Motorola today is unveiling the Motorola ROKR E2 - the newest member of the company's ROKR family of music-optimized mobile handsets. Designed for the music enthusiast who wants to carry one device, ROKR E2 lets users take hundreds of their must-have music selections with them - and delivers a world-class wireless communications experience. 
Motorola is showcasing ROKR E2 as part of its rapidly evolving vision of Seamless Mobility for consumers at the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show in Central Hall Booth 8545, where visitors can experience innovations that enable enriched wireless communications, home entertainment, and on-the-go productivity.
Delivering a powerful mobile music experience, ROKR E2 lets users switch seamlessly between phone calls and music play lists simply by touching a button. Based on a Linux operating system to enhance speed and flexibility, ROKR E2 also features a robust MP3 player compatible with a variety of different audio formats - making this mobile handset a powerful example of what it means to be "the device formerly known as the cell phone."
"No matter what consumers listen to - rap, hip hop, country, classical or pop - one thing is for sure, they want their music with them, wherever they go, said Richard Chin, corporate vice president, Global Product Marketing, Motorola Mobile Devices. "Motorola is driving the convergence of music and mobility by combining the device consumers never leave home without, with the entertainment consumers crave. We're giving people a seamless, mobile music experience with a portfolio of devices like the new ROKR E2 leading the way."
More Music, Faster
ROKR E2 makes loading music simple. Users make a fast connection from the device to a compatible PC using a USB 2.0 cable. Next, they "drag and drop" digital music files from their PC-based music collection directly to the phone. Each song takes only seconds to transfer from the PC to the ROKR E2. With up to 2GB of optional removable SD mass memory, ROKR E2 lets users store as many as 500 of their favorite tunes, as well as create and manage playlists. And, when they're ready to listen to what's on the airwaves, ROKR E2 also comes equipped with built-in FM radio functionality.
Richer Audio Experiences
ROKR E2's features are built for ease-of-use. Dedicated music keys on the handset's side and front let consumers navigate playlists, as well as play/pause, skip backward/forward, and hold. Connect to ROKR E2 via a standard 3.5mm headset or wirelessly via the built-in stereo Bluetooth audio connection. Motorola offers a wide range of music accessories to optimize their ROKR E2 experience including the newly announced O ROKR Eyewear, Motorola Bluetooth DJ Headphones S805, and JBL OnTour Mobile.
Additionally, ROKR E2 comes with airplane mode, allowing consumers to safely listen while on the ground or in the air. Other multimedia features include a 1.3 megapixel camera for pictures, video capture and playback and SCREEN3 technology for zero-click access to news, sports and entertainment content.
Technically Savvy
ROKR E2 is also part of Motorola's growing portfolio of Linux-based handsets. Open software solutions such as Linux help Motorola create the best mobile experiences for wireless operators and consumers. By leveraging Linux, Motorola can deliver products to market faster, reduce costs and create more innovative products and experiences for mobile music, productivity, and entertainment. The company's first "mid-tier" Linux-based device, ROKR E2 further demonstrates Motorola's commitment to driving Linux-for-mobile innovation across the company's device portfolio.
The Motorola ROKR E2 is expected to be available in the first half of 2006. Specific details will be announced upon consumer availability.
Summary of Features:
- Dedicated music player buttons on the side (Play/Pause, Skip Forward/Backward and Hold) and front
- Full stereo audio via industry standard 3.5mm headset jack eliminating the need for adaptors
- Optional hot swappable, SD mass storage memory card
- Approximately 500 songs in a single 2 GB SD card (4 MB per song, approximately 4 minutes in length)
- USB 2.0 High Speed connectivity
- 1.3-Megapixel Camera with flash
- Video capture and playback (15fps)
- Display: 2 inch, 240 x 320 TFT (262k colors)
- Built in FM radio with up to 30 presets
- Multi-Media Messaging (MMS)
- Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free connectivity with compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices.
- PIM functionality with Picture Caller ID
- Motorola's SCREEN3 technology solution featuring zero-click access to news, sports, entertainment, and other premium content
- Opera Browser
The Motorola ROKR E2 is expected to be available in the first half of 2006.
