Motorola announces the Gleam+ clamshell feature phone

Motorola has announced a new clamshell phone, called the Motorola Gleam+, which is due to hit Europe first, this March. A feature phone, the device is expected to cost roughly €99 (without contract), and will be available in silver and winter white colours.

The Motorola Gleam+ has an external LED matrix display on its clamshell form factor, bearing 144 lights. Other features include a 2.8-inch 400 x 240 pixels display, a 2MP fixed focus camera, 50MB of built-in storage, expandable to 16GB via microSD card.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microUSB, FM radio and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device is 13.5mm thick, and weighs in at 105 grams. It features a 750 mAh battery, promising a talk time of up to 4 hours and 49 minutes, and standby time of up to 417 hours and 26 minutes.

Claudia Laepke, marketing director, Motorola Mobility Germany GmbH, spoke on the launch of the device:

“The Motorola GLEAM+ is as a stylish and easy to use as ever for the consumer who enjoys the simple things in life, without compromising on design and functionality. We designed this handset with a clear focus on delivering a great experience in a simple, sleek and stylish design.”

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