Motorola Smart Rider In-Vehicle Car Phone Announced

Motorola announced the debut of the Motorola Smart Rider phone, an in-vehicle solution featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, Bluetooth wireless technology and clear audio quality. The Smart Rider phone uses GSM technology to enhance user experience so drivers can converse, navigate and tend to business. The Smart Rider increases convenience of communication:

- Bluetooth technology lets consumers move freely from the home or office into the vehicle while having active calls, contact information and other personal data transferred from the handset to the in-vehicle device

- User profiles grant secure access to personalized phonebook settings for up to three drivers on the Smart Rider phone
- Voice activation makes the phone hassle-free for drivers
- Built-in microphone and speakerphone ensures a clear, sharp sound

The Smart Rider phone also offers GPS services:

- Turn-by-turn navigation and voice-guided driving instructions
- On-screen directions and maps on a 2.8-inch high resolution, 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.

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