Tech Shout!

Motorola has just announced a new hand set called Motofone, which includes smart features and easy functionality at a low price. Motofone combines Motorola’s award-winning design sensibility with intuitive and easy-to-grasp functionality.

Billions of people around the world do not have exposure to mobile phones. But Motorola plans to change this with it’s latest offering- the Motofone. Motorola believes the need for communication is growing day by day and the demand for cost-effective phones keeps on increasing. Motorola wants to “connect the unconnected” with the Motofone.

The Motofone offers a redesigned user interface with innovative voice prompts in local languages, which will help the user to guide easily through menu navigation, messaging and other functions.

Additionally, the graphical icons visually demonstrate the menu features as well as network status and battery strength. Besides, the Motofone automatically reports the status of the user’s prepaid account after each call or message, thus allowing the user to keep track of his/her usage and expense.

Besides the above mentioned features, the Motofone looks good, sounds awesome and is built to last. Motorola’s Motofone is a really slim and easy to carry and features ClearVision display that leverages Electrophoretic Display (EPD) technology. Thus users are provided with large, high-contrast screen, which is viewable even in the brightest of sunlight. Besides, the ClearVision display, the very flush-fitting keypad and dust-resistant design make the Motofone durable for active everyday use. Not to forget the sound quality. The Motofone has polyphonic ring tones, speakerphone and powerful volume control, thus making communication clearer and louder!

Here is a summary of the features on Motofone:

Voice prompts in local languages

Intuitive icon-based user interface

Stylish thin design

Extended battery life

Durable housing for optimal performance despite dust and sun

High-contrast screen using new ClearVision display

Large font size for easy readability

High-volume for call clarity in loud environments

Automatic notification of current prepaid balance

Embedded polyphonic ringtones in eight voices

Ability to download ringtones

Motorola’s MOTOFONE should be available on the stands in October 2006. Till then we’ll keep you updated on the price and availability.