The durable design and easy-grip rubber exterior can withstand the toughest day on the job or the most demanding outdoor activities. As the only iDEN rugged phone in the industry to feature an embedded camera and Bluetooth wireless technology, the i580 is also the first iDEN clamshell designed to meet military specification 810 F for rain, dust, shock and vibration resistance.
The Motorola i580 provides Sprint's Nextel Walkie-Talkie capabilities, allowing for instant one-on-one, group and off-network communication with the touch of a button. The i580 contains notable features such as:
- 1.3 megapixel digital camera with video record functionality, a self-timer, up to 4X digital zoom and an LED light that can light up an image in a range up to 2 feet in low light conditions
- Removable micro SD card slot - Store images, MP3 files, and video to removable micro SD memory cards (64 MB card included)
- Bluetooth wireless technology
- GPS support - Get step-by-step driving directions, trip planning and more when you add GPS-based applications like TeleNav, MapQuest FindMe and Trimble Outdoors
- Large, internal color display
- Support for advanced walkie-talkie capabilities including Direct Send contacts and pictures
- Messaging services - send or receive multimedia and/or text and voice messages
- Front ported audio support - equipped with dual, frontal speakers
The Motorola i580 is available nationwide at Sprint and Nextel Stores for $279.99, after all available discounts and promotions.
People who buy the Nextel phones aren't looking for sexy. They want something that can be tossed around and dropped without breaking.
The i580 is going to be a big hit with people who work in harsh environments like construction. The camera will definitely come in handy.
3. Posted by peryus88
Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:51 pm
And you think your BB 8700c isn't bulky? I agree. These phones aren't for people who want to show off their phones because it looks good. Nextels take a lot of punishment. Some of them aren't THAT bulky. Some of the newer handsets are almost the size of a Moto MPX220.
4. Posted by stargrl357
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:34 am
I agree. They may be ugly, but they're for work. But who says you can make work phones a little prettier?
5. Posted by SirBelmont
Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:18 pm
I have had my i530 for at least 2 years , I work in industrial repair and have to have a rugged phone.My phone has been run over by both a forkliift and a truck , left out in a storm , and fallen off of a car at about 25-30 mph.I am going to buy this new model next week , not because it is sleek & sexy , but because it is functional , well built , and durable.
6. Posted by McGirk
Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:45 am
You can make a phone as small as you want, but that doesn't change the size of your face or hands. The i580 fits comfortably and solidly in your hands, especially if you have gigantic meat paws like a lot of construction workers do.
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