MobileTechReview Forum, News and Reviews: Two New Motorola Nextel Phones Available on Sprint

Sprint today made two more Motorola phones available on the Nextel Direct Connect network: the Motorola i570 and the i335. Here is more info on these two mobile phones:

"i570 by Motorola - Beginning today, Sprint began offering this rugged clamshell with internal color display, external display, and an advanced user interface that offers one-touch shortcuts to phone features, an icon-driven menu and five-way navigation. Certified to Military Standard 810 F for dust, shock and vibration, the i570 is available for as lows as $99.99.

Features:

Direct Connect
Nextel Direct Connect instantly connects you to all other Nextel users - across town, across the country, and now even up to five countries.

Rugged Design
The handset is certified to Military Standard 810 F for dust, shock, and vibration.

Group Connect
Users can instantly connect a group of people nationwide - all at once - with the Group Connect service

Direct Send
Use Nextel Direct Connect service to push-to-send contact information or pictures from your contact list to other Nextel Direct Send -enabled phones instantly.

Direct Talk
The all-digital off-network Direct Connect that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones within a range of up to 6 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). Direct Talk provides a reliable back-up communications tool in times of emergency, network outage, or when traveling to remote areas not under Nextel coverage such as hiking, cruise vacations or inside buildings.

Speakerphone
Safe, hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in front ported speakerphone.

Direct Connect Speaker & Privacy Modes
Use the private speaker button to switch from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.

GPS Solutions
Whether you need turn-by-turn driving directions or a smarter way to manage your mobile travel needs, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) solution can help get it done. If you need to make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature can also help emergency personnel locate you.

Voice Activated Dialing
Press a button and speak to dial numbers.

Multi Messaging Service
Send or receive Multimedia Messages (either audio, images, text or all three in the same message) to or from email addresses and other capable users.

One-Touch Direct Connect
Set your phone and instantly connect to the last Direct Connect call or an assigned Direct Connect contact by pressing the Push-to-Send (also works for Group Connect).

64K Color Internal Display
Vibrant display with enhanced clarity allows you to customize your screen. Change text size, color palette, wallpapers and more.

Downloadable Applications, Games, Ring Tones and Wallpapers
Use the ?Downloads? menu to choose from hundreds of additional JAVA applications, games, ring tones, and wallpaper to personalize your phone. Phone-initiated purchases and downloads require a data plan.

VibraCall Alert
Notifies you of incoming phone calls, Nextel Direct Connect calls, messages and Voice Mail without a sound.

Time/Date
Current date and time information anywhere on the Nextel iDEN network.

Multiple Languages
Change a setting to read phone menus and options in English, Spanish, and French.

Specs:

Dimensions: 3.7" x 2.0" x 1.0"
Weight: 4.6 ounces
Battery Information: 850 mAh
Talk Time: Up to 4.1 hours

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i335 by Motorola ? Sporting a sleek, slim form factor unique to the Nextel Direct Connect family of devices, this candy bar device is Bluetooth compatible and certified to Military Standard 810 F for dust, shock and vibration. Available for as low as $29.99 the design and durability isn?t the only thing attractive about the i335.

Features:

Nextel Direct Connect
Direct Connect service that instantly connects you to all other Nextel users - across town, across the country, and now even up to five countries.

Durable Design
The handset is a sleek monolith and has a durable industrial look and feel. It is Certified to Military Standard 810 F for dust, shock, and vibration.

Bluetooth-Enabled
Talk hands-free with a wireless earpiece from a Bluetooth-Enabled device (up to 30 feet).

TFT Display -130 X 130
Rich, color display which allows you to customize your screen with downloadable wallpapers.

Internal Antenna
The handset has an internal antenna that will be capable of receiving 800/900 MHZ frequencies.

One-Touch Direct Connect
Set your phone and instantly connect to the last Direct Connect call or an assigned Direct Connect contact by pressing the PTT button (also works for Group Connect).

Direct Talk
The all-digital off-network Direct Connect that works anywhere, anytime between compatible phones within a range of up to 6 miles (range will vary based on terrain and conditions). Direct Talk provides reliable back-up communications tool in times of emergency, network outage, or when traveling to remote areas not under Nextel coverage such as hiking, cruise vacations or inside buildings. Click here to learn more about this service.

Speakerphone
Safe, hands-free cellular conversations are always available with the built-in front ported speakerphone.

Direct Connect Speaker & Privacy Modes
Use the private speaker button to switch from the external speaker to the earpiece for private conversations or to minimize disruptions in quiet environments.

GPS Solutions
Whether you need turn-by-turn driving directions or a smarter way to manage your mobile travel needs, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) solution can help get it done. If you need to make a 911 emergency call, the GPS feature can also help emergency personnel locate you.

Group Connect
Users can instantly connect a group of people nationwide - all at once - with the Group Connect service. Click here to learn more about this service.

Downloadable Applications, Games, Ring Tones and Wallpapers
Use the "Downloads" menu to choose from hundreds of additional Java applications, Games, Ring tones, and Wallpaper to personalize your phone. Phone-initiated purchases and downloads require a data plan; visit www.nextel.com/downloads for additional instructions and information.

Java Applications
Get answers at your fingertips or take a break from a hectic schedule with included applications and games. Visit www.nextel.com/downloads for additional applications, full game versions, details on content and download instructions.

Multiple Languages
Change a setting to read phone menus and options in English and Spanish

Vibra-call Alert
Notifies you of incoming phone calls, Direct Connect calls, messages and voicemail without a sound.

Time/Date
Current date and time information anywhere on Nextel's Network

Messaging
Instantly send and receive SMS Text Messages and MMS across the room or across the country.

HAC compliant
Hearing Aid Compliance causes less electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency (RF) interference, which should improve usability with hearing devices.

Specs:

Dimensions 4.7 x 1.8 x 0.5 inches
Weight 3.7 oz.
Battery Information Motorola Standard Li-Ion (1000 mAH) Battery
Talk Time Talk Time: 200 minutes
Standby: 135 minutes

For more info visit www.sprint.com "

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