Motorola
today announced the next successor to its RAZR platform. The RAZR2 is
thinner than the original RAZR yet designed to be stronger, as well as sleeker
by eliminating the antenna "chin" at the bottom. It features 2 brighter QVGA
screens - 2.2" inside and a large 2" display outside. The external display can
used to control many functions with the phone closed using the smart keys as
well as external music controls that now offer vibration feedback. The RAZR2
features a 2 Megapixel camera, and Bluetooth. The phone will launch this summer
as the V8 for GSM/EDGE networks, the V9 for HSDPA and V9m for EV-DO.
- V8: features quad-band GSM/EDGE, Motorola's new Linux/Java platform including
new user-friendly features and a full HTML browser. Includes 2 GB of built in
memory but no card slot. It is 12mm thick. - V9: thicker than the other two models but adds noise cancellation technology,
a microSD slot and video sharing. However it uses Motorola's older "Synergy"
platform. It is expected in late summer with quad-band GSM and HSDPA 850/1900
for the US. - V9m: another 12mm thick model with EV-DO and media playback keys that are
visible at all times (the others stay hidden until needed). Will run carrier
branded interfaces and is expected at the end of summer.
RAZR2 V9m - Summary of Key Features:
- Thin and strong sculpted body with vacuum metalized finish
- Large 2.0inch QVGA 65k color external display with touch sensitive music keys
- Large 2.2inch QVGA 65k color internal display
- CDMA 800, 1900 Mhz, 1X and EVDO support
- Read/ignore text messages or get quick access to inbox, recent calls or music
with the flip closed
- Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
- Messaging via MMS, SMS, Email
- Streaming audio and video; video capture and playback
- Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology supporting A2DP profile1
- Integrated music player that supports a variety of audio formats: AAC, AAC+,
enhanced AAC+, MP3,WMA,
- Video formats supported: H.263, H.264, MPEG4
- Connectivity featuring Micro USB, USB Mass Storage, and version 1.2, class 2
Bluetooth wireless technology?
- Up to 2 GB of additional storage space with an optional microSD memory card
- Integrated version 1.2 Bluetooth wireless technology for imaging and printing
capabilities?
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