Motorola launches MILESTONE XT800-India's first Android-powered dual mode/dual-SIM touch screen smartphone

INDORE, INDIA: Motorola Mobility India Pvt Ltd has launched MILESTONE XT800, India's first Android-powered CDMA EVDO/GSM dual standby mode/dual SIM touch screen smartphone that allows the user to choose the network.

MILESTONE XT800 offers a mobile Internet experience with WiFi/WAPI1 and world phone1 capability for smart professionals who need to connect with business, family and friends anywhere, at any time. It also features high-definition multimedia features that enable you to capture every momentous occasion.

"We have specially designed the MILESTONE XT800 to provide infotainment-on-the-go for consumers who want a device that matches the demands of an hectic lifestyle like that of a senior professional," said Faisal Siddiqui, country head for India, Motorola Mobility. "We believe in bringing the power of Android closer to the Indian consumer--stylish and unique form factors, innovative and compelling features and, experiences that offer greater flexibility and ease of use. MILESTONE XT800 delivers on all this and much, much more!"

Enjoy multimedia on the new stylish MILESTONE XT800 with its amazingly clear, eye-catching 9.3cm (3.7inch) 854x480 pixel FWVGA landscape touch display. Capture memories and moments with the 5MP digital-zoom autofocus camera capable of great low-light shots with dual LED flash. The mobile video experience is a visual delight with capture/playback/streaming either to the built-in screen or via HDMI (720p) output directly to a high-definition television.

MILESTONE XT800 has a built-in GPS satellite navigation1&2 with Google Maps that helps the user find the current location quickly, accurately, and easily. MILESTONE XT800 helps you stay productive with viewing and editing documents in popular formats including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and Zip.

"We are proud to be Motorola's exclusive distributor for MILESTONE XT800 in India. This dual mode/dual SIM mobile phone brings together smarter mobility and smarter networkability for a powerful mobile Internet experience," said Mike Narula, chairman and chief executive officer, AirTyme Communications. "We believe MILESTONE XT800 will open newer choices for Indian consumers to explore and adopt with greater flexibility."

Key specifications of the MILESTONE XT800 include:
* 5MP camera with digital-zoom, autofocus, dual LED flash.
* Android 2.1 platform with pinch to zoom capacitive touch display.
* SMS, MMS, email (corporate email exchange , POP3/IMAP embedded, push email).
* USB 2.0 high-speed data transfer2, with support for synchronization with PCs.
* Bluetooth 1&3 2.0+EDR high-speed transmission and wireless Bluetooth stereo.
* Assisted GPS satellite navigation1&2 supporting Google Maps.
* Support for viewing and editing documents in Word/Excel/PowerPoint/PDF and Zip formats.
* Memory is expandable up to 32GB; 2GB SD card in-box.
* e-Compass.
* Video capture/playback/streaming, HDMI (720p) output to high-definition devices.
* Supports several music formats: H.263, H.264, MPEG4.
* Supports multiple audio formats: AAC, ACC+, MP3, CMX, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, WAV and WMA 9.

The Android 2.1-powered Motorola MILESTONE XT800 is exclusively distributed by AirTyme Communications in India at a MRP of Rs 31,999. It comes with an HDMI cable for TV output and a 2GB micro SD card in-box.