The Motorola i580 is a remarkably resilient communication device that meets the challenging 810F military specs for durability. The i580 is water resistant and it holds up to a number of threatening elements like extreme temperatures, solar radiation, salt fog, dust, shock and vibration.

Along with its durable nature, the i580 offers many conveniences that make communication quick and simple. This unit comes equipped with Bluetooth supported profiles including a serial port, service discovery application, hands-free, headset, dial-up networking, and generic object exchange.

Additional performance features include 25 kHz channel spacing and a high performance battery that promises up to nearly 200 minutes of talk time and up to approximately 100 hours of standby time. The high performance battery comes to good use with the other features offered by the Motorola i580.

Data features include an impressive Openwave 7.02 Internet browser, a wireless modem and mini-USB connectivity. Downloadable Java technology is enabled in the unit as well. The data components are exceptional and the messaging features are extraordinary.

Messaging features include two-way text messaging, Mobile Originated-Short Messaging Services (MO-SMS) and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). T9 predictive text allows for quick data entry and the voice, Internet and text message alerts assure that no communications will be missed.

The call management features are abundant and include Three-way calling, call waiting and call forwarding. Wait and pause dialing one touch Push-To-Talk (PTT) and turbo dial make connecting with others lightning fast. This flip phone has a handy smart button and its consolidated contact list holds up to 600 entries.

Downloadable MP3, MIDI and WAV ring tones can be assigned to contacts. Other personalization elements include a customizable main menu order and customizable profiles and navigation keys. The unit boasts a media center and multi-language support.

For added convenience, the i580 also has voice record and speakerphone. The unit is M3 and T3 hearing aid compatible. The integrated assisted GPS navigation system is featured on internal and external color displays.

The Motorola i580 offers a 1.3 mega-pixel camera with spotlight and an MP3 audio player. The images, texts and sounds can be shared with an efficient send via PTT system. The unit offers a MOTOtalk off-network digital walkie-talkie and it boasts memory expansion capability.

The Motorola i580 is efficient, fun and dependable. This communication device is ideal for almost any environment.