| Windows Mobile 6 powers "sleek" PDA/phone |
May 16, 2007
 Motorola unveiled a handful of new handsets on May 15, and reintroduced a Windows Mobile device that it previewed in February. The Moto Q 9, running Windows Mobile 6, couples a "sleek" form-factor with support for HSDPA/UMTS wireless broadband downloads at up to 3.6Mbps, according to the company.
(Click here for a larger view of the Moto Q 9)
The Moto Q 9 (previously known as the "Moto Q q9") is part advanced technology, part style and branding. According to Bruce Hawver, Motorola's Corporate Vice President of Enterprise Devices, the Q 9 "was developed as a multi-purpose communication device that is easy to use and doesn't compromise on experiences." Touting the Q 9 as "more than just a device," the company claims it to be a statement of "power and personality," citing such features as its multi-format messaging capability, wireless download speed, processing power, ergonomic design, capacity to store music and videos (up to 2GB), its integrated camera, bright LCD screen, and slim design.
Key hardware features and specifications include:- Dual-core TI OMAP 2420 processor; unspecified clock rate
- 96MB of RAM; 256MB built-in flash
- "Large" QVGA (320x240 pixels) LCD display
- QWERTY keyboard
- Communications:
- Quad-band (GPRS/EDGE)
- HSDPA technology for fast data transfer
- Interfaces:
- Bluetooth Class 2 (A2DP, AVRCP - stereo)
- USB 2.0 full-speed transfers and data access
- Multimedia support:
- Audio -- AMR NB, AMR WB, MWA, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, and MIDI
- Video -- H.263, MPEG4, WMV, and H.264 decode
- Camera:
- 2.0 megapixel camera with zoom
- Video capture at 15fps, playback at 30fps
- Expansion -- microSD slot supports up to 2 GB removable storage
- Size -- 11.8mm thick
In addition to its Windows Mobile 6 operating system, the Moto Q 9 includes an Opera browser, support for viewing and editing email attachments, voice recognition, file management, VPN, and anti-virus protection. The device supports four forms of messaging, including MMS, SMS, instant messaging, and Windows Pocket Outlook email.
The Moto Q 9 ships this week in Italy, and is expected to become available in other markets during Q2 of 2007, Motorola said. Pricing was not officially stated, but one source suggests that the device will sell for about $700.
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