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Motorola and Verizon Release Moto Q 9m

Motorola and Verizon Release Moto Q 9m

August 22, 2007

By: Christopher Meinck

As expected, Verizon released the new Moto Q 9m today with availability currently limited to online sales and B2B channels.

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Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Motorola, Inc. today introduced the next evolution in multifunctional media devices, the MOTO Q music 9m. Exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, the MOTO Q music 9m offers a sleek updated design, dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities, and the business sense of its predecessor – the Motorola Q – in one thin black and red package. Customers may purchase the MOTO Q music 9m today online at www.verizonwireless.com and through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels. The MOTO Q music 9m will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City on August 29.

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Whether you are a consumer on-the-go or need to multi-task, this all-in-one device makes it simple to gain access and stay connected with what’s important to you. The MOTO Q music 9m boasts sleek styling and convenient features such as an ergonomically optimized keyboard for accurate and fast typing, a side-scroll thumbwheel for easy one-handed menu navigation, and dedicated keys for easy access to your favorite features like messaging, speakerphone and multimedia – all enhancing the user’s experience.

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The MOTO Q music 9m also has a dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities and is one of the first smartphones to support over-the-air music downloads. With V CAST Music, customers can select from over two million songs to download over-the-air to their phones. And like the Motorola Q, the MOTO Q music 9m combines the reliability of a great phone, personal productivity capabilities and powerful enterprise connectivity.

The MOTO Q music 9m operates on Verizon Wireless’ wireless broadband network and features Windows Mobile® 6 software offering a rich and familiar experience that helps people manage their life by staying connected to their contacts, information and entertainment. The MOTO Q music 9m also combines advanced phone capabilities, such as voice-activated dialing, smart contacts dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth® wireless technology for certain profiles. Additional features of the MOTO Q music 9m include:

Two home screens (standard and multimedia) with easy toggle
EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, e-mail and large attachments
HTML Browser for Internet access
Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronization
1.3 megapixel camera with flash
Dual, stereo-quality speakers
Compatible with up to 32GB miniSD™ storage for pictures, videos, music, and sounds
Supports audio and video formats
Color screen
2.5mm headset jack
Standard battery: 1170 mAh
Usage time: up to 215 minutes (approx.)
Standby time: up to 310 hours (approx.)

Moto Q 9m Pricing

The Verizon Moto Q 9m retails for $349.99 with a 2-year contract. An online discount of $100 coupled with a $50 mail-in rebate drops the price to $199.

What's In The Box

The Moto Q 9m comes with the following accessories:

USB Data Cable
Standard Lithium Ion Battery (1170mAh)
128MB microSD™ card with miniSD™
Charger
User Manual
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Start Q 9m die–cut
ActiveSync CD
VZ Access Manager CD
Phone Sleeve – no warranty

Moto Q 9m Features

Exclusive Multimedia Home Screen – One–Touch Access to Music, Picture and Video Library
Home Screen Toggle Key – switch between multimedia and professional look
1.3 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with Flash
Bluetooth® Capable*
TTY Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3
Meets FCC SAR limit. Manufacturer's highest FCC reported SAR 1.3 W/kg at ear, 1.3 W/kg on body. Actual SAR may vary.

*The Motorola MOTO Q Music 9m supports Bluetooth Profiles for headsets, hands–free devices, stereo (A2DP).

OK, I got mine and have played with it for a few days now. Here's a few quick observations.
Keyboard is great. Feels a bit cheap, but it works just fine. You can easily sync MP3s using Windows Media and the new Active Sync. The music app homescreen is not too cool. I just use regular Windows Media player. The problem is that the load time to switch to the screen is too long. The LCD Screen appears better than previous Q. Performance in sunlight is better. The camera is still sub-par. Come on Moto! Why can't you give us a decent 1.3MP like on the T-Mobile Dash? Browser is still IE, although it does a betterjob of rendering HTML. Email understands HTML formatting better, but it's the same email package basically and it's underwhelming. All the apps I cared about still work (Google Maps, eWallet, Opera, Fizz Traveller, Deepfish). Windows Mobile 6 has lits of nice enhancements. Finally, the battery life and speed isn't much different.

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August 26, 2007
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tcruiser said:

	Too bad verizon didn't get the real q9; their version is just a repackaged q with wm6. The q9h has everything the q9m lacks.
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August 28, 2007
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samuirjoe said:

	I have a question that maybe someone can answer. i bought a song by mary j bliege. it is just a song, is it also a video, or is that a sperate purchase? thanks clive
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