Motorola's i870 is a new mobile device that combines an anti-microbial coating. The i870 blends a 1.3-Megapixel camera with a video recorder, MP3 player and two-way radio. Additionally, the i870 is the first mobile device to feature the AgION anti-microbial coating which helps inhibit the growth of microbes such as bacteria and mold on the handset's painted surfaces.

'Mobile professionals and consumers have come to expect the most cutting-edge mobile technology from Motorola and with the i870 we are delivering a device that is unlike anything else on the market today,' said Peter Aloumanis, director, US Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN Mobile Devices.

'The Motorola i870 combines communication and entertainment in one unique handset that gives users the ability to take pictures, record important moments and play their favourite music. In addition to its distinctive combination of mobile features, the i870 handset incorporates the protective AgION anti-microbial technology.'

The i870 (88x49x26mm) includes AgION's anti-microbial coating. This safe, non-toxic silver ion technology has been incorporated into the phone's painted surfaces to help inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and other microorganisms. Other key features include a Transflash removable memory card, Bluetooth and support for Wide Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (WiDEN). WiDEN enables you to send and receive data up to four times faster than the current iDEN network.

The Selective Dynamic Group Call (SDGC) feature enables users to setup two-way radio talk groups for up to 20 people, which allows users to stay in touch when they are nearby or on the road. MOTOtalk allows users who are outside of the coverage area to manually transfer to a two-way radio-to-radio communication mode with a range of up to six miles depending upon specific conditions, such as terrain. The 176x220 TFT LCD supports 262144 colours.

'We are excited to work with Motorola to incorporate AgION's patented anti-microbial technology into the i870 handset,' said J. Ladd Greeno, president and CEO of AgION. 'Silver has a centuries-long history of use as an anti-microbial and our compound has been incorporated into a variety of applications including apparel, pens and even medical devices. The built-in anti-microbial coating of the i870 will help to ensure effective and long-lasting protection of the handset from damaging microbes.'

The i870 is available now in the US through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $299. Worldwide availability has yet to be announced.

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