Neko
Supreme Overlord
Jul 8, 2004, 6:00 PM
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TELUS Mobility today introduced the Motorola i830, the smallest phone ever that operates on the company's all-in-one Mike network. The Motorola i830 features Mike's® Direct Connect walkie-talkie, a high-resolution colour screen, JavaTM software capability and an integrated global positioning system (GPS) receiver.
"The Motorola i830 is a multifunctional business communications power tool that integrates the speed of instant Push To Talk communication, digital phone and other wireless services in a compact and elegant design," said Robert Blumenthal, Vice President of Products and Services at TELUS Mobility.
Based on Motorola's unique iDEN® (integrated digital enhanced network) technology, Mike combines digital PCS phone, Direct Connect walkie-talkie, text messaging, "always on" Internet access and other business-oriented wireless services in a single compact device. Mike is the only digital wireless network in Canada offering instant Push To Talk technology.
Clients can use Mike's Direct Connect walkie-talkie service across Canada and the United States on TELUS Mobility's Mike and Nextel Communication's all-digital networks. That gives Mike clients instant Push To Talk access to millions of iDEN users, whether they're thousands of kilometres or even a country apart. Mike users will also benefit from cross-border data services, including mobile e-mail, two-way messaging and wireless Web access.
Features of the Motorola i830 include:
* High-resolution 65k full-colour display
* Compact size: 85mm x 45mm x 20 mm
* Steel or Copper finish
* High-audio speakerphone
* Voice activated dialing
* Digital voice recorder
* Integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver
* Java software download capability
* Wireless modem capability (attach Mike to a PC or PDA to use Mike Online Mobile Computing or Mike Packet Data services)
* Mike's Wireless Web services (integrated microbrowser for fast Internet access and Tegic T9™ text input)
* 600-entry phonebook with a 64k Mike's Smart Card
* Vibracall® alert
TELUS Mobility recently introduced the Blackberry 7510 powered by Mike, the first Push To Talk BlackBerry. Other Mike handset models include the Motorola i530, a durable phone with easy-grip rubber exterior; the Motorola i730, a compact, Java-enabled flip phone with a high-resolution colour screen; the Motorola i305, a ruggedized handset tested to meet military specifications for humidity, rain, shock, vibration and dust; the Motorola i58sr, a ruggedized and Java-enabled phone for mobile fleet use; and the Motorola i205, a compact handset aimed at business users with large and varied workforces.
Pricing on the Motorola i830 starts at $249.99 on a 3-year contract (promotional price until the end of June; regular price on a 3-year contract is $299.99), $349.99 on a 2-year contract, $399.99 on a 1-year contract or $449.99 for month-to-month service.
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