Motorola Q9c Phone (Verizon Wireless, Phone Only, No Service)

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Product Features

• Sleek, ultra-thin PDA packed with productivity features powered by Windows Mobile 6
• Fast data connectivity via EV-DO; turn-by-turn directions via VZ Navigator; Broadband Access service for using phone as modem
• Full QWERTY keyboard; GPS enabled; 1.3-megapixel camera; Bluetooth for headsets and stereo music
• Up to 4.5 hours of talk time, up to 212 hours (8.8 days) of standby time; measures 4.6 x 2.5 x 0.47 inches (HxWxD)
• Includes: handset, rechargeable battery, travel charger, data cable, VZ Access Manager CD, ActiveSync CD, quick-start guide, user manual

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001A5B4GS
• Item model number: MOTQ9C
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #27,960 in Cell Phones & Service (See Bestsellers in Cell Phones & Service)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The elegant all-in-one Motorola Q9c Smartphone from Sprint merges business with pleasure with the power of the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. With Windows Mobile 6, you'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, MiniSD memory expansion, up to 7.2 hours of battery life with included extended battery, and fast data download via Verizon's EV-DO network.

The thin Motorola Q9c provides the powerful Windows Mobile 6 platform as well as access to the VZ Navigator directional service.

Verizon Service Options
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon's multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.) Getting on the Internet is easy using Verizon's Mobile Web 2.0 package, which allows you to read and send e-mails, exchange instant messages and view your favorite web content on your phone. Verizon's Get It Now wireless download service is also fully compatible with this phone. This pay-per-download service features application downloads, games and productivity tools. You can also personalize your handset with ringtone downloads using the Get It Now service.

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access Verizon's VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.

With BroadbandAccess Connect (subscription required), you can use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with BroadbandAccess Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

Verizon's Wireless Sync always-on email service (subscription required), you can stay connected and get the job done while away from the office--without a delay and in a secure environment. Email is delivered to your device in real time across the National Enhanced Services Rate & Coverage Area, and you get the ability to forward large attachments via email as well as access both your personal and corporate emails on one device. Wireless Sync offers strong security with AES encryption (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology so that unauthorized parties cannot access or alter application data transmitted over wireless networks.

The full QWERTY keyboard is great for working on important emails and Microsoft Office documents.

Phone Features
The svelte and sleek design of the Motorola Q9c measures just 0.47 inches thin, and it's complemented by with high-end finishes and soft touch materials. A bright 2.4-inch display (320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors) with smooth lighting transitions thanks to its adaptive display technology enables you to enjoy reading in environments where lighting is poor. The optimized QWERTY keyboard makes quick work of typing emails, SMS messages, notes, presentations and more. It comes with 128 MB of ROM and 64 MB of RAM (45 MB user available), and it's expandable via MiniSD memory cards up to 8 GB. It's also compatible with SDIO cards, offering support for optional MiniSD Wi-Fi cards to enable you to connect to open 802.11b/g hotspots.

The integrated Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity also includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

Send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts, including POP3 and IMAP accounts. You can also setup wireless access to Microsoft Outlook email with a direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007. And it supports Good Mobile Messaging for secure, real-time access to email and corporate data. The Q9c can also send and receive instant messages using popular services such as Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger.

The integrated Windows Media Player Mobile allows you to play your favorite music, videos and more while you're on the go, and it synchs music seamlessly with Windows Media Player on a Windows-based computer. Shoot digital pictures with the embedded 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in flash and 6x digital zoom lens; use the built-in camcorder to record 30 second video clips and play them on the LCD screen. Other features include:

• Documents To Go for Windows Mobile: View, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, view Adobe PDF files as well as zip and unzip files on your device.
• Built-In speakerphone: Hands-free operation made easy with dedicated speakerphone button, plus advanced voice-recognition capabilities for hands-free operation.
• Voice-Activated Dialing: Say the name of the person you want to call, and the phone dials the number automatically.
• TTY Compatible: This phone connects to a TTY device, allowing the hearing impaired the ability to communicate.
• Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3
• Full, ergonomic QWERTY keyboard, 5-way navigation button and thumb wheel
• Up to 12 numbers per contact entry with picture and ringer ID options
• Stereo Headset jack for hands-free operation and music enjoyment
• USB 1.1 wired connectivity
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3

Vital Statistics
The Motorola Q9c weighs 4.76 ounces and measures 4.6 x 2.5 x 0.47 inches. Its 1170 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.55 hours (273 minutes) of talk time, and up to 212 hours (8.8 days) of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA frequencies and is compatible with the EV-DO data network.

Powered by Windows Mobile 6

Windows Mobile 6 adds power to your mobile office with up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars.

Edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets on your phone, just as you would on your desktop/laptop PC.

Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.

With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.

• Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
• With Excel Mobile, you’re not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
• PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
• After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good device, Verizon makes life harder., July 14, 2008

By	Igor Obraztsov "scorpio535" (New York, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Be warned: on any of their Pda/Smartphone type device, Verizon has no GetitNow, no Mobile Web, and many apps available for regular phones are off limits.
On my previous Verizon phone, I could get a 24-hour sub to VZ Navigator when I needed it (which amounted to roughly 4 times in a year). Having the GPS for $3 when I needed it was awesome. When you upgrade to a PDA, Verizon does not tell you that the only way to get the VZ Navigator working is the monthly sub. And you'd have to call customer support, and have it added.
GPS on this device is locked to VZ Navigator. It actually makes more sense getting a GPS Bluetooth receiver, like Garmin 10.

Why did I switch to it and why did I not get a phone like the Voyager? Because Contact list where all you have are 5 phones and 2 emails is a joke. I want to store addresses, birthdays, IM ids, and whatever other info there is. In the contacts department, Moto Q9c delivers in spades.

Overall impression: I like the device, it is very slim and light, all the buttons have a nice tactile feel, and navigation is easy after a little getting used to, lots of customization options. The default screen setup is quirky, but you can load 3rd party software - especially once you application unlock. Add a spacious miniSD card(2GB can be had for less than $10), and you can store apps, ringtones, music etc there. 2GB cards cost less than $10 these days.
ActiveSync makes PC communication a snap. Email was setup in 5 minutes. For internet, you are better off using mobile versions of sites (like m.ebay.com)

While Verizon does put in roadblocks, the coverage, signal, call quality, and data speed are all great. If someone cracks the internal GPS so you can use Google Maps with it, the way you can on the Sprint version, that would be perfect.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disabled GPS was a Bait and Switch, August 8, 2008

By	Craigarious (Boca Raton, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This is my second Q. The main reason I upgraded was because after checking it out at a Verizon store, the salesperson showed me HIS Q9C and how it worked with Google Maps and Windows Live Maps. After using it for a couple of weeks and researching this to death, they lock the GPS functionality unless you subscribe to Verizon Navigator for an extra $10 per month. Not what I saw with my own eyes and not what I understood when I bought it. The GPS functionality of the phone should work with whatever application I can run on the phone.

Without that functionality it is of no more value than the original Q. The new Windows Mobile 6.x OS adds nothing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars the phone is nice, but verizon disabled gps on it, July 9, 2008

By	Sam S "Sam" (Needham MA) - See all my reviews

this is windows based mobile phone with windows media player , planner, desktop sync software, pdf file viewer. the battery is not greatest - last 1 day or so but for functionity phone offers it is great. the huge issue with the phone is gps functionality disabled (google maps, yahoo maps does not work with gps). the only way to use gps is to buy verizon navigator software.