Motorola Deluxe ic902 Walkie-Talkie Phone Announced
Thu Jun 14, 2007 1:19 pm
Sprint today announced the Motorola Deluxe ic902, the newest phone utilizing the Nextel National Network (iDEN) for walkie-talkie services and the Sprint Nationwide Network (CDMA) for voice and data services. The ic902 will utilize both of Sprint's networks depending upon the service being used. For walkie-talkie services, the handset will operate on the Nextel National Network (iDEN) giving customers the ability to instantly connect with more than 20 million Nextel Walkie-Talkie users coast to coast.
Customers can also use walkie-talkie service in and between up to five countries (Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Peru) on the world's largest walkie-talkie network. The ic902 also supports Direct Talk for short-range off-network walkie-talkie conversations between users with other Direct Talk-capable Nextel phones. As the first in this category to support Power Vision capabilities, key features include:
- Nextel Walkie-Talkie service - best-in-class walkie-talkie service that instantly connects users to all other Nextel Walkie-Talkie users - across town, the country and even across borders to Latin America and Canada. Includes support for advanced walkie-talkie features including Direct Talk, the off-network Walkie-Talkie service; Group Connect; and Direct Send.
- Increased data speeds - Sprint Mobile Broadband Network delivers increased data speeds via EV-DO Rev. 0 technology.
- Built-in 2.0-megapixel camera - supports Sprint Picture Mail for capturing and sharing important business or personal images.
- Sprint Music Store - allows users to browse and wirelessly download full-length songs directly to their phone for only 99 cents each with a Power Vision data plan.
- Sprint TV - delivers more than 50 channels of live television and on-demand video and audio.
- Bluetooth Stereo - enables hands-free communication with a wireless stereo earpiece or transmit data wirelessly from a compatible Bluetooth-Enabled device (up to 30 feet).
- MP3 player - heightens productivity and entertainment; listen to music, audio files or podcasts.
- MicroSD slot - stores songs, video, and pictures to a removable microSD (TransFlash) memory card, which can be easily transferred to a PC with included SD adapter and USB adapter. 128 MB microSD included.
- OnDemand - retrieve customized, up-to-date web content such as Sports, Weather, News, Money and Movie Information with the push of a button.
The Motorola Deluxe ic902 is the first PowerSource phone from Sprint to support PowerVision services, giving customer access to productivity-enhancing data speeds and entertainment services like music (standard Vision charges apply).
The ic902 also features Bluetooth Stereo capabilities for pairing with compatible headsets and other devices as well as an integrated MP3 player with the ability to enjoy MP3s, audio files and audio podcasts. Multimedia files are easily stored on the included 128 MB microSD removable memory card. The ic902 weighs only 4.8 ounces and is less than one inch thick. It also has a vibrant color screen and external display so customers can see who is calling.
The ic902 supports SMS text messaging and is GPS-enabled for navigation, including support for TeleNav.
