The Boy Genius Report has an interesting snapshot of what appears to be a new upcoming Motorola handset. Dubbed the “Motorola Alexander”, BGR claims the smartphone features Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, a 5 to 8 megapixel camera, a built-in NVIDIA graphics chipset, and assisted GPS. From the angle and appearance, the Alexander appears to be a slim slider phone with a QWERTY keyboard. What’s also interesting is the blurry picture of the user interface. Looks like Motorola did some customization work on the Windows Mobile Today screen. If the Alexander is truly thin, the performance respectable, and the keyboard usable, then Motorola could have a cool phone on their hands. A lot of ifs tho..

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Motorola also announced today that their portable speaker ROKRS (the ROKR EQ7 and EQ5) are now available here in the U.S. These portable speakers can connect to both wireless and wired devices and play back music or act as speaker phones.

MOTOROKR EQ7

• Supports stereo music and speakerphone calls
• Four JBL speakers with deep bass
• Stereo Bluetooth support
• Includes 3.5 mm audio cable for non-Bluetooth devices
• Built-in speaker functions such as noise and echo-reduction technology
• Mute button
• Includes AC adapter
• Uses four AA batteries for up to six hours of usage

MOTOROKR EQ5

• Portable design - slips into a pocket
• Stereo Bluetooth support
• Includes 3.5 mm audio cable for non-Bluetooth devices
• SRS WOW HD audio enhancement technology
• Noise and echo reduction technology
• Speakerphone
• Radio frequency shielding
• Six hours of play time on a single charge
• Kick stand
• MicroUSB port
• Rechargeable non-replaceable batteru

The EQ7 is available for $199.95 while the EQ5 has an asking price of $119.95.

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Motorola expanded their ROKR line of handsets today with the introduction of three new phones - the MOTOROKR EM30, the ROKR EM28, and the ROKR EM25… and yes.. this is pretty much all about music. The EM30 is a candybar shaped handset featuring Motorola’s ModeShift technology which allows users to easily transform the device from a mobile phone into a music player. The EM28 is a clamshell handset with music capabilities and touch-sensitive keys while the EM25 is a slider-based handset with FM radio sharing capabilities.  Let’s get into the major details.

The MOTOROKR EM30:

Motorola’s ModeShift technology helps transform the handset from a phone to a music player thanks to the illuminated keyboard. Keys light up in red when in music mode or blue when in phone mode. Other features include:

• Quad band GSM support
• GPRS/EDGE class 12
• Measures 115 x 53 x 10.6 mm and weighs 100 grams
• MP3 downloads
• FM radio with RDS support
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Support for MIDI, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Enhanced AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR-NB,Real Audio (RA) v10
• Text to speech recognition
• Airplane mode
• CrystalTalk technology
• Compatible with Windows Media Player 11
• 2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom
• Bluetooth support
• USB 2.0 support
• microSD support
• Runs the LiMo Platform

The ROKR EM28:

The EM28 is all about music (oh.. and yes it’s a phone too) thanks to touch-sensitive keys that appear only when they’re needed. The front of the handset shows the name of the artist and the song being played so you’ll never have to flip open the phone to see what is currently playing. Other features include:

• Triband GSM 850/1800/1900 900/1800/1900, GPRS Class 10, EDGE Class 10
• Measures 94.35 x 49.5 x 17.38 mm and weighs 90 grams
• Supports 3D sound effects, spatial audio, and bass boost
• CrystalTalk technology
• FM radio with RDS support
• 3.5 mm headset jack
• Speakerphone
• microSD slot
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
• video capture and playback
• Support for 32-poly AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR NB, , MP3, WAV, RA6
• Displays: Internal, 1.8 inch 128×160 65k TFT; External, 1.2 inch 96 x 80 black and white matrix CLI
• Dedicated music jump key/smart key and navigational keys; touch-sensitive multimodal keys on external CLI.
• Bluetooth support
• 450 minute talk time
• 250 hour standby time
• 11 hour music playback time

The ROKR EM25:

Yes.. the EM25 is another music enabled handset (really.. is there any handset that won’t play back music anymore?). Features include a built-in FM radio, access to a stored music library, and a dedicated music key.  Users can also use FMShare to share a favorite station with friends by sending it as a text message and SONGID technology to identify a song that’s being played. Specs include:

• GSM 850/1900 & 900/1800, GPRS Class 10
• Measures 101 x 46 x 13.9 mm and weighs less than 90 grams
• Audio: One-touch MP3 player, FM radio with RDS, uninterrupted music in airplane mode, universal 3.5 mm headset jack, speakerphone
• microSD support
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
• Support for AAC, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, WAV
• CrystalTalk technology
• Bluetooth support
• 1.8 inch 128 x 160 65K color External Display

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Now you see it.. now you don’t. We’re talking about the hidden external display of the new Motorola PEBL clamshell which the company introduced in the Korean market. The touch-sensitive display comes alive when buttons are pressed and is capable of displaying pictures. Features of the PEBL include:

• Support for 3G networking
• Bluetooth support
• 2 megapixel camera
• Integrated MP3 player

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The Motorola V9x clamshell handset is apparently coming to AT&T Wireless and will support AT&T’s Navigator service which provides turn-by-turn driving directions as well as full-color moving maps. Thank goodness the V9x appears to also have an updated color scheme!

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Motorola’s new ROKR E8 mobile handset will be exclusively available on T-Mobile starting on July 7th. The E8 is equally adept at being a mobile phone as well as a portable music player thanks to the new Motorola ModeShift technology. ModeShift transforms the device from phone to music player at the touch of a button - providing only the controls that a user needs for the mode at hand. Other key features of the ROKR E8 include:

• Haptics technology for tactile response when a virtual key is pressed
• FastScroll navigation wheel allows for scrolling through thousands of songs with the slide of a thumb
• CrystalTalk technology for call clarity in noisy environments
• Windows Media Player 11 compatibility
• Smooth surface with no visible keys when device is turned off
• Control keys are all virtual which change according to the mode the phone is in
• Built-in FM radio
• Song ID3
• 2GB internal memory
• microSD card support
• USB 2.0 support

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Motorola looks to get back on track in the mobile phone front with the introduction of the new MOTOZINE ZN5 handset. Designed in collaboration with Kodak, the ZN5 features Motorola’s ModeShift Technology and Kodak’s Imaging Technology all in one handset. Features of the ZN5 handset include the following:

• 2.4 inch 240 x 320 262K TFT display
• Fastest click to click times available
• 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus, Xenon flash
• One touch access to photos
• Pictures can be uploaded to KODAK Gallery with Gallery Link
• 350 MB onboard memory
• Capture and edit modes: panorama, grayscale, sepia, negative, reddish, greenish, blueish
• Digital viewfinder
• 3.5 mm headset jack
• Wi-Fi enabled
• FM radio
• 349 to 574 minute talk time
• Measures 50.5 x 118 x 12 mm
• Weighs 114 grams
• Supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900, EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12
• CrystalTalk technology
• SMS, MMS, IM, email support
• Full HTML open source browser
• Windows Media Player 11 support
• Stereo Bluetooth support
• Video - C/P 15 fps, MPEG4, H263
• TV out

The ZN5 is the first phone from the new MOTOZINE product line which is Motorola’s new label for multimedia optimized devices. The ZN5 will be available in China in July and will be rolled out globally during the remainder of the year.

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Motorola introduced two new Bluetooth headsets yesterday called the H620 and the H560. Both headsets feature noise reduction, echo cancellation technology and TrueComfort design. The H620 is a complete in-car solution while the H560 allows users to stay hands-free while on the go.

The Motorola H620 is the first Motorola Bluetooth headset optimized for the car thanks to the device’s noise reduction and echo cancellation technology. The volume automatically adjusts according to the amount of road noise around you. The headset comes with a dashboard headset holder and a rapid in-car charger. It also supports phone voice dialing which allows drivers to stay focused on the most important thing when in the car - driving. Other features include TrueComfort design, EasyPair technology and a discrete three color indicator light for battery levels.

The Motorola H560 also employs noise reduction, echo cancellation technology, and automatic volume control based on ambient noise levels. The headset comes with multiple ear cushions which ensures you’ll get the perfect fit thereby helping to decrease outside noise from getting in. The headset also comes with TrueComfort design, EasyPair technology and a discrete three color battery indicator.

Both headsets are expected in Q3 of this year.

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Verizon Wireless announced the availability of the new MOTO W755 clamshell handset at both their online website and in their retail communications stores. Features of the MOTO W755 include the following:

• External touch sensitive controls
• Support for V CAST Music and Video
• Supports AAC, AMR NB, MIDI, MP3, and WMA V9 file formats
• Create and manage playlists with Windows Media Player 11
• Bluetooth Stereo support
• 2.5 mm headset jack
• 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom
• 1.9 inch internal display
• VZ Navigator capable
• microSD card support

The MOTO W755 will be available for $69.99 after a $50 dollar mail-in rebate and a new two-year agreement.

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• 0.68 inch thick
• Available in Black Slate and Purple

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Motorola introduces three new handsets at the 2008 Mobile World Congress - the MOTO Z6w, the Motorola W161 and the Motorola W181. Here’s what we know thus far.

The MOTO Z6w is basically the Z6 with the addition of Wi-Fi connectivity. Other features include:

• GSM support
• Web Browsing
• Multimedia support
• Slider design
• Compatible with Windows Media Player 11
• USB 2.0 support
• 2.0 megapixel digital camera
• Support for up to 4GB of removable memory

Meanwhile, the new W161 and the W181 mobile phones are candy bar shaped devices with patented CrystalTalk technology which allows users to have clear conversations in noisy environments. Both phones feature integrated FM radio, a large display, and supposed “office quality speakerphone.”

The MOTO Z6w will be available during the second quarter of this year while the W161 and W181 will be available this quarter.

Stay tuned for pics.

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