New Motorola i930 Sneak

[Brad Isaac]

We've featured many stories about the anticipated MPX devices from Motorola. Apparently there is a newer device that slipped in under the radar. engadget has some exclusive photos and info about a new Motorola i930 device.
"As expected not only will this be iDen’s first smartphone, it will also be the first iDen phone to have a camera. Motorola didn’t tell us the resolution but we know it’s VGA or less or else they would have made special mention. It’s also the first iDen phone we’ve seen (possibly the first Microsoft Smartphone we’ve seen) to have a HUGE external display. It’s gigantic, and color. Like all iDen phones it has Push-to-Talk, Java, and aGPS. sadly, like other iDen phones, it lacks Bluetooth or IR. It looks to be running Smartphone 2003 second edition, which seemed pretty stable on the model we tried, but there’s still no word on when this handset will be launched."
Anyone interested in purchasing this device?

[bkbroil]

I've been keeping my eye on the Motorola v710. It hasn't been released yet, but it will be the first phone to have bluetooth offered on the Verizon Service.
Video Capture
If a picture says a thousand words, imagine what a video clip says. Capture the action and play it back in all its glory right on your phone.
Integrated MP3 Player
The integrated MP3 player makes light work of bringing along your music. Just download tunes to your phone and be on your way. Talk and tunes, all in one.

Expandable Memory
All the storage you could hope for and more. Starting at 10MB of storage and counting–just add memory as you need it and the sky is the limit.
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
From wireless talking to wireless synching, this phone makes it happen. Just hook up any Bluetooth® compliant accessory and be wire-free.

Digital Voice Recognition
Let your voice do the dialing. Just speak a command and let your phone do the rest. Speak the name or say the number and you’re ready to go.

[jkendrick]

BK, any further word on release date for the Verizon BT phone? I've been waiting for this for a year.
Of course, the camera means I can't use it at client sites.

[bkbroil]

Last I heard was Mid-July....which is perfect for me....because I have that plan where they upgrade my phone or put $100 towards a purchase of another phone and I'm due for a new phone in July.
Also the link above is to Motorola's site, where you can enter your email address and they will send you information on the product as it becomes available. In the right hand corner it says "Find out when it's available" and you enter in your information.