Motorola's first Sprint PCS Vision-enabled phone C290 launched

Motorola, Inc. and Sprint have announced the launch of the first PCS Vision-enabled mobile phone from Motorola – C290. It is an entry-level device in a sleek compact clamshell design that operates on CDMA 800/1900 and AMPS networks. C290 allows its users to personalize it by downloading images, ringers, games, and other applications through Sprint PCS Vision. It is offered for as low as $29.99 after rebate. The main features include:

• 65k color CSTN display
• WAP 2.0 Internet browser
• Java support
• Built-in speakerphone
• Voice recorder

Motorola plans to showcase the new C290 phone at the 2006 CTIA Wireless tradeshow in Las Vegas.

Hands-on report on the new Motorola phones from CTIA 2006

Source: PR Newswire