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Motorola Unveils Q Phones Through Verizon

By Sophia Mayengbam

Motorola Inc. has announced that Verizon Wireless will start selling its Q handset, the first in its series of smart phones to compete Research in Motion’s Balckberry. Motorola said customers can buy it online at www.verizonwireless.com from 31st of May or at any Verizon Wireless Communications Store on June 5.

Fig: Motorola CEO Holding a Moto Q Phone

The Q phones are designed for business customers, and runs on Microsoft Mobile 5.0 software and has a miniature keyboard designed to make writing e-mails easier. The Moto Q also utilizes Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess network to send and receive data.

“The Moto Q is a real must-have device that enables true seamless mobility by liberating all of us from the constraints of our offices and living rooms,” said Ed Zander, chief executive officer of Motorola, Inc. “On Verizon Wireless’ broadband EV-DO network, the Moto Q brings together all of the converged solutions you need to work, stay in touch or have fun. With the best voice, data and design technology in one ultra-thin, intelligent, hard-working device, the Moto Q allows you to be productive and entertained wherever you go.”
The mini-notebook installed in the phone allows users to access mails, presentations and other attachments without the hassle of carrying laptop. It also features “cool enough for Friday night” design, multiple entertainment options and simple, intuitive features.

Denny Strigl, president and chief executive officer of Verizon Wireless, said, “Enterprise technology, consumer electronics and mobile are converging to create major productivity advantages for the work world. But those advantages have only been available to a select few – until now. The Moto Q offers power, style and ease-of-use in a cool ultra-thin format, giving Verizon Wireless customers an uncompromising experience in one device.”

Features of the Moto Q from Verizon Wireless include:

• Integrated Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology
  
• EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, email and large attachments
  
• Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronisation
  
• Thinnest QWERTY device – 11.5mm includes a familiar thumbwheel to enhance the navigation experience
  
• Seamless access to corporate applications, messaging, organisational tools and IT support, from across the campus and around the world
  
• Synchronization with e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks entries, regardless of platform or ISP
  
• Integrated with Windows Mobile 5.0 software for the convenience of users and IT with access to Yahoo!, Hotmail and other POP3
  
• All standard desktop document views supported including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
  
• Supports audio and video formats
  
• Dual, stereo-quality speaker
  
• Easy integration with existing IT systems for enhanced IT support
  
• Enabled for leading corporate e-mail solutions
  
• Flexibility enables loading of standard corporate VPN
  
• Password authentication helps ensure network integrity

The Moto Q also offers a portfolio of entertainment capabilities ranging from stereo music and video playback to Web browsing and instant messaging.

Pricing
The Moto Q is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless. Customers may purchase the Moto Q for USD 199.99 after a USD 100 instant credit when purchased with a qualified Verizon Wireless voice and data plan and two-year customer agreement.

Customers can choose from three calling plans that include voice calling and unlimited data access with Verizon Wireless’ BroadbandAccess service:

• USD 79.99 monthly access – includes 450 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends (45 cents per minute after allowance).
  
• USD 109.99 monthly access – includes 1,350 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends (0.35 cents per minute after allowance).
  
• USD 169.99 a month – includes 4,000 anytime minutes with unlimited data usage, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends (25 cents per minute after allowance).