Motorola MING A1800 says, “Whatup BGR?”
You didn’t expect this one, did you? The Motorola MING A1800 is an update to their Linux-based MING line, but this time, there are some twists and turns. For starters, the MING A1800 is a CDMA and quad-band GSM device. There are also two, yes two, SIM card slots. The whole package has been reduced to a really nice pocketable size — the phone feels sturdy as a rock — and is actually pretty light. There’s a 3 megapixel auto-focus shooter on the backside, and besides the normal inclusion of Bluetooth and a couple other features, we don’t really have all that much more info! We haven’t got pricing or availability on this piece at this time, but we’re also not betting on it being launched at CTIA in the upcoming week. Then again, at this point, Motorola couldn’t do anything to surprise us. You know what to do by now, everyone. Hit that gallery!
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Holy crap! Motorola released a handset that actually competes with the market and actually bests by a decent margin! Wow, awesome Moto.
Dual SIM plus CDMA…does that mean it’s possible to be active on 3 carriers at the same time?
As Chinese-oriented as their previous MINGs. And yes, Chinese like network-picking– even for the same company, say, China Mobile, prices are never even across provincial lines.
This won’t be sold in the US– how can the networks lock it anyway? (Well, an International phone for a CDMA network, maybe…)
“the MING A1800 is a CDMA and quad-band GSM device”
Hello, China Unicom?
Oh, and it really looks like it’s running the ancient EZX system. So bad.
Too bad this won’t be released here. And if they do, Motorola would probably put Win Mobile or something stupid like that.
The original Ming wasn’t released here either, and many Americans ended up getting it through various websites online. I have one and love it… it’s so much better than any other Motorola phone I’ve ever owned in the past.
While this one is interesting, I’m holding out for the A1600.
I always enjoyed the original Ming’s see through flip cover. I’m interested in this one, but I’m not so sure if they can’t do something better.
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Motorola needs to seriously step their game up. They’re usually so innovative, from the Startacs, to the two way pagers, to the razrs…Motorola always seemed to have been on the forfront. Now though, seeing as how they’ve split their cell division from everything else, I guess they are expecting to gracefully bow out of the mobile hustle.
This seems pretty cool for a Moto. But really if it would come to the states what else would they put on it besides WinMo6? It’s not like Apple is going to release their OS. And nobody would buy it if it had Linux like it does now.
BTW will it be RUIM ready?
I strongly believe ‘yes’. All, or nearly all, CDMA providers in Asia use R-UIM, after all
Yes, it is slated for China Unicom as that’s the only provider that offers the R-UIM option in China. One SIM for GSM and one for CDMA. I also believe both can be on at the same time…
I don’t understand why *we* don’t sell dual SIM devices. Many people have a separate business number and private number. I have two Nokia numbers, Finnish and US, and I’m running out of pockets. If we think we can force people to buy two Nokia phones by not providing dual SIM solution, we might lose both hypothetical phones to a competitor that does provide it.
We need ming to work with Mac OS X — it is amazing that Moto can’t find an isync plugin to work with the Ming, RAZR2V9, and a bunch of their newer phones. Come on.
I would buy it if it runs on Linux… It is good for modding….
A1800 is a descendent of the Acompli line, which meant it runs on Linux.
Can someone tell me if this ships with the business card OCR function that was in a1200 Ming and rokr e6?
Could you help in setting up my 1200, I do not have MSN or the browser working
On that note, I hope it doesn’t get released in the US then. I loved the Linux OS. I’ve used Symbian and Windows Mobile as well, still love the flexibility of download non-proprietory applications. But I agree that the OS on the A1200 needs tweeking and upgrading if it is to be released in any successor.
The original Ming wasn’t released here either, and many Americans ended up getting it through various websites online. I have one and love it… it’s so much better than any other Motorola phone I’ve ever owned in the past.
While this one is interesting, I’m holding out for the A1600.
Geoff – please link websites for phone purchase. Thanks! Very intersted in Ming1800.
Why can’t I get this in the US????? Motorola had the FIRST touch screen PDA. What is preventing this product from being distributed here?
I have used all the different OS of PDAs and I have to say that the most reliable, responsive and modifiable is that of the Ming (Linux). I did have many apprehensions before buying the Ming but it has mesmerized me. Its small size (possibly the smallest PDA on the market), the way screen is protected from scratches, the awesome design (transparent front cover giving a space look), BCR, all give it a mark above the competition. And by adding the GPS on this new beauty, its the shiznit!
I have had the A1200 since mid 2006, and haven’t regretted it, even though TELSTRA Australia never supported it, and therefore I have never used it for web browsing or emails.
Everything still works as new, only had to replace the battery. The screen is minimally scratched even though it has been dropped, sat on and heavily used. Even the touch screen that I thought would develop dead zones hasn’t developed any. The Tasks, Notes and every other feature has been used regularly. The stylus has never fallen out, I thought I’d lose it.
Will need to give my A1200 to my Mum or I’ll feel guilty getting the A1800, as it just keeps on working, she’ll love the large numbers,
Hope TELSTRA Australia, or it’s competitors support the A1800, but will end up buying it anyway. I usually keep a mobile for a year or so, and this is the longest I’ve ever been happy with one phone.
I have one that looks like MING A1800 from China, CDMA & GSM works fine. What is lacking is the GPS, English Manual. The beauty is its real simple to get around. The Sim & Ruim Slots can interchange to Line 1 or Line 2 without removing sim cards or switching off via button on the side! Its advanced technology here. Its a space tech gadget dudes.