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Tuesday, April 01, 2008 8:12:00 AM

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Press Release Source: Motorola, Inc.

Motorola Redefines Driving Experience With Smart Rider(TM) In-Vehicle Phone
Tuesday April 1, 8:00 am ET
Fixed in-vehicle device improves enterprise solutions for professional drivers, with interactive voice activation, GPS services and more

LAS VEGAS, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CTIA WIRELESS 2008 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT - News) today announced the debut of the Motorola Smart Rider(TM) phone, an innovative in-vehicle solution featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology and exceptional audio quality that's sure to make this phone an integral part of every driver's journey. A unique hands-free solution, the Smart Rider phone uses GSM technology to enhance user experience by ensuring that users can converse, navigate and tend to business while on-the-go.

The Smart Rider increases convenience and quality of communication:

-- Bluetooth(TM) technology allows users to move freely from the home or
office straight into the vehicle while having active calls, contact
information and other personal data automatically transferred from the
handset to the in-vehicle device
-- Multiple user profiles grant secure access to personalized phonebook
settings for up to three drivers on the Smart Rider phone
-- Interactive voice activation makes the phone hassle-free for drivers
-- A robust built-in microphone and speakerphone ensures an exceptionally
clear, sharp sound.


The Smart Rider phone also offers feature-rich GPS services:

-- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice-guided driving instructions
-- Precise on-screen directions and detailed maps on a 2.8" high
resolution, sharp color display
-- Real-time traffic reports and automatic re-routing
-- Enabling of location based services (LBS) and fleet management
applications.


"The Smart Rider is the next generation in-vehicle phone, designed to operate in unison with the user's daily needs and environment. The phone re-defines what communication on-the-go is all about, and the main focus was placed on transforming the user experience. We are confident that the worldwide success of this flagship product will speak for itself," said Golan Haver, business unit manager for Motorola Car Phones.

Availability

The Smart Rider will be sold worldwide and will be available on the market in June 2008.

Motorola at CTIA

For more news and information about Motorola at CTIA WIRELESS, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/events/ctia.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.




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