Motorola and Apple Launch the World's First Mobile Phone with iTunes
8 September 2005 by Olav Hellesø-Knutsen Motorola and Apple today announced the availability of the world's first mobile phone with iTunes, enabling music lovers to transfer up to 100 of their favorite songs from the iTunes jukebox on their Mac or PC to their mobile phone The Motorola ROKR features easy-to-use menus, simple navigation and playback, and the ability to simply switch from listening to music to talking on the phone and back again with the push of a dedicated music key. Motorola ROKR specifications:
Intuitive iTunes® interface : even displays album art The new Motorola ROKR (pronounced "Rocker") is available in the following markets:
"The Motorola ROKR represents the ultimate convergence of mobile communications and music," said Ed Zander, chairman and CEO of Motorola. "Fusing iTunes with your always-with-you mobile phone, we’re revolutionizing the way the world experiences mobile self-expression and entertainment." "We've worked closely with Motorola to deliver the world's best music experience on a mobile phone," said Eddy Cue, vice president of iTunes. "We're also thrilled to be working with some of the largest wireless carriers in the world to bring this pioneering phone to market." The Motorola ROKR features a color display for viewing album art, dual built-in stereo speakers and stereo headphones that also serve as a mobile headset with microphone. Music fans can randomly autofill or manually fill the mobile phone with playlists of their favorite music, audiobooks and Podcasts from their iTunes library via a USB connection. The Motorola ROKR pauses music automatically when users take a call and offers the ability to listen to music while checking messages or snapping a photo. Comments On 17 Aug 14:04 Henry wrote Nice to see a music phone from Moto. Could anyone tell me the price? and will it be available in India? On 6 Jul 14:25 JOHNMAXWELLHELETI wrote I am recommend the Rocker to be excellent phone and I wish to be the one as operator rep. in Ghana. However, I suggest the price to be on moderate considerably in Africa. Thanks On 11 May 16:08 johnjames wrote i want to buy this item, please any one interested in selling should mail me at phantamasagoria_youngnoble@yahoo.com. and lets discuss better |