Goodbye low bandwidth, HELLO mobile TV

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Motorola, Inc. launched a portfolio of devices and solutions 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona that demonstrate the company’s leadership in design, music, media, high-speed performance, wireless broadband and connecting the unconnected.

“What better place than 3GSM World Congress to show how Motorola’s latest products and services are making seamless mobility real?” said Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices. “This year we’ll be demonstrating wickedly cool and compelling products that are making on the go and always-on entertainment and communication a personal reality for everyone, as well as the solutions and services which enable our customers to deliver them to their consumers.”

Motorola has further defined its ‘no compromise’ commitment to quality high-speed performance with a series of new HSDPA-enabled handsets.

The MotoRIZR Z8 provides quick downloads of streamed media via ultra- fast HSDPA technology. With a multimedia feature set that includes a brilliant 16 mln colour 35x50mm QVGA full screen display, the Z8 boasts outstanding video quality playback with speeds of up to 30 frames per second.

The entertainment experience is brought to life via a partnership with BSkyB which will direct users to Sky’s mobile content services. As well as offering access to an on-demand library of updating news, entertainment and sports, Sky’s ‘Anytime’ application also provides an access point to Sky’s range of live mobile TV services.

The Z8 features Motorola’s first ever “kick slider”, a mechanism that achieves a “fit-to-face” profile by gliding open in a curve to match the contour of your face.

The new MotoKRZR K3 handset features the MotoKRZR design language, while providing a full multimedia experience through HSDPA connectivity. The K3 is a wireless high-speed multimedia handset, incorporating use of colour, materials and finishes.

 

— Goodbye office; Hello liberated lifestyle

 

Motorola has expanded its MotoQ platform with the new Moto Q q9 and Moto Q gsm — two experience-optimized QWERTYs for HSDPA and GSM/EDGE networks designed to deliver power, style and ease-of-use, with unique features and functions. Moto Q q9 and Moto Q gsm continue to evolve the mobile office experience and personalize productivity for users worldwide.

Operating on the new Windows Mobile 6 platform with Motorola’s Good Mobile Messaging technology, Moto Q q9 provides easy and intuitive personal and corporate email, as well as Windows Mobile “PlaysForSure” enabling compatibility with hundreds of music and video stores worldwide. It is thin, lightweight, and sophisticated with an ergonomically-optimized keyboard and five-way navigation key to enable fast, no compromises text entry. Moto Q q9 also boasts one of the world’s smartest screen displays, automatically adjusting to produce the best visual experience, indoor or out.

Moto Q gsm retains all the productivity features and style of the original CDMA-based MotoQ while adding a few new twists. It features quad-band GPRS and EDGE capabilities to deliver worldwide connectivity, Windows Mobile 6 software for flexibility and power, as well as a full suite of multimedia and messaging options.

 

— Goodbye four walls; Hello super-fast wireless broadband

 

Motorola is delivering WiMAX infrastructure that delivers super-fast wireless broadband. As well as offering compelling network economics, Motorola WiMAX transforms services including a look at the possibilities presented by advanced interactive gaming; high quality, live video conferencing between laptops and mobile devices; and true mobile WiMAX TV. Extensive multimedia and content services also promise to captivate.

 

— Goodbye low tier; Hello MotoMobile experience

 

Motorola’s mass market success is set to continue with the introduction of an expanded MotoMobile portfolio which will bring enhanced features and a rich mobile experience to the next billion mobile users.

The new MotoMobile portfolio includes features such as mega-pixel camera, speakerphone, MP3 playback and video functionality, as well as CrystalTalk technology making it easy to hold conversations in noisy environments.

The line up includes Motorola’s W510, the stylish clamshell that features MotoKRZR inspired design and boasts a vibrant 262k colour TFT screen.

Motorola also announced MotoSLVR L9, merging powerful multimedia features that provide a rich visual entertainment experience via its 2.0 mega-pixel camera and full screen landscape playback as well as an integrated FM radio with a dedicated key.

 

— Goodbye boredom, Hello music for the masses

 

Motorola’s music heritage continues to bring a rich mobile music experience to consumers. The MotoRIZR Z6 is a Linux-Java software based handset that incorporates Windows Media technology allowing users to sync music to their phone from over 200 music stores worldwide.

The handset’s dedicated music key, enhanced audio capabilities and integrated music player, with support for multiple music formats, provides a compelling music experience.

Cutting edge Bluetooth enabled accessories for wireless music streaming round out the music experience including the new Bluetooth stereo headphones which deliver a true hands-free music experience for consumers.

Motorola has also announced key alliances including Warner Music Group, which will create compelling mobile scenarios on mobile devices with products such as Moto EP (Experience Pack), a single download that contains a series of music-based products that provide a rich multimedia experience.

 

— Goodbye street search; Hello mobile navigation

 

Motorola has taken Bluetooth wireless technology on the road with its new Phone-based Navigation System T805 and T815 available only in the U.S. featuring MotoNAV which adds turn-by-turn GPS navigation to compatible Bluetooth enabled handsets providing exact locations, on-screen maps and turn-by-turn spoken and visual directions. The compact T805 and T815 GPS receivers fit easily in the user’s pocket and come complete with a car charger, phone holder and flexible mounting options.