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Oct. 14, 2007

Motorola is announcing that it now offers nine new mobile phones.

Among the new phones is the latest luxury version of the company's flagship RAZR phone.

Motorola's RAZR-2 V-8 comes with in an ultra slim design with gold-plated accents and snake-skin texture.

The new handset also includes a 2-megapixel camera, up to 2 GB of internal storage, Motorola's patented CrystalTalk technology, which automatically adjusts volume to background noise.

The new phone also features Windows Media Player 11 and a large color display.

The RAZR2 V8 is expected to be available in some select markets before Dec. 23, 2007.

Motorola also announced seven new lower cost W-series phones.

The new devices were inspired by the vision of delivering Motorola's high-tier style and innovation at an affordable price point, according to the company.

Overall, 4 of the 7 W-series handsets include FM radio and six of them include CrystalTalk Technology, which was previously found only on higher-end Motorola handsets.

Stu Reed, president of Motorola's Mobile Devices said "the everyday communications segment represents dynamic growth and is a key area of focus for Motorola."

The mobile handset manufacturer also introduced the new Moto U-9 to its lineup, but with no U.S. release date planned as of yet.

The unit is a lightweight clamshell phone and music player with a 2-megapixel camera with 8X zoom and multiple messaging capabilities.

The new phone is expected to be released in Asia, Latin America and Europe.

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Source: Wireless Week