Motorola Makes Hands-Free Dialing Easier With a new Aftermarket Integrated System With Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology

Cornerstone of Corporate-Wide Product Strategy is a Standards-Based Approach to Ensure Compatibility Across Multiple Devices and Vehicles

HANNOVER, Germany, March 18 -- Busy mobile-professionals and tech-savvy consumers will appreciate the Integrated Hands Free system with Bluetooth wireless technology that Motorola, Inc. unveiled at CeBIT today. The latest Motorola in-vehicle system will automatically connect securely to a driver's Bluetooth enabled mobile phone, whether the conversation was initiated before or after starting the vehicle, all without wires or connections.

The Motorola Integrated Hands Free system with Bluetooth wireless technology features intuitive user controls and is designed to help drivers keep their eyes on the road and hands on the wheel. By incorporating advanced voice recognition technology into the system, drivers have the ability to simply speak the telephone number to which they would like to be connected, and the technology will place the call on the driver's behalf.

The Motorola Integrated Hands Free system supports the latest Hands-Free 1.0 Profile (HFP1.0). After the system is professionally installed, the driver conducts a one-time "pairing" to securely link the device with the vehicle. The process takes about a minute and is made easy with Motorola's voice-driven menu prompts. Up to four devices can be easily and securely paired with the system.

Once a wireless link is established, a mobile phone will automatically connect to the Motorola Integrated Hands Free system, regardless of its location inside the car. The system enables drivers to:

-- Automatically transition calls being conducted outside the car to the audio system inside the car. Upon entering the car, an invisible wireless link is established between the mobile phone and the car. Calls that are in progress as a driver enters the vehicle are transitioned to the Motorola Integrated Hands Free System and calls are audible from the vehicle speakers. As a driver turns off the ignition and exits the vehicle, phone calls are automatically transitioned back to the mobile phone enabling consumers to continue their conversation while they are on-the-go.

-- Place mobile phone calls at the touch of a button. One touch and the car radio is muted and the driver is able to, in a natural voice, speak the number that is to be dialed. Once a call is connected, the other party is audible over the existing high-quality audio speakers inside the car.

-- Transfer a phone call being conducted over the audio speakers inside the car, to a privacy mode. After a driver touches the privacy button, mobile phone calls are automatically transferred back to the mobile phone so calls can be conducted in a discretionary manner.

-- Answer mobile phone calls at the touch of a button and know who is calling. As calls are received by the system, the car audio is muted and the incoming phone number is announced to the driver via voice prompts over the vehicle speakers.

Motorola has utilized its expertise in wireless and automotive technology to optimize the sound quality of the Integrated Hands Free system by employing advanced noise suppression and echo cancellation technology to reduce background vehicle noise.

Motorola intends to sell stand-alone and integrated versions of the latest Integrated Hands Free system with Bluetooth wireless technology to automakers, Auto Dealerships and in automotive consumer retail stores during the second half of 2004.

During 2004, Motorola will continue to introduce a complete portfolio of Bluetooth products including mobile phones and hands-free accessories.

The new Motorola Integrated Hands Free system is compatible with a range of products, regardless of the manufacturer. Motorola compatible wireless handsets include the latest V600, V500, V525, A925, E398, V80, E680, and A835 cell phones and accessories include Wireless Headsets HS820, HS810, HS801 and Portable Wireless Speaker HF800.

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About Motorola

Motorola, Inc. is a global leader in wireless, broadband and automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer, simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion. Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information: www.motorola.com.

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