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Motorola Backflip™

With MOTOBLUR™ on the Motorola Backflip™ all of your messages, posts, tweets and pics are streamed to your home screen. Use the unique reverse hinge for a full QWERTY keyboard and a BACKTRACK navigation panel to make keeping in touch a breeze.


Powered by Android™

  • Easy integration of Google applications and services, just by entering your Google account username and password
  • Seamless multi-tasking, with the ability to use different applications at the same time
  • Get a desktop like browsing experience with Adobe® Flash Player support to see embedded videos
  • Multiple home screens that you can fully personalize with your choice of dynamic widgets and applications

What is MOTOBLUR™?

MOTOBLUR is Motorola’s Android-powered content delivery service created to make phones more personal and socially smart. MOTOBLUR syncs contacts, posts, messages, photos and much more - from sources such as Facebook®, MySpace, Twitter®, GmailTM, work and personal email - and automatically delivers them to the home screen. MOTOBLUR delivers these updates in easy-to-view streams, so there is no need to switch between different mobile applications to keep up with the latest content.


Features

3G+

TELUS 3G+ network

If you are looking for the fastest data speeds and international roaming, the TELUS 3G+ network is for you.

  • MOTOBLUR™ service streams posts, tweets and feeds from multiple social networks to the home screen
  • BACKTRACK navigation panel works without having to touch the screen or obstruct your view
  • Reverse-hinged form factor allows a large QWERTY keyboard, which means happier thumbs
  • Capture pics and videos with 5MP camera and upload them to multiple social networks at the same time
  • Access thousands of free applications from the Android Market™*

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Available services*

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*Services are available via subscription, included in a package, or pay-per-use, additional charges apply.


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Features

  • MOTOBLUR™ service streams posts, tweets and feeds from multiple social networks to the home screen
  • BACKTRACK navigation panel works without having to touch the screen or obstruct your view
  • Reverse-hinged form factor allows a large QWERTY keyboard, which means happier thumbs
  • Capture pics and videos with 5MP camera and upload them to multiple social networks at the same time
  • Access thousands of free applications from the Android Market™*
Bluetooth®*
Yes
Music player
Yes
Voice dial
No
Alarm clock
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice memo
No
Calendar
Yes
Memory slot
Yes
QWERTY keyboard
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Camera
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
TELUS International Roaming
Yes
Facebook® application
Yes

*Wireless connectivity to your phone via an optional, compatible headset.

Available services*

Ring tones & images
Yes
TELUS mobile radio®
No
TELUS mobile TV™
No
TELUS mobile music®
No
Games
Yes
Email
Yes
Text messaging
Yes
Instant messaging
Yes
Picture messaging
Yes
Video messaging
No
Web browser
Yes
   

*Services are available via subscription, included in a package, or pay-per-use, additional charges apply.

Additional calling services*

*Services are either included in a rate plan or package or are added individually, additional charges apply.

Specifications

Technology HSPA
Screen 3.1-in.; HVGA (320 x 480 pixels)
Weight 133 grams
Size 53 x 108 x 15.3 mm
Talk time* up to 6 hours
Standby time* up to 13.5 days
Internal memory 512MB
External memory up to 32GB
Camera 5MP with flash

*Battery life is dependent on several factors: signal strength, operating temperature, services selected, and voice, data and other application usage.

What's in the box?

Motorola Backflip smartphone Standard Battery
Battery cover Stereo headset
2GB microSD card USB cable
Travel adapter  

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Jabra Stone Bluetooth headset

$114.99

  • Jabra STONE is a revolutionary new shape of headset
  • Advanced microphone technology takes the headset off your face while improving conversation quality
  • The sound is perfect and your face is free
  • Noise Blackout Extreme eliminates annoying background noises while maintaining the natural sound of your voice

Motorola original car charger

$39.99

  • Charges in approximately 2 to 3 hours
  • Never need to replace the fuse
  • Charges your battery safely and efficiently without overcharging it

TELUS colour cover - blue

$6.99

  • High quality front & back protective case
  • Scratch resistant
  • Remarkably thin, form-fitting cases fit like they are part of the phone
  • Designed with windows for ports, plugs, buttons and more
  • Easy clip on installation
 

Note: Order fulfillment is based on product availability. The price indicates total after term contract credit. For new activations only. Product price subject to change without notice.

Notice of Credit Check
TELUS Mobility will obtain your credit information report from a customer reporting agency to activate your wireless device on the TELUS Mobility network.

Please note: HSPA Prepaid clients will have access to voice and text services only at this time. HSPA Prepaid clients will not have access to data services, such as MMS, web browsing, email or downloads such as ringtones, games and images at this time. Certain non-TELUS devices may not have SMS capabilities, depending on handset configuration settings.

Available until November 3, 2010, for clients who activate or renew on a 3 year term with a Voice and Data rate plan of $50 or greater, or on a BlackBerry Social or BlackBerry Email & IM rate plan. TELUS reserves the right to modify eligible rate plans with this offer at any time without advance notice.

* Comparing TELUS HSPA+ network service to Rogers HSPA+ network service, based on TELUS' tests of data throughput speeds in large Canadian urban centres. Internet access speed provided by the network operator may vary due to the device being used, network congestion, distance from the cell site, local conditions and other factors. Speed on the Internet is beyond the wireless network operator's control and may vary with your configuration, Internet traffic, website server and management policies, and other factors.

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Select your term price

No term   $399.99
1 year term   $349.99
2 year term   $299.99
3 year term orginal price 199.99 $49.99

 

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