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Motorola launches Moto W7 Active Edition for sports fanatics

Posted: 11 May 2009 10:00 AM PDT

The W7 Active Edition is a slider phone targeted specifically at those with an active lifestyle. It is able to detect movement in a way that enables it to help the exercise-addicted monitor and manage their training regime.

The W7’s accelerometer can detect gestures which can be used to control the device but what makes this phone special is its built in pedometer which combines with a personal training application helping users plan and gauge their workouts and monitor their fitness progress.

The W7 is a 3G device and networking protocols include Bluetooth A2DP. The phone also accepts microSD cards.

Specification

Band:
- GSM 900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 2100MHz
- GSM 850/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/1900MHz
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/2100MHz
Data: GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA
Size: 99mm x 49mm x 15mm (3.9in x 1.9in x 0.6in)
Weight: 105g (3.7 ounces)
Battery: 910mAh
Battery Life:
- 8/3.5 hours GSM/UMTS estimated talk time
- 12.5 days estimated standby time
Main Display: 2.2-inch 262k colors QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
Camera: 2.0 megapixel
Video: Record and playback
Messaging: SMS/MMS
Email: Yes
Bluetooth: 2.1 with A2DP
Memory: 30MB, microSD card support
Other: FM radio, WAP 2.0, Java games, available in Licorice or Alpine White

The Moto W7 Active Edition is expected in the second quarter of 2009 in Asia and Latin America. Availability may extend to the rest of us at some time after that.