Friday, February 4, 2011

Motorola Atrix 4G Arriving March 6th On AT&T, $200 On Contract And $500 With Laptop Dock

Here it is gang.  The guess work is over as of today.  AT&T will begin taking pre sales for the new Messiah phone, the Atrix 4G, on Feb 13th with the expected price tag of $199.99 on a 2 yr contract.  The device is touted to launch March 6th with the possibility of an earlier release date, per AT&T.  In addition, those looking to grab the laptop dock along with the Atrix can expect to tack on another $300.00 bones to the mix.  We heard you say “ouch”.  So, for a total of $499.99 the device and dock are yours.  Now, keep in mind that you’ll most likely require AT&T’s Data Pro plan and tethering add-on to go along with the hardware.  In addition, if you’re not too strapped at the end of the month with that hefty cellphone bill, AT&T is also offering an Entertainment Access Kit which includes the HD multi-media dock, bluetooth keyboard & mouse and a remote control for $189.99  Hit the break for more details, pics and the official press release.
Device Specs:
  • nVidia’s 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor.
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 4.0 inch QHD display with 24 bit color graphics
  • 1930 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint recognition reader
  • Two browsers: Android’s default and Firefox 3.6
  • Android 2.2 with Motoblur (Upgradable to Android 2.3
  • 16 GB internal memory with MicroSD Card slot which supports up to 32 GB. That puts the maximum capacity to up to 48 GB
  • Measurement: 2.5 × 4.6 × 0.4 inches
  • Weight: 4.8 ounces
Elaborate Specs:
  • Camera :  Primary  5 MP, 2592Ñ…1944 pixels,  Secondary VGA
  • Size :  Dimensions  117.8 x 63.5 x 10.1 mm
  • Display :  540 x 960 pixels,  4.0 inches,
  • Connectivity :   GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA, WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Weight :  135 g
  • Sound :  3.5 mm audio jack
  • Extra Feature : Biometric fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass display, Touch sensitive controls, MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, 1080p HD video playback, Webtop accessory, Biometric fingerprint login security, Noise Cancellation,  Adobe 10.1 Flash compatibility, Android Market, G-mail, Google Maps, G-Talk, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook
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    Press Release:

    AT&T Announces the World’s Most Powerful Smartphone, the Motorola ATRIX 4G, Will Be Available for Preorder on Feb. 13

    Unique line of Accessories, Including the Motorola Laptop Dock, Available with Bundled Pricing
    DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
    Key Facts
    * AT&T* begins pre-sales for Motorola ATRIX™ 4G on Feb. 13
    * Motorola ATRIX 4G, powered by the Android 2.2 platform, available exclusively for AT&T customers for $199.99 with a two-year service agreement.
    * Motorola ATRIX 4G is expected to be available from AT&T and select retail channels for customers by March 6 or earlier.
    * AT&T will offer bundled pricing for the Motorola ATRIX 4G and the Motorola Laptop Dock.
    4G Portfolio
    AT&T is the leader in smartphones, and expects to widen that lead in 2011. In January, AT&T committed to an industry-leading Android portfolio in the U.S. in 2011 and said it plans to offer two 4G smartphones in the first quarter. An industry first, the Motorola ATRIX 4G is the leading edge of more than 20 advanced, 4G devices AT&T plans to deliver in 2011. AT&T has completed the deployment of HSPA+ to virtually 100 percent of its mobile broadband network, which enables 4G speeds when combined with enhanced backhaul.
    Motorola ATRIX™ 4G
    The Motorola ATRIX™ 4G Android 2.2 smartphone will be offered exclusively by AT&T and is the world’s most powerful smartphone. Featuring a 2×1 GHz dual-core processor for a total of 2 GHz of processing power, a unique webtop application, the world’s first qHD display, and Adobe flash player, the, ATRIX 4G delivers a remarkable combination of application processing power with 4G speed capability and a high-resolution qHD display, a first for the industry.
    It will be complemented by breakthrough accessories that include a revolutionary, super-thin Motorola Laptop Dock — for which ATRIX 4G is the “engine” — and the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock that uses ATRIX 4G’s HDMI video output capabilities and processing power to enable a revolutionary browsing, application and media experience.
    AT&T will offer two special packages for customers who choose to purchase ATRIX 4G in addition to these unique accessories. The first combines ATRIX 4G and the Motorola Laptop Dock for a promotional price of $499.99 after a two-year service contract and $100 mail-in-rebate after subscription to Data Pro smartphone data plan and tethering add on. Customers who choose to purchase the Motorola Laptop Dock separately pay $499.99. AT&T is also offering an Entertainment Access Kit for ATRIX customers which includes the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, a Bluetooth® keyboard and mouse, and a remote control for $189.99.
    Motorola ATRIX 4G will also include AT&T Mobile Hotspot service built into the smartphone, allowing users to connect additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
    AT&T U-verse® TV customers will be able to manage their DVR recordings – and U-verse customers with a qualifying TV plan can download and watch hit TV shows – right from their ATRIX 4G handset using the U-verse Mobile application. In addition, any ATRIX 4G user, whether or not they have U-verse TV at home, can still enjoy a variety of video options – including live TV – with the new U-verse Live TV application, preloaded and available for $9.99 a month.
    For more information, visit www.att.com/atrix4G. For photos and more information about presales for ATRIX 4G, visit www.att.com/mobilephones-news.

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