<This sounds like a pretty good phone and along with Ericsson's offering is the Holy Grail for N.American "GSM Alliance". (And where's that TDMA/GSM worldphone?)>
Motorola Introduces GSM Tri-band 'Digital World Phone' the New Motorola Timeport L7089 Phone -- a Passport to the World
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1999--From a world market leader in dual-band technology comes a new leading-edge mobile phone that works on all three GSM frequencies (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz).
This compact and stylish new tri-band ''Digital World Phone'', the Timeport(TM) L7089 phone, confirms once again that Motorola is at the forefront of technological innovation in personal mobile communication.
Now, globetrotters will be able to use the same phone when travelling between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia (900/1800 MHz), as well as the Americas (1900 MHz) on GSM networks, where roaming agreements are in place.
Richard Midgett, Chairman of the GSM Association, commented: ''This is what the customer has been waiting for, a phone that truly enables the GSM dream - a global system for roaming in one simple handset. We challenged the industry to deliver this capability and we congratulate Motorola on being the first to respond.''
The Timeport L7089 phone has almost all the features a busy executive could desire to help stay connected wherever and whenever. Designed for people who need to manage their world on the move, the Timeport L7089 phone is feature-packed and will be available in sea blue. The Timeport L7089 phone incorporates Voice
Recognition technology, which enables the user to use voice commands to dial phonebook entries or to control certain menu items.
The VoiceNote(TM) digital voice recorder feature enables users to record important memos and messages such as phone numbers or travel directions when on the move. VibraCall(TM) discreet alert helps allow the ultimate in discretion -- the phone will vibrate rather than ring.
The Timeport L7089 phone also features IrDA technology, which enables users to conduct a wireless data or fax call. IrDA technology allows users to connect their laptop to their ISP or corporate server to check email or browse the Web, using the phone as a wireless modem.
With Starfish's patented TrueSync multi-point synchronisation, Timeport L7089 phone users keep critical information synchronised and up-to-date from anywhere in the world. The TrueSync solution allows users to synchronise information among popular desktop organisers, PDA's and Web-based address books including Microsoft(TM)
Outlook(TM), Lotus Organizer(TM), Lotus Notes(TM), ACT!(TM), Sidekick(TM), Schedule+, Hewlett Packard Windows CE devices, 3 Com Palm devices, REX(TM) and REX PRO(TM), Excite Planner and Yahoo! Address Book. TrueSync Short Messaging Service (SMS) Client allows users to receive and send SMS messages on the fly. Messages can be originated on the laptop and sent wirelessly via the Timeport L7089 phone. TrueSync SMS also manages personal information by providing users with a desktop folder to select and store important messages.
The Timeport L7089 phone has an easy to read, large, full graphics OptimaxTM display with contrast controls and a built-in headset connector(b).
Expected to be available across Europe, Middle East and Africa in the third quarter of 1999, the Motorola Timeport L7089 phone is designed to be among the lightest (108g with the standard Lithium Ion battery) mobile phones in its class. The standard battery provides up to 40-150 hours of stand-by time(a) or, equally impressive, talk time of up to 120-210 minutes(a).
Optional accessories include batteries, battery door, chargers, adapter plugs, DSP handsfree car kit, belt clip, leather holsters and the Smart CELLect(TM) phone to PC data cable(b).
Motorola is a global leader in advanced electronic systems and services. It liberates the power of technology by creating software-enhanced products that provide integrated customer solutions and Internet access via wireless and satellite communications, as well as computing, networking, and automotive electronics. Motorola also provides essential digital building blocks in the form of embedded semiconductors, controls and systems. Sales in 1998 were $29.4 billion.
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Notes:
(a) Actual performance will be dependent on network configuration, signal strength, function selected, and SIM card. It is also dependent on the combined use of standby/talk time. The use of a SIM card which does not support the Stop Clock feature results in significantly reduced standby time.
(b) The use of wireless telephones and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these devices.
For further information, please contact the Motorola EMEA Press Office at Hill and Knowlton PR , 0044 171 973 4477/news.mot.emea@hillandknowlton.com, 5 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH
Notes To Editors: MOTOROLA is a registered trademark of Motorola Inc. TIMEPORT, VIBRACALL, CELLECT, VOICENOTE and OPTIMAX are trademarks of Motorola Inc.
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Contact:
Starfish Software, Inc., Schaumburg
Kate Dueck, 831/461-5815
kate.dueck@starfish.com
or
Motorola, Inc.
Jennifer Weyrauch, 847/523-0015
Jennifer_Weyrauch-WLJW19@email.mot.com
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