The Motorola Motofone F3 is the first model in the new SCPL ("scalpel") line of phones. The Motofone is a low cost handset released initially in India in late 2006. Motorola expects the phone to cost around $50 when it hits the U.S. (and that's prior to any carrier subsidies!).

The Motofone F3 is also notable for its Linux-based operating system and an EPD (electronic paper) screen. Motorola calls the monochrome, high-contrast display "ClearVision."

Features

• Dimensions: 114 x 47 x 9mm -- Only 9mm thick!
• Weight: 68g
• Battery: Li-Ion 800 mAh. Up to 400 hours standby, 4.5 hours talk time.
• High-contrast EPD ClearVision display
• Easy-to-use interface with voice commands in local languages, icon-based menu
• Polyphonic ringtones & speakerphone
• Offered in CDMA and tri-band GSM

More Info

• Official Motorola Motofone page
• BetaNews article on the launch
• MobileBurn preview