Motorola ATRIX Exclusive at Orange UK in Early May

Motorola ATRIX, the powerful Android-based dual-core smartphone that was launched during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, is set to land in the UK in early May, exclusive on the airwaves of wireless carrier Orange.

Orange customers interested in the new device, which is touted as the world's most powerful smartphone, can already head over to the carrier's website or in Orange Shops to reserve a unit for the actual release.

The new Motorola ATRIX is indeed a powerful device, courtesy of its 1GHz dual-core application processor, which is complemented by 1GB of RAM.

Thus, the smartphone is said to be capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones, while also offering full support for editing media content while on the go.

According to Orange, the smartphone should become available on its airwaves in early May for free on the £35 per month contract plan, on 24 month deals.

The monthly plan would include 600 minutes, 750 MB data allowance, unlimited texts, 50 MMS and unlimited wi-fi (subject to fair usage) per month.

“We're pleased to be bringing Motorola ATRIX to our customers as it's one of the most innovative handsets we've seen this year and it supports our passion for innovation,” Simeon Bird, Director of Propositions, Orange UK said.

“With its intelligent support accessories, the handset not only stands out from the rest of the pack, but the overall experience takes mobile computing to the next level.”

When launched, the Motorola ATRIX will be accompanied by two accessories, namely the Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, and the Motorola Lapdock, which are sold separately.

The carrier offers a Work and Play Kit (a remote control, mouse, HD multimedia dock and keyboard included) for only £49.99 (standard retail price £129.99) for its customers purchasing the ATRIX. The Motorola Lapdock will also be available at reduced price tags on select monthly contracts.

“Running the Android operating system, Motorola ATRIX also offers Motorola's revolutionary webtop application which runs a full Mozilla Firefox 3.6 browser and supports Adobe Flash Player for rich graphics, animation and video,” the carrier notes.

Motorola ATRIX can be seen at Orange UK here.