Motorola T250e	DISCONTINUED OCTOBER 2001 tri-band alternatives: R520, T39 & T68
	Summary Tri-band for roaming in over 103 countries including parts of North and South America (as well as Europe, Africa and Asia) WAP mobile internet for advanced interactive text services as these are launched, eg: Entertainment, News, Travel, Banking, Ecommerce, Email, Internet, Fax Data/Fax compatibility built-in, the infra-red port allows easy connection to laptops, PDAs, Psion, Palm, etc. Built-in headset jackplug socket T9 predictive text input for rapid text entry Voice dialling for 25 names VibracallTM for silent call alert VoiceNoteTM for up to 3 minutes note taking SIM toolkit for easy access to Information menus 3 new games to keep you amused! Organiser function

• Advantages: this new Motorola phone is quite exceptional proving that Motorola have come a long way in just a few years.  With it's unique and full specification this phone will be an essential purchase for any demanding user, not necessarily just the World traveller. Many will choose this phone for its data facilities, or the fact it has voice dialling and comes complete with a high quality headset. It also looks rather special, but if you think silver is not to your taste simply use the supplied black leather carry case to make it a little more subtle.

• Disadvantages:Motorola menu system not as easy to use as some manufacturers. Faxing is not possible when linked via infra-red to a device, only data calls.

• Alternatives: No alternative if roaming in North America is essential. If not, consider the dualband Nokia 6210e, or the tiny and stylish Ericsson T28s. If you only just want a data only device, the Nokia Cardphone 2 with mobile data at 28800bps is ideal

• Standard lithium battery (as supplied with handset)
• Standard Travel charger (as supplied with handset)
• Personal Handsfree kit (as supplied with handset)
• PC synchronisation and support software (as supplied with handset)
• Belt clip (as supplied with handset)
• Leather Holster
• Rapid travel charger
• Desktop Charging Stand with Spare Battery slot
• Cigar lighter charger
• Voice activated Handsfree Car Kit
• For fax/data services on the move including email and internet the T250e connects easily with any data device which has an infra-red port on it, such as most laptops, Psion 5 (and now also the 5mx), 3com Palm, etc. You should check compatilibity with your operating system prior to purchase if in any doubt. Everyday 50 can give you 50 minutes internet time daily, click here for info.
• Compatible with most accessories for original Timeport phones: L7089 and P7389

NEW: 100% tax relief on new internet mobile phone purchases
From the Government's budget announcement in March 2000: "Small businesses that invest in Information and Communication Technology equipment (computers, software and internet-enabled mobile phones) over the three years from 1 April 2000 will be able to claim 100% first year capital allowances, thereby getting immediate relief on the whole cost of their investment."
N.B. Check with your accountant for full details and elegibility.

Technical Specifications
 

Size -Weight: 98g (w. standard Slim Lithium-Polymer Battery) -Dimensions: 127 x 44 x 21 mm -small SIM card -standard charger for UK, USA and EU -colour: silver or granite or marine Display -Holographic high-contrast full-graphic display -Up to 7 lines of text and icons -constant Signal, battery and status indicators -realtime clock -visual and audible alerts Optional controls -11 selectable ringing tones -Selectable ringing volume, including Silent Alert with Vibrating Alert -short, extended and personalised menu options GSM data transmission -Supports up to 9600 bps -Send and receive faxes, e-mail, files -Data transmission with automatic error correction	Short Message Service -Send and receive SMS messages up to 160 characters -SIM toolkit supported Security and cost control -Programmable security level and code -Various call barring possibilities -Last and cumulative call duration and charge -Fixed dialling: calls to predefined numbers or prefixes -electronic lock Memory functions -100 names and numbers in phone, up to 90 in SIM  -10 last calls dialled/received/missed with time and date stamping -alpha name storage -display own number option -16 character maximum name tag on phone -notepad -one touch and speed dialling -voice dialling	Keypad -International access button (+) -Keyguard -Illumination  -adjustable keypad tones Call management -Several speed dialling methods -Auto redial -Conference calling (1+5 people) -Call waiting / call hold -Call transfer  -Call/fax/data divert, separate for voice and data -Display number or name of incoming caller -Advanced tone dialling (DTMF) features -Automatic and manual network selection -mute control -call timers with audible bleep -change network preferred list Download Drivers N.B. Windows 2000 does not suppot infrared More drivers Manual for handset Orange user guide or  Motorola manual
Compatibility with other networks: The T250 has customised software for the Orange network and comes SIM locked, that means it will only operate with Orange SIM cards. It is possible to have the phone unlocked for use on any GSM900, 1800 or 1900 network and Orange will do this for a fee. Unfortunately full compatibility when using with non Orange SIMs cannot be guaranteed.

Batteries available (Variation in operation times will occur depending on SIM card, network settings and usage.)
 

Battery	Talk time	Standby	Standard charging
Standard Slim Battery 550mAh Lithium Polymer overall weight: 98g	up to 3 hrs	up to 3 days	2 hours
Extended Li-Ion Battery Li-Ion overall weight: 127g	up to 6 hrs	up to 6 days	-

NB: Standby time may be severely impaired if using the T250e with an early Orange SIM card, these were issued in 1994, 1995 and the first half of 1996.