Honest 836 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Motorola Smart Rider Coming in June At the "CTIA Wireless 2008" in Las Vegas, Motorola has announced its "Smart Rider" phone, an in-vehicle phone featuring GPS navigation, interactive voice activation, and Bluetooth. The "Smart Rider", which uses GSM technology, is claimed to offer various GPS services including turn-by-turn navigation and voice-guided driving instructions; precise on-screen directions and detailed maps on a 2.8-inches high-resolution color display; real-time traffic reports and automatic re-routing; and enabling of location-based services (LBS) and fleet management applications. With Bluetooth technology, users can move freely between offices, homes, and their vehicles -- with active calls, contacts, and other personal data automatically getting transferred from their handsets to the in-vehicle device. The device also allows multiple user profiles for secured access to personalized phone-book settings for up to three drivers. Meanwhile, interactive voice activation, built-in microphone, and speaker phone ensure hassle-free driving, the company said. Golan Haver, business unit manager for Motorola Car Phones, said at the launch that the "Smart Rider" re-defines what communication on-the-go is all about, and the main focus is placed on transforming the user experience. The Motorola "Smart Rider" is expected to ship worldwide in June this year. There is no word on pricing of the phone yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
