Sprint announces the availability of the new Motorola Debut i856 slider handset – the first handset from Sprint to offer push-to-talk services. The Debut features easy one-handed operations as well as the ability to switch from an active push-to-talk call to an interconnect voice call at the touch of a button.

Features and specs include the following:

• Vertical slider design
• 176 x 220 color display
• Supports Nextel Direct Connect
• Supports Group Connect, Direct Talk, Direct Send
• Group Messaging support
• Preloaded apps include NFL Mobile Live access, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
• Downloadable games, wallpapers, and ringtones
• Bluetooth enabled
• MMS support
• 1.3 megapixel camera/camcorder with 4x digital zoom
• Dual speakers with 3D audio
• Built-in MP3 player with external music controls
• Speakerphone with voice activated dialing
• GPS and Wireless Web enabled
• Measures 1.97 x 4.19 x 0.59 inches
• Weighs 3.09 oz
• Up to 3.4 hours of talk time

The Motorola Debut can be purchased for $99.99 after a $50 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two year agreement.

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