Motorola has introduced seven new mobile devices that reset the standards for thin and narrow in mobile design.
It also announced one acquisition and three agreements that will support the company’s commitment to everyday seamless mobility.
“Each of these stunning new handsets is designed to serve as a remote control for life – giving you access to all your content and connections in one narrow device,” said Ed Zander, Motorola chairman and chief executive officer.
New products and technologies include:
MOTOKRZR – The ultimate fashion statement, the ultra-sleek MOTOKRZR takes the iconic design of the MOTORAZR phone to a new plane of innovation. A solid piece of glass on the front provides a high-gloss luster that balances the velvet-like soft touch finish on the back. The matching H601 Bluetooth headset brings advancements in talk time, sound clarity, upgraded finishes and laser-etched graphics.
MOTOKRZR K1m – The CDMA version combines premium craftsmanship, precision detailing and elegant finishes to deliver a truly luxurious mobile package. It appeals to the tech-savvy with advanced features for premium wireless connectivity, entertainment, multimedia and location-based functionality, plus you can create your own mobile soundtrack with the touch-sensor music controls, integrated music player and music-on-demand services.
MOTORIZR – Slide open impressive features, on-the-go imaging with its expansive landscape display, 2.0 megapixel camera and programmed point-and-shoot keys. The matching H800 Bluetooth headset debuts with a unique sliding mechanism that replicates the MOTORIZR.
MOTORAZR xx — One of Motorola’s premiere HSDPA devices, this compact entertainment machine boasts download speeds as fast as 3.6MB per second.
MOTORAZR maxx – Blending cutting-edge design and the power of high-speed connectivity with download speeds as fast as 3.6MB per second, the MOTORAZR maxx satisfies the appetite of even the most demanding multimedia customer, with high-end finishes that include a futuristic blend of metal and glass – and touch-sensitive music keys that illuminate.
MOTOSLVR L7c – Packing high-speed CDMA 1x EV-DO connectivity into the elegant slim MOTOSLVR design, the L7c combines up-to-the minute functionality with timeless beauty.
MOTOFONE – The company’s thinnest phone yet at just 9mm, its flat keypad, colors, innovative materials and finish processes combine to make a device that’s beautiful and affordable for everyone around the world.
Using the Google Search Appliance and BearingPoint’s strategic information management and system integration capabilities, the MOTOPRO Mobility Suite now enables secure, mobile access to enterprise information.
In other Motorola news:
Motorola will acquire Broadbus Technologies, Inc., a provider of technology solutions for Television On-Demand (TOD). The acquisition extends Motorola’s robust video delivery platform with new content management and distribution capabilities that address growing market opportunities such as mobile video, video on-demand, time-shifted TV, network-based digital video recording, on-demand ad insertion and switched digital video.
Motorola and Huawei Technologies announced a new collaboration to bring an enhanced and extensive portfolio of UMTS and HSDPA infrastructure equipment to customers worldwide. A joint research and development center in Shanghai, China will be created to work on the development of the architecture and portfolio of products and services.
Wipro Technologies and Motorola announced the formation of a joint venture named WMNetServ, to deliver public and private network customers with managed services focused on planning, deployment, optimization, security, operations and support services.
Tech Mahindra and Motorola announced a joint venture called CanvasM, which will develop and deliver innovative application solutions for global network providers and enterprises.
WiMAX mobility trial in Japan – Motorola will join forces with SOFTBANK to launch a 2.5GHz WiMAX mobility trial in Tokyo. Motorola is supplying an end-to-end trial system including access points, an access network and prototype WiMAX mobile handheld devices. The trial will enable SOFTBANK Group to assess the effectiveness of WiMAX as a wireless broadband technology and its potential as an integrated part of SOFTBANK’s growing portfolio of telecommunications services.
