotted on the The Ellen Degeneres Show, alongside First Lady / fitness fanatic Michelle Obama and Daniel “Harry Potter” Radcliffe. Everyone in the studio audience also went home with their own MOTOACTV. Check out this clip from the show.

Also on the Ellen Degeneres Show, the Motorola Mobility Foundation presented a check for $50,000 to Ellen’s favorite school, Whitney Elementary in LA, for new fitness equipment.

MOTOACTV is also busy keeping up with Motorola’s OCNN team as it covers the lead up to Sunday’s Super Bowl. Follow all the Twittery fun @Motorola

Tagged as: ellen, ellen degeneres, motoactv, motorola, super bowl

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The Power of the Portal: Unleash your MOTOACTV

January 15, 2012 : BY Motorola

It’s the New Year and the reality of that aggressive resolution has set in. That’s ok. Nothing worth having comes easy. Luckily, the MOTOACTV portal is here to help. Here’s how: Workout Data The MOTOACTV device tracks and stores heartbeats, steps and strides as you walk, run and cycle. The Workouts section of the MOTOACTV.com portal then analyzes your performance data and creates useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see where your strengths and weaknesses exist – and subsequently crush them. Planning Tools No excuses. No compromise. The portal allows you to schedule workouts in your planning calendar up to a month in advance to stay on track, save your routes, and introduce new workouts to keep the body guessing. “I just have too much going on and never have time” is 2011’s rationale.

Goal Setting Your fitness goals section shows a breakdown of your total weight loss, how many days you’ve worked out this week, and how many miles you’ve accomplished. Competition If your high performance playlist isn’t enough, compete with your friends for added motivation. The MOTOACTV portal provides friendly leader boards and comparisons, but you must provide the sweat in order to earn bragging rights. Trust us, having them feels good. *(Need to include as many photos of the portal as we can to demo these points)

Tagged as: fitness tracker, moto active, motoactive, motoactv, motoactv portal, motorola, new years resolution, training, working out, workout

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Happy (and Healthy) New Year! MOTOACTV can help you stick to your resolutions.

January 1, 2012 : BY Motorola

“Exercise more.”

That’s always at the top of our list of New Year’s resolutions.

And then around January 2 it’s the first one to fall by the wayside.

But this year it’s going to be different. This year we have the MOTOACTV – The World’s First GPS Fitness Tracker And Smart MP3 Player to keep us going.

Just for fun, we asked a few people around the office to go on the record with their fitness resolutions for 2012. Naturally, they see MOTOACTV playing a key role.

Kim Beals

Function @MMI: IT Communications

2012 fitness goal:
I always choose three words as a new year “resolution.” This year’s: Listen, Teach, Extend. My MOTOACTV will help me listen to my body and what I need to do to push myself to the next level – plus I get to rock out to music on the same device that’s tracking my workout (BONUS!). I will continue to teach others how they can reach their fitness goals. MOTOACTV will definitely be a part of that. And, I will extend my physical, mental and emotional limits while hoping to compete in my first mini triathlon (Summer) and half marathon (Fall). MOTOACTV will be there through all of it, tracking, syncing and pushing without any extra effort, which is good because I will need most of it to reach my goals.

Gabe Bennett

Function @MMI: IT Architect on the IT Enterprise Strategy Team

2012 fitness goal:
My New Year’s Resolution is to run at least 15 miles a week. With my MOTOACTV I can easily track my miles both on the treadmill and outside.

Alejandra Esqueda Belmonte

Function @MMI: Senior Procurement Manager

2012 fitness goal:
I am an avid triathlete but my goal is pretty simple: to run outside once a week in 2012. This might seem easy but remember temperatures are not ideal for 5 months out of the year in the Chicagoland area. It is December 29th and I am still running outside so I think my chances are pretty good. MOTOACTV will help me keep track of my miles and pace while listening to my favorite music. Looking forward to December 2012 when I get to look at the MOTOACTV portal and see if indeed met my goal.

We know that the key to fitness is motivation.  And MOTOACTV gives people what they need to get and stay fit. It uses GPS and Accusense™ technology to keep track of and record data like time, distance, speed, calories burned and heart rate. And its smart music player “learns” what specific tunes push people harder. So it actually creates personal, high-performance playlists that allow people to find that extra boost and feel the burn.

Best of all, you can wirelessly sync MOTOACTV with MOTOACTV.com, where you can track your workouts and see your progress over time for free.  You can even set goals and challenge other MOTOACTV users to beat your stats. Game on!

Happy New You!

Tagged as: fitness, motoactv, motorola, new years resolution, resolution, workout

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2011’s Top Motorola Mobility Moments

December 29, 2011 : BY Motorola

2011 was a year full of memorable moments for Motorola Mobility in the US, highlighted by exciting new device launches, which included introducing the next generation of an old classic. Take a look at our timeline for some of our favorite flashbacks from a remarkable year:

January 5: Motorola ATRIX paved the way for the rest of our smartphones this year with its 1GHz dual core processor and Webtop application making it the most powerful mobile computing device yet.

January 5: Motorola XOOM tablet was announced boasting a beautiful button-less design. The first device to run the Honeycomb operating system, the Motorola XOOM redefined the tablet experience and kept you connected.

May 18: Motorola DROID X2 took it to the next level with Double the Power, Double the Does.

June 9: Motorola Photon 4G didn’t hold anyone back with its unparalleled speeds. Thanks to all who made the Motorola Photon 4G Speed Hour on Facebook a resounding success!

July 7: We announced the next generation of Does with the DROID 3 by Motorola. A sleek but powerful full QWERTY smartphone that kept you talking and surfing the web faster than before.

September 7: We announced the DROID BIONIC by Motorola. With it, you had the power to control everything with the lighting fast speed, massive amounts of storage and endless possibilities for entertainment and business.

August 15: We announced the Motorola DEFY+, a phone that is water resistant, scratch resistant, dust proof and boredom proof.

October 11: With Motorola ATRIX 2, we amped up the entertainment value of the original device. Perfect for accessing pictures, videos and games instantaneously to feel effortlessly “state of the art”.

October 14: The whole family needed to be included in the Motorola XOOM experience, so we announced the Motorola XOOM Family Edition. A device built to last and fun for children young and old.

October 18: We brought back an old classic and launched the jaw-dropping DROID RAZR by Motorola. It’s too powerful to fall into the wrong hands with blazing fast speeds and an ultra-thin design.

October 18: Motorola dove into the fitness world with the announcement of the Motorola MOTOACTV. This device tracks performance and works as your own personal trainer.

December 6: One tablet in 2011 wasn’t enough. Motorola announced not one, but two new tablets with the DROID XYBOARD 8.2 and DROID XYBOARD 10.1. If all you do is search the web and check out the latest videos the 8.2 is for you, but if you are all about business, the 10.1 is the perfect addition.

December 15: We launched the DROID RAZR by Motorola in “snowed-covered” white, just in time for the holidays.

 

What was your favorite Motorola moment of 2011?

Tagged as: atrix, droid 3, DROID BIONIC, droid x2, family edition, motoactv, motorola, photon, smartphones, tablets, xoom, year end wrap up

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