Motorola MPx One Of First To Utilize New WM2003 SE

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As expected the MPx is to feature the updated second release of windows mobile pocket pc phone edition software:

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First-of-a-kind Motorola dual-hinge design fully leverages new software capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO — 24 March, 2004 — Today, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies, announced that its new model Motorola MPx, which was announced earlier this year at 3GSM World Congress, will be one of the first devices to utilize Microsoft’s new Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software. Bill Gates unveiled the new Windows Mobile software today during his keynote at the Microsoft® Mobile Developer Conference (DevCon) 2004 in San Francisco. Motorola will integrate the new software with its MOTOPro Innovation Platform to deliver a cutting-edge real-time mobile assistant for professionals – at work, on the road, at home and at play.

Part of the Motorola MOTOPro™ series of handsets featuring Microsoft Windows® Mobile software, the Motorola MPx delivers a radical new approach to communications for the mobile professional. The dual-hinge device opens both in portrait and in landscape mode as an exceptional email device with a wide screen, stylus and full QWERTY keyboard. With this design, the Motorola MPx takes full advantage of the Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition’s new dynamic screen switching feature, allowing seamless transitions between ‘landscape’ and ‘portrait’ mode.  

“The new Motorola MPx leverages the MOTOPro Innovation Platform and the latest Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software to extend the power of the desktop into the mobile space like never before,” Michael Tatelman, vice president and general manager of the MOTOPro Product Group, Motorola Mobiles. “This combination, fueled with innovative applications and solutions from the developer community, gives mobile professionals the freedom to live real-time.”

Real-time Email Experience

The Motorola MPx replaces the multi-device syndrome by ingeniously blending the best of a mobile phone, personal data assistant (PDA) and email messenger in one easy-to-use compact device. The familiar Outlook email, Internet browsing, streaming video and access to corporate applications are all within easy reach using the Motorola MPx.

The tri-band GSM/GRPS Motorola device is a truly essential business tool, with advanced features such as built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and infrared support for effortless data exchange. The Motorola MPx also takes advantage of a 2.8 inch, 16-bit color display to provide an impressive 320 x 240 pixels. This feature allows for utilization of a large base of existing and upcoming Pocket PC® and Java™ applications, enabling users to maximize their mobile experience.

The Motorola MPx boasts up to 1GB of expandable memory, an integrated 1.2 megapixel camera with flash, and Java™ technology. With the Windows Media Player®, the Motorola MPx also provides users with essential entertainment options to balance out the busy workday.  

The device is built on the MOTOPro™ Innovation Platform, a feature-rich software and hardware platform that delivers Motorola’s design and technologies, as well as the Microsoft Windows Mobile software.

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