RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition lures chic, fashion leaders across UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 9, 2007 - Motorola today unveiled the new RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition at Dubai's most stunning venue - the Burj Al Arab Hotel.
The new RAZR2 Luxury Edition fits perfectly with the latest haute couture and is sure to entice the in vogue consumer this festive season. The signature RAZR2 form factor has been redesigned and re-imagined in the most luxurious materials - bathed in gold and clothed in a sensual snake-like skin with embossed graphics, and 18 carat elegant gold plated accents with an engraved diamond-cut pattern on the sideband.
"We see a new trend emerging globally which points to the idea of classical luxury. Sophisticated, understated elegance is a key theme for the beginning of 2008 and the RAZR2 Luxury is perfectly placed to satisfy that desire. Snakeskin patterns and rich gold tones are strong features of this handset and are themes influencing design and fashion around the world at this moment," said Nick Woodley, Senior Design Manager, EMEA, Motorola Mobile Devices.
Glamorous by design, the RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition is eye-catching and ready for its close up:
- Elegant 18K gold-plated accents showcase a luminous, black slate, vacuum metal finish
- A soft-touch back, embossed with a sensual snake skin texture
- Ultra-slim design at 12.05mm
- Luxurious details such as elegant pin stripes on the CLI lens, an engraved diamond-cut pattern on the sideband and a linear etching on the navigation wheel
Feature-rich - not to be outdone by its looks, the RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition has a full suite of in-demand features:
- Motorola's patented CrystalTalkTM technology and quad-band technology make calls clearer, no matter where you are in the world¹, by automatically adjusting the audio controls to account for background noise
- Large, colour external display that provides touch-sensitive music controls, picture caller ID², album art and self-portrait camera display
- Opera Mobile Browser 8.5 enables easy and intuitive Web surfing²
- A 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom records the moment with high resolution pictures and also provides up to 2 hours of video capture and playback
Fashion and music go hand in hand, and the same is true for the RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition with:
- Up to 2GB of on-board storage for up to 1,000 songs3
- A powerhouse processor for fast over-the-air downloads²
- Windows Media® Player 11 delivers simple music management and playback and enables access to over 200 online music stores
- Consumers can take advantage of the large external screen to manage their music and read and respond to texts2 - without opening the flip
The RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition comes complete with a black slate Motorola H680 Bluetooth® headset with 18k gold-plated accents, included in-box. With up to approximately eight hours of crisp, clear talk time and eight days of standby time, the petite and stylish H680 is the perfect companion. A wired stereo headset for music enjoyment, a matching patent leather carrying case with mini strap, and a polishing cloth are also included in box, adding even more style to a device that delivers the complete mobile experience.
Motorola showcased a range of accessories from high end brands illustrating the latest styles being followed around the world. Snake skin and gold were the highlights of the winter 2007 collections. Accessories were provided by a lavish list of stores that carry these fashion brands across the UAE. S*uce, Lux Couture, Candella, Pollini, Furla, Moreschi, Fendi and Salvatore Ferragamo lit up the Burj with a breathtaking collection guaranteed to make a luxurious fashion statement. Models were dressed by Rami Al Ali, a renowned designer in the region, known for his elegant creations.
Availability
RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition is available in Motorola authorised retail outlets across UAE. For more information, and for product images, please visit http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo.
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About Motorola
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Certain mobile phone features may not be activated by your service provider, and/or their network settings may limit the feature's functionality. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may also apply. Contact your service provider for details.
For more insight, information, images or to interview a spokesperson please contact:
Jean-Pierre Bou Rouphael
Motorola Mobile Devices Business
RPHJ01@motorola.com
Tarek Lasheen,
Rima Prakash Dudeja
NettResults Public Relations
Tarek@nettresults.com
rima@nettresults.com
PO Box 72587, Dubai,
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 331 1593
Fax: +971 4 331 1562
www.nettresults.com
1 Operates in many major cities and countries where GSM network coverage and roaming agreements are present Network and/or
²SIM card dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime, data charges, and/or additional charges may apply.
³ Based on 4 minutes per song at a data rate of 128Kbps. Storage capacity is approximate and subject to available memory space and encoding method used; actual capacity varies by content.
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. Windows Media is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.
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