Motorola’s 2-megapixel camera phone on Nextel

Motorola and Sprint announced the availability of the i880 by Motorola — an all-in-one multimedia and productivity-enhancing wireless phone. As the first iDEN handset with a 2.0 megapixel camera, the i880 provides customers with both advanced entertainment features and the productivity-enhancing walkie-talkie service.

With the 2.0 megapixel camera/camcorder, picture resolution is sharp enough for quality 5×7 prints, as well as lifelike video playback with sound.

The i880 also features an integrated music player with the ability to enjoy MP3s, audio files and audio podcasts through the front dual-ported speakers in stereo sound.

Multimedia files are easily stored on the included 64 MB microSD removable memory card.

In addition to Nextel’s nationwide and international walkie-talkie services that allow instant coast-to-coast and country-to-country communication at the touch of a button, the new Motorola offers other unique walkie-talkie options such as Group Connect for walkie-talkie conversations with up to 21 participants, Direct Talk for short-range walkie-talkie communications in areas without network coverage, and Direct Send that allows users to send contact information and pictures to another Direct Send-capable phone simply by pushing the walkie-talkie button.

Some of the other features of the i880 include pre-installed and downloadable Java applications, GPS capabilities, Internet microbrowser, custom ring tone ID and picture caller ID, a 262K internal color screen, voice dialing, voice recorder, speakerphone, datebook and 600-entry contacts list.  In addition, it contains AgION antimicrobial coating to help protect the phone’s painted surfaces from damaging bacteria.

The i880 by Motorola is available through all Sprint and Nextel distribution channels in the U.S., including retail stores, at a price of $499.99 or $299.99 with $50 rebate and a two-year service agreement.  Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.