Motorola has launched a new mobile-imaging handset that combines imaging, software and online storage technology from Kodak with a Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone. Designed to let users click and instantly share photos in several ways, the Motozine ZN5 was to become available Monday from U.S. wireless carrier T-Mobile.
“Who wants to lug around several tech devices during the holidays when one — the ZN5 — will suffice, making it easier than ever to snap and share photos with family and friends?” asked Travis Warren, director of device marketing at T-Mobile.
One Touch Sharing
Tipping the scales at 115 grams, Motorola’s GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) camera-phone integrates the company’s patented CrystalTalk technology, which enables callers to hear and be heard — even in noisy environments. The handset’s 950mAh lithium battery delivers up to 330 minutes of talk time and up to 18 hours of operation in standby mode.
Sporting a 2.4-inch LCD color display (320×240 pixels), the ZN5 includes a microSD slot that offers support for an optional 4GB memory card. The handset comes with an open-source Web browser and built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/i) radio, which means it can double as a Web-surfing device when within range of an accessible wireless network. It also supports SMS, MMS, IM and personal e-mail.
The ZN5 incorporates a TV-output port that will display a slide show on a TV set using an included AV cable. Users also can employ the device’s one-touch sharing capability to relay photos instantly and transfer images to Kodak EasyShare printers and other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.
“We have worked closely with Motorola to create a device that not only delivers Kodak-quality pictures, but allows consumers to explore a wide range of options for sharing their photos with friends and family around the world,” said Eastman Kodak Vice President John Blake.
Multi-shot Capabilities
Unlike many camera-phones currently shipping, the…