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Amp'D Mobile and Motorola Announce the MOTO Q(TM) for Mobile Entertainment

Posted on: Thursday, 22 March 2007, 09:00 CDT

Amp'd Mobile, the pioneer of fully integrated mobile entertainment, today unveiled the MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola, a MOTO Q designed for experiencing mobile entertainment.

The MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola is aimed at today's youth market who thrive on entertainment and social networking.

"With the increased acceptance of smart phones among consumers, the MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition provides our youth demographic an open platform approach to our unique entertainment experience," said Peter Adderton, founder and chief executive officer of Amp'd Mobile. "Amp'd users will have access to 24 live TV channels, 55 video-on-demand channels, one million downloadable songs, stereo Bluetooth, 3D games and access to all online social networks, as well as any Windows Mobile application."

"Building on the success of the MOTORAZR™, Amp'd Edition, the MOTO Q delivers an engaging entertainment experience packed with Amp'd features," said Bruce Brda, corporate vice president and general manager, Mobile Devices North America, Motorola. "We look forward to working with Amp'd Mobile to provide a robust multimedia mobile experience for today's consumers."

Featuring one of the slimmest QWERTY designs on the market and Windows Mobile 5.0 software, the MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola is the ideal device for work, play, staying connected with friends and more. With advanced EVDO technology, 320x240 vivid display, rich multimedia content and stereo sound, this phone was built to serve up big doses of Amp'd's broadband mobile entertainment.

Additionally, Amp'd is the first US carrier to utilize Adobe's Flash Lite technology as the main user interface. With this technology, consumers will experience Amp'd Live's robust broadband content and programming lineup to its fullest potential, including streaming TV, Amp'd Original programs, music, viral videos, 3D multiplayer games, ringtones, wallpapers and more.¹

The MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola features include:

Live TV: Watch Live TV, live events, videos and more (MTV, E! Entertainment, Comedy Central, Adult Swim, FOX Sports, Amp'd Supercross Series, Ultimate Fighting Championship)¹

Amp'd Originals: Exclusive Amp'd Original presentations like "Lil' Bush,""Lil' Hollywood,""Doggy Style,""Venice Beach" and others that you won't find anywhere else¹

Social Networking: Stay in touch with the complete messaging suite -- Text, IM, email. Full (QWERTY) keypad makes for lightning fast communication¹

Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology: Allows you to listen to music without wires from a compatible Bluetooth enabled music device making the MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola your entertainment hub²

Music and Video on the Go: Experience music on the go like never before -- music videos, over half a million downloadable 99¢ songs, and exclusive Amp'd Studio Sessions¹

Personalization: Only with the MOTO Q, Amp'd Edition from Motorola can users personalize their device with wallpapers and ringtones from the extensive Amp'd catalogue¹

Social Organization: Sync with Microsoft Office and keep your Contacts, Calendar and Task Lists

Entertainment Network: Amp'd Mobile customers enjoy the security of knowing that Amp'd delivers America's best wireless entertainment network

About Amp'd Mobile

Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth, young professionals and early adopters, and the only 3G carrier in the US specifically targeting that demographic. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the "mobile graduate" and third-generation (3G) technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp'd Mobile is offered nationwide and more information can be found at www.ampd.com.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.Motorola.com.

Certain mobile phone features may not be available throughout the entire network or their functionality may be limited. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

(1) Network and/or SIM card dependent feature not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Wireless email functionality requires an email account with wireless server capabilities.

(2) This device supports Bluetooth "headset,""handsfree" and "music" profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilize the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.hellomoto.com/bluetooth. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.

Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Microsoft and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.

Source: Business Wire

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