Motorola i580 Released (Available Q2)
"Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today
announced the Motorola i580, the newest iDEN(R) handset to answer the call for
an ultra-durable, stylish, fully equipped handset. It is the first rugged
iDEN(R) clam phone designed to meet strict military specifications for blowing
rain, dust, shock and vibration and to be enhanced with an extensive
multimedia experience, which includes Bluetooth, a 1.3 megapixel camera, video
and messaging. The phone's durable design and rubber over mold can withstand
even the toughest day on the job or the most demanding outdoor activities, for
those who enjoy an active lifestyle. In addition, users can enjoy myriad
"push-to" functions that make for a truly rewarding push-to-talk (PTT)
experience.
"At Motorola, we constantly strive to deliver products that are as
remarkable as their users -- whose lives are fast paced and demanding -- and
the Motorola i580 is designed to live with them, through tough weather
conditions or less than optimal treatment," said Peter Aloumanis, director,
U.S. Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN(R) Mobile Devices. "However, a durable
(rugged) phone does not mean limited functionality....
The most complete ruggedized phone yet, the i580 contains features new to
iDEN(R) handsets, including:
-- Push-to-Smart Replies - Discretely send a text message using PTT, even
in the most difficult to communicate times.*
-- Push-to-Meet - Users can now create Datebook reminders on their iDEN(R)
handsets and send them to other i580 users via PTT.*
-- Push-to-X (PTX) Manager - The PTX Manager Menu allows users to control
all of the i580's unique Push-To features from one, streamlined,
intuitive menu.
-- Enhanced support for the visually impaired -- The i580's Voice Playback
functionality has a simulated voice to guide users through phone menus
and through placing and receiving phone calls.
-- Front Ported Audio Support - The i580 is equipped with dual, frontal
speakers, as opposed to the traditional single rear speaker.
-- New Lithium Ion Battery - Increased power packed into a compact design
to support handset enhancements without a decrease in talk time.
The phone also has many of the features associated with Motorola's iDEN(R)
technology, including Bluetooth, location-based services*, Selective Dynamic
Group Call (SDGC)*, MOTOTalk(TM), support for expandable memory (Micro SD),
integrated speakerphone, voice recorder, downloadable applications*, and a
two-way radio for instant communication at the touch of a button throughout
the continental US, and to Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and
Argentina.
The i580 will be available in Q2 of this year. To view or download an
image of the Motorola i580, please visit