Re: [Barry] Motorola ic502 Dual Mode iDEN and CDMA from Spri

[Barry]

You've asked, and you've received. Sprint Nextel released its first dual-mode handset for iDEN and CDMA networks—the Motorola ic502, a ruggedized clamshell with external antenna.

The ic502 provides Nextel’s walkie-talkie services running on the carrier’s iDEN network and voice and data services on its CDMA network, supports e-mail and Web browsing, and is GPS-enabled for E911 emergency location services.


Sprint Nextel promised to offer dual-mode CDMA/iDEN phones by the end of the year. We will let you know when we have some of the phones for you to compare (price wise).

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The Motorola ic502 uses iDEN for walkie-talkie functionality, and relies on CDMA for voice, messaging, and data services. Resistant to dust, shock, and vibration, the Motorola ic502 includes a 65k color display and speakerphone functionality. Java applications can be used with the ic502, though apart from a set of location-based services to make use of the built in GPS, there is not much else to say about this basic handset.

Specifications for the Motorola ic502

Band CDMA 1900MHz, iDEN 800MHz
Data 1xRTT
Size 93mm x 52mm x 22mm
(3.66" x 2.05" x 0.87")
Weight 115g (4.06oz)
Battery Life 2.8 hours talk time
Unknown standby time
Main Display 65k color TFT LCD, 128x160 pixel resolution
Sub-Display Monochrome LCD
Camera No
Video Unknown
Messaging SMS
Email No
Bluetooth No
Infrared No
Java Yes
Polyphonics Yes
Memory Unknown
Availability Now
Other Ruggedized to Military Standard 810 F