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07-26-2005, 02:01 PM
Motorola Unveils Its Blackberry Competitor
Posted by Grace Aquino
Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 09:20 AM (PST)
Rumors about Motorola's super-slim, Blackberry-esque device (which folks called the "Razrberry") have been circulating on the Web for months. Well, the rumor is now fact. Motorola officially unveiled the Moto Q handheld at its Financial Analyst Meeting last night in Chicago.
The Q does bear a striking resemblance to RIM's Blackberry: It sports a color LCD on the top half, a backlit keyboard on the bottom half, and a one-handed navigation thumbwheel on its right side. It's no wonder it's been nicknamed the Razrberry--it looks like a cross between Motorola's svelte Razr cell phone and the popular Blackberry.
What are the main differences between the two devices? The Q runs on Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 5 platform, and it features a brushed silver casing and an incredibly thin design, measuring a mere 0.45 inches thick, according to Motorola. With the Windows Mobile OS, the Q supports with the Microsoft Exchange Server, which enables users to sync Outlook e-mail on-the-go.
The device is also compatible with other Microsoft applications such as Internet Explorer. The Q plays audio and video and features Bluetooth, a speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. It will be available in the first quarter of 2006, Motorola says. Price and carrier partnerships have not been announced. However, Motorola did show a few other devices at last night’s event.
Posted by Grace Aquino
Tuesday, July 26, 2005, 09:20 AM (PST)
Rumors about Motorola's super-slim, Blackberry-esque device (which folks called the "Razrberry") have been circulating on the Web for months. Well, the rumor is now fact. Motorola officially unveiled the Moto Q handheld at its Financial Analyst Meeting last night in Chicago.
The Q does bear a striking resemblance to RIM's Blackberry: It sports a color LCD on the top half, a backlit keyboard on the bottom half, and a one-handed navigation thumbwheel on its right side. It's no wonder it's been nicknamed the Razrberry--it looks like a cross between Motorola's svelte Razr cell phone and the popular Blackberry.
What are the main differences between the two devices? The Q runs on Microsoft's new Windows Mobile 5 platform, and it features a brushed silver casing and an incredibly thin design, measuring a mere 0.45 inches thick, according to Motorola. With the Windows Mobile OS, the Q supports with the Microsoft Exchange Server, which enables users to sync Outlook e-mail on-the-go.
The device is also compatible with other Microsoft applications such as Internet Explorer. The Q plays audio and video and features Bluetooth, a speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, and a 1.3-megapixel camera. It will be available in the first quarter of 2006, Motorola says. Price and carrier partnerships have not been announced. However, Motorola did show a few other devices at last night’s event.