Motorola and Jaguar Cars have teamed up to introduce an embedded Motorola digital phone system available on all 2001 MY Jaguar vehicles. Featuring a micro-browser and color display in a multi-band phone, the Timeport phone provides the simplicity, portability, audio quality and advanced electronics that drivers expect, plus new capabilities to keep drivers more in control and in touch than ever, according to Gary Temple, vice president of customer care at Jaguar Cars North America. "The new phone exemplifies the essence of the Jaguar difference through deep integration into the controls, displays and audio systems that enhance the experience of communicating while in the car," Temple said. Motorola's Timeport phone, an integrated multi-band, multi-network phone system, is compatible with the major U.S. CDMA and TDMA cellular carriers' calling plans. Jaguar owners will now be able to choose from many of the most competitive cellular rate plans available, including those that offer no roaming, no long-distance calling plans. The CDMA version of the Timeport offering comes complete with a micro-browser that allows drivers to tap into the Internet for information on stocks, news, sports, weather and travel. "Motorola's Timeport phone is an example of some of the best design, engineering and state-of-the-art technology available in the industry today," Temple said. "Together, Motorola and Jaguar can offer drivers the perfect blend of flawless integration, hands-free convenience and superb performance." Motorola's Timeport phone has been integrated into the Jaguar vehicle, offering several features through the radio display. On Jaguar's S-TYPE, for example, voice-activated controls, initiated by the driver pressing a button on the steering wheel hub, allows drivers to use simple verbal commands such as "dial nametag" then "call Bob" to dial numbers or to simply speak the number. For example: "dial 1-888-555-2000." Integration of the Timeport phone into the Jaguar vehicle also will allow users the hands-free capability of sending/receiving calls while using the steering wheel controls or through controls on the radio system. Additionally, an integrated microphone mounted near the side sun visor will provide users with hands-free conversations. The Timeport phone works with the vehicle's audio system, automatically muting the AM/FM radio or pausing the cassette or CD player until any in-coming or out-going calls are completed. The Timeport phone has the capability to store up to 99 contact names and phone numbers in its electronic phonebook. This phonebook can also be downloaded from the phone for use in the vehicle's audio system display via Timeport's memory synchronization feature. The Timeport portable handset offers users many conveniences such as caller ID, which shows the name and/or phone number of all incoming calls. Additionally, the short message service displays brief text messages, similar to those viewed on a pager. Jaguar's S-TYPE available telematics system, "Jaguar Assist," has been upgraded to support the Motorola Timeport phone. Jaguar Assist provides drivers with direct access to roadside assistance and emergency services. Nationwide roadside assistance is never more than a push button away, and drivers never need to leave the comfort and safety of their own car to call for assistance with this full-featured telematics service. "Motorola and Jaguar are committed to improving driver performance and convenience by providing drivers with a state-of-the-art communications system," said Marios Zenios, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola elematics Communications Group. "The cutting-edge features and functionality of the Timeport phone are the perfect complement to the sophisticated Jaguar vehicles." The Timeport phone is available now for CDMA or TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access) service on all model year 2001 Jaguar vehicles. In addition, the Timeport phone is compatible with Jaguar vehicles dating back to model-year 1998. Information on compatibility is available through Jaguar dealers.
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