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December 14, 2005
Nextel Launches the Motorola i355; Full Featured Rugged Phone Provides Five Ways to Stay Connected
Nextel Communications Inc. and Motorola Inc.announced the Motorola i355, an affordable rugged phone that delivers five distinctways to stay connected. In addition, the i355 handset meets U.S military specificationsfor resistance to dust, blowing rain and vibration and has a durable rubber overmoldfor protection against extreme conditions.
The i355 is one of the first handsets to offer Nextel’s new Group ConnectSM feature.Group Connect allows users to instantly connect with up to 20 other Nextel usersnationwide - and set it all up quickly and easily from their handset. With GroupConnect, users can instantly communicate with an entire team with the push ofa button.
“The Motorola i355 is designed to meet users’ instant communication needs wherever they may be,” said Peter Aloumanis, director, U.S. Markets Division, Motorola’s iDEN® Subscriber Group. “The off-network walkie-talkie is an ideal back-up communications system for staying connected with confidence.”
In addition to Group Connect, i355 users can communicate through digital cellularphone service, Direct Connect, Direct TalkSM and Multimedia Messaging.2
- Nextel’s Direct Connect service is the nationwide and country-to-country instant walkie-talkie service that connects users in under a second.
- Direct Talk allows users to stay connected even if they are outside of the Nextel network coverage area by allowing them to manually transform the phone into an off-network walkie-talkie with a range of up to six miles depending upon specific conditions, such as terrain.
- Multimedia Messaging service allows users to send text, images and audio together from several locations on the handset, allowing for a high level of expression and personalization on the i355.
“Nextel is pleased to continue our commitment to businesses that requirea rugged and reliable phone with the introduction of the i355,” said BlairKutrow, Nextel’s vice president of Product Management. “Many industries,including public service, construction and transportation services, need theconfidence that comes with multiple ways to keep groups connected. Outdoor enthusiastswho want a rugged phone with various ways to communicate will also appreciatethis new addition to our portfolio.”
Packed with innovative, easy to use options, the i355 also offers GPS technology,a 65K vibrant color display, downloadable Java™ applications, voice recorder,speakerphone, voice-activated dialing and assignable ring tones. The i355 isavailable through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores,at a price of $99.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and creditapproval. Taxes, fees, early termination fee and other charges apply.
Posted by MovingPicture at December 14, 2005 04:40 PM