14 DAY TRIAL // Sprint announced on Wednesday that it had launched a revamped version of the already known Motorola i580 iDEN rugged handset. The new device comes with a new coat, bearing yellow, as well as with a series of other changes and improvements over the previous version. Besides the visible color, the Motorola i580 also includes a more powerful battery, 1130 mAh, able to offer users up to 200 minutes of talk time.
The handset comes with a wide range of features that are usually seen in any device designed for outdoor use, such as certification to Military Standard 810 F for vibrations, dust resistance, shocks, solar radiation, extreme temperatures, rain and moist. The phone comes with rubber encasing, interior linings and seals that are meant to offer protection for the device's antenna, speakerphone, keys, battery door and accessory connections.
Specs wise, the Motorola i580 comes with a 1.9-inch TFT internal display that is able to provide a 176 x 220 pixel resolution and support for 262K colors, complemented by a white STN external display that provides a 96 x 32 pixel resolution, 1.3-megapixel photo snapper, GPS navigation capabilities (turn-by-turn driving directions, mapping and local searches), MMS, and microSD memory card slot for additional storage space.
When it comes to connectivity, the Motorola i580 sports Nextel Direct Connect, iDEN 800/900 MHz support, while also including Bluetooth capabilities. The device runs under Motorola ROS platform, measures 3.8 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches and weighs 5.1 ounces. The device allows users to choose from two battery options, including BT 60 Standard (High Capacity) Li-Ion Battery (1130 mAh) and Extended (Maximum Capacity) Li-Ion Battery (1640 mAh).
Sprint announced that the new yellow Motorola i580 was available for purchase immediately. The price tag for the rugged, all-weather flip phone has been set at $119 with a two-year contract agreement.
