Mobility Phones - Mobile Phones

Sony Ericsson today announced the launch of the new Z770, an elegant clamshell phone optimised for the web and benefiting from HSDPA data speeds. This classic-looking clamshell phone offers capabilities beyond expectation. It is designed to make it straightforward to surf the web or receive the latest news, and the ‘email set-up wizard’ makes it simple to access your inbox. The Z770 can also be connected directly to a laptop (via USB cable) and can be used as a modem. “The Z770 is deceptively powerful for such a compact clamshell phone,” said Martin Winkler, Director Global Marketing and Head of Multimedia Web at Sony Ericsson. “It appeals to busy people who demand hassle-free email and high quality Web access on the move. These people need to be in-touch, need to be on top of their email, but don’t necessarily want a smartphone or PDA. The Z770 is the uncomplicated answer.” Z770 phone - Gets you online with effortless style # Easy email set-up - for ultimate convenience# High-speed web access and intuitive navigation features for fast web browsing

# Google(TM) Maps for Mobile - receive step-by-step directions on your screen to your destination Style in your pocket

A compact, reliable phone that helps you juggle work, home, friends and family. With HSDPA technology providing fast data speeds, the Z770 provides multiple methods of communication whether it’s for a business matter or just staying in touch with the family. This phone combines up to 8.5 hours talk time with easy email set-up and fast internet access. This makes the Z770 a versatile phone for those that have a hectic lifestyle both at work and at home with the family. Your inbox in your hand

The Z770 makes it easier than ever before to access your email. Even if you’re a technical novice you can access Web email (Hotmail, Yahoo etc) and retrieve mail, straight from your phone. And with Exchange ActiveSync(TM), you can even configure your phone to have work emails pushed straight to your phone, making it easier than ever to stay in touch on the move. Choose how you want to get online

The Z770 gives you online access, however you choose to get there. Surf the web or retrieve email directly on your phone when you’re in a cab. And when you’re in the hotel lobby, connect the Z770 to your laptop (via USB Cable) and use it as a modem to access the web on your computer. Once online, web browsing on the Z770 is easy thanks to the Magnetic Mouse Pointer that is controlled by the navigation key. The key changes the icon depending on its position on the Web page (i.e. from text input to pointer or to link). Plus, pan and zoom into an area you’re interested in for easy reading on the good-sized (2.2″) screen. Stay up-to-date

The Z770 offers you all the information you need, right at your fingertips. Receive RSS feeds from news or entertainment websites as the action happens. Or simply click on the RSS tile, or ‘widget’, for instant access to your favourite webpage from your phone’s desktop (or standby screen). In addition, the Z770 has a useful built-in weather forecast application, allowing you to receive regular weather updates and plan your long weekend accordingly. As well as receiving the latest news and weather forecasts, you can also keep loved ones informed about your own news. Snap a photo on the Z770 and upload it instantly to your own blog site. Stay in touch in your car

You don’t need to hold the phone in your hand to get the best out of the Z770. With the Bluetooth ™ Handsfree HCB-150, also announced today, you can catch-up with your client or family in your car while staying focused on the road. The HCB-150 also features a convenient text to speech feature; the HCB-150 verbally alerts you who is calling. The HCB-150 has a talk time of up to 25 hours and 700 hours standby time- long enough to last for quite a few trips! The Z770 is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 and GSM/EDGE 900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in Vogue Red, Graphite Black and Exquisite Gold in selected markets from Q2 2008. The Bluetooth(TM) Car Speakerphone HCB-150 will be available globally from Q2 2008.

Sony Ericsson today revealed the W980, a Walkman phone that promises to get the most out of your music. Its unique audio enhancing technology, together with the Walkman on Top design, sees the W980 cement Sony Ericsson’s position as a true market leader in the world of music on your mobile.W980 Walkman phone Created with music in mind

* Clear audio experience - Superior sound quality lets you enjoy your music as it was meant to be heard

* Walkman on Top - Intuitive music access and control,

* Storage solutions - 8GB internal memory lets you store up to 8,000 songs*

Be true to the original recording

The W980 Walkman phone is designed to allow you to listen to music as it should be heard. Clear stereo enables the music to sound like the original recording. Clear bass delivers distortion free sound even at higher volumes. These features combine with the premium headphones, the Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77, to deliver an incredible clear audio experience and music that sounds as true as possible to the original recording

Share your music with friends

The W980 Walkman phone has a built-in FM transmitter, which allows you to send whatever’s playing on your phone to other devices with a built-in FM radio receiver. This gives you the ability to share your music with all those around you, whether through a friend’s hi-fi or your car stereo.

Quality music is made for sharing with the W980. Unplug your headset, sit back and let the music flow through the integrated stereo speakers for all to enjoy. Select a track from the extensive music library - the W980 lets you store up to 8000 songs* - or tune in to your favourite radio station and listen out loud. No need to plug in an FM Receiver, since this is on-board with the W980.

Build your collection every day

With the recent evolution of PlayNow(TM) arena, Sony Ericsson’s popular over-the-air (OTA) and web download service being launched this May, you will be able to access up to 5 million tracks to maximise your music collection. The W980’s TrackID(TM) feature, which can identify any track that you just can’t put a name to, will be fully integrated into PlayNow(TM) arena. This makes the W980 a genuine gateway to great music, as you can download the track instantly once it has been identified.

Customise your sound

You can tailor the W980’s Walkman player to the music that you’re listening to. This latest Walkman phone provides a choice of eight equaliser presets, each of which contains a distinct profile that is suitable to a range of music. So whether you’re listening to jazz, pop or heavy metal, you’ve can always choose the best sound for the song.

Control your music at your fingertips

The Walkman on Top feature on the W980 gives you the full functionality of a Walkman player without even having to open your phone. The entire Walkman player that would normally be displayed on the inside of your clamshell is also replicated on the outside of the phone, so navigation through your music library is effortless.

Balance and beat

Every music enthusiast knows that a great audio experience requires great quality speakers or headphones. The W980 Walkman phone comes with the new Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77; a headset that lets you enjoy music in powerful stereo sound. The HPM-77 also allows users to take their calls handsfree, and its sleek design and in-ear wearing-style mean that it’s both comfortable and reduces background noise to the bare minimum.

Whether listening via the headphones or the stereo speakers, the W980 Walkman phone is a must-have for those who want an unrivalled music experience, which they carry with them every minute of the day. It is a UMTS/HSDPA 2100 GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 phone that will be available in selected markets from Q3 2008.

The Stereo Portable Handsfree HPM-77 will be available in selected markets from June 2008.

Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the Verizon Wireless Gleam by Samsung in purple. A shiny thin clamshell with a new living wallpaper user interface, the purple Verizon Wireless Gleam by Samsung will be available tomorrow at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com.The purple Gleam’s living wallpaper capability allows Verizon Wireless customers to easily see the phone’s status with either a city or country view that changes with the time of day. The phone also features the same popular multimedia and messaging capabilities as the original metallic bronze Gleam, such as Get It Now, Mobile Web 2.0SM, V CAST Music and Video, Instant Messaging using AIM, MSN, Yahoo!, and text, picture and video messaging. Other features include:

* Bluetooth wireless technology for certain profiles (including Object Push Profile for vCard, as well as headset, hands-free, serial port and certain dial-up networking profiles, phonebook access, Bluetooth stereo support for music, basic image for sending/printing non-protected images to a compatible device, and basic print profile) * microSD memory slot for up to 4 GB of expandable memory * 240 x 320 pixel, 262K TFT color internal display and 96 x 96 pixel, 65K TFT external display

* Dimensions: 3.88″ x 1.91″ x .55″; 3.35 ounces with standard battery * Bilingual user interface: English and Spanish

* TTY-TTD capable

* Personal organizer with Calendar, Calculator, Notepad, Currency Converter, Alarm Clock, World Time, and Stop Watch

The purple Gleam will be available Friday for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores from coast-to-coast and online at www.verizonwireless.com.

New Motorola Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 keeps users entertained and connected

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) adds mobile music to the in-vehicle experience with the introduction of the new Motorola Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605. With this new car kit, drivers have one seamless solution that offers access to digital music and phone calls directly through a compatible car sound system.

Leveraging hands-free, headset and Bluetooth stereo profiles, the T605 pairs with a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone and a separate compatible Bluetooth-enabled music source for crystal clear connectivity and entertainment.** Users can listen to music that streams wirelessly from a MP3 player or a mobile phone without the worry of missing a call. Offering users a choice, the T605 also comes equipped with a 3.5 millimeter standard stereo jack for a wired connection to a MP3 player. Incorporating advanced Bluetooth technology, the T605 is designed to pause the music when a call comes in and resume the music when the call ends.

“The T605 is a fun way to stay connected to the people and the music you love with hands-free convenience while driving,” said Greg Estell, corporate vice president, MobileMe Companion Products, Motorola. “The T605 leverages Motorola’s global leadership in Bluetooth wireless technology to deliver seamless wireless entertainment and connectivity.”

The T605 delivers a powerful, hands-free communication and music experience, with digital signal processing for noise and echo reduction and enhanced technology that helps enable the volume to increase as background noise increases. The Motorola T605’s impressive multimedia offerings are enhanced by full duplex capabilities and version Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology** for advanced call quality and clear connections. Whether it’s the desire to have music and calls from separate devices or just one, initial setup is simple with Motorola’s exclusive EasyPair(TM) technology.

The T605 helps enable users enjoy seamless, uninterrupted conversations. Just turn on the ignition and the T605 automatically syncs with the compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone** so users can continue that important call. Complete with a sleek, dynamic finish and an improved user interface for intuitive navigation, this hands-free system promises ease-of-use. Professional installation and an adapter harness, sold separately, allow custom integration of the T605 into the car sound system.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola Bluetooth Automotive Music & Hands-free System T605 is expected to be available in the first half of 2007. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative. For additional information, please visit http://www.hellomoto.com .

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering “must have” products, “must do” experiences and powerful networks — along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $35.3 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the retail availability of the Motorola Portable Bluetooth(R) Hands-Free Speaker T305. The T305 is ready for purchase at numerous nationwide retailers and wireless carriers, including Best Buy, RadioShack and Sprint (NYSE: S). The perfect travel companion — keeping drivers wirelessly connected and hands-free on the road, the T305 offers consumers advanced audio clarity and intuitive, user-friendly controls.The portable T305 provides easy connectivity and convenience by allowing drivers to keep their hands-free — just clip to the visor and go. With the latest enhanced echo and noise reduction technology as well as a powerful 1-watt speaker, the palm-sized Motorola T305 allows for high-quality hands- free conversations in even the noisiest environments. Taking the stress out of connecting with friends, family or business contacts while on the move, the sleek and dynamic Motorola T305 is the perfect accessory for any vehicle.

“The Motorola Portable Bluetooth Hands-Free Speaker T305 fulfills Motorola’s aim of bringing seamless mobility to consumers while on the go,” said Greg Estell, corporate vice president, MobileME Companion Products, Motorola. “With enhanced audio and Bluetooth capability, this stylish and compact hands-free speaker is the perfect travel companion for busy mobile lifestyles.”

A convenient multifunction button allows the user to activate speech commands including answering and ending calls with the push of a button. The Motorola T305 takes advantage of Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology to guarantee a crisp and speedy connection to compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices. Enhanced audio and a lesser chance of a dropped call means less frustration in heavy traffic.

Providing up to approximately 14 hours of talk time or 14 days of standby time, the Motorola T305 helps provide support through a cross-country road trip or long weekend at home. The compact device also comes complete with useful accessories such as a mini USB vehicle power adaptor for easy charging.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola Portable Bluetooth Hands-Free Speaker T305 is available now at RadioShack, Best Buy and Sprint stores nationwide and online at http://www.hellomoto.com for $79.99. For more information regarding pricing and product availability in your region, please check with your local Motorola representative.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering “must have” products, “must do” experiences and powerful networks — along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .

Today LG Mobile Phones announced the launch of the new EDGE-capable A7110 handset from LG and Cingular Wireless. The A7110’s sliding form factor sets this phone apart from the rest and EDGE Class 10 download speeds lend it the advanced capabilities to match its sleek design.

The A7110 features an integrated camera/camcorder with rotating lens for snapping pictures and recording up to 30 minutes of continuous video. When you need a break from taking your own videos, download and play video clips at EDGE speeds with the A7110’s Video-On-Demand capability. For staying connected, wherever you are, the A7110 features one-touch mobile instant messaging and the latest in multimedia messaging services (MMS); send and receive messages with text, photos, sounds and video clips.

The A7110 also offers the extensive list of photo, voice and data features that users expect from LG handsets, including digital zoom, camera resolution adjustments, Java™ 2.0 support for application and game downloads, IrDA infrared port, up to 3 hours of talk time and 32 MB of dynamic memory.

The A7110 is available online at www.cingularwireless.com for $99.99 after $50 mail-in rebate. A complete list of the A7110’s features is included below.

Features

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE Class 10
• F850/1800/1900 MHz Systems (Tri-Band)
• 32MB Dynamic Memory
• Size: 3.62” (L) x 1.85” (W) x 0.97” (H)
• Weight: 3.88 oz
• EDGE Class 10 for High-Speed Data Transmission†
• Video-on-Demand: Download and Play Video Clips at EDGE Speeds†
• One-Touch Embedded Mobile Instant Messaging Using AOL® Instant Messenger™ †
• Integrated VGA Camera/Camcorder with One-Touch Access Button
• Video Recording up to 30 Minutes
• Rotating Lens and Flash
• Brightness Adjustment
• Digital Zoom: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x
• File Quality Adjustment: High, Normal, Economy
• White Balance Adjustment: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent
• Color Effects: Sepia, Mono, Color
• Video Resolution Settings: 128×96, 176×144 pixels
• Camera Resolution Settings:
• 128×160: Save up to 1,000 Photos
• 320×240: Save up to 680 Photos
• 640×480: Save up to 360 Photos
• Multishot Adjustment: Up to 6 Shots in a Row (camera only)
• Self-Timer: 3&10 sec. (camera only)
• Web Browser (WAP 2.0) with One-Touch Access Button†
• Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS): Send/Receive Messages with Text, Photos, Sounds & Video (up to 100Kb per message)†
• Java™ 2.0 Support for Application and Game Downloads†
• Text Messaging†
• My MEdia-Store Downloaded Multimedia Content
• 65K Color TFT LCD Screen: 128×160 Pixels, 8 Lines
• 950 mAh Li-Ion Battery
• Up to 3.0 hours of talk time and 8.3 days of standby time
• Stylish Sliding Keypad Form Factor
• Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Memo
• Tools: Calculator, World Time, Unit Converter
• Address Book with 250 Contacts Storing Multiple Numbers, E-mail Addresses & Photo ID
• Speed Dialing: 8 Entries + 1 Default for Voice Mail
• IrDA Infrared Data/Fax Port
• Voice Memo Recording: Up to 10 Messages of 20 Seconds Each
• Voice Key Tone: Audio Confirmation While Dialing
• SMAF, SMF, MIDI for Polyphonic Ringer and Sound Capability
• Customize with 10 Default Ringtones or Download More†
• Customizable Wallpaper/Color Schemes
• 5-Way Navigation Key

†Carrier service required

**Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary

About LG Electronics

LG Electronics, Inc. (Korea Stock Exchange: 06657.KS) is a global force in electronics, information and communications products with 2004 annual sales of US $38 billion (consolidated). With more than 66,000 employees working in 76 subsidiaries in 39 countries around the world, LG Electronics is comprised of four main business companies including Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display, Digital Media.

LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of WCDMA (UMTS), CDMA and GSM handsets, and the fastest growing manufacturer of mobile phones worldwide. The company provides a total range of wired and wireless solutions, and is rapidly establishing a global presence as it cultivates international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lgusa.com.

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Jaguar announced the availability of the Jaguar Bluetooth system — a new hands-free in-vehicle communication system using Bluetooth wireless technology — across all Jaguar 2005 model year vehicles.

Once a Jaguar owner completes a one time “pairing” between the Jaguar Bluetooth System and a Jaguar certified Bluetooth mobile phone, they can begin experiencing the convenience of hands-free and wire-free mobile phone calls while inside the car. With the wireless link established, the phone does not need to be physically connected to the vehicle. The phone can be left in a jacket or briefcase, for instance, enabling Jaguar owners to operate the in-vehicle communication system with ease.

Motorola designed the global hands-free communication platform that can be ordered from the factory or installed at the dealership. The Jaguar Bluetooth System is custom designed for Jaguar vehicles providing drivers with the ultimate level of integration. Once a Jaguar-approved mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology seamlessly connects with the Jaguar Bluetooth System, dependent on phone being used, the contact names and numbers from the mobile phone are downloaded into the system. Utilizing the integrated steering wheel and audio system controls, the driver can answer a call, scroll through phonebook entries where applicable or initiate a call. A Jaguar owner can also choose an optional voice recognition feature that enables the driver to place or receive calls with simple voice commands.

When a call is received by the Jaguar Bluetooth System, the name of the caller or phone number is displayed to the driver and the car stereo is automatically muted. If the driver chooses to accept the call, it is broadcast through the audio system inside the car. The system is specifically tuned to each vehicle and features Motorola’s advanced noise reduction and echo cancellation technology to deliver the optimal experience, so all calls are clear and background noise is minimal.

The Jaguar Bluetooth System is certified to work with a selection of Bluetooth enabled mobile phones.

Motorola and Jaguar are demonstrating the Jaguar Bluetooth System within Motorola’s booth (Hall D, Booth #3145) during CTIA WIRELESS 2005 being held in New Orleans, March 14-16.

About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks. In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime. Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication. Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004. For more information: http://www.motorola.com/ .

Nokia today announced three new mobile holders for in-car communication*. These versatile additions to Nokia’s Automotive range can be used with a wide variety of Nokia mobile phones plus other manufacturers products and include holder solutions for UMTS and folding phones as well as a universal system for a variety of phones.Introducing the first holder for UMTS phones
The Nokia Mobile Holder CR-27 is specially designed for use with Nokia’s UMTS handsets including the Nokia 6680. Its elegant design complements the style of compatible mobile phones and there’s an integrated dual-mode antenna coupler for connection to an external antenna, which gives users access to both GSM and UMTS networks.

A hold over folding phones
The 3GSM World Congress in mid-February saw Nokia reveal a new addition to its range of folding phones, the Nokia 6101, and today Nokia unveils an accompanying mobile holder for the vehicle: the CR-34. The holder is expressly tailored to the phone’s contours and represents a completely new holder concept, with which the mobile phone can be used either folded or unfolded.

Multipurpose mobility: a holder to fit different mobile devices
Users of mobile devices are enjoying the benefits of Nokia handsfree solutions, which have broad compatibility. The new Nokia Universal Holder represents another important step toward solutions with universal usability. This stylish holder is designed to work with a wide range of Nokia mobile devices and phones made by other manufacturers.

The new Nokia mobile holders are expected to be available as of second quarter 2005 in Europe, Asia and the USA.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.

With the new Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree HF-6W Nokia is bringing the field of in-car communication solutions on a new level by introducing Speech Tracking Technology with the aim of attaining sound quality excellence*. The exceptional audio clarity is achieved by using an array of four microphones. The concept of multiple microphones is widely used in recording studios. Thanks to Nokia advanced software algorithms it is possible to discern the speaker and largely eliminate the background noise.Uwe Schmitz, Senior Product Manager, Nokia Automotive says, “The easy-to-install Nokia Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree sets new standards in audio quality with the first ever use of Speech Tracking Technology in such class of device. Like all Nokia Automotive products it looks good, is easy to use and provides value for money.”

Wireless Handsfree Unit - Easy to Install
To install the Nokia Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree is simple, it just plugs into the vehicles’s cigarette lighter socket and connects to a compatible mobile phone wirelessly using Bluetooth** technology. The Nokia Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree supports Bluetooth Handsfree Profile (Specification 1.0).

In addition to the basic speech functions such as answering a call, ending a conversation and adjusting the volume, the integrated features also include a small charger cable for compatible mobile phones***. When charging is completed, remove the cable from the phone and it will automatically retract into the housing, just like the power cord on your vacuum cleaner.

The new Nokia Wireless Plug-in Car Handsfree HF-6W is expected to be available in Europe, Asia and the US from the second quarter of 2005.

About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and services for network operators and corporations.