Motorola i1 – First push-to-talk smartphone; Gallery, Technical Specs & Pricing

24 March 2010 No Comment

Motorola and Sprint have unveiled the world’s first push-to-talk (PTT) Android-powered device called Motorola i1 at the CTIA Wireless convention in Las Vegas. The Motorola i1 is a iDEN device featuring a 3.1" HVGA vibrant display and a 5 megapixel camera with flash, video, geotagging and panoramic capabilities. Motorola i1 brings push-to-talk functionality into a touch screen design. Multitasking is made easier with an option to toggle push-to-talk calls to the background, allowing you to manage emails, messages and more.

The Motorola i1 delivers the rich experience of Android with features including SwypeTM keyboard entry, corporate email, an optimized Web browsing experience with Opera Browser and customizable widgets. Its solid body construction meets Military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain.

Motorola i1 Key Features:

Meets military specifications for protection against dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain.
Motorola i1 enhances the push-to-talk experience with the ability to view who is calling regardless of what application you are in, whether you are managing your emails, checking your calendar, composing messages or viewing media.
Popular business tools such as Microsoft Document Viewer and corporate sync ensure Word or PowerPoint files can be accessed on the go.
Message entry is a breeze with both Android standard virtual keyboard and Swype™ virtual keyboards being offered.
A 5 megapixel camera with flash, geo-tagging and panoramic capabilities provides crisp photos and clearly displays them on the vibrant 3.1-inch HVGA screen. Video can also be recorded and stored on a provided microSD for sharing or future viewing straight from the device.
The latest Opera Mini 5 browser enables quick browsing over the Nextel National Network and Wi-Fi. The Android browser allows you to see web pages and Flash 8-enabled sites in full view using Wi-Fi.
Motorola i1 can be continuously customized with thousands of applications from Android Market™.

Motorola i1 Technical Specifications

Talk and Standby Time: Up to 4 days standby; Up to 210 min talk time
Bands/Modes: 800 / 900 (i) 2400 (w)
Weight: 131.26 grams, 4.63 oz.
Dimensions: 58mm length 118mm depth 12.8 mm
OS: Android 1.5
Battery: 1400mAh
Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b,g), Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR, Micro USB; Over the Air Sync, 2.5mm headset jack
Display: 3.1" display 320×480 HVGA 265k TFT
Messaging/Email: MMS, SMS, corporate, Gmail IMAP, POP3, Attachment and document viewer
Audio: Adobe Flash, MP3, WAV, WMA, WMV, MIDI, MP4
Music Player: Android music player
Video: H.263, H.264, WMV
Camera: 5MP, auto-focus, LED flash, 4X digital zoom
Browser: Opera Mini 5 Browser, Android Webkit w/Adobe Flash Lite®
Memory: Removable 2GB memory card included, up to 32GB supported
Form Factor: Full touch screen
Antenna: Internal
GPS and Location Services: aGPS (assisted), AGPS (autonomous), eCompass
Dedicated Keys: Speakerphone, Volume control, Camera, Push-to-Talk (PTT), Back, Menu, Home, Lock

Motorola i1 Pricing and Availability

Motorola i1 will be available through Sprint in North America in the summer of 2010. Customers interested in Motorola i1 can pre-register at www.sprint.com/motoi1 or www.motorola.com.

Motorola i1 offers advanced data capabilities that will require activation on a plan that includes unlimited data. For just $69.99 per month Sprint’s Everything Data 450 plan with Any Mobile, Anytime^SM gives customers unlimited calling with any U.S. wireless user, unlimited Direct Connect and Group Connect^®, and unlimited nationwide texting, email, web browsing and GPS Navigation. (All price plans exclude surcharges and taxes). Sprint Everything Data plans automatically enroll customers in the Sprint Premier loyalty program providing annual device upgrades, discounted accessories and other money-saving benefits.

Sprint’s business customers can also select Sprint Business Advantage Messaging & Data Plans^SM, starting at $59.99 per month. This includes unlimited Direct Connect; Wireless Web; unlimited text, picture and video messaging; 200 anytime minutes with nationwide long distance and Any Mobile, Anytime, unlimited nights and weekends starting at 7 p.m. and GPS Navigation.

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