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Motorola phones at CES

Motorola got a jump start on CES by announcing three new cell phones that range from functional and Earth-friendly to slick and powerful.

Kent German
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
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Motorola Surf A3100

The Surf A1300 has rounded edges and chrome detailing. To manipulate the touch screen, you can use the stylus, the trackball, or your finger.
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Motorola Surf display

The Surf's touch screen promises to be big and bright. Inside you'll find Windows Mobile 6.1, a 1.3-megapixel camera, a media player, and stereo Bluetooth.
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Motorola Surf A3100

The main menu interface makes Windows Mobile 6.1 a lot more intuitive. You can choose which icons you would like to appear.
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Motorola Surf A3100

The Surf has a virtual keyboard that you can use in portrait or landscape mode.
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Motorola Tundra VA76r

The Tundra is a rugged push-to-talk phone for AT&T. In true Moto style, it's certified to military specifications for shock, vibration, and moisture.
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Tussle with the Tundra

The Tundra looks durable in this front view. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, assisted GPS, and a music player.
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Motorola Renew W233

The Moto Renew W233 is made from recycled water bottles. And, of course, it has a green shell.
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Renew your phone

The Renew's feature set is minimal. There's a VGA camera, a removable memory card slot, CrystalTalk, and personal-organizer options. Moto promises 9 hours of talk time.

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