Motorola Introduces the M710 iDEN(R) Car Phone at Commercial Vehicle Telematics USA 2006

location based services

The Ultimate In-Vehicle Solution to deliver Location-Based Services, extended network coverage and high quality audio on-the road
CHICAGO, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News), a global leader in wireless and automotive communications, announces the debut of the Motorola M710 iDEN Car Phone.
Following the success of the M800 CDMA and M900 GSM car phones, Motorola introduces the M710 to help make iDEN in-vehicle communication more reliable, user-friendly and feature-rich.
Introducing more convenience, security, information, and entertainment, the Motorola M710 delivers today's consumer and commercial users a seamless integration between their vehicle and their digital lifestyle and business needs.
Motorola's M710 helps enable Location Based Services via integrated AGPS, such as personal and business navigation solutions and fleet management applications, when these services are supported by M710 cellular carriers. Such applications include optimized routing, traffic advisories, weather updates and roadside assistance. Also available are Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) and Java® programming capabilities that help allow fleet management dispatchers to communicate specific operational needs from the back-office to front-line employees in the vehicles.*
Further enhancing the driver's experience, the Motorola M710 can be used as a data modem to enable email and fax transmissions and offers a wide range of multimedia services including browser capabilities, messaging, "Push-To" features, Java applications, downloadable media content and more.*
Naturally, the Motorola M710 helps provide hands-free, full-duplex voice quality using advanced algorithms to incorporate echo cancellation and noise suppression. Other distinguishing features include an enhanced, high- resolution color graphic display, super-size characters and a widely-spaced keypad for easy reading and dialing.
"People expect to carry on with their lives and business needs on the road," says Golan Haver, Business Manager for Motorola Car Phones. "It's our mission to help provide our wireless carrier allies and their customers with seamless mobility through new mobile applications that keep today's decision- makers connected while on the go."
The Motorola M710 will be demonstrated at Motorola booth #17 at Commercial Vehicle Telematics, November 16-17, 2006.