Release of 3G Motorola Handsets in UK
Motorola and 3, the UK's first video mobile network, announced the availability of three new handsets in time for Christmas. With lighter, compact designs, improved battery life, superb camera quality and maintaining picture-perfect large screens, all handsets ensure a rich and compelling multimedia experience.
The new handsets showcase 3's unique range of video mobile services including person-to-person video calling, full length music videos, Barclays Premiership highlights and what's hot and what's not from the world of entertainment streamed straight to your phone.
3 will be offering the Motorola A1000, E1000 and C975 from November 2004.
Motorola A1000
One of the smallest and most advanced touch screen devices money can buy, the A1000 sets the standard in cool, letting you manage your life from one mobile device.
Offering both voice and data functionality this handset is ideal for multi-tasking — allowing you to review documents, or the latest share prices whilst making a video conference call.
- Touch screen
- USB & Bluetooth
- Based on Symbian OS™
- 24MB of user memory
- Picsel Document Viewer
- 1.2 Mega-pixel & VGA integrated camera
- A-GPS
Motorola E1000 - Multimedia at your fingertips
This advanced multi-media device comes packed with an ultra-high resolution 1.2 megapixel camera, built-in MP3 player, video playback and twin 3D stereo speakers. This handset has everything you need to make the most of the services offered by 3, whether you want to watch the latest news headlines from ITN or capture and send a unique Christmas moment with the video messaging service. The location capabilities will also help you find the nearest cashpoint to pay for the cab after your Christmas party.
- Video streaming & P2P video support
- Integrated Bluetooth
- 260k colour display
- A-GPS
Motorola C975 - Compact for the mass market
This compact candybar handset defies its small size with a large 1.9 inch colour display that is ideal for watching everything from MTV music videos to BBC Comedy Classics. The inbuilt VGA camera with 4x zoom is ideal for snapping friends and family over the festive season.
- Video streaming
- Built in speakerphone
- Two-way video calling
Bob Fuller, 3 UK CEO, comments, "3 is the fastest growing mobile network in the UK. 3 offers the most advanced range of mobiles, it has the widest 3G network and offers unbeatable value price plans. The new handsets from Motorola demonstrate that 3 continues to set the standard for video mobile services. The new models are further proof that 3G services are being delivered through compelling devices that will appeal to all consumers. This is going to be the first 3G Christmas."
Greg Estell, Vice President and Acting General Manager of Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia for Motorola's Personal Communications Sector, says, "Motorola's aim has been to design compelling handsets to suit the different needs of the consumer, who now have a choice to buy a 3G handset which suits their lifestyle. The Christmas period will solidify Motorola's position as the global leader in 3G with the most extensive 3G portfolio."
Source: press release
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