Verizon Wireless introduced the Motorola Q9m, smartphone with a sleek updated design, dedicated multimedia interface that offers VCAST Music capabilities, and the business sense of its predecessor - the Motorola Q - in one thin black and red package.

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The all-in-one Q9m makes it simple to gain access and stay connected with what's important, offering convenient features such as an ergonomically optimized keyboard for accurate and fast typing, a side-scroll thumbwheel for easy one-handed menu navigation, and dedicated keys for easy access to favorite features like messaging, speakerphone and multimedia.

The Motorola Q9m also has a dedicated multimedia interface that offers VCAST Music capabilities and is one of the first smartphones to support over-the-air music downloads. With VCAST Music, customers can select from over two million songs to download over-the-air to their phones.

The Q9m operates on Verizon Wireless' broadband network and features Windows Mobile 6 software offering a rich experience that helps people manage their life by staying connected to their contacts, information and entertainment. The Q9m also combines advanced phone capabilities, such as voice-activated dialing, smart contacts dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth wireless technology for certain profiles. Additional features of the Q9m include:

- Two home screens (standard and multimedia) with easy toggle
- EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, email and large attachments
- Pocket Internet Explorer for Internet access
- Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with email, calendar and contacts synchronization
- 1.3-megapixel camera with flash
- Dual, stereo-quality speakers
- Compatible with miniSD storage for pictures, videos, music, and sounds
- Supports audio and video formats
- Color screen
- 2.5mm headset jack
- Standard battery: 1170 mAh
- Usage time: up to 272 minutes
- Standby time: up to 212 hours

The Motorola Q9m is available today online and through Verizon Wireless' business sales channels and in stores on August 29, initially at $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement.

- Motorola Q9m Specs

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