Featuring the signature MOTORAZR2 form factor with gold-plated accents (on medallions, navigation key and hinge) and embossed in a snakeskin-like texture, this sleek beauty is available unlocked for GSM networks.

“MOTORAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition is an indulgent phone, designed for those that seek eye-catching design and cutting-edge technology,” said Pete Peterson, general manager, global ecommerce, Motorola Mobile Devices. “This handset is the pinnacle of fashion – a full suite of capabilities for messaging¹, music and Web browsing¹, wrapped up in an elegant design that will make others green with envy.”

The ultra-slim MOTORAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition features elegant 18K gold-plated accents that highlight the luminous black slate vacuum-metal finish. A soft-touch back, embossed with a snakeskin-like texture, feels good in the hand, while subtle details, such as elegant pin stripes on the front lens, an engraved diamond-cut pattern on the sideband and linear etching on the navigation wheel look stunning.

This decadent mobile device provides users with an array of innovative, in-demand features. Without even opening the flip, users can read and respond to texts on the large, color external display, which also boasts touch-sensitive music controls, picture caller ID1and self-portrait camera display 1. Motorola’s patented CrystalTalkTM technology helps enable clear calls by automatically accounting for background noise and adjusting the audio. Jet-setters will appreciate the device’s quad-band technology to stay connected while traveling the globe³.

Surf the Web¹ on MOTORAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition easily and intuitively with Opera Mobile Browser 8.5. Capture every glamorous moment in high-resolution with a 2.0 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom and up to 2 hours of video capture and playback. Enjoy the latest music with up to 2GB of on-board storage4 for up to 1,000 songs5, a powerhouse processor for lightening-fast over-the-air downloads¹ and compatibility with Windows Media® Player 11 on the PC, enabling access to over 200 online music stores.

This luxury edition MOTORAZR2 V8 comes with the perfect accessory – a compatible black slate Motorola H680 Bluetooth® Headset with 18k gold plated accents on the ring around the power button. The stylish H680 keeps the conversation going with up to 8 hours of crisp, clear talk time and 8 days of standby time.6 To complete this stylish mobile experience, a stereo headset for music enjoyment, patent leather carrying case with mini strap and a polishing cloth are also included in-box.

Pricing and Availability
The RAZR2 V8 Luxury Edition is now available exclusively through MotoStore (www.store.motorola.com) for $679.99. The device will be sold unlocked and is compatible with any existing GSM service.-motorola