Motorola MPx220 officially announced

NEW YORK CITY, Ny, DigitalLife – 15 October 2004 – Today, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced the retail availability of the Motorola MPx220 in the United States. Designed to meet the needs of today's busy "pro-sumers" - including multi-tasking professionals and discriminating consumers - the Motorola MPx220 with Windows Mobile software delivers the perfect balance of business functionality and personal flair.  The model MPx220 with Cingular service is initially available at Best Buy stores nationwide beginning Sunday, October 17 and will hit Cingular retail stores later next month. 

With e-mail synchronization to your desktop — the most requested mobile enterprise application to-date — the Motorola MPx220 makes staying connected simple by providing continuous access to PIM/e-mail, IM, multimedia, and business contacts, as well as family and friends. It also boasts the latest in Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, advanced downloading capabilities for Windows Mobile and Java™ applications, a speakerphone and expandable memory. Rounding out its stunning feature line-up is Quad Band capability, an integrated 1.23 megapixel camera featuring zoom, self-image capabilities, and video capture and playback.

“For many of today’s busy executives, the traditional ‘office’ is a thing of the past,” said Michael Tatelman, vice president and general manger, MOTOPro Products, Motorola, Inc. “Their business world is mobile: available on the road, at their homes, on the go or any place in between. The email and synchronization power of the Motorola MPx220 addresses their needs in one package, ideal for the busy professional who wants to travel seamlessly through their day.”

About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun.  Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion.  Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move.  The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business.  For more information:  please visit www.motorola.com.

The quad band, Motorola MPx220 with Windows Mobile™ software, makes global connectivity easier and more flexible than ever. The sophisticated Motorola MPx220 provides mobile professionals a world class feature phone with the constant and global access to email, IM and the Web. For capturing and sharing the instant moments in life, the MPx220 offers an integrated 1.2 megapixel camera with flash and advanced multi-media messaging service (MMS). With seamless access to Pocket Outlook® and Pocket Internet Explorer, the busy professional will never miss an email, IM or a call. In addition photo caller-ID, the ability to download games, musical ring tones and more, the MPx220 promises that business executives can have some fun too. The Motorola MPx220 is the ideal solution for bringing your connections, and your life, on the road.

Pocketable Power
Whether you’re on the road or commuting, you can keep track of tasks, check e-mail and manage your business and social calendars so you never miss a meeting or birthday again. The Motorola MPx220 offers the familiarity of Windows Mobile™ software that delivers the Outlook experience without the desktop clutter. And, with a large 64MB flash ROM and removable mini-SD card memory expansion slot; it’s like bringing an extra suitcase for storage with you on your travels, without the bulky baggage.

Looking Good
Multi-taskers are time pressed and with the MPx220 you can rely on email and IM for constant access to your colleagues, customers, friends and family. The Motorola MPx220 offers a more personalized connectivity as well. with its digital 1.2 megapixel integrated camera and MMS capabilities which provide users a new way to send messages that contain more than just words. Whether you are facilitating a business deal overseas or just wishing your child “happy birthday”, take a photo of yourself, attach a personalized voice recording and send. And with the model MPx220’s brilliant, external color display and photo caller-ID you can even see who’s calling without opening the phone. Putting a face to a name has never been so easy.

Lose the Wires
With the model MPx220, you don’t have to get tangled up in wires to make a point. The Motorola MPx220 integrates AirSync® and ActiveSync® and Bluetooth® wireless technology for the ultimate in connectivity. The MPx220’s quad band capability enables you to be connected around the world ensuring that wireless communications is always at your beck and call.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:

• Windows Mobile™ software allows compatibility with Windows Mobile applications such as Pocket Outlook® and Pocket Internet Explorer and is designed to match and transpose the Outlook desktop experience
• Global Quad Band Performance (850/900/1800/1900)
• Integrated 1.2 megapixel camera, multi-step zoom, flash and self-portrait capabilities make it possible to capture your business and personal encounters with ease
• Bluetooth® wireless technology and speaker phone allow hands free conversations
• 64MB Flash ROM and mini-SD removable memory for extra storage
• MMS messaging features for sending pictures, animations, wallpaper, icons and more
• Downloading capabilities for adding on new games, musical ringtones, business applications and more at any whim
• A wide array of companion products are available to enhance the wireless experience