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Rogers AT&T will Release the Moto MPX 220 June...MPX 300 later
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Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Ok I was not sure where to post the good news, but I went with Smartphone area.

The Motorola MPX 220
The so secret phone is comming to Canada in June

The Motorola MPX 300 too but no date set yet.

I have been hounding and hounding my Corp. Sales Rep for AT&T and I will be getting my 220 this June

See my post over at modaco that has the e-mail posted.

I was originaly just looking for info on the MPX 200......The Moto Rep let the cat out of the bag....

Modaco Topic ( Greywolf)

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

The MPX 300 next to an Original MPX 200

The Moto MPX 220

Posted by: beta23

dude!!!!!!!

I just got my Nokia 6600 yesterday...lol

dam, I was getting impatient with all the waiting. OH well, I guess i'll probably be sick of the 6600 by two months....hehe

My friend says i change phones like i change shirts....This is my 6th phone in 6 months....lol

Can't wait for the MPx220....any word on the price?????

Posted by: Holishi

Is it true? Darn Rogers is very aggressive releasing attractive phones, look how pathetic Telus lineup is.

BTW, does Rogers have unlimited GPRS? Because just like desktop computers, unlimited internet access is what makes smartphones fun to play with.

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

As far as I know there is no price point yet and I am not sure if Rogers has unlimited GPRS.

I am on the list for getting first crack to buy when they come in.....that is all I can confirm right now.

For me that is the biggest step.

The details will work themselfs out as June gets closer.

Posted by: chrix

looks like i'll be signing for another 2 years

Posted by: baka

DEFINITELY GOOD NEWS
im really surprised of rogers!
too bad my rogers contract still has another yr on it.. guess ill buy it with straight cash

Posted by: Holishi

Is the source reliable? There is even no working prototype for MPx220 yet.

Posted by: chrix

I wonder what the pricing of the MPx will be....WiFi..yum....

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Well I know I am not one to pass false information, the Rogers AT&T Sales Rep is also a reliable source.

I have been in touch with her for almost 6 months now asking and asking about info on any model smartphone. She is the sales Rep to every person conected to my company. 21 plants here in Guelph + plus Corprate Office.

So if she leads me down a garden path it would only have a negative effect on her bottom line as we now have deals in place with Rogers and Bell. Word of mouth advertising is still the best form to praise a company or smack them down.

And in the event your still wondering I will paste a partial e-mail address of her Moto sales rep.

To: *********@motorola.mstar1.com

**note I had to remove the name as I do not have the ok to publish a persons full e-mail addy**

If you look at the link in my first post you will see the full set of mail messages.

Posted by: Death_Dealer

It is mpx200, not mpx220, mpx220 has not even announced or approved by fcc yet. I have seen a pic of mpx220 in someones hand but my reliable source at moto mpx team mentioned Moto doesn't want to release mpx220 untill end of the year as they dont want mpx220 competiting against mpx300 and mpx100. So no mpx220 for Rogers in june, it will be mpx200 or mpx100, strong possibility of mpx100.

Posted by: 645Ci

Quote:

Originally posted by Death_Dealer
So no mpx220 for Rogers in june, it will be mpx200 or mpx100, strong possibility of mpx100.

oh... that's sad

i want a mpx220

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Quote:

Originally posted by Death_Dealer
It is mpx200, not mpx220, mpx220 has not even announced or approved by fcc yet.

Death I am talking for Canada.........we don't Need FCC ok. The FCC is Amarican Federal Govt.

My post states that the MPX 220 is set to release in Canada in June going by my Rogers AT&T Sales Rep and her Moto Rep.

The MPx 300 will be a much later addition to the Canadian line up

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Also to quote the Motorola Reps e-mail reply to my Rogers Rep

"Subject: RE: Late for Linamar Employees Offer

Hello Lori,

The MPX 220 is still good to go for June.

Michael "

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Also her last mail to me when I wanted to clear up just which phone it was. I gave her the details of the Phones and the O/s's they were to have....

Like the fact the MPx 300 will be basied on Windows CE.net 4.xx not the standard WinCE 3.0 the basis for Pocket PC

"To: Barry Morgan
Subject: Re: Late for Linamar Employees Offer

Hi Barry,

Your not a pest at all and I wish I could do more for you in terms of providing what you need when you want it,

The MPX 220 is set for launch in June as well as the 300 this year too ( not a set date).

The selling price point has not been set yet so I can't really confirm that but I did see the phone and the really cool Blue tooth accessories they support.

In June when I know of a launch date your name is first on the list to see it for first choice of buying if you like. As soon as I hear of a price point I will send you an e-mail to let you know for a heads up!

Thanks Barry, I guess we'll speak in 6 weeks.
Regards

Lori Ann Tocher
Corporate Communications
Rogers Wireless/ GTA "

There you go

Posted by: Death_Dealer

I rather wait and see, I have seen a pic of mpx220 in someones hand, so I know they have samples of this phone running around, also know know a company that just supplying Moto with reflective screen to be used in mpx220, still taking all this into account, it looks very grim that Moto can even supply the phone in june, although I would be very happy to get my hands on one. If you can, could send a email back to rogers and ask if the phone is a flip or not, does it have a camera, that way we know for sure. Also ask if it could be delayed or any certain set date.

Thanks.

Posted by: jsilburt

in future you may want to NOT mention the nam of your source just in case they are not supposed to be releasing that kind of information to public. ITs nice if we all have sources that give us insider info all the time but if they get in trouble for it, it will become harder and harder to find good info.

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Very true about the name should stay out of it, however if you read the string the addition of Death's counter claim forced me to post what I had.

I am going to be optimistic and hope Moto can have the 220 ready for June as stated.

I will still not let the name of the Moto Rep out but I did post the ending of his mail addy to show it came from Moto.

So now only time will tell

Posted by: Death_Dealer

Picture of the Mpx220 Live!

http://www.howardforums.com/attachm...&postid=2860599

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

It's so not fair that I can't have what I want NOW NOW NOW !!!!!

Why does Canada have to be sooooooo far behind the UK and the Yanks????

There are Tech savy people in the great white north who would make awesome Beat testers ( subtle hint to any Cell Company that I know what I am doing).

Posted by: JLC

Quote:

Originally posted by Greywolf_Ghost
Why does Canada have to be sooooooo far behind the UK and the Yanks????

yanks?

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Quote:

Originally posted by JLC
yanks?

My bad , I did not use the term Yanks to pass offence.

My Father is an Amarican and he never gets upset when I refer to him as a Yank.

Please forgive my use of the term, I tend to be lazy in my typing and look to shorten words where I can.

Sorry

Posted by: dugbug

Cool a successor to the mpx200. I wish the 220 looked more like the 200 though. It looks a little cluttered

Posted by: nskgti23

My buddy who orders phones through Rogers said they will get it in 3 weeks... He said these are the dates they are telling him, but he said they could be off a little.

Posted by: baka

Quote:

Originally posted by nskgti23
My buddy who orders phones through Rogers said they will get it in 3 weeks... He said these are the dates they are telling him, but he said they could be off a little.

i think i speak for everyone who wants the phone when i say 'i wish that were true' but lets face it.. the phone hasnt been displayed anywhere other than from what we've seen online

Posted by: nskgti23

Quote:

Originally posted by baka
i think i speak for everyone who wants the phone when i say 'i wish that were true' but lets face it.. the phone hasnt been displayed anywhere other than from what we've seen online

I'm just going on what I've heard here, and what the rogers rep told my buddy. They do a ton of work/ have corp account with them. He is ordering about 5 of them. We'll see.

Like I said, I just going on info that I have heard on this forum and a buddy who has already talked to them... I'm just waiting and praying that I have an 850 smartphone in the next 2 months.

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

More proof ( and why there was no FCC listing)

The dates are off be all things are set to go in June

News

Posted by: iJITSU

Quote:

Originally posted by Greywolf_Ghost
My bad , I did not use the term Yanks to pass offence.

My Father is an Amarican and he never gets upset when I refer to him as a Yank.

Please forgive my use of the term, I tend to be lazy in my typing and look to shorten words where I can.

Sorry

Yanks, as in Yankees, is a term given to the English settlers by the natives in America. In modern circumstances, outside of the US, Yank refers to an American. Inside the US, Yank, or more commonly Yankee, refers to people of the northeastern states. During the civil war, the southerners referred to the people of the Union states as Yankees. This term is still used occasionally in the south to refer to, in a slang manner, to people outside the south. Used as you did, Yank simply refers to Americans just as Americans sometimes refer to people in the UK as Brits. I wear the name Yank with pride

(even if it might be derived from a derrogatory Native America term as I'm not sure what Yankee really means in whatever native dialect it comes from).

Posted by: fredwards

doesnt make sense to me...

Why rogers as an initial SP to launch it? your telling me an unannuonced, unapproved fone will be in rogers stores in 3 weeks time?

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Quote:

Originally posted by fredwards
doesnt make sense to me...

Why rogers as an initial SP to launch it? your telling me an unannuonced, unapproved fone will be in rogers stores in 3 weeks time?

Why is it so hard to imagine Rogers? It will also release in the US as well. As to the unannuonced, unapproved.....I quote the article posted on mtekk.com

"As they put it, FCC postings/testing are really for NEW models that are debuting for use in the USA, NOT for UPGRADED systems. This is the key point. Since it is an upgrade, hence the use of the MPx 200 series moniker, as opposed to an MPx100 or MPx300 series(which are new models), it does NOT have to be posted on the FCC website. From this perspective, it has already been posted once. This was news to us as well, but apparently this is how they are getting around the posting requirement, according to Motorola. We were unaware of this, but this is not the only reliable source that has confirmed this for us, so we consider this very reliable information at this point."

That plus the fact I have posted e-mail between myself and a Rogers Corprate sales Rep and Motorola that the MPX 220 will become available in June.

Posted by: tiger33

the phone is due in July in the UK

so is it really gonna be in the US before the UK???

personally i doubt it but who knows.

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Yea for me!!!!!!!

I have been hounding and hounding my sales rep and I am on the list to buy the min it hits in Canada.

Yea for Canada cause it will hit here first then the US and then the UK

It's been a LONG 3 year wait but finaly Canada joins the Smartphone family.

Another Yea for me for posting correct information

Posted by: nskgti23

My buddy is getting 10 from Rogers very soon. Should be before the end of next week.

Quote:

Originally posted by Greywolf_Ghost

Yea for me!!!!!!!

I have been hounding and hounding my sales rep and I am on the list to buy the min it hits in Canada.

Yea for Canada cause it will hit here first then the US and then the UK

It's been a LONG 3 year wait but finaly Canada joins the Smartphone family.

Another Yea for me for posting correct information

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

??? canada

when does it go on sale there?

Posted by: balto_2002

Hey nskgti23 tell your buddy I will take one of the 10 off his hands as soon as he gets the rogers versions.

Posted by: Greywolf_Ghost

Quote:

Originally posted by tiger33
??? canada

when does it go on sale there?

This week I asume, however it was stated at the start of the Topic June.

Posted by: balto_2002

Why do you think they will be on sale this week?

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by balto_2002
Why do you think they will be on sale this week?

yeah where is this information coming from?

Posted by: chrix

does the MPx220 have gsm850?? if not i'll pass...

Posted by: nickpoore

Quote:

Originally posted by chrix
does the MPx220 have gsm850?? if not i'll pass...

Looking at the video, it is labelled QUAD.
Most people agree that this will be a quad-band phone.

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by nickpoore
Looking at the video, it is labelled QUAD.
Most people agree that this will be a quad-band phone.

I think i already expected that the QUAD refers to the manufacturer for the loud speaker

QUAD HI FI

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

At 1.2MP 1280x960 camera resolution this phone is going to be real nice, for an integrated camera. On a side note, Qualcomm are now working on a 6MP camera for WCDMA/UMTS phones. I can't wait.

Posted by: Blazers4ever

Quote:

Originally posted by tiger33
the phone is due in July in the UK

so is it really gonna be in the US before the UK???

personally i doubt it but who knows.

Isn't Motorola a U.S. company? But you're right......the UK usually gets the new Moto's first except the MPx200 which we got around the same time. But for some stupid reason, they took out the 900 band for us "yanks".

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by Blazers4ever
Isn't Motorola a U.S. company? But you're right......the UK usually gets the new Moto's first except the MPx200 which we got around the same time. But for some stupid reason, they took out the 900 band for us "yanks".

true, in fact when was the last time a GSM phone was released first in the US over the UK or Europe.

I believe that moto use Europe and the UK as testing markets, and any problems they find they get them sorted out before release in the US.

an example of this would be the Motorola V500 and V525 and V600

Posted by: chrix

Quote:

Originally posted by nickpoore
Looking at the video, it is labelled QUAD.
Most people agree that this will be a quad-band phone.

I wanted to believe in this also, BUT, if it becomes a QUAD-BAND phone, I'd expect NEW FCC Approval.

So either we see FCC, or no quad band.

Posted by: tiger33

why is everyone under the impression that this phone is quad band

(you can find good information about the mpx220 here . www.modaco.com)

its tri-band and more than likely they will release two versions of the phone just like with the mpx200.

the QUAD marking on the top of the phone, as i explained early, refers to the name of the manufacturer of the loudspeaker

it would have been great (for north america) if the phone was quad-band also woudlnt it save motorola and microsoft money too. instead of having to shift production to make two versions of the same phone they would only need to mass product one phone. (odd)

some good pictures can also be found here
http://www.smartfone.net/6/343.html (although pics of the prototype)

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

Has anyone seen FCC approval documents for the mpx (300) or the mpx100?

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

QUAD refers to quad band in my opinion. The antenna is just underneath that molding that reads "QUAD". I really doubt its refering to the speaker. Besides, looking at the video the Windows OS2003 logo is nice and small and is tucked down at the bottom of the back cover. The windows OS is the highlight of this phone. Would Motorola give a built-in speaker more publicity and visibility than the Operation System? That "QUAD" sure sticks out more than anything else on that phone. Are they selling a speaker or a smartphone (i.e. windows OS2003)?

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by Blueskies4ever
QUAD refers to quad band in my opinion. The antenna is just underneath that molding that reads "QUAD". I really doubt its refering to the speaker. Besides, looking at the video the Windows OS2003 logo is nice and small and is tucked down at the bottom of the back cover. The windows OS is the highlight of this phone. Would Motorola give a built-in speaker more publicity and visibility than the Operation System? That "QUAD" sure sticks out more than anything else on that phone. Are they selling a speaker or a smartphone (i.e. windows OS2003)?

only time will tell

but the people that actually did the review of the phone and the video already explained what quad was.

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

Does anyone on here speak Czech? Perhaps you could translate this article?

http://www.mobilmania.cz/Mobilnitel....asp?ARI=107456

Posted by: Tupac_Shakur

Any news update about it being released on Rogers soon?

TY

Posted by: nskgti23

The website makes no mention of quad band or tri-band. It does state the camera is VGA and talks about the processor. I like the sound of this processor. TI is cranking out some killer processors.

*And yes I do speak enough Czech to read the article*

Quote:

Originally posted by Blueskies4ever
Does anyone on here speak Czech? Perhaps you could translate this article?

http://www.mobilmania.cz/Mobilnitel....asp?ARI=107456

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

Accroding to this review the mpx220 is a quad-band phone. For those expecting it to be EDGE capable you'll have to wait until Motorola releases the mpx260. Being a smartphone and needing very little bandwidth to download internet based content I can see why Motorola wouldn't include that feature. One can always get an EDGE card for laptop web browsing.

This phone will be released in September according to the author who did the review in Russia. He also mentions a $450 price.

Highlights in English of the review:

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2654.html

Comprehensive review in Russian with pictures:

http://www.mobile-review.com/review...la-mpx220.shtml

On a side note:
Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly,

but when they lit a fire in the craft, it sank -

proving once and for all that you can't have your kayak and heat it, too.

Posted by: WirelessAndy

Wow

That is a great find. It answers one of my nagging questions: What's the external LCD like? Bummer to find out it's some yucky color STN with what appears to be a potentially scary glare problem. Should have just stuck with the black and white external LCD.

And no LED blinky light! Unless, of course, the "low light assist" lamp next to the camera does double duty- which I really, really doubt.

Posted by: alshoh01

I recieved the following information from my Corporate AT&T rep.

Thanks for the kudos on customer care and network coverage. We have doubled our coverage and when you add the 850 overlay, and Cingular lAC expansion, it really is a great benefit for clients.

The MPX 220 looks to be released in July, per the local Motorola rep. We test extensively on our network before product release, so that could slip. A great device from them that is out now is the V 600, a quadband device.

Also triband devices ( 850/1800/1900) such a the Nokia 6200i, 3100, and 3595 are great lower costing options as well. The Treo's are a bit pricey, but we have special corporate rates on them 299.99 and Blackberries as well, if you are interested in one device, data and voice.

-H

Posted by: dwest218

For those interested in Quad band meaning 850mhz there is an article translating the msmobiles czech article stating that in fact it is Quad Band. Try this link and look at point number 11.

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2654.html

Not sure if anyone has seen this article already but it was just posted.

Posted by: chrix

Quote:

Originally posted by dwest218
For those interested in Quad band meaning 850mhz there is an article translating the msmobiles czech article stating that in fact it is Quad Band. Try this link and look at point number 11.

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2654.html

Not sure if anyone has seen this article already but it was just posted.

...it doesn't mean that it is in fact Quad Band....... it's only a word on the housing.

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

Or is it?

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2659.html

Posted by: chrix

Quote:

Originally posted by Blueskies4ever
Or is it?

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2659.html

You guys need to realize that these smartphone sites posts BS as "official releases". AS FAR AS I KNOW, Chi Mei Communication System, the maker of both MPx200 and MPx220, doesn't have a GSM850 chip.

edit to make my point more clear: In order to have the MPx220 as QUAD-BAND, they'll need new FCC approval. (As a new chip with GSM850 will have different spec such as SAR ratings)

Posted by: tiger33

i think we should be waiting for the official word from moto before coming to conclusions

As motorola said anything about this phoen being quad band

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Just to add more fuel to the fire, from MSmobiles yesterday, a press release that is supposed to be from Motorola, but not officially released is now on the site - it seems quite convincing.

Quote: "The model MPx220’s quad-band capability enables you to be connected around the world, where roaming agreements are in place, ensuring that wireless communications is always at your beck and call."

http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/2659.html

Posted by: chrix

People just don't read.....

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Oh, I read, all right. Just thought it was interesting that the buzz about this phone seems to point to quad band, whenever something new leaks out, rumour or no, FCC or no.

Now the small grammatical and usage mistakes in the text of this supposed news release make it a little suspicious, but then marketing types are not always the most literate people around, so it's hard to say... the hyperbole and organization of the release do seem authentic.

In any case, as with all speculation about unreleased products, it will be confirmed or disproved eventually - unlike, say, the nature of God, this speculation will have a concrete object to confirm or refute the babbling.

Until then, I remain speculating. I'll probably get the iPaq 6300 anyway.

Posted by: martin4058

I find it hard to believe that QUAD relates to the speaker.

The word QUAD is used in the mobile industry (worldwide) to indicate compatibility with all four GSM bands. It would be very confusing for customers and dealers to have QUAD meaning anything else especially when it is displayed on the phone casing.

Also Motorola have never said anything about a "QUAD speaker". I'm sure if the speaker was a major achievement worthy of branding on the phone then it would also appear in the MPX300 and MPX100 and their technical specifications but there is no mention of ANY speaker model.

The MPX220 itself is being targeted at network operators including those in the USA and canada. I assume this is why we are not seeing the technical specifications on the Motorola site as it will be the network operators who release these details in their official statements. It's also the reason why I think it's quad band and not quad speaker.

Quad Electronics has a particular font style for their branding .HERE which is different to the MPX200 font displayed on the case.

Of course nobody is going to be 100% sure until the phone is released by my vote stays quad band

Posted by: Zippygit

Take a look over here:

http://www.mobile-review.com/review...mpx220-en.shtml

This should finally put an end to the QUAD speaker discussion as the phone is a QUAD Band phone. Now when can we get our grubby little paws on one. All signs point to Q3 so it should be soon.

Enjoy,
M@:

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

It’s funny how no one seems to read this thread in its entirety. This debate has been settled and then restarted over and over. Plus, people keep posting the same links over and over.

Posted by: chrix

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/...0308LUG001'

FCC Filing for MPx200

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/...-0303BEN01'

another interesting filing for the MPx200

Now, where's the MPx220? I've searched under IHD for Moto phones, and QDJ for CMCS phones..I didn't see any MPx220.

It's going to be released within 15 days? I highly doubt it.

nothing can come out unless there's FCC approval..

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Ya, quad band or quadrophonic, or just four lovely colours for the case, there ain't no way this will arrive this month considering there's not even been an official confirmation it exists. The original point of this thread, that Rogers will release it imminently is to my mind a great deal of wishful thinking - the corporate rep who said this may have foolishly believed an optimistic memo...

Posted by: Blueskies4ever

https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/...=699809&fcc_id='IHDT56EU2'

The cover letter mentions 850/1900 MHz frequencies and Bluetooth. It also notes that the device in question can transmit in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands. Could this be the mpx220?

On a side note, folks do you remember when Motorola introduced the mpx200?

[http://www.motorola.com/mediacenter...2692_23,00.html

Posted by: nskgti23

Quote:

Originally posted by Rubberdemon
Ya, quad band or quadrophonic, or just four lovely colours for the case, there ain't no way this will arrive this month considering there's not even been an official confirmation it exists. The original point of this thread, that Rogers will release it imminently is to my mind a great deal of wishful thinking - the corporate rep who said this may have foolishly believed an optimistic memo...

Actually, I know multiple sources that say Rogers will have this sooner than later... I know their testing is complete.

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Well, I vote we all just wait and see then... it would be nice to see a Canadian release of something early rather than months (or years) after the rest of the world has it!

Posted by: alshoh01

I've done a little homework on FCC approval, and from the information I've gathered, the FCC will only list the information on a phone when it's actually been approved. There are cases where the manufacturer, in this case motorola can ask the FCC to delay the official approval even though everything has already unofficially been approved. This way, details on the phone are not prematurely released onto the market.

I feel pretty comfortable that Motorola has already undergone the FCC testing and has probably recieved the unofficial approval, they're just waiting to officially announce the product before getting the FCC's official blessing.

-H

Posted by: baka

its been mentioned somewhere that moto does not need FCC approval for the mpx220 because the 220 is an upgrade of the mpx200
so yeah.. no fcc approval needed for upgrades

Posted by: chrix

Quote:

Originally posted by baka
its been mentioned somewhere that moto does not need FCC approval for the mpx220 because the 220 is an upgrade of the mpx200
so yeah.. no fcc approval needed for upgrades

lol. Those are total BS.

an example:

If the phone has BT, when they do the testing, they need to show the radiation level for the phone on full power and BT.

Same in this case. mpx200 only operate on single band and no BT. MPx220 works on both 850 and 1900, plus BT.

I think even a slight aleration in the casing will warrant new FCC approval.

Posted by: alshoh01

FCC approval is definitely necessary because of the add on of the 850mhz band. Anytime there are new frequencies introduced into an "upgrade" phone FCC approval is necessary.

-H

Posted by: Tupac_Shakur

You guys don't understand there is no need to get FCC aproval if Moto releases the phone in Canada and Europe first, then brings it to U.S

Posted by: chrix

Quote:

Originally posted by Tupac_Shakur
You guys don't understand there is no need to get FCC aproval if Moto releases the phone in Canada and Europe first, then brings it to U.S

If they plan to release the phone in the U.S. at all, they will need FCC approval.

Posted by: Dynamoo

There's some *official* Motorola promotional material now on display at Mobile Gazette:

http://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-mpx220.htm

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by Dynamoo
There's some *official* Motorola promotional material now on display at Mobile Gazette:

http://www.mobilegazette.com/motorola-mpx220.htm

good find

Posted by: notoriousMT

Did yall catch that its Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone Edition software. Thats pretty much Windows Mobile 2003 SE, right. Could he have made a mistake and were actually gettin the special/second edition.

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by notoriousMT
Did yall catch that its Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone Edition software. Thats pretty much Windows Mobile 2003 SE, right. Could he have made a mistake and were actually gettin the special/second edition.

from the video from the modaco version

it seems as though it is 2003 SE

Posted by: emil10001

Why wouldn't it be the Second Edition? Isn't that what the mpx100 is?

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by emil10001
Why wouldn't it be the Second Edition? Isn't that what the mpx100 is?

makes sense

more stable OS

Posted by: scottj

Quote:

Originally posted by Tupac_Shakur
You guys don't understand there is no need to get FCC aproval if Moto releases the phone in Canada and Europe first, then brings it to U.S

I think you're wrong here - as I understand it the only way a phone can be released in the US without explicit FCC approval is if it can be considered an mod/upgrade to a phone which is already released in the US. MPX220 might qualify as the the MPX200 is here - but the fact that it's been released elsewhere in the world doesn't, to my knowledge, exempt it from FCC approval. Hell, just about every phone is released elsewhere before it's released here!

Posted by: Rubberdemon

However, due to a recent new rule from the FCC, companies may now request online that their entire application for FCC certification be held confidential until the products public release.

So it's easily possible that this is in the pipeline and is quiet. I got the above info from Treocentral's article about the upcoming Treo 600 replacement:

http://www.treocentral.com/content/Stories/354-1.htm

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Hah! It is quad band after all.

http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/pr...s/0,,53,00.html

End of thread.

Posted by: Zippygit

Err.. yes it is.. see the third point below, info straight from Moto's web site:
http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/pr...s/0,,53,00.html

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:

• Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 operating system allows compatibility with all Pocket PC applications

• Smartphone OS designed to match and transpose the Outlook desktop experience

• Global Quad Band Performance

• Integrated 1.3 Mega pixel camera, 3x zoom, flash and self-portrait capabilities make it possible to capture your business and personal encounters with ease

• Bluetooth® connectivity and speaker phone to allow hands free conversations

• 64MB Flash ROM and mini SD card with up to 512 MB removable memory for extra storage

• MMS messaging features for sending pictures, animations, wallpaper, icons and more

• Downloading capabilities for adding on new games, musical ringtones, business applications and more at any whim

• Works with optional accessories including Bluetooth Car Kit, 3rd Gen Bluetooth Headset, Bluetooth Stereo Headset, Bluetooth Headset (Rip Curl), Bluetooth Headset (Hammer), Bluetooth SIHF Car Kit, Retractable Self Install Car Kit, Professional Install Car Kit, Retractable Headset, One Touch Headset, USB Data Cable, Travel Charger (Low Cost) and Vehicle Power Adapter (Gadwall), etc.

Enjoy,
Z

Posted by: fobile

So it's June 29....wasn't this post started because supposedly Rogers was picking it up in June?

Never trust a rep....ever.

Posted by: Rubberdemon

Perhaps June 2005?

Well, these things are never on time. At least it's officially announced. Maybe by September... Now I just have to wait to see the ipaq 6300 and find some reviews of each of them...

Posted by: hofo_mofo

http://www.brighthand.com/article/M...ced_by_Motorola

MPx220 Smartphone Officially Unveiled by Motorola
By Ed Hardy | Editor-in-Chief
Jun 29, 2004
One of the most highly anticipated smartphones of this year is Motorola's MPx220, despite the fact that this company has never officially confirmed that this model was under development. Nevertheless, numerous leaks over the past months have whetted people's appetites.

Today, Motorola finally ended its long silence and announced the successor to its MPx200.

It has been known for months that this model will have a clamshell design, with a screen on one side and a numberpad, buttons, and keypad on the other. The main screen, like all handsets running this operating system, will be have a resolution of 176 by 220 pixels. On the outside will be a small screen with a clock and some phone-related information.

The MPx220 will have 64 MB of Flash ROM and a mini SD card slot. This model will run the original version of Windows Mobile 2003 for Smartphone.

It will include a 1.2 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom and a flash.

Because it has Bluetooth, it will be able to use the wireless headsets that many users want. It will also be able to use for text input the Stowaway Universal Bluetooth keyboard that will be available soon.

According to previous unconfirmed leaks, the MPx220 will be 3.5 inches by 1.9 by 1.1 inches (89 mm by 48 mm by 27 mm) when closed and weigh 4 ounces (113 g).

Although an exact release date isn't known, this model is expected to be available in the next three months.

The debut of this smartphone has been moved back several times, not because of problems with the device, but because Motorola and the wireless carriers have been unwilling to release it before they have depleted their stocks of the MPx200.

Pricing is unknown at this time, and will be up to the wireless carriers that offer this model.

Posted by: tiger33

Quote:

Originally posted by hofo_mofo
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The debut of this smartphone has been moved back several times, not because of problems with the device, but because Motorola and the wireless carriers have been unwilling to release it before they have depleted their stocks of the MPx200.

HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD

Posted by: hofo_mofo

i did what now with the what hey?

Posted by: tstp

Quote:

Originally posted by beta23
dude!!!!!!!

I just got my Nokia 6600 yesterday...lol

dam, I was getting impatient with all the waiting. OH well, I guess i'll probably be sick of the 6600 by two months....hehe

My friend says i change phones like i change shirts....This is my 6th phone in 6 months....lol

Can't wait for the MPx220....any word on the price?????

lol, my wife say's I spend more time in the morning deciding on what phone i'm going to use than what i'm going to wear that day

tom

Posted by: whtrbt7

Regarding the OS on the MPx220:
The OS used is Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone, not Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. The MPx will have most functions of a PPC but will not have certain abilities such as using Windows Mobile 2003/CE4.2+ 3rd party applications. Windows Mobile Smartphone has separate applications and you can download them from sites such as Handango.com or 3rd party developers for the smartphone OS.

Posted by: dwest218

Quote:

Originally posted by Greywolf_Ghost
Ok I was not sure where to post the good news, but I went with Smartphone area.

The Motorola MPX 220
The so secret phone is comming to Canada in June

The Motorola MPX 300 too but no date set yet.

I have been hounding and hounding my Corp. Sales Rep for AT&T and I will be getting my 220 this June

See my post over at modaco that has the e-mail posted.

I was originaly just looking for info on the MPX 200......The Moto Rep let the cat out of the bag....

Modaco Topic ( Greywolf)

This THREAD seems to have gotten off track!!

Posted by: Zippygit

I'll hold out for a little longer, if not I'll probabally snag somthing else .. for more info go here:

http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/f...018b2c75889e963

Has anybody eard anthing about release dates in North America?

Enjoy!

Z

Posted by: DarkGenesis

So can any of our Canadian brethern tell us if the MPx220 are for sell there now?

Since it is mid July, I was hoping too hear more about these phones from you guys. I am still impatiently awaiting performance details and the release here in the States.

Posted by: iconboy

im actually a little more interested in the mpx100, whats the word on that anyone?

Posted by: CiscoKid

It looks like your out of luck. This is was posted on digitimes.com:

Sources: Motorola to postpone order of MPx smartphone
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Max Wang, Taipei; Jessie Shen, DigiTimes.com [Thursday 15 July 2004]

Motorola is postponing ODM orders for its MPx100 smartphone to Compal Communications, according to local sources. Compal declined to comment on the news.

Motorola originally placed orders for three smartphone models based on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 2003 OS with Chi Mei Communication Systems (CMCS), Compal Communications and Compal Electronics, as reported on July 6. The sources indicated that CMCS still holds orders for the MPx220 model and Compal Electronics has the MPx.

Despite the delay of the MPx100, the company has two phone orders for Motorola in the second half, the C115 and C155, with the latter to be launched by the end of this quarter, the sources added.

Here's the link.http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20040715A6051.html

Posted by: iconboy

thanks for the heads up Kid

I think ill go with a mpx200 and update to WM2003

Posted by: CiscoKid

If you are on ATT, you could go with the MPx 220; it will work on the 850 band (200 only works on the 900, in addition to the 1900?). Cingular bought ATT, both are expanding with 850, which seems to provide a stronger signal indoors. If you keep the 200, you'll be losing out on a better signal. Plus, an unlocked 220 is a world phone...

Posted by: DBVoiceLink

If you're with AT&T, I pity you

Posted by: alshoh01

Is that statement necessary? What value does a post like, "if you're with AT&T I pitty you."

If you said, I've personally have had a horrible experience with AT&T in such and such location, then I could see a statement like that making sense otherwise please keep those types of posts to a minimum.

-H

Posted by: nskgti23

Quote:

Originally posted by DBVoiceLink
If you're with AT&T, I pity you

Posted by: Mashie

Quote:

Originally posted by CiscoKid
If you are on ATT, you could go with the MPx 220; it will work on the 850 band (200 only works on the 900, in addition to the 1900?). Cingular bought ATT, both are expanding with 850, which seems to provide a stronger signal indoors. If you keep the 200, you'll be losing out on a better signal. Plus, an unlocked 220 is a world phone...

I think CiscoKid hit the nail on the head. I have the MPX200 and have recently been playing around with another phone that has 850Mhz band and my coverage with the addition of 850 is 1000 time better. Here at my house I get 1 bar of signal on the 1800 band, however the phone with the 850 is full strength.

I did some tests with this and all of the spots where I had lmited coverage with the MPx200 was full signal with the new phone. If you have the ablity to hold off, I think the addition of WM2003 along with the addition of 850Mhz would definately be worth it.

As for AT&T, I have been using them for 8 years now and have never had any serious problems.