Some pics of a new slider from Motorola have bubbled up, dubbed the A45 Murano, but as far as specs go, we only know it’ll have quad-band EDGE (no 3G) and a 2 megapixel camera. The Murano is being compared to the QA1 Karma, and it’s easy to see why; the boxy form factor and low-end specs would make you think the A45 is just the Karma with a new case and 3G connectivity taken out. There’s no word on price or release date, but considering Motorola already has the Hint and Karma in the U.S., odds are Murano will be doing the rounds abroad.
[Cellular Cafe via Engadget]
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