Nextel Direct Send PictureJust recently, Nov.'05, Sprint came with the latest development for Nextel Walkie-Talkie Services, namely the Nextel Direct Send(SM) Picture application. This application allows users picture sharing between each other while on a walkie-talkie call. Sprint claims to be the first with this new service. This service allows Nextel subscribers with capable Nextel phones the ability to send and review a picture quickly and easily, all while on a Nextel Walkie-Talkie call. How it works The picture appears at the same time on both the user's and recipient's phones during the call - so they can both view and discuss it without changing between voice and data services. Using Direct Send to transmit a picture is easy if you have a capable Nextel phone, and involves just a few simple steps. While in a Walkie-Talkie call, a user can take a picture and send it, or select one already saved onto the handset. As part of a special introductory offer, customers will be able to use the Direct Send Picture service free of charge until February 28, '06, says Sprint. From then on, the per-image fee will be $0.25 for images sent and received. This capability builds upon the Direct Send service launched earlier that utilizes the Nextel Walkie-Talkie button to send contact information and transfer the data into another subscriber's contact list. According to Sprint this service is ideal for those who communicate often about site observations and events taking place in real time. To illustrate: realtors could use it to review and discuss a new property on the market with a client. Insurance adjustors valuing damage claims also would find the service valuable as they instantly communicate on-site information to their home office and customers, all using Walkie-Talkie capability. So, the advantage of this service is that it allows users to look at and discuss an image at the same time. It may benefit the users, especially those in the construction, insurance, real estate and public safety sectors. Phones for Direct Send Picture The service is now available on the Motorola i870, and will be included on all future Nextel phones. There will be software upgrades available for select Nextel phone models such as Motorola i850, i760, i560, i355 and i275. The Nextel Walkie-Talkie Service, previously called Direct Connect, further inludes: Nextel Nationwide Walkie-Talkie For direct connection from coast to coast with any other user on the Nextel National Network. Nextel International Walkie-Talkie Instantly connect with other users in and between the U.S. and up to five countries including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Peru. Nextel Group Walkie-Talkie Instantly connect with up to 20 users nationwide at once. NextMail(SM) Send a voice message to any email address worldwide, even if the recipient is not a Nextel user. Direct Talk(SM) Enables short-range off-network walkie-talkie conversations between users with compatible phones. Direct Send Contact Directly send full contact information and import into a phone's Contact list. Mentioned rates/prices may change. More about Sprint / Nextel Sprint 2way SMS Messages Information about SMS messaging on Sprint PCS phones. Here's more on Nextel / Motorola phones |