Sprint wants to make sure that everyone still knows that their push-to-talk service, Nextel Direct Connect, is still available. It wasn’t too long ago when the big push for all the wireless carriers was some kind of walkie-talkie like experience, but as of late that has seemed to fade away a bit. Thankfully for Sprint though, we’ve got phones like the Motorola i890 still hitting the shelves, promoting the instant communication service.
The i890 is a jack-of-all-trades, so to speak, as it is meant to take care of both the business person, as well as the those who need a lot of media in their lives. It has a slim form factor, has a 2MP camera with 4x digital zoom, fixed focus, and a camcorder. It also has stereo Bluetooth, and a built-in MP3 player. However, one of the most interesting features would be the phone’s ability to change from a push-to-talk connection, to a “regular” phone call just by the push of a button. It’s also got a Quick Release button for super-easy one-handed operation, and external media keys integrated with haptic feedback.
The phone will go for $129.99 on a new, two-year agreement for new customers, or those eligible for an upgrade. It’s also got a $50 mail-in rebate. Obviously, the phone is only available on the Nextel Direct Connect plans, so if those aren’t your thing, this phone is definitely not for you. But, if you like your walkie-talkies, then you should definitely consider this phone. Just look at those stylized good looks!
