Motorola Electrify picked up by US Cellular, will cost $200
US Cellular has been giving lots of Android love to its subscribers lately, but has limited itself to the mid-range cadre, as seen by the likes of the 1GHz Samsung Mesmerize and the HTC Merge. With the announcement of the Motorola Electrify, things have changed for the better, with dual-core CPUs making their debut on the regional network’s lineup. Here’s the lowdown on the Electrify:
- 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display
- 1 GHz dual-core processor
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
- 8 MP camera with HD video recording; front-facing VGA camera
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and aGPS
Sounds a lot like the recently released Sprint Photon 4G, doesn’t it? Well, it very well should since the Electrify is in fact a rebranded Photon 4G. The handset is set to launch very soon at $199.99 and if any of you US Cellular customers had your sights set on something else, we advise you to hold on to your purse strings for a short while.
Read on for the full press release:
Motorola ELECTRIFY Coming Soon to U.S. Cellular
Android-powered smartphone combines unparalleled power and versatility
Sept. 12, 2011
CHICAGO – Sept. 12, 2011 – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that the Motorola ELECTRIFY™ will join the carrier’s cutting-edge device portfolio later this month. The Android™-powered smartphone is designed to deliver the next generation of multi-media features and a powerhouse dual-core 1GHz processor for 70 percent faster overall performance1 and 75 percent faster browsing than leading single core smartphones2. With a best-in-class display, camera, webcam, loads of software applications and a dedicated media kickstand, customers will be able to seamlessly multi-task throughout the day. The ELECTRIFY will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate along with purchase of a data plan.
“The ELECTRIFY is more than a “smart” phone,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “Its multi-tasking capabilities make it the perfect personal assistant for customers who depend on their smartphone to meet the ever-changing needs of their busy lifestyles. Our commitment to providing a variety of devices that enhance customers’ lives is one of the reasons consumers who switch to U.S. Cellular join the happiest customers in wireless.”
The Motorola ELECTRIFY features a 4.3-inch qHD (Quarter High Definition) touchscreen and a kickstand for convenient hands-free viewing of high-quality movies, TV shows and videos. Plus, with HDMI output and full Mirror Mode, customers will be able to connect to the ELECTRIFY to any HD screen, so the entire family can enjoy the latest movies or hottest new Android games on their television at home.
The ELECTRIFY’s premium 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and auto photo-enhancing software will allow customers to leave their camera at home and still capture incredible photos and videos. The device also features a front-facing camera for video chat on the go. Customers can take and store tons of photos and videos with 16GB of memory on-board that can be expanded to 48GB with a 32GB memory card purchase.
With Motorola’s exclusive webtop application, customers can expand ELECTRIFY’s power to include a larger screen and full keyboard for amazing functionality and productivity. Plug ELECTRIFY into the Motorola HD Station* and connect to an HD monitor to launch a full Firefox 4.0 browser, simultaneously surf the web, stream music, and run useful apps. Customers will have instant access to personal and corporate e-mails and will be able to download photos and videos in a flash on U.S. Cellular’s high-speed nationwide network, which has the highest call quality and network satisfaction of any national carrier.
Smartphone enthusiasts who switch to U.S. Cellular get unique benefits, like new phones faster without continuously signing contracts, free Battery Swap and valuable rewards points for simply doing things like paying their bill on time and referring friends. Points can be used for new phones faster, additional lines, devices, accessories and ringtones. Several of U.S. Cellular’s value-packed national plans are a perfect fit for smartphone customers. The $79.99 Primary Plus Plan is the best value in wireless and offers 5GB of data with unlimited text, picture and video messaging. The plan also comes with 450 voice minutes, free incoming calls, free nights and weekends and free mobile-to-mobile calls. A family of four who switches to U.S. Cellular can save more than $1,000 a year with the company’s National Premium Plus family plan.
The launch date for the ELECTRIFY will be shared within the next few weeks. For more information about all of U.S. Cellular’s deals, plans and phones, and other restrictions on these offers, visit any U.S. Cellular store, go to uscellular.com or check out U.S. Cellular on Facebook.
MOTOROLA ELECTRIFY ™ Features
Talk and Standby Time
Talk time: CDMA: up to 10 hours, WCDMA: up to 9.1 hours; GSM: up to 10.4 hours
Standby time: CDMA: up to 8.3 days; WCDMA: up to 13.1 days; GSM: up to 12.2 days
Bands/Modes
WCDMA 850/1900/2100, CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 14.4 Mbps (Category 10), CDMA EV-DO Release A, EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
Dimensions
66.90(x) 126.90(y) 12.20(z)
Display
4.3” qHD (quarter High Definition) Corning® Gorilla® Glass with dual-layer, anti-reflective coating
Weight
158.00 g
Battery
1700.00 mAh
OS
Android™ 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Connectivity
3.5mm, USB 2.0 HS, HDMI, BOTA, MML
Network
U.S. Cellular
Messaging/Web/Apps
MMS, SMS, Email (Corporate Sync, Google Mail, POP3/IMAP embedded, Push Email, Yahoo Mail) IM (GTalk), WebKit w/ Flash
Camera
8MP camera
Audio
FM Radio Receive, AAC, AAC+, AAC+ Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v10, WMA v9
Video
Capture/Playback/Streaming, HD Video, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV v10, WMV v9, DivX
Memory
1GB RAM x 16GB eMMC
Antenna
Internal
Location Services
aGPS, sGPS, eCompass
