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[Dale]

Since the Moto Q q9 (the successor to the current Moto Q) was announced by Motorola in February it looks like it’s been given a name change. On Motorola’s website they changed it to Moto Q 9h. Why the sudden change? I have no clue, since everything else internally and externally look exactly the same. Whatever the reason Motorola gives, it doesn't matter because the Moto Q 9h is still a powerhouse. Here are some key features just incase you missed it the first time around.

Summary of Key Features

• Simple, elegant and stylish, the ultra-slim MOTO Q 9h, at only 11.8 millimeters thick packs in a host of advanced features
• QWERTY keyboard and large, crisp display
• Quad-Band (GPRS/EDGE) functionality
• Video capture and playback at 30fps
• HSDPA technology for fast data transfers, streaming media and web browsing¹
• 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
• Up to 2 GB of optional removable storage space with a microSD memory slot
• 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 and Anti-Virus protection

[KingMylan]

I most definitly think that im going to stick with my Moto Q. There is no super durastic changes in the OS let alone the physical aspect of it. Ok it lost the Jay Leno Chin.. What else? The Keypad change? And I dont like that they have abandoned the scroll wheel on the side. Now the question is... Will pictures be able to be sent from the Q9h via MMS on the Sprints network?.. Hmmm... And with the new age technology couldnt they have squeezed wi-fi into it? And will this have Microsoft Office pre-installed? Or will we have to continue to rely on 3rd party applications that rape your credit card?.....

[Aurashismail]

it sorta has that black jack look, and that doesnt look as cool as orig moto

[ds530001713]

I read somewhere the name that they'll advertise it as is the Q2.
I've noticed several changes in the keypad already, I'm wondering f the Moto-Q9's keypad is any good. There isn't ay space between the keys, I'm not sure how much the layout for the alternate symbols, the keys are larger, I do like the design of the Moto-Q9.

From what I understand they're considering making two versions, a CDMA as well as a GSM.

Kinda wondering about the GSM, i now it's got better battery life, buthow will the processing speed and the interne connection suffer? I'd really like it if it ran aot faster, I've been having troubles with my Q lagging quite a bit, especially when I'm typing and especially in the address bar. I need something with a much faster processor, really. And I need to be able to allow several programs to idle while I do other things, so I'm hoping for more RAM.

As for the battery, well, I don't have too much of a problem with my battery as is, I just make certain to have a charger with me all the time, because I'm heavily using my Q 95% of the time, and moderate usage the remaining 5%, so I'd have to have a charger anyway. I have the Energizer charger that uses two AA's and is advertised as lasting for 3 hours on a CDMA device, and I keep four rechargeable AA's with me at all times and buy a couple packs of Non-rechargeables when I'm going to be awa from wall outlets for extended periods. So no real problem wit battery life for me.

The whole thing about it having a dimmer function... people, that comes with the Moto-Q8! Just go to: Settings-->Power Management and setit up from there. I prefer having the settings at:: 5 seconds/1 minute/2 minutes and it seems to work well.

I'm also hoping that the Moto-Q9 will have BlueJacking capabilities as well as Wi-Fi, but I dunno.

I'm not goig to be able to upgrade until September, and if the Moto-Q9 is out by then (When is it estimated to come out?) I'll upgrade that line to the Moto-Q9 and check it out, but since it IS on a different line, I'll have the Moto-Q8 and the Moto-Q9 both, so I'll have to compare them a bit.

I'm wondering though.
Does the Moto-Q9 have only a microSD slot, and not the miniSD the Moto-Q8 has? That would be a strong negative point for me, no way I'm gonna buy a new card, I already have a MiniSD!

I made everybody waitng for me at Wal-MArt mad today. 'Cause they have the digital picture printers there, I just jammed my MiniSD i and hit the button for 1 copy of each photo. Problem was, I had 219 photos, and it took almost an hour to print them out at least! Fun stuff. =]

[Syndil]

There has been no mention of a CDMA Q9 anywhere. Unless you plan on switching carriers to a GSM carrier such as Cingular/ATT or T-Mobile, the Q9 will not be available to you, as Verizon is a CDMA carrier.

Here is the Motorola press release regarding the Q9:

Motorola Media Center - Press Releases