Buying MOT on the dips News AttachmentSubject: Motorola Introduces the Ruggedized r750plus Multi-Service Phone
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> Motorola Inc. has added the following News Release to its Investor Relations web
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> Motorola Introduces the Ruggedized r750plus Multi-Service Phone
> Date(s): 9/19/00 1:01:00 PM
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> SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2000--
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> "SUV of mobile phones" is designed for demanding environments
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> Motorola today announced the r750plusT multiple communications
> handset, a durable wireless phone designed for users who work in
> physically demanding environments. This ruggedized device meets
> military specification 810 C/D/E, making it optimal for
> environments that are exposed to water, dust, shock, and
> vibration. The r750plus handset is a complete four-in-one
> communications tool, allowing users to make and receive wireless
> phone calls, instantly communicate with one or hundreds of
> individuals at the touch of a button, and receive text pages. In
> addition, it features an always-connected Internet microbrowser
> and can serve as a wireless modem when connected to a handheld or
> notebook computer.(1)
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> The new handset will be available through Nextel and Southern LINC
> in the United States, and through Clearnet Communications in
> Canada.(2)
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> "The r750plus handset was designed in response to our customers
> who require the flexibility of multiple communication services in
> a single device that can withstand physically demanding
> environments," said Bill Werner, corporate vice president of
> Motorola and general manager of the iDEN Subscriber Group. "This
> heavy duty handset meets the needs of those customers, making it
> ideal for the construction and utility industries."
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> This handset is the latest in Motorola's line of multiple
> communications devices for mobile workgroups. It features a rubber
> overmolded grip, large raised buttons, emergency call button, and
> selectable backlight timer. Other features include hands-free
> speakerphone, QuickstoreT rapid directory storage, missed call
> indicator, last 10 numbers sent and received, Turbo DialT one-
> button dialing, and VibraCall® discreet alert. A complete line of
> ruggedized accessories is also available, including a lapel
> microphone, belt clip, audio adapter, and car kit.
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> Also available is an intrinsically safe battery, which meets
> Factory Mutual Research requirements for use in hazardous
> locations where flammable or combustible materials are present.
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> The phone measures 5.5 x 3.32 x 1.69 inches (140 x 59 x 43 mm) and
> weighs 11.8 ounces (334.5 grams). About Motorola
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> Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in providing integrated
> communications solutions and embedded electronic solutions. Sales
> in 1999 were $33.1 billion. For more information, visit
> www.motorola.com. Editors' Note: Separate announcements to be made
> today by iDEN network operators.
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> 1. Availability of certain features is dependent upon
> service provider.
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> 2. Check with your local service provider for availability.
> Motorola, iDEN, Quickstore, r750plus, Turbo Dial, and
> VibraCall are trademarks or registered trademarks of
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