Motorola ROKR E2 announced

Jan 03 2006 - 12:15 PM ET | CES, Motorola

ROKR E2CES 2006 - Motorola has unveiled the ROKR E2, its second music phone. Unlike the ROKR E1, the E2 does not have iTunes.The E2 is compatible with iRadio which was also launched today.

Features of the Motorola ROKR E2 include:

  • Runs Motorola's new Linux powered OS
  • QVGA display
  • SD card slot
  • Bluetooth
  • Music player with support for MP3, AAC, WMA and Real
  • 1.3 megapixel camera

Since the ROKR E2 does not use iTunes as its music player, there is no artificial song limit like with the E1. You can put as much music on the E2 as you have room for (and with the full size SD card slot there will be lots of room). It also has USB 2.0 so transferring music should be much faster than with its predecessor.

The ROKR E2 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2006. We'll bring you a live hands on look ASAP.

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Comments from readers


Norbert Jan 03 2006

any images out yet ?


Jon Gales Jan 03 2006

The link in the story (PhoneScoop) has one. More should be out soon and I'll post them at fairly high resolution here. Also, I should have hands on shots either this evening or tomorrow evening. Anything specific you would like to see Norbert?


Norbert Jan 03 2006

I found some higher-resolution images on the Motorola site</a.


Jon Gales Jan 03 2006

Great, looks like they finally posted 'em. I'm anxious to be able to use this sucker. Thanks!


Matt Jan 05 2006

I like it! No iTunes syncing, but the design is nicer and I love the idea of using Linux on my phone. I'll definitely have to check this one out when it's available. I wonder if Cingular will replace the E1 with it? Has anyone said Jon?



Kenny Mar 13 2006

Great, another useless phone that tries to incorporate I-Tunes, another flop, as usual :)



$$$ Jun 23 2006

how much is the motorola e2?


Shawn Jul 07 2006

How much is the motorola E2 and where can i get it


Veronica Aug 22 2006

does it work with cingular????


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