Motorola Introduces RAZR2 – The Next-Generation RAZR™

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Motorola Introduces RAZR2 – The Next-Generation RAZR™

Sleeker Outside, More Powerful Inside, the Next Iconic Device Delivers the Ultimate Mobile Experience

LONDON, December 2007 – Experience the evolution of the RAZR brand with the new RAZR2, the ultimate iconic feature phone. The next-generation device packs cutting-edge features such as CrystalTalk™¹ technology, up to 2GB of on-board memory, fast and efficient Web browsing³, real-time point-to-point video3 and ultra-fast menu navigation, all packed into a slimmer, stronger, sleeker design.

The RAZR2 family’s three new handsets – RAZR2 V9 (3G HSDPA), RAZR2 V9m (EVDO CDMA) and RAZR2 V8 (GSM) ensure availability to users of all three major technology networks.

“With the modern style and powerful performance of RAZR2, Motorola has once again redefined the cell phone,” said Mike Fenger, Senior Vice President, EMEA, for Motorola’s Mobile Devices business. “This device takes the world’s best-selling feature phone to the next level. Combining groundbreaking new features and an even slimmer exterior than the original icon, the RAZR2 is capable of giving consumers the ultimate mobile experience.”

In October, Motorola also announced the RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition, a special edition RAZR2, available in limited quantities. The signature RAZR2 form factor has been re-imagined and reconfigured in the most luxurious materials - bathed in gold and clothed in snake-like skin, and includes a full suite of features and accessories, including a black slate Motorola H680 Bluetooth® headset⁶ with 18k gold-plated accents, for conscious consumers seeking a glamorous design.

RAZR2 – Slimmer yet stunning

Thin is (still) in -- Motorola made the RAZR2 profile even sharper, shaving two millimetres from the original RAZR.⁴
Big is beautiful -- Greatly enhanced dual screens give consumers the largest-in-its class 2.0” external screen for crisp picture caller ID3 and readable texts^{5 4} and a 2.2” internal screen with twice the resolution⁴ of the original RAZR.
Materials matter -- To further beautify this sought-after icon, Motorola incorporated a seamless casing, a soft touch back and a stunning vacuum metal front finish.

Stronger yet sleeker

Strong as steel -- At the core of RAZR2 is a stainless steel internal frame to provide strength and durability.
Not even scratching the surface -- The huge exterior lens is made with chemically hardened glass to be more scratch resistant.
An open and shut case -- Motorola tested the cast aluminium hinge in more than 100,000 lab tests to help ensure that every time a customer flips open the device, it will work perfectly.

Smarter yet simpler

More intelligent interface -- The RAZR2 V8 has a completely redesigned User Interface (UI) so consumers can search contacts even faster. The main menu is customisable and even messaging is easier; RAZR2 automatically recognises what type of message consumers are sending.
Speed thrills -- With the new ARM 11 processor¹, processing speed is 10 times faster than the original RAZR and with high-speed USB 2.0 it only takes 2-3 seconds to transfer a song.
Now hear this -- Motorola’s innovative CrystalTalk™¹ technology on the RAZR2 automatically adjusts audio to ensure clear calls even in a noisy environment.
It answers back -- RAZR2 V8 “talks” to consumers by speaking the interactive menu, contact lists, emails and messages aloud.
Tempting texts -- Without even opening the phone, RAZR2 users can rely on the large external screen to read messages and reply with pre-programmed text messages⁵.
Play on -- With either 512MB or 2GB of memory⁴, the new RAZR2 rocks with stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology⁷ and enough storage for approximately 1,000 songs⁷.
Manage with ease -- Microsoft Windows® Media Player 11 compatibility helps consumers easily purchase, synchronise and transfer their music library to their RAZR2 in only a few minutes. In some models music can be downloaded over the air at near-broadband-like wireless data speeds.⁴
Good vibrations -- The external display incorporates Motorola’s breakthrough “haptics” technology which provides users with vibrating feedback in response to their finger taps. This, combined with the virtual music keys, allows the user to effortlessly control their music.
Just browsing -- The Web-browsing experience, including a full HTML browser¹, in the new RAZR takes advantage of its stellar internal display and high-speed wireless data connections for faster, bigger and richer surfing. Built-in email functionality gives easy, PC-like access to both personal and corporate email accounts³.
Better mobile search -- Debuting on the RAZR2 family of devices, Motorola has incorporated Google’s powerful new mobile search experience³, which helps users quickly and easily get the information they need.
Picture this…and this -- The multi-shot feature⁵ on the handset’s 2.0 megapixel camera automatically snaps up to eight new pictures so users can choose the best image from a complete series of pictures.
Watch this, real-time -- A new real-time point-to-point video feature allows another wireless customer to “See What I See”⁸ while a voice call is in progress. Consumers can also store up to 2 hours of video⁴ footage on the device.

Pricing and Availability
For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit www.motorola.com.

Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

1 Feature available on the RAZR2 V8 and V9
3 Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
4 Varies due to the configuration of the phone, which varies by service provider
5 Feature available on RAZR2 V8.
6 This device supports Bluetooth BIP-ImagePush, BPP-SenderDev, DUN-GW, FT-Server, GAP, GAVDP, Headset-AG, HFP (1.5) AG, OPP-Client, OPP-Server profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.
Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.
7 Based on 4 minutes per song at a data rate of 64Kbps. Storage capacity is approximate and subject to available memory space and encoding method used; actual capacity varies by content.
8 Feature available on RAZR2 V9

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“With the modern style and powerful performance of RAZR2, Motorola has once again redefined the cell phone...”

“This device takes the world’s best-selling feature phone to the next level. Combining groundbreaking new features and an even slimmer exterior than the original icon, the RAZR2 is capable of giving consumers the ultimate mobile experience.”

Mike Fenger, Senior Vice President, EMEA, Motorola Mobile Devices.

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