Motorola releases Clutch i465
Motorola has unveiled its first phone that has push-to-talk technology and a QWERTY keypad, the Clutch i465. It is a rugged phone with a tough durable design. It provides a number of shortcut keys and IM-style texting to enable efficiency in typing and multiple conversations.
The Clutch i465 measures 112.8 x 54 x 14.9 mm and weighs 96 grams. It has a 1.79-inch TFT display with 128 x 160 pixel resolution and supports 64k colors. Other features include Bluetooth 1.2, micro USB connectivity, mono 2.5mm audio jack and 3 megapixel camera with 4x zoom. It has an internal memory of 20 MB and 205 minutes of talk time and almost 100 hours standby time.
The phone is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2009. It will be available via the Boost Mobile and the pricing is yet to be announced. The USP of the phone is its rugged durability and its ability to withstand shocks and radiation.