usually, if you have a handset born out of a collaboration between a mobile maker and an auto maker, the handset will merely be given a splash of the auto marque's color and perhaps, its branding. however, that's not the case with the Motorola i867 Ferrari - a Android powered smartphone inspired by Ferrari 458. it may not make ding at...

Motorola i867 Ferrari
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usually, if you have a handset born out of a collaboration between a mobile maker and an auto maker, the handset will merely be given a splash of the auto marque’s color and perhaps, its branding. however, that’s not the case with the Motorola i867 Ferrari – a Android powered smartphone inspired by Ferrari 458. it may not make as much ding at launch like the Acer’s item but it certainly departs from the aforementioned norms. it sports a Ferrari red back cover with high relief, complete with air intakes that reminiscent of the bonnet of the prancing horse automobile. additionally, users can chose to personalized their i867 Ferrari handset with the included wallpapers and ringtones. aesthetic aside, the i867 offers features that include a 3.1-inch touchscreen display, a 3.0-megapixel camera, microSD card slot with 2GB microSD card, access to Google Play, GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and Push To Talk (PTT) functionality. also included with this handset is an exclusive Ferrari kit that includes key ring, leather case, sticker, as well as vehicle charger. the Motorola i867 Ferrari in Brazil via Nextel sales channels for R$1,499 (about US$740) or with a data plan at R$799 (about US$395). click on the above image for larger view.