Motorola and Nextel today announced the Motorola i560, a rugged flip-style mobile phone that delivers multiple ways to communicate and increase productivity.

The Motorola i560 is designed for anyone who exposes a handset to extreme conditions, from construction and public safety workers to rock climbers and cyclists. The Motorola i560 is certified to meet military standards for dust, shock, vibration, temperature extremes, low pressure and solar radiation.1 Its external display allows information such as incoming calls, time and date to be quickly viewed without the need to open the phone.

The Motorola i560 fully supports Java, allowing users to run many applications that range from business tools to games. It is also equipped with Nextel Multimedia Messaging1 service, enabling messages to include text, images and audio altogether.

"The Motorola i560 includes features that Nextel customers asked for in a flip-style rugged handset, including our Group Connect and Direct Talk walkie-talkie services, Java capability and an external display," said Blair Kutrow, vice president, Voice Services and Subscriber Devices, Nextel.

The Motorola i560 is available through all Nextel distribution channels, including retail stores, at a price of $174.99, with a two-year service agreement, new activation and credit approval.

Features:

• Rugged flip phone
• Java Applications
• Walkie-Talkie Services
• Speakerphone
• GPS-Enabled
• 3.5 x 1.9 x 1 inches
• 4.8 ounces
• 165 minutes talk time
• 128 hrs standy time