Motorola A630 - the Accompli 009 successor

[phonearena]

The FCC has approved the A630.

As other pointed out before main features are :

Bluetooth
JAVA (MIDP 2.0)
WAP 2.0
65k TFT external display (176 x 220 pixels)
IMAP4/POP3 email
Speaker phone

Full specifications are at

Short article about the Motorola A630 PhoneArena.com

[yellahead]

Does anybody know exactly when the motorola A630 is comning out and how will it cost???

[BSDBoy]

Nobody knows. Depends on the market demand, how fast the carriers will test the handset etc..

[moby]

I think we'll see it in the next 3-4 months

[aguillen]

As found on the motorola.com site:

New York City Elite Flip Over the New Motorola A630

Uniquely designed mobile brings users the best of voice and data in sleek form factor that brings hidden surprises

NEW YORK CITY, NY - July 1, 2004 - At an exclusive gathering of New York City’s top trend-setters and influencers, Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a leader in wireless communications, unveiled its latest wireless creation - the model A630. Staged on the rooftop of the exclusive Hotel Gansevoort, celebrities and style leaders, including Drea de Matteo, Russell Simmons, Pat Field, Molly Shannon, Samantha Ronson and Jacob the Jeweler were among the first to witness the unveiling of the next “must have” mobile device from Motorola.

Following in the footsteps of the game-changing Motorola StarTAC and the company’s revolutionary two-way pagers, the model A630 is yet another innovative new product from Motorola. Packaged in a unique, multi- functional design featuring a QWERTY keyboard hidden inside a sleek candy bar form, the Motorola A630 lets you call, text or email with style and ease.

From the outside, you see a fashionable, compact mobile handset. Once opened, the device reveals a full QWERTY keyboard that makes texting, email exchanges and Instant Messaging easy. The A630 does not stop there. For multi-media fun, the handset comes with an integrated camera with 4 x zoom, multi-media messaging for sending and sharing images, dedicated gaming keys and a vivid color display that offers portrait as well as landscape views. When its time to be productive, the A630 offers integrated Bluetooth® wireless technology, an office quality speakerphone and email support including POP3, SMTP and Imap4. The Motorola A630’s fusion of the mobile and messaging worlds without sacrificing weight, size or style makes it the ideal device for today's text-savvy trendsetting consumer.

“With the debut of the model A630, Motorola delivers a uniquely designed handset that stands apart from the pack, promising simplified voice and messaging communications supported by the latest technology,” said James Burke, Sr. Director of Product Operations for Motorola, Inc. “With its clever combination of fun and function, the model A630 is sure to please style-conscious movers and shakers."

The Motorola A630 features include:

− Full QWERTY keyboard with 5-way navigation for easy messaging, fun gaming and more
− Integrated VGA camera with dedicated photo button for quick shoot and send power
− 220 x 176 pixel color landscape display capable of supporting up to 65,000 colors
− Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology
− Advanced messaging including Multi-Media Messaging Service (MMS), SMS, e-mail support (POP3, SMTP, Imap4) and multibranded IM (Instant Messaging)
− GSM tri-band capabilities
− J2ME™ downloading functionality
− Integrated hands-free speakerphone
− Polyphonic speaker for the ultimate sound and cool MP3 ringtones

Pricing and Availability
The Motorola A630 is expected at Cingular Wireless retail stores nationwide later this summer.

About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: www.motorola.com

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Media Contacts:
Motorola, Inc.
Monica Rohleder
+1-847-606-1973
monica.rohleder@motorola.com


Note to Editors: For more information on the model A630 and downloadable high-resolution images, please visit www.motorola.com/motoinfo

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To view images from the Motorola A630 launch event in New York City, go to www.wireimage.com.

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© Motorola, Inc. 2004.

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[PitBull]

Everything looks great about this phone..I just hope it is not priced like $400...