A volte fanno la loro comparsa alcuni smartphone Android ispirati al mondo delle corse. Alcuni di essi sono, ad esempio, lo smartphone Luxury by Lamborghini e l’Acer Liquid E Ferrari. Ed è proprio la scuderia di Maranello con sede in Via Abetone Inferiore che ci riprova con un nuovo smartphone Android, stavolta prodotto da Motorola in collaborazione con la società di telecomunicazioni Nextel Brasile. Lo smartphone in questione è il Motorola i867 Ferrari e non è di certo un top di gamma come magari molti si aspettavano. Purtroppo lo smartphone sarà disponibile solo in Brasile ma non è da escludere che Ferrari possa portarlo anche in Italia.
Le specifiche tecniche dello smartphone parlano abbastanza chiaro su quelle che sono le sue reali potenzialità, relegandolo alla fascia bassa del mercato:
- display da 3,1 pollici
- GPS
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 3.1
- Fotocamera da 3 megapixel con zoom 4x
- Push To Talk
- 200 MB di memoria interna espandibile con microSD da 32 GB (scheda da 2 GB inclusa nella confezione di vendita)
La versione Ferrari dello smartphone si è ispirata molto alla Ferrari 458 Italia e, probabilmente per questo, il Motorola i867 Ferrari sarà commercializzato in Brasile ad un prezzo di 600 euro, un prezzo davvero esagerato per un device del genere che però potrebbe essere un must have per tutti gli amanti delle corse e della Ferrari.
Di seguito il comunicato stampa ufficiale da parte di Motorola Mobility e Nextel Brasile.
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[spoiler title=”Nextel and Motorola Mobility Launch the Motorola i867 Ferrari”]This new PTT smartphone stands out with its superb design inspired by the Ferrari 458
July 26, 2012
SÃO PAULO – July 26, 2012 – The Motorola i867 is the newest Android™-powered Push To Talk smartphone available from Nextel in Brazil. With Motorola Mobility’s iDEN technology, the handset offers instantaneous high performance communication, PTT radio, cellular service, mobile Web access and messaging in a single device.
Inspired by the Ferrari 458, the device has a striking, differentiated design: a red back cover in high relief with air intakes, evoking the hood of the exclusive automobile. In addition to personalizing the handset with wallpapers and ringtones, the user will receive an exclusive Ferrari kit with key ring, leather case, sticker and vehicle charger. “The Motorola i867 is ideal for those who love cars and the quality, design, concept and exclusiveness associated with Ferrari,” said Fernando Modé, Nextel marketing manager.
The handset comes with integrated GPS, corporate connectivity and Wi-Fi®. “In addition to its differentiated, innovative design, the new smartphone enhances the way users manage their lives, with the practicality of PTT and Android-based technologies,” says Wagner Mendonça, iDEN sales director, Motorola Mobility Brazil.
The device has many functionalities, including a 3.1-inch touchscreen, MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth® technology, a 3.5-millimeter stereo headset jack and a 3-megapixel camera. It also features SWYPE technology for easy text entry and two microphones with noise cancellation technology, allowing for clearer conversations. It comes with a 2-gigabyte microSD memory card, expandable up to 32 GB with a card sold separately.
More than 450,000 applications are available for download on Google Play™, and five display screens provide quick access to frequently used items. Users also have access to relationship networks and Google Mobile™ Services, including Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Talk™ and Google Search directly on the smartphone. The Motorola i867w is commercialized with the Nextel Email application, enabling the user to configure up to 10 personal and corporate email accounts.
Price and availability:
The Motorola i867 Ferrari will be available through Nextel sales channels for R$ 1,499 or for the promotional price of R$ 799 with a data plan. For further information, please access www.nextel.com.br.
About Nextel Brazil
Nextel has been operating in the country since 1997 and has invested more than R$ 5.3 billion. Currently the company has 4.2 million corporate users in its coverage area, which comprises 388 cities in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Goiás, Bahia, Ceará, Pernambuco, Espírito Santo and Distrito Federal. For further information, visit www.nextel.com.br.
About NII Holdings
NII Holdings, a public company based in Reston, Virginia, USA, is a leading operator in the mobile communication area for high value corporate clients in Latin America. NII Holdings operates under the Nextel brand in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru and Chile, offering wireless communication tools that are fully integrated with digital cellular telephony, text messaging, internet access and Nextel Direct Connect® and Nextel Direct International services, enabling communication via digital radio among Nextel users. NII Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500 and Barron’s 500 company which was nominated one of the best multinationals to work in Latin America by the Great Place to Work Institute®. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq under the NIHD symbol. Visit the company’s site: www.nii.com.
Nextel, the Nextel logo and Nextel Direct Connect are registered trademarks used by Nextel Communications, Inc.
About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, owned by Google, fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people’s lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.[/spoiler]