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Motorola and Verizon Wireless Announce the
Upcoming Debut of the Eagerly Awaited Motorola V710
Nation’s First CDMA
Handset Delivering Megapixel Camera and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
Arrives at Verizon Wireless
More than 40,000 Consumers
Pre-Register for information
LIBERTYVILLE,
Ill. and Bedminster, NJ, - July 20th, 2004 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:
MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, and Verizon Wireless, the
leading wireless service provider in the U.S., today announced that the much
sought after Motorola V710 is now shipping and will be available at Verizon
Wireless stores nationwide in August. As the first handset in the US to deliver
a 1.23 megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity, the Motorola V710 delivers
what mobile consumers want.
Since its unveiling
during the 2004 Cellular Telecommunication and Internet Association show in
March, the Motorola V710 has been turning heads. More than 40,000 people have
pre-registered for product information at hellomoto.com/producer. What’s
driving the excitement? The model V710 is a trailblazing CDMA mobile device,
delivering multimedia features, advanced connectivity technology and high
quality, easy to use voice and speaker functionality – all in a sleek,
stylish and sophisticated design.
"This product
is the best of CDMA from Motorola to date. Based on pre-launch interest, we
believe consumers agree," said Tim
Cawley, Senior Vice President and General Manager,
Motorola CDMA Product Group. "The model V710 gives Verizon Wireless users the
ideal balance between efficient productivity and mobile fun – it’s a
great handset."
“The Motorola V710 is a
great addition to our mobile line-up,” said John Stratton, vice president
and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “This device is the
perfect complement to the many downloadable data offerings from Verizon
Wireless’ GETIT NOW service.”
For the media lover: Motorola V710
users can take 1.23 megapixel still photos for printing and sharing, and can
capture video with sound for viewing sending. The product’s 2.2" vibrant
color display makes viewing of images and video a true-to-life experience the
perfect complement to Verizon Wireless’ powerful Get it Now® virtual
store.
For the road warrior: Enabled
with Bluetooth Wireless connectivity, the Motorola V710 allows users to connect
to their laptop for seamless sharing of vital information or to synch up with
Bluetooth-enabled accessories such as the Motorola HS810 headset or the HF800
speakerphone for hands-free communications. Additional hands-free features
include speaker independent speech recognition technology for one-touch easy
dialing, and an office quality speakerphone for those must have conference
calls.
The Motorola V710 Features
Include:
- 1.23 Megapixel Camera for images
you want to keep
- Video Capture and playback for
those moving memories
- Bluetooth Connectivity
for seamless connectivity
- Speaker Independent
Voice Dialing for easy dialing
- Office quality
speaker phone for keeping your hands free
- Stereo
sound via headset when you don’t want to miss a
sound
- TransFlash Memory Expansion Slot to bring
your media with you
- WAP 2.0 for enhanced web
browsing
- BREW 2.1 for applications and content
download
- Large 2.2" Color Display for a rich
mobile viewing
Pricing and
Availability
The Motorola V710 is expected to
be available at Verizon Wireless stores in August 2004 for $249 after a $70
rebate with a two-year service agreement. Please visit hellomoto.com/producer
for more details on the Motorola V710.
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
Note to Editors: For more information on the
model V710 and downloadable high-resolution images, please visit www.motorola.com/motoinfo
For
free B-roll/video content on the Motorola V710, please log onto www.thenewsmarket.com/motorola
to preview and request video. You can receive broadcast-standard video digitally
or by video.
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