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Motorola A780 Helps Mobile Professionals
Gain Significant Edge
New
Handset Combines PDA Functionality with Advanced Multi-Media Capabilities in
Sophisticated Phone-First
Design
Motorola leverages
High-Speed EDGE Technology and Java™ + Linux ecosystem to deliver superior
consumer experience
ROSEMONT, Ill. -- 27
July 2004 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in wireless
communications, today announced the new Motorola A780 -- a truly converged
device offering the speed of EDGE technology coupled with the open, flexible
environment of Java™ + Linux to deliver the ultimate handset for both work
and play.
The classically chic A780 is designed
to offer a rich end-user mobile experience that includes intense mobile office
connectivity plus multi-media entertainment. It combines the ideal features of
a mobile phone with the capabilities of personal digital assistant (PDA),
digital camera, video player, and MP3 player packaged in one compact device
featuring a brilliant 240 x 320 color touch screen and quad-band
technology.
To support the business-side of
life, the A780 harnesses the power of EDGE which offers increased efficiency and
network speed (up to three times faster than wired dial-up), enabling consumers
to download more content, faster. It features Bluetooth® wireless
technology to allow for virtually instant wire-free connection between devices
and the MOTOSYNC over-the-air synchronization solution for hassle-free
coordination of corporate e-mail, calendar and
contacts.
Built on an open Java + Linux
platform, the A780 can also accommodate the coolest applications from games to
productivity tools. Motorola launched the world’s first handset built on
Java + Linux, the A760, last year. The new A780, along with the recently
released E680, further the company’s commitment to making the Linux
operating system a key pillar of its handset software
strategy.
“As consumers’ work, home
and social lives continue to converge, they need a device that will help them
move seamlessly from one world to the next,” said Rob Shaddock, corporate
vice president and general manager, GSM/TDMA Products, Motorola, Inc.
“The Motorola A780 provides that link by delivering on all fronts -- as an
office companion, entertainment source and design icon. The ability to view
Microsoft Office applications, manage schedules and contacts via MOTOSYNC,
capture and share streaming video* and utilize groundbreaking EDGE and Bluetooth
wireless technologies make the model A780 a true
must-have.”
Form Definitely
Supports Function: Viewing PDF attachments, as well as Microsoft® Word,
Excel and PowerPoint documents, is simple and convenient with the model
A780’s integrated document viewer. Surfing the Web with the full-html
browser makes content look simply amazing on the large TFT color touch screen.
And an easy-to-navigate user interface, built-in speakerphone and speaker
independent voice dial provide even more mobile
convenience.
Global entertainment is also made
easy with features like built-in 1.3 mega pixel camera, video recording and
playback, integrated MP3 player with enhanced sound and up to 48MB of removable
TransFlash memory as well as multi-media messaging service (MMS) for sharing
video, animations, photos and music with family and
friends.
Pricing and
Availability
The Motorola A780 is expected to
be available in Q4 2004. For more information regarding pricing and product
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, please visit www.motorola.com.
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Media
Contacts:
Sharen
Santoski
Motorola,
Inc.
+1-847-312-0806
sharen.santoski@motorola.com
Monica
Rohleder
Motorola,
Inc.
+1-847-523-5377
monica.rohleder@motorola.com
*Network,
subscription and SIM card or service provider dependent feature. Not available
in all areas. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Motorola is under license. Java and all
Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. in the United States and other countries. MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo
are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or
service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc.
2004.
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