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Old 03-10-2007, 02:00 AM
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Default Motorola Q q9 coming to AT&T?

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/03/09/motorola-q-q9-coming-to-atandt/

"Is this depiction of the redundantly-named Moto Q q9 in AT&T livery utterly Photoshoppable? Yes; but is the idea of the q9 coming to AT&T completely believable, too? Yeah, we'd say so. This hot little image, while grainy, clearly shows that stylized new-style "globe" logo we've been seeing as of late on its rear and bottom -- and with support for 3.6Mbps HSDPA data, GPS navigation, Windows Mobile 6, and Opera out of the box, we're just fine with this turning out to be legit. The tipster tells us that it won't be called the Q when it comes to the US' largest GSM network, though whether it retains the "q9" branding remains to be seen -- as does a release date. We suppose we can bide our time with an Amoi-sourced SMT5700 while we wait."

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Thanks to an image sent in by an anonymous tipster, Engadget Mobile is reporting that AT&T branded Moto Q q9 is in the works. It is not known when this will hit the AT&T stores, I mean Cingular, no I mean the new AT&T. :roll: This AT&T-Cingular branding confusion is as bad as the Smartphone-Standard branding decision made by Microsoft recently, and what was Moto thinking when they picked the Q q9 name. Getting back on the topic; according to the Motorola press release, the Moto Q q9 is supposed to hit the streets in Q2 of 2007. Let's hope that all this is true. Check out the following links for more information on the Q q9:
Motorola Press Release
Official Q q9 Web Site: Register for Updates
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:03 AM
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Well whatever it is called, I like this design better than the original Q.
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:08 AM
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I like the design too; the dual-color and the slanted edges.
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:10 AM
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The keys look better too.
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:22 AM
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Definitely. Love the square, bigger, wider keys. Also the * and # keys are better situated.
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Old 03-10-2007, 04:04 AM
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i think i might have to upgrade
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Old 03-10-2007, 05:06 AM
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As long as the battery life is better then the original!
 
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:16 PM
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I'm amazed that the number pad is still aligned in the same way. After using the BlackJack, I find it really hard to dial on the Dash and Q devices.

Otherwise, I think it looks like a great device. I like this more than that Vox thing everyone is all worked up about.
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Old 03-10-2007, 02:25 PM
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Would be interested to know how everyone carries these style devices? Every time I look at one I can't help but think, if carried in a pants pocket, there must be semi-frequent occasions where some function is accidentally triggered just because the keys are constantly exposed.(??)

Though I really like the capabilities such a device offers, if it has to be 'holstered' to avoid the above, then I don't think I'll ever be getting one (or anything similar).
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Would be interested to know how everyone carries these style devices?
I carry it in my pant pockets. The trick is to lock the keypad (by holding down on the End-Call button) and then put it in the pocket.
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