Described as "ultra-thin," the MOTO Q music 9m is roughly half an inch thick, with a form-factor new to Motorola's
Q product line. The dual-band (800/1900 MHz) device operates, initially at least, on Verizon's EV-DO (Evolution Data Optimized) network.
Motorola underscores the black-and-red device's music orientation by touting stereo Bluetooth and even built-in stereo speakers. According to Motorola, the phone connects to Verizon's
V CAST music service, allowing users to download any of more than two million songs.
The MOTO Q music 9mOther features on the MOTO Q music 9m are more typical for a Windows Mobile-based smartphone, including a QWERTY keyboard, 1.3 megapixel camera, side-scroll thumbwheel for menu navigation, and Pocket Internet Explorer.
Documents to Go software is provided for viewing and editing email attachments in various formats.
Complete specifications, as listed by Motorola, include:
- Processor -- Dual-core TI OMAP 2420 processor, clocked at 312 MHz
- Memory -- 64 MB of RAM; 128 MB flash
- Display -- 2.4-inch, 320 x 240 pixel LCD
- Wireless:
- EV-DO (800/1900 MHz)
- Bluetooth (version not specified)
- Camera -- 1.3 megapixel
- Multimedia support:
- audio -- AMR NB, AMR WB, MWA, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, and MIDI
- video -- H.263, MPEG4, WMV, and H.264 decode
- polyphonic and MP3 ringtones
- I/O ports:
- USB presumably included, but not specified
- 2.5mm headset jack
- Expansion -- miniSD slot, accepts up to 32 GB of storage
- Battery life -- 273 minutes talk time, 212 hours standby
- Dimensions -- 4.6 x 2.6 x 0.47 inches
- Weight -- 4.76 ounces
The MOTO Q music 9m is now available online from
Verizon, with a post-rebate price of $300. "For a limited time" an extra $50 buys a stereo headset and 2 GB miniSD card. The device is expected to be in retail stores August 29.
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