Motorola announced the name for its newest and most advanced smart phone, the Motorola MING (previously announced as the A1200), and confirmed that units are already shipping to distributors in Hong Kong.

MING contains a clear-crystal flip cover which allows executives to view reminders and appointments without opening the phone. MING incorporates the industry's leading Chinese handwriting recognition software, now upgraded to recognize Pinyin input. The hands-free speakerphone with voice dialing found on MING is designed to fit the multi-tasking lifestyle of modern Chinese executives.

MING also features a customized suite of productivity software including a document viewer, POP3 e-mail, a calendar and task list, and a contact manager that allows attachment of photos and contact-specific ring-tones.

For productivity breaks, MING incorporates a music player, an FM-Stereo radio receiver, and Bluetooth wireless technology that can drive compatible Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones and other compatible Motorola Bluetooth accessories already available at retailers.

MING utilizes the Intel Xscale architecture and the Intel PXA270 application processor to enable its exceptional multimedia capabilities and application performance without compromising battery life requirements. The processor's advanced architecture and performance provide MING users with a rich user experience while running a variety of applications that suit their individual lifestyles.