Motorola Debut i856 Push-To-Talk slider phone launched by Boost

The first ever iDEN push-to-talk slider phone has been released and called the Motorola Debut i856. It merges the convenience of favorite push-to-talk features with the smooth control of a slider that can allow users to converse with up to 20 friends at once!

Richard Gadd, vice president for Motorola Mobile Devices said “Motorola Debut enhances the walkie-talkie experience further by incorporating the favorite traits among feature phones.” He went on to say that “Now Boost Mobile customers can continue to stay in constant contact with the added control of a slider and the fun of camera and music features.”

Motorola Debut i856 features:

-1.3 megapixel camera
-2.2-inch TFT display with 176 x 220 pixels resolution
-Stereo Bluetooth Technology
-Nationwide Walkie Talkie compatibility
-GPS and Wireless Web enabled
-Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing ability
-microSD memory expansion slot that supports up to 8GB
-Enhanced MP3 music player with the regular 3.5mm audio jack and integrated audio speakers
-Text Messaging and Multimedia ability

Matt Carter, President of Boost Mobile said “Our wildly popular Monthly Unlimited service is attracting customers who are more likely to purchase higher-end phones.” He also went on to say that “The Motorola Debut i856 phone meets the need for this demand with compelling multimedia features, including a 1.3MP camera with video capture, instant music access and Stereo Bluetooth capabilities into a sleek but durable design that fits comfortably in a pocket or purse.”

Measuring 50x106.5x15mm and weighing in at around 84.8g (4.0oz) it can be ordered through Boost Mobile’s official site for $169.99 plus free shipping! A deal you can probably not resist, for those of you looking for a mobile with these great features.