Motorola is launching the Moto W7 and they want to shake
things up. The MOTO W7 Active Edition
senses
body movements, orientation and hand gestures to perform tasks. They claim it is a way for mobile phone users to stay
active and entertained with fitness features and motion-controlled
games.
They also state the MOTO W7 is designed for those who want a "moving" phone experience,
Users can also access the Web fast with 3G speed.
The accelerometer senses simple hand
gestures like a quick shake or a tap on the phone. Flip the phone over
to silence the ring of an incoming call, snooze the alarm clock or
pause the music. Shake twice to launch your favorite pre-set
application, such as the music player. Flick right or left to move
between songs and images.
The
pedometer counts steps.Personal Trainer application that lets users
create a personal profile,
set goals, complete workouts and review summary reports. Movtivation
comes with music on the MP3 player. It works with a Bluetooth headset
which makes it hands-free.
Users of the Moto W7 Active Editon can shake,
jump and dance their way through pre-loaded motion-controlled games
using the built-in accelerometer. They can play solo or use the multiple-player
mode on the same device to challenge friends and family.
provides faster web browsing, downloading and video streaming. The Moto W7 also has an FM Radio and up to 8GB
optional external memory for more music and media.. SongID technology finds songs. Check out your captured videos or clips from sites like YouTube in full-screen mode and even make video calls to friends and family with a second VGA camera.
"For those who
are always on the move, the MOTO W7 Active Edition is designed to keep
up with the pace," said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, Motorola
Mobile Devices. "The accelerometer technologies put a new spin on the
traditional relationship we have with our phone by not only simplifying
how you use it, but making it more fun in the process."
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MOTO W7 Active Edition Specs |
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Talk and Standby Time |
GSM: up to 480 mins/300 hrs3 |
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Bands/Modes |
UMTS 2100, GSM 900/1800/1900; |
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Weight |
105g/3.7 oz |
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Dimensions |
49(x) x 99(y) x 15(z) (mm) |
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Battery |
910 mAh |
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Connectivity |
Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)2, USB 2.0 FS, PC Sync |
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Display |
2.2" 320 x 240 (QVGA) 262k TFT |
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Messaging |
SMS, MMS, WAP 2.0, Java games1 |
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Audio |
AMR, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3 , WMA v9, WAV, XMF, SP-MIDI, MIDI |
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Video |
15 fps QCIF, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, Windows Media v9, .3GP playback, MPEG-4, |
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Camera |
2 megapixel with second VGA camera |
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Memory |
Up to 30MB user available memory; 8GB MicroSD™ optional external memory |
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Form Factor |
Slider |
MOTO W7 Active Edition is expected to be available in Q2 2009 in Asia and
Latin America. It will be offered in two colors - Licorice and Alpine
White. For more information regarding pricing and product availability
in your region, please contact your local Motorola representative. To
experience MOTO W7 Active Edition visit www.motorola.com/w7.