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New Motorola A1000 3G Handset Delivers Compact Mobile Professional Communications Masterpiece

New Motorola A1000 Keeps Users Up-to-Speed and In-the-Know

CANNES, France, GSM World Congress – 23 February 2004 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today introduced the innovative Motorola A1000, the ultimate 3G convergence phone designed to give mobile professionals a new way to communicate and share information. The Motorola A1000, the latest addition to Motorola’s growing 3G portfolio appeals to consumers who need more than just a handset – they need a stylish, cutting-edge mobile that lets them do almost anything, anywhere.

The model A1000 delivers video conferencing capabilities, Word®, Excel®, Powerpoint® and PDF® document viewing capabilities via Picsel™ Document Viewer and full HTML browsing for a true mobile office experience. Combine this with the benefits of 3G speed, and users can feel the power and benefit of intelligent technology in the palm of their hand.

"With several years of experience in 3G, Motorola knows that cutting-edge products need to deliver stellar design as well as high-tech intellect. Our new model A1000 gives mobile users the ability to experience the true benefit of 3G in a compact, good looking device,” said Tom Lynch, executive vice president, Motorola, Inc., president and chief executive officer, Personal Communications Sector. “With a lighter, compact design and sophisticated feature set, our new 3G handset will deliver the true benefit of 3G to a broader audience of mobile professionals.”

The pocket-sized model A1000 also boasts an integrated 1.2 mega pixel digital camera with 4x digital zoom, multi-media streaming, capture and playback with MPEG4 and MP3 files and dual-audio speakers to satisfy the fun-seeker side of all professionals.

The Motorola A1000 offers consumers:

3G Technology: Transmits video (two-way video conferencing) digitalized voice and text, to offer a consistent set of services to mobile handset users no matter where they are in the world. Allows users to simultaneously conduct a phone call while surfing the Internet or accessing data.
Global travel: Never miss a beat while in Italy or Paris. Tri-band functionality makes this hypnotizing mobile perfect for worldwide travels.
Mobile office: critical business document viewing via Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, Microsoft PowerPoint®, PDF® and the ability to unzip content compressed for email transfer.
Enterprise Network Access: VPN – Virtual Private Network support keeps communications secure on the move.
Seamless connection: Advanced integrated Bluetooth® Wireless Technology that communicates wirelessly with Motorola accessories such as the Wireless Headset HS810 and the Bluetooth® Car Kit.
Easy-to-use photo options: Embedded 1.2 mega pixel camera with 4x digital zoom capability – offers camcorder-like functionality on your mobile that make it easy to spruce up communications when combined with advanced Multi-Media Messaging Services (MMS).
Customizable Options: Downloadable applications, ringtones, wallpaper and audio video content give consumers all the tools to make the Motorola A1000 a mobile all their own.
An object of desire: Housed in a compact size with internal antenna, fine quality metal finishes, contextual lighting and color display. This phone can make anyone look good!

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola A1000 is expected to be available in Q4 2004. For more information regarding product pricing and availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

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.

Digital imagery of Motorola Personal Communications products mentioned in this release can be seen at: www.motorola.com/content/0,,1801,00.html.

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