Motorola BACKFLIP coming to AT&T on March 7th

Motorola BACKFLIP

AT&T announced today that it will offer the Motorola BACKFLIP starting in March. This marks the first time that AT&T will offer a Google Android-powered device.

BACKFLIP features a unique form-factor with an original reverse flip design, spacious keyboard and BACKTRACK touch panel, allowing the display to be hands-free while one’s fingers work behind the screen. BACKFLIP runs on the nation’s fastest 3G network and is powered by MOTOBLUR, Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service created to make phones more personal and socially smart.

BACKFLIP specifications:

  • Operating system: Android 1.5 (upgradable to Android 2.x) with MOTOBLUR user interface
  • Connectivity: Quad-band GSM/EDGE and tri-band (850/1900/2100MHz) WCDMA/HSDPA
  • Other connectivity: 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0
  • Location Service: aGPS
  • Display: 3.1-inch HVGA touchscreen
  • Input: Reverse flip with full QWERTY and BACKTRACK navigation tool behind screen
  • Storage: 2 GB microSD pre-installed (with support up to 32GB)
  • Camera: 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash
  • Battery: 1,400mAh
  • Other: 3.5mm headphone jack, dual microphone with noise cancellation

The Motorola BACKFLIP will be available from AT&T starting on March 7th for US$99.99 after a US$100 mail-in rebate and a two-year service contract (with voice plan and US$30/month data plan).

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