Motorola and Sprint today announced the availability of the C290, the first Sprint PCS Vision-enabled phone from Motorola.

Motorola C290 More Photos View Specs

An affordable clamshell for consumers who want mobility without the added cost, the C290 offers a vibrant 65-color display, soft-touch exterior and sleek, compact design, ideal for consumers who want a stylish phone and the conveniences of voice communication, SMS Text Messaging, and Sprint PCS Vision services to help them stay connected.

With Sprint PCS Vision, customers can personalize the C290 by downloading the latest images, ringers, games, and other applications. It's these compelling Sprint services that enable consumers to reflect their unique interests and enjoy hours of entertainment on the go.

The Motorola C290 is initially priced at $179.99 or $29.99 after rebate.

- Motorola C290 Specs

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1. Posted by PunkRock	Mon Apr 03, 2006 2:10 pm
Looks really good for an entry-level phone!
2. Posted by GSMDude	Tue Apr 04, 2006 11:51 am
I hope this marks a new partnership between Sprint and Motorola. I'm a fan of clamshells but Motorola has been noticably absent since the StarTac days.
3. Posted by stargrl357	Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:43 pm
kinda reminds me of the mpx200
4. Posted by mgoblue	Fri Apr 07, 2006 11:56 am
the c290 looks sleek...... but wheres the external screen? i thought all clamshells have those now?
5. Posted by mgoblue	Fri Apr 14, 2006 11:12 pm
it does look like the mpx200... except a cheaper version
6. Posted by jessieh	Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:09 pm
Will Phone Tools have an entry for this phone
7. Posted by natron4202003	Wed May 17, 2006 11:41 am
i bought it................. not bad at all. I can download any size wallpapers and make it happen. Sound for ringtones is clear unlike my broken piece of crap razor. I am from Michigan and had no trouble calling home from a mountian during a snow storm in Alaska........ No b.s. Its a tight phone for people that dont really care to spend to much money on a phone. It can do everything but take pictures, so it works for me. Downside though, still isnt any download sites that offer anything for it yet. Some 1 needs to work on that..............lol
8. Posted by sexycustard	Sun May 21, 2006 3:01 pm
I took a look at it at Best Buy. Overall I'm not all that impressed. Entry level phone with basic features. For my money, there are better phones on the market in the same price range.

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