PCS Intel has sat on all the new Motorola phone announcements, in order to detail all of them in one article. This is due in large part to Motorola’s tricking of information which has caused confusion and conflicting information across the web. Hit Read More to get detailed information on all fourteen new Motorola phones.
KRZR K1 (GSM/EDGE)
The K1 (formerly code-named Canary) is an even smaller version of the existing RAZR. It will add EDGE and video camera (both of which were planned features for the original RAZR, video camera can actually be hacked onto the V3). It is also likely to include Motorola’s new Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA) service.
The Canary should launch near the end of November, in time for the holiday buying season. For more details, see Motorola’s K1 Product Announcement.KRZR K1m (CDMA)
The K1m will receive a similar conversion process to the Motorola RAZR. The K1m is a music version of K1, converted to CDMA. It is planned to be an initial exclusive for Verizon, with support for V CAST and the V CAST Music Store. Size will remain the same, about one millimeter thicker; similar to the conversion from V3 to V3c/V3m.
And, as the news is breaking, it appears the K1m is headed both to Verizon and Sprint. Reuters is reporting that Motorola leadership intends to launch some form of RAZR on Sprint in 2007. Sprint is the only carrier that has declined carrying the RAZR until now, instead choosing competitors from Samsung and Sanyo. With no other CDMA RAZR apparent, the K1m is likely to be the only 2007-year model to be announced that could be carried on Sprint. Like the SLVR, it would replace BREW for Motorola’s recent J2ME platform developments.
RAZR maxx (GSM/EDGE+UMTS/HSDPA)
The RAZR maxx is a revised version of the V3x, with a new shell and 2.0 megapixel camera. The GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA phone will top out Motorola’s lineup as their most advanced phone. Carrying a MicroSD slot, the device will also stand to likely support iTunes.
The phone will also carry Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, allowing for mobile users to harness HSDPA with Phone-As-Modem functionality, as well as A2DP for streaming music to headsets and other devices from the phone. It is not known, however, if A2DP support will extend to iTunes. A2DP has generally been off-limits for Apple. Despite Apple having hardware-level support in their Mac lineup, Apple does not allow A2DP on any iTunes platform currently. But, the device does promote iPod-like touch sensitive keys that have been used on the older third-generation iPod.
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The RAZR maxx, with dual cameras, also is likely to be the first Cingular device to support video calling. Video calling, while possible on all UMTS phones sold in the U.S., has been disabled at the firmware level on current Cingular phones. Cingular has not commented as to why they have chosen to hinder video calling on their highest-end devices, other than they plan to force customers to purchase new devices to take advantage of the service when it launches in 2007. The RAZR maxx will likely be the first of those devices.Cingular is expected to have an exclusive on the device when it launches at the end of the year. Motorola has just put up the RAZR maxx product teaser page for a few more details on the device.
RAZR V3xx (GSM/EDGE+UMTS/HSDPA)
The RAZR xx also stems from the V3x, but is planned to be a more mid-range phone. The V3x does not have a chrome body, and looks similar to the original V3 RAZR. It does however carry over the unique two-camera system for video phone support. Motorola has clarified the product model will be the RAZR V3xx, not the RAZR xx as others have reported.
The main features trimmed will be Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, the 2.0 megapixel camera, and new housing (with music keys). The RAZR xx will instead carry Bluetooth 1.2 (with A2DP), and a 1.3 megapixel camera.While Cingular can, and likely will, carry the RAZR xx as a mid-range phone, the device is more aimed at T-Mobile USA. T-Mobile will launch UMTS in early 2007, and can begin shipping UMTS handsets before then thanks to GSM support in the devices as well. The breakdown appears to be that Cingular will pick up the RAZR maxx, and T-Mobile the RAZR xx. However, once exclusivity’s end on the devices, it is likely both carriers will carry both devices. Motorola has a teaser page for the V3xx available.
RIZR Z3 (GSM/EDGE)
The RIZR, formerly known as Canary, is the slider device we have covered previously. The RIZR will eventually replace the PEBL, and sources report it will be an initial exclusive on T-Mobile. The Z3, unlike other Motorola offerings, does not have a CDMA counterpart. The Z3 will feature GSM/EDGE, and is the first Motorola phone to offer Firmware Over-The-Air (FOTA).{mospagebreak}
SLVR L7c SLVR (CDMA EV-DO)
A PCS Intel first, the SLVR is indeed headed to CDMA. Motorola stated that the device supports BREW, which has caused speculation to run rampant that Sprint will not pickup the device, and that it will in fact be a Verizon exclusive.
Such speculation is wrong. Very wrong.Verizon will be carrying the L7c, as will Sprint. Any exclusive Verizon will have on the device is simply a delay in device approval, and final Sprint customizations. Verizon customizations are routine for Motorola, while the L7c on Sprint will be in uncharted territory for Motorola. Because the deal between Sprint and Motorola for the L7c is still under wraps, Motorola did not announce the device as including Java support.
SLVR L7i (GSM/EDGE) & SLVR L7x (UMTS)
The SLVR L7i and L7x will replace the existing L7 in the GSM world. The L7i will add a 1.3 megapixel camera and EDGE. The L7x will add UMTS/HSDPA, EDGE, and a second camera for video calling (as well as increase the primary camera to 2.0 megapixels). Both phones were not announced formally by Motorola, and as such few additional details are available on either.
From left to right: L7c (Verizon), L7x, L7, L7i
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Motorola’s FONE is about re-inventing the wheel when it comes to the ultra-low-end phone. FONE is aimed at customers that simply want a phone, and do not need any 2G or 3G services from the device. The FONE will use a new monochrome display similar to transflexive technology (specifically, electrophoretic) that will draw available light when possible to increase battery life. In addition, the device is extremely thin, something rare for low-end devices.
Other features include a new monochrome-oriented user interface, enhanced voice dialing and voice user interface support, polyphonic ring-tones, and a speakerphone. However, Motorola’s targeting of the FONE is more abroad than in the U.S. FONE will face stiff competition in the U.S. where prepaid phones are nearly free already, and will instead target emerging markets with new network deployments. Such emerging market operators are less willing to subsidize the cost of phones for customers, and FONE will be leveraged to quickly increase market penetration abroad (mostly in the Middle East, South America, and Africa).
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i880/i885
The i885 is a replacement for the aging i880. The i880 has been facing competition from the mid-range i580 feature-wise, and this will restore the i8XX’s supremacy in the Nextel family. Contrary to rumors, the device will be iDEN only, and will launch on Boost Mobile and Nextel. We will have more information on Boost’s transition to CDMA in future articles.
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ic502
Another PCS Intel first. While this device was formally announced by Motorola, they did not announce any new details about the device beyond what has been previously reported. The final phone’s look much more resembles previous iDEN devices than the colorful mock-ups presented previously.
The ic902 was not supposed to be on display, but did leak out at one of the multiple Motorola announcement parties held worldwide. The ic902 is of a similar breed to the ic803 that PCS Intel revealed recently. However, the ic902 is more powerful, more expensive, and will launch sooner than the ic803. The ic803 is a more mid-range device aimed to more agressively lure existing mainstream Nextel customers over to Sprint.
The ic902 will have features similar to the i885, with a two-megapixel camera and music/media player buttons. Bluetooth has been rumored but as of yet is unconfirmed for the device. The ic902, despite the 900-series branding will not be powered by Windows Mobile, and will instead use the hybrid iDEN/CDMA operating system in the ic502 currently.Discuss In Our Forums
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