Motorola Unchains IM from Computers

Students going away to school often miss their friends and family and do one of two things to compensate:

1. Rack up their cell phone bill
2. Avoid big cell phone bills by reverting to IM conversations

This year, students can use the T31 cordless phone to make FREE phone calls to anyone on their MSN Live Messenger Buddy List. If they have friends and family not on their IM contact list, they can simply purchase minutes to make extremely low cost long distance calls.

Features include:

• Free worldwide internet calling to all of your online contacts.
  
• Dual Mode Phone – make and receive calls over Windows Live Messenger or over a landline.
  
• Expandable up to six handsets.
• VoIP without the monthly service fee.
  

Technology Used
Motorola designers used DECT Protocol to improve battery life – giving consumers 10 hours of talk time.

Location, location, location
No need to co-locate the base station and the phone. Your T31 base station is connected to your PC while your handsets are placed around the apartment for convenience.

How T31 is different than other VoIP services
The Motorola T31 system is assigned to a regular landline, not through a VoIP carrier. It does work with Vonage and other providers but is not exclusive of.

Cost
$99.99 for base station and one handset. $79.99 for each additional handset. Nationwide availability scheduled for August 2006.  www.motorola.com.

System Requirements:

• Windows Live Messenger
  
• Computer with a USB Port (USB 1.1 or higher)
  
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2