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Motorola V810 to Debut with U.S. Cellular
This Fall
With integrated
camera, advanced messaging, and a sleek, metal exterior, the Motorola V810
delivers an accomplished feature set and sophisticated design to U.S.Cellular
customers
LIBERTYVILLE, IL – July 20,
2004 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications
and U.S. Cellular today announced that the Motorola V810 will make its North
American debut with U.S. Cellular customers this September. The model V810
boasts an integrated camera with built-in picture indicator light, advanced
Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS) and BREW technology to make access to U.S.
Cellular’s wireless data service, easyedgeSM, simple and
efficient. Packaged in a sleek, metal housing, the Motorola V810 brings fashion
and function to U.S. Cellular
customers.
“The Motorola brand name is
synonymous with sleek design and advanced technology, both of which are eminent
in this unique device,” said Wayne White, vice president of sales
operations, Motorola, Inc. "With its internal camera, MMS capabilities, always
on internet and unique, metal housing, the V810 is in a class all its
own.”
"We are pleased to add the Motorola
V810 to our handset lineup and believe that this product will enhance our
customers’ wireless experience," said Jay Ellison, executive vice
president of operations for U.S. Cellular. "The Motorola V810 is the ideal
handset for U.S. Cellular customers who want the latest in technology without
sacrificing style."
Candid
Exposure
When a mental snapshot will not
suffice, users can turn to the Motorola V810’s integrated camera for
assistance in preserving candid moments. Capturing breathtaking scenery, a
baby’s first steps or a spontaneous moment is just a point and click away.
And with the model V810’s built-in picture indicator light, even dimly lit
shots can turn into mobile memories. The model V810’s integrated camera
also puts a distinctive twist on caller-ID, allowing consumers to attach a photo
with a name in their phonebook.
Say it
With a Smile
For communicating without saying
a word, the model V810 offers advanced messaging capabilities using MMS
functionality. Users can send a text message to a friend, family member or
colleague’s mobile phone or PC with an attached animated icon, photo or
ringtone to visually or musically enlighten the message. The model V810’s
screen is capable of supporting up to 260,000 for a stimulating, lifelike
pictorial.
For Business and
Pleasure
Consumers can use U.S.
Cellular’s easyedgeSM wireless data service featuring
CDMA 1X high-speed data and BREW technology to customize their model V810
according to their own sense of style, entertainment whims and business
necessities by quickly downloading games, screensavers, wallpaper, ring tones
and applications. And the polyphonic speaker on the Motorola V810 supports 40
different musical notes, delivering a clearer, richer melodic sound when playing
both embedded and downloaded
ringtones.
Furthermore, the Motorola
V810’s always-on Internet browser makes certain that information ranging
from breaking news to Saturday night theatre times is always readily available.
And, remote access to POP3 email accounts and speakerphone capabilities make the
model V810 prepared to assist the user in taking care of business on the
road.
Pricing and
Availability
The Motorola V810 is expected to
be available with U.S. Cellular in September of 2004 for a price range of $150
to $200 with two-year contract.
About U.S.
Cellular
U.S. Cellular Corporation, the
nation's eighth largest wireless service carrier, provides wireless service to
approximately 4.5 million customers in 149 markets in 26 states. The
20-year-old, Chicago-based company operates on a customer satisfaction strategy,
meeting customers' needs by providing a comprehensive range of wireless products
and services, excellent customer support and a high quality network. U.S.
Cellular is listed and traded as USM on the American Stock Exchange. For more
information on U.S. Cellular, visit www.uscellular.com
About
Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global
leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that
help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were
U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that
benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a
progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the
environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more
information: www.motorola.com
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Media
Contacts:
Monica
Rohleder
North
America
Motorola,
Inc.
+1-847-606-1973
monica.rohleder@motorola.com
E-mail support includes POP3, SMTP and
Imap4. ** Up to 50kbps uplink, 177 kbps
downlink.
Note to Editors: For more information
on the model V810 and downloadable high-resolution images, please visit
www.motorola.com/mediacenter
For
free B-roll/video content on the Motorola V810, please log onto www.thenewsmarket.com/motorola
to preview and request video. You can receive broadcast-standard video digitally
or via VHS.
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