Motorola today announced the UMTS version of its Q device family. The first Q is expected to ship with CDMA/EVDO capabilities later this quarter with the newly unveiled version expected to be available for operator trials in late Q4 2006.
"The addition of UMTS to the Motorola Q family expands the capabilities and geographic reach for those that want a true mobile PC-like experience without the size and weight of a PC," said Ron Garriques, Executive Vice President, President, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. "Q liberates everyone from the restraints of today's office and lets them stay productive, creative and entertained whenever and wherever they are."
The Q device family leverages Microsoft's familiar and trusted Windows Mobile software which delivers corporate mobile messaging support out of the box with Exchange 2003, and is also optimized for a variety of third party email solutions that enable an even broader set of corporate email capabilities.
The first Motorola Q is expected to be available this quarter on CDMA/EVDO and available for operator trials in late Q4 2006. At this time no operator customer relationships have been announced and pricing hasn't been disclosed. For additional details please contact your local Motorola representative.
Looks like Motorola is banking on the Q. Not a bad move with BlackBerry in the dumps.
2. Posted by Pogo
Tue Feb 14, 2006 2:32 pm
ceo ed zander mentioned how they plan to gain market share from nokia. with nokia making boxy phones, motorola's on the right path with sexy devices like the q.
3. Posted by Bushy Turtle
Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:51 am
Meh. I'm banking the BlackBerry lawsuit will be settled. Motorola doesn't know how to make smartphones. RIM will cream the Q when it releases its next line-up of BlackBerries.
The Q is just another pretty face on a mediocre phone.
4. Posted by GSMDude
Fri Feb 24, 2006 2:37 pm
The Q definitely has competition. Now that BlackBerry is going to stay on, RIM is sure to put up a good fight. And we can't forget about the Nokia E61 (another ultra-thin PDA).
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