Alltel and Telus Adds Moto VE465

[Arzaan]

Alltel Wireless announced the launch of the sleek MOTO VE465, combines contemporary style with the features that consumers enjoy, including convenient imaging and intuitive multimedia.The Motorola VE465 isn't much to look at--it has a very common Moto flip-phone design--and its feature set is mostly functional. Yet, it has at least one unique touch: two light modes turn the phone and music keys blue or white so you can easily switch between making a call and listening to tunes.

Meanwhile, the phone appeared on Motorola’s official website, but with no details about where it will be launched. we’ve spotted the VE465 on Alltel’s website, hence the Verizon-owned carrier will probably start selling it pretty soon. Also, Mobile Syrup quotes an inside source from Motorola Canada, saying that the handset will soon land on Telus, the second largest Canadian CDMA carrier. Apparently, Telus will name the phone “Motorola VE465 Active Edition”.

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Two lighting modes – “call” and “media” – turn the phone and music keys blue and white so it’s easy to switch from placing calls to listening to tunes.This phone features a microSD memory port with 4GB support (4GB microSD card sold separately), stereo Bluetooth technology to play music on wireless headphones and speakers, an external speaker so you can hear all of your favorite music without a headset, access to Bluetooth and music with the flip closed using external control keys and Aricent Celltop 2.1 which provides easy access to personalized services and applications.

A 1.3 megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom and a digital music player bring music to life. A crisp display screen also compliments the visual effects available on MOTO VE465’s video recorder, for customers that want a solid look matched with supportive applications.MOTO VE465 is available online at shopalltel.com for $50 with a two-year service agreement and instant rebate.

[Arzaan]

“The release of MOTO VE465 continues Alltel’s commitment to delivering the most functional and stylish phones on the market to our customers,” said Angela Rittgers, director of product management for Alltel Wireless. “Whether looking for a handset that excels in multimedia, data or voice, MOTOTM VE465 delivers a top of the line experience.”

The specifications of VE465 include:

• CDMA 800/1900/1700/2100 connectivity
  
  
• 1.9 inch TFT internal display with 176 x 220 pixels and 65k colors
  
  
• 1.05 inch CSTN external display with 96 x 80 pixels
  
  
• Brew OS
  
  
• Stereo Bluetooth
  
  
• Music player
  
  
• Video player
  
  
• MMS, SMS, Instant Messaging, E-mail
  
  
• 1.3MP camera
  
  
• USB 2.0
  
  
• MicroSD card support, up to 4GB
  
  
• Talk time: up to 4.5 hours
  
  
• Standby time: up to 12 days
  
  
• 1.8 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches
  
  
• 3.8 ounces

[Dodger]

Motorola VE465 may not be as cool as the QA4 Evoke, but it should be a good choice for users who only need a simple and affordable flip phone.

[Orlando]

Nice phone... Moto did something right as it has already been picked up by two known carriers, Alltel and TELUS.