InstantMoto

Juniper Foo | Sep 27, 2006

The rest of the world still has a long, long way to catching up with Japan's vending machine culture. But we're slowly getting there. Going under the Zoom Shops franchise, Motorola is leading the way as likely the first cellular device vendor to retail its products via vending machines. Coming under the InstantMoto label, these automated outlets are due to open at 20 locations throughout the US, from airports to malls, starting November. These unmanned stores will carry over 25 Motorola products including the RAZR and Bluetooth-enabled headsets, with payment most likely to be via credit card. And no, the InstantMoto shops won't be heading our way, given the prolific number of neighborhood mobile phone stores.

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Price: Depends on mobile device purchased
Availability: The US, in 20 locations, from November
Device: Vending machine
Basic specs: N.A.

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