The Moto Q q9 and the Q gsm, with full QWERTY keyboards, are successors to the original
Moto Q, which entered the market last May.
(Click here for larger image of Q gsm)Motorola emphasizes the multimedia functionality of the Q q9. It features a 2 Mpixel camera, supports video playback and capture at 30 fps, along with 256 MB of RAM plus a microSD expansion slot. The quad-band GPRS/EDGE device supports HSDPA for high speed data transfer. Opera's mobile web browser is included.
The Q gsm appears to be positioned as a business device. It, too, is quad-band GPRS and EDGE-capable. The unit supports several push-email systems, including ActiveSync, Seven, Intellisync, and Motorola's own Good Mobile Messaging. The Q gsm includes a 1.3 Mpixel camera, and is equipped with 64 MB of RAM and a miniSD expansion slot.
Both devices have built-in Bluetooth, but apparently no WiFi. Document viewer and editor applications are available on both, as is support for voice recognition.
"Motorola redefined the QWERTY, and we're taking it to the next level with Moto Q q9 and Moto Q gsm," stated Ron Garriques, president of Motorola Mobile Devices. "Building upon the incredible success of the original Q we have created a stunning and experience optimized portfolio, so that now there is a Moto Q for everyone."
The Q q9 is expected to be available in the second quarter, and the Q gsm is scheduled for sometime in the second half, according to Motorola.
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