New Motorola Mobile Phone Sets a Standard for Style and Innovation
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Sept. 28, 2006 – Motorola,
Inc. (NYSE: MOT), and Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s most reliable
wireless network, today announced the availability of the sleek multimedia
MOTOKRZR K1m. Offering a combination of luxurious style and Verizon Wireless’
first-class multimedia features, MOTOKRZR K1m is the definitive handset for
millions of customers who seek the latest in fashion-forward mobile phones and
the exciting content available from V CAST Music and V CAST video.
MOTOKRZR K1m is the first handset from Motorola to boast a radical slender form
measuring only 17 millimetres thin, 44 millimetres wide and wrapped in a
reflective, metallic gloss finish. Simple touch sensor music controls combined
with an integrated music player that can access both V CAST Music and mp3 files,
and a host of other music-centric services, such as ring tones, music videos,
concert performance video from today’s hottest acts and Ringback Tones,
MOTOKRZR K1m lets Verizon Wireless customers stay entertained on the go. With
more than 1.4 million songs available for download through V CAST Music,
customers can enjoy the most song choices of any over-the-air music service in
the country.
MOTOKRZR K1m also offers access to Verizon Wireless’ popular V CAST service
that enables customers to view video clips from the hottest names in
entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. With V CAST,
Verizon Wireless customers can catch up-to-the-minute news, the latest
celebrity gossip on entertainment programs or even sit back and watch music videos
on MOTOKRZR K1m’s brilliant 1.9 inch colour screen. V CAST is currently
available to more than half of the U.S. population.
With a 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x zoom, video capture and playback and
optional expandable microSD™ memory, MOTOKRZR K1m segues seamlessly from an
object of desire to a fully-loaded creative centre. These features allow users
to capture priceless moments on the go while staying in touch with Verizon Wireless’
PIX and FLIX Messaging.
The list of multimedia features on the new MOTOKRZR K1m is complete with the
phone’s ability to access both Verizon Wireless’ Get It Now® virtual
store that offers access to hundreds of game, entertainment, news and
productivity applications, plus the company’s Mobile Web 2.0SM news
and information service.
Pricing and Availability
MOTOKRZR K1m is available today online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99
with a new two-year customer agreement. The phone will be available in Verizon
Wireless Communications Stores, including stores within Circuit City, on
October 5 for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and new two-year customer
agreement.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon
Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation’s most reliable wireless network,
serving 54.8 million voice and data customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge,
N.J., Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)
and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at
www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage
and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the
Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Source: Motorola press release
