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Motorola Milestone is first Android 2.1 handset to be launched in India

on March 29, 2010 – 1:02 pm13 Comments

Motorola unveiled the GSM version of the hugely popular Droid for India in the form of the Motorola Milestone. This is the first Android 2.1 based handset to be launched in the country. The phone is one of the thinnest QWERTY sliders in the world with a huge 3.7 inch capactive touchscreen. And whats the coolest part is the Milestone comes preloaded with lifetime free access to fully voice-guided street-level navigable maps of 401 cities in India through MapMyIndia. We would love to try that !

Motorola MILESTONE key features

*3.7 inch widescreen display with 854 pixel width and more than 400000 total pixels
* High-speed, ARM Cortex A8 processor
* Pinch and zoom, double tap zoom
* 5 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, AutoFocus, and image stabilization.
* Motorola Media Link and Motorola Phone Portal to manage and share media content across desktop, phone and the Web5
* Stereo Bluetooth / BT 2.1, USB 2.0 High Speed
* 3.5mm headset jack
* CrystalTalk Plus for superior talk quality
* 8GB memory card

Additional functionality and apps include:

* Full suite of the Google applications: Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk
* Unified Google, Microsoft Office and Facebook Contacts
* Navigation: GPS, MOTONAV turn-by-turn navigation with India maps
* Email Support: IMAP, POP3, Gmail and Exchange
* IM Support: Google Talk
* Calendar: Exchange, syncs with Google Calendar

“MILESTONE is a smart phone without compromise, delivering a wiser, richer web and messaging experience. This is possible through the combination of Motorola’s expertise in design and a truly differentiated Android experience,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, Mobile Devices, Motorola India. “The MILESTONE is targeted at the well informed, ‘socially’ connected individual. This consumer is an accomplished, driven and engaged professional looking for an outstanding web experience as well as a high tier messaging device. So, we invite you all to come and experience the MILESTONE!”

“As an Android 2.1 device, MILESTONE does what other smartphones don’t. It was designed to enhance consumer experiences – and its full screen web browsing experience, ability to juggle between multiple apps, and suite of Google applications deliver.  We have been delighted with the anticipation and demand for MILESTONE across the world and are pleased to announce its arrival in India today.”

The Motorola india homepage finally has the Milestone and they are calling it the Smartphone without Compromise

Motorola MILESTONE Availability in India and Price

The Moto MILESTONE will be available in India at select retails outlets in select cities at Rs 32,990 (MRP)

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Varun Krish is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast and has been blogging about mobile phones since 2005. His current phones include the Nokia Lumia 800 and Apple iPhone 4S. You can follow him on Twitter @varunkrish and on Google+ You can also mail Varun Krish

  • somnaath

    Bhai Wah…..I AM GETTING ONE FOR SURE..!!

  • karthik

    Those who want to buy this phone should wait for a month after its launch, then its price will come down. Devices which companies perceive are in public demand tend to be slightly overpriced by companies initially while launching,to cash in on the demand.

  • rAg

    @somnaath

    i have a milestone, used for 4 days. Selling it for 26k. Contact me on 9177998894 if you are interested.

    • http://www.fonearena.com Varun Krish

      BTW why are u selling it ?

      • Satya

        Just to check whether the former is serious or joking.

      • rAg

        I do this on a regular basis varun, get new phones, use them, test them and then sell em off. My next purchase is an iPad. I will be getting it on 24th when my aunt comes to India from US.

        But anyways. I could finally sell off my milestone. A guy from kanpur got it when i put it up on ebay for 25k :)

        Once i sell off my wifi ipad am planning to get a 3g ipad next on june 4th(again a fren coming from US :P ). And then 4g iPhone in august or so (planning for a trip to hong kong in august so i might get a factory unlocked one in person from hong kong)

        So, any other phones worth exploring varun? I dont wanna try desire and legend as i dont see much different except the sense UI which i already tried on hero and nexus one as well using custom rom.

        • http://www.fonearena.com Varun Krish

          woah ! May be you write for us :)

    • Joby George

      Hi Rag,

      I have a doubt. when we purchase this milestone from USA, Is it possible to use in india ?

      Regards,
      /Joby George.

  • raju kapoor

    WOW SEEMS TO BE A REALLY GO MOBILE. I WILL WAIT FOR SOMETIME BEFORE BUYING WAIT FOR ITS FUNCTIONAL HITCHES IF ANY THEN I FEEL ITS A MUST BUY

  • Gopal

    Hey M happy to see that Milestone is being launched in India.
    I think Motorola had stopped its sales in India. and it went back, but this way it is back in market..I hope Motorola makes a good start this time and stays long in India.

    Cheers…

    • rakshith

      yes dude this phone is wonderful but m should have improved the charger design.

  • ak

    plz send me all info. for this product by moto on my mail.

  • Luckkyboss

    take this much of money any mobile give this much of offers