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Mot unveils pair of Windows Mobile powered handsets
Feb. 23, 2004

Motorola unveiled a pair of mobile handsets based on Microsoft's Windows Mobile embedded software platforms, today at the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes, France. Both devices -- the MPx and the MPx100 -- are part of Motorola's MOTOPro mobile handset family, which targets "mobile professionals."

Below are more details on each of these two new Windows Mobile powered handsets.

MPx

The MPx is a dual-hinge device that opens both lengthways as a clamshell phone, and in landscape mode for use as an "email device." It provides a wide screen and full QWERTY keyboard, Motorola says. Other key features include GSM/GPRS communications, continuous connectivity via both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless, and a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera.


The dual-hinged Mpx converts from portrait mode to landscape mode
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Summary of key features and specs:
  • Operating system -- Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, providing compatibility Pocket PC applications
  • Software includes Windows Media Player, Java technology, and syncing via "ActiveSync" and "Air-sync"
  • 2.8-inch 240x320 pixel 16-color TFT touch-screen display with stylus input
  • Numeric keyboard and thumb-QWERTY keyboard
  • Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless networking
  • Built-in Bluetooth wireless networking
  • Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS)
  • SD/MMC slot for up to 1GB of add-on memory
  • IrDA and built-in "Active Sync" syncing protocol
  • Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera

MPx100

The MPx100 is a tri-band GSM/GPRS handset that provides built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for both data- and voice-centric communications along with Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless networking via an optional accessory. The device also includes a built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and can be expanded up to 512MB of storage memory via its mini SD card slot. Its Pocket Internet Explorer browser supports HTML, WAP 2.0, and GPRS functions.

Summary of key features and specs:
  • Operating system -- Windows Mobile Smartphone 2003 Edition
  • Software includes Pocket Outlook, Pocket Internet Explorer, MMS messaaging, ActiveSync syncing
  • Memory -- 64MB Flash plus mini SD card expansion
  • Mini SD card expansion, for up to 512MB removable memory
  • Communications -- Tri-band technology with GSM/GPRS
  • Built-in Bluetooth wireless connectivity
  • Speakerphone mode for hands-free conversations
  • Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera with super-bright LED flash, 3x zoom, flash, and self-portrait capabilities
  • Optional Bluetooth accessories include headset, GPS Receiver, Wi-Fi adapter
An angled photo is available here.

Availability

Both new handsets are expected to be available in the second half of 2004, according to Motorola.



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