Today Motorola introduced the new V1150 at the CeBIT show in Hannover, Germany. The V1150 is a new UMTS 3G handset that packs all sorts of new functionality into a clamshell. For example, not only does the V1150 support video calling, but it also supports video clip editing. The V1150 also makes use of Motorola’s new SCREEN3 standby mode that puts updated information right were you can see it at all times, for zero-click access to current events and other premium content.

Also worth getting noticing is the new 2 megapixel camera that the V1150 has. There is also a second VGA resolution camera for use in video calling. The V1150’s 2 megapixel camera has a macro mode for shooting closeups, and also has an assist light for shooting in low light conditions. You can store those large 2 megapixel photos on a TransFlash memory card. Motorola expects 512MB TransFlash cards to be available by the time the V1150 goes on sale in the second half of 2005. Currently 256MB TransFlash cards are coming to market.

Also new is the V1150’s 3D graphics processor, which will allow for high-performance 3D Java J2ME games to be played on the large 2.2″ QVGA resolution display. The V1150’s media player application supports MP3, WMA, WMV, MPEG4, and AAC+ media files. We’ll also see the latest version of the speaker-independent voice dialing system in the V1150.

The V1150 weighs around 130g (4.6oz). No word yet on pricing or which markets the V1150 will be available in.

Key features:

  • Slim, sleek metal housing with large, color internal and external displays
  • 2 megapixel camera with 8x zoom, macro mode setting, LED flash
  • VGA camera for real-time 2-way video calling
  • Mobile Internet portal via Dynamic Idle for scrolling news updates and compelling Web experience
  • Multimedia editing options
  • Video and audio streaming and the ability to view a media file as it downloads with progressive download
  • Integrated Bluetooth for the ultimate in wireless convenience
  • Enhanced graphics processor for high performance 3D graphics and J2ME™ for the ultimate in gaming choices
  • 64 MB embedded memory; up to an additional 512 MB of removable memory
  • Support of AAC+, MPEG4, WMV, WMA, MP3 and Real Video/Audio files
  • Advanced speech recognition to state a number or name and be connected without dialing or pre-recording
  • Over the air synchronization with the PC via SyncML
  • WAP 2.0