Sprint announced availability of its latest Nextel Direct Connect phone – the Motorola Renegade V950. This new handset features a slim, clamshell form factor built to Military specifications 810F for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain and incorporates Nextel Direct Connect1 push-to-talk services, the speed of Sprint Mobile Broadband1 and Sprint’s largest voice calling area, giving customers yet another option to meet their productivity needs with connection in less than one second to millions of existing Nextel Direct Connect subscribers nationwide.

Powered by Qualcomm’s QChat technology, the Motorola Renegade V950 provides industry-leading push-to-talk performance, while operating on certain Rev. A portions of the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. Users can enjoy instant one-to-one push-to-talk communication that is interoperable with the millions of existing Nextel Direct Connect users as well as the one-to-many Group Connect that allows for quick communication with up to 20 other Nextel Direct Connect users on Sprint enabled PPT phones.

Other key features available on the Renegade V950 include:

*Ultra-Rugged Design: Certified to military specifications for dust, shock, vibration and blowing rain enabling users to get work done even in a harsh environment.

*Sprint Music Store1: Download stereo-quality tracks instantly over the air. Choose songs from thousands of artists in virtually every genre.

*Sprint Radio1: Listen to more than 100 local radio stations from across the country and more than 50 other commercial-free channels, including Hip Hop, Country, Alternative, Rock and more.

*Sprint TV1: Watch live TV, short clips or full-length episodes – from channels users know, including CBS, ABC, CNN and more.

*Picture Mail1: Take, save, share and publish quality digital photos or video clips.

*Sprint Navigation1: Delivers voice-guided and on-screen, turn-by-turn GPS-enabled driving directions, 3-D moving maps similar to an in-car navigation system or personal navigation device, as well as local search and real-time intelligent traffic alerts and one-click rerouting, anywhere on the Sprint Mobile Broadband Network.

*NFL Mobile Live1: Provides live audio broadcasts of all NFL regular season games, live audio/video stream of 8 NFL Network games, live 24/7 stream of the NFL Network, exclusive team content, exclusive video highlights from all games and fantasy tools.

*Bluetooth Wireless Technology 2: Communicate with compatible devices via built-in short-range wireless radio technology.

*2.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder: Capture high-resolution images with the digital camera and a 4X digital zoom with embedded flash. Create video clips and easily share with friends and family.

*Mobile Email1: Easy, one-touch access to all personal email including AOL/AIM, Yahoo!, Windows Live and more.

*Instant Messaging1: Send and receive instant messages and email from your phone.

*Sprint Mobile Sync1: Easy-to-use online tool for contact and group management, address book synchronization between online and phone, secure contact backup, and automatic contact transfer when changing to a new capable phone.

Renu /ITvoir Network