Details on the "iPod phone" (Motorola ROKR)

Apple, Cingular and Motorola jointly introduced a new iTunes-enabled phone today at a special media event in San Francisco. The new device, dubbed the Motorola ROKR, is a US$250 device that can hold up to 100 songs utilizing synchronization functionality similar to the iPod Shuffle.

A press release from Apple reads:

"The new Motorola ROKR has a color display for viewing album art and features built-in dual-stereo speakers, as well as stereo headphones that also serve as a mobile headset with microphone. Music fans can randomly autofill or manually fill the mobile phone with playlists from their favorite music, audiobooks and Podcasts from their iTunes library via a USB connection. The Motorola ROKR pauses music automatically when users take a call and offers the ability to listen to music while messaging with friends or snapping a photo."

Additional specifications/features include:

• iTunes player with dedicated key
• VGA Camera, 4x Zoom, flash and video record
• Bluetooth Capable
• Speakerphone
• Music Tones
• Display: 176 x 220, up to 262 colors TFT
• Weight: 3.77 ounces
• Dimensions: 4.25 x 1.81 x 0.80
• Battery: Lithium Ion

The phone is available today from Cingular.

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