Motorola Unveils Two New 5.8 GHz Cordless Phones for the Connected Home

September 2004 – Motorola just announced the expansion of the company's cordless phone portfolio with the introduction of two new product lines that take advantage of the long range, exceptional clarity and virtually interference-free properties of 5.8 GHz technology. Sleek, stylish, and available immediately, the new Motorola MD700 and MA500 cordless phone series are two new flexible options for cordless communications in the home or small office.

"As a leader in wireless communications and a pioneer in 'connected home' innovations, Motorola's new MA500 and MD700 series phones benefit from our know-how in integrating the latest must-have features with intelligent design." said John Burke, Motorola corporate vice president and general manager, consumer entertainment solutions. "With the introduction of these new series of 5.8 GHz cordless phones, Motorola now offers a cordless phone lineup with products for any home or office setting."

Motorola MD700 Series - Expandable System with Digital Voice Clarity
The new Motorola MD700 series 5.8 GHz digital cordless phone system combines a premium industrial design with high-end features that are perfect for the home or small office. The MD700 system is equipped with the latest features such as polyphonic ringtones, enhanced lighting effects, frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology for clear digital conversations, and the ability to connect up to eight additional handsets to one base station.

Additional features include:

• Digital Answering System with message forwarding capability
• Answering machine access from handset and remote telephone
• Handset speakerphone
• Custom Ring Based on Phonebook
• Private and shared Phone Book Memory Locations
• Caller ID (CID) with Visual Call Waiting
• Handset-to-handset intercom and Room Monitor
• Phone Company Voice Mail Waiting Indicator
• Auto Channel Search before and During Call
• Battery Meter w/ Audible & Visual Low Battery Alert
• 3x4 Backlit Keypad
• Visual Antenna Ring indicator
• Battery Back-up in the Base - 4AAA Batteries (not included)
• Hands-Free Headset Ready
• Wall Mountable

Motorola MA500 Series - Advanced 5.8Ghz Features At an Affordable Price
The Motorola MA500 5.8 GHz analog cordless phone system series brings consumers the convenience of virtually interference-free communications in the 5.8 GHz frequency band at an affordable price. With up to 6 hours of battery life, 6-days of standby time, and tough, non-slip, rubberized side grips, these cordless phones provide advanced features with a fashionable touch.

Features include:

• Digital Answering System
• Answering machine access from handset and remote telephone
• Caller ID with Visual Call Waiting
• Speakerphone and keypad on base
• 10 Speed Dial Memory Locations
• 3 Ring Tones to choose from
• Visual Call Indicator
• Call Screening
• 3 Line Backlit LCD Display
• Backlit Keypad
• Audible and Visual Low Battery Alert
• Hands-Free Headset Ready
• Wall Mountable

The Motorola MA500 and MD700 series cordless phones will be available in October 2004 in retail outlets throughout the United States, including Amazon.com, Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, Office Depot, Office Max, K-mart, and more.

Motorola offers a full array of home communications devices as part of its "connected home" product portfolio, including 2.4 GHz cordless phones, voice-over-IP solutions, and the Motorola Ojo(tm) Personal Video Phone (available Q4 2004). The company's unique blend of innovative wired and wireless technologies enable consumers to enjoy the ultimate broadband experience seamlessly - information, communication and entertainment - when and where they want it.

For more information about the Motorola Broadband Communications Sector, visit www.motorola.com/broadband.

SOURCE Motorola