Company Press Release:
Motorola A780- The Next generation Power tool
New Handset Combines PDA Functionality with Advanced Multi-Media Capabilities in Sophisticated Phone-First Design

New Delhi, April 26, 2005 - Motorola, a global leader in wireless communications launched the new Motorola A780 -- a truly converged device offering the speed of EDGE technology coupled with the open, flexible environment of Java + Linux to deliver the ultimate handset.
 


A780 – The next generation power tool
  • EDGE for high speed data transfer
  • Quadband
  • Embedded Bluetooth
  • VPN Email
  • Secure Over The Air synchronization 
  • 1.3Mega Pixel Camera 
  • Document Viewer (PDF, Excel, Power Point, Word)
  • Video streaming
  • Intelligent voice ability features
  • 128 MB external transflash memory card 
  • HTML Browser
  • Record and playback video
  • Keypad and touch screen
  • MP3 player 
 
The classically chic A780 is designed to offer a rich end-user mobile experience that includes intense mobile office connectivity plus multi-media entertainment. It possesses advance capabilities of a personal digital assistant (PDA) along with 1.3 megapixel digital camera, video player, and MP3 player packaged in one compact device featuring a brilliant 2.45” 65,000 colors TFT touch screen and quad-band technology.

To support the business-side of life, the A780 harnesses the power of EDGE that offers increased efficiency and network speed, enabling consumers to download more content, faster. It is also one of the first in its class to offer complete GSM network compatibility and support for some of the fastest pre-3G data speeds around. The PDA features Bluetooth wireless technology to allow for virtually instant wire-free connection between devices. The A780 also ships with Motorola's MotoSync software, which provides secure, over-the-air (OTA) synchronization with corporate email and PIM servers. MotoSync supports POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, and SyncML for data synchronization.

“As consumers’ work, home and social lives continue to converge, they need a device that will help them move seamlessly from one world to the next,” said Mr. Percy Batlivala, General Manager, Southwest Asia, Motorola India. “The Motorola A780 provides that link by delivering on all fronts -- as an office companion, entertainment source and design icon. The ability to view Microsoft Office applications, manage schedules and contacts via MOTOSYNC, capture and share streaming video and utilize groundbreaking EDGE, Quad band and Bluetooth wireless technologies make the model A780 a true must-have. In short, the A780 provides a complete and fulfilling user experience”

Built on an open Java + Linux platform, the A780 can also accommodate the coolest applications from games to productivity tools. Motorola launched the world’s first handset built on Java + Linux, the A760, last year. The new A780 further the company’s commitment to making the Linux operating system a key pillar of its handset software strategy.

Another interesting and unique feature is the speaker-independent voice recognition and you can make and receive calls with the flip closed.

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola A780 will be available immediately.

Price: Rs. 31,355
The standard box apart from the phone and battery contains a data cable, Mobile Phone Tool CD ROM, External memory card, Vehicle power adaptor, wired headset, carry case.
 


About Motorola
Motorola is a Fortune 100 global communications leader that provides seamless mobility products and solutions across broadband, embedded systems and wireless networks.  In your home, auto, workplace and all spaces in between, seamless mobility means you can reach the people, things and information you need, anywhere, anytime.  Seamless mobility harnesses the power of technology convergence and enables smarter, faster, cost-effective and flexible communication.  Motorola had sales of US $31.3 billion in 2004.  For more information: http://www.motorola.com/.