This seems to be the year for refinement of devices. My new Treo 755P doesn't bring a lot of new technology to the table, but is one of the most refined PDAPhones that I have used, and definitely moves the Treo closer to the elegance of devices like the Motorola Q... which On Tuesday, Motorola updated with the introduction of two new MOTO Q products: the MOTO Q8, the GSM version of the original award-winning CDMA-based MOTO Q, as well as the flagship, lightening-fast global quad-band 3G QWERTY, MOTO Q9, which is available in Italy this week.

The MOTO Q9, based on the Windows Mobile 6™ operating system, couples a new sleek form factor with a dual-processor HSDPA/UMTS engine, enabling broadband-like over-the-air Downloads at up to 3.6Mbps. Consumers will be able to download their favorite music tracks directly onto the Q 9 in approximately six seconds without having to touch a computer. The MOTO Q8 has global quad-band GSM and class 10 GPRS and EDGE.

The MOTO Q8 also features:

• QWERTY tablet form factor
• 128MB Flash memory, 64MB RAM (approximately 40MB user memory), plus miniSD slot for up to 1GB of optional storage of music, pictures and other media
• Vivid 2.4", 64K TFT display
• 1.3 megapixel fixed-focus camera with LED photo indicator light
• Enhanced music experience featuring Windows Media Player and integrated music player that supports multiple audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV.
• 2.5 millimeter headset jack
• Video capture and playback with sound using Windows Media Player supporting MPEG4, H.263, WMV formats
• Connectivity using USB 1.1 Full Speed, Version 1.2 Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology¹, 802.11b/g through optional miniSDIO connectivity
• Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
• Email via IMAP4, POP 3, SMTP, Exchange with Push email Clients; also RIM and Good support²
• Messaging via SMS, MMS, Microsoft IM applications²
• Full web browsing with Microsoft Explorer²
• Support document viewing and editing

The MOTO Q9 features:

• Video capture at 15fps and playback at 30fps
• Connectivity: EMU, USB 2.0 full speed transfers and data access
• Integrated Class 2 Bluetooth wireless technology (A2DP, AVRCP - stereo) for hands-free connectivity with compatible Bluetooth enabled stereo devices²
• Messaging via MMS, SMS, Instant Messaging and Windows Pocket Outlook
• Supports a variety of audio formats including AMR NB, AMR WB, MWA, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, MIDI
• Video formats supported includeH.263, MPEG4, WMV, H.264 decode
• Integrated 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and LED photo indicator light
• Special productivity features: Opera browser, Attachment Viewer or Editor, Voice Recognition, File Manager, Voice Notes, VPN capability

The MOTO Q 9 will be available in Italy this week, and is expected to launch in other parts of the world throughout the coming months. It can be immediately pre-ordered at www.motorola.com. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

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