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[Tim]

With the new 320x240 resolution you're probably wondering what software is fully compatible with your Q. If you are in the clinical field, Epocrates just announced the compatibility of their software with the new Motorola Q. "Healthcare professionals now can wirelessly download Epocrates' drug and formulary reference to the highly anticipated Motorola Q, the world's thinnest full-function QWERTY-based device."

"With the wireless capabilities of the Motorola Q, healthcare professionals can set their devices to automatically retrieve continually updated clinical content without having to synchronize with a desktop computer. Clinicians receive the most current information from Epocrates, such as drug dosing, interactions and formulary status changes. Epocrates DocAlert® clinical messages are also delivered wirelessly, alerting healthcare professionals to important safety issues and prescribing information from sources such as FDA MedWatch, Reuters Health and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices."

If you are a Healthcare professional waiting for another reason to buy the Q, we think this is it. With the Q's size and functionality, what else do you need?

Full Press Release:

Epocrates Brings Leading Clinical Content to Motorola Q
Combination Device and Clinical Software Increase Mobility and Connectivity for Healthcare Professionals

San Mateo, Calif., June 15, 2006 - Epocrates Inc. today announced its widely used mobile clinical software is now compatible with the new Motorola Q®. Healthcare professionals now can wirelessly download Epocrates' drug and formulary reference to the highly anticipated Motorola Q, the world's thinnest full-function QWERTY-based device.

The sophisticated features of the Motorola Q, including a full QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth®, and access to information for more than 3,300 drugs through Epocrates' software, support the mobile demands of healthcare professionals and their need to be connected. Additionally, Windows Mobile® software allows clinicians to browse the Internet, use email and download information for popular programs, such as Epocrates Rx®.

"Motorola is excited about introducing the Motorola Q to the healthcare community and working with Epocrates to help deliver clinical information more quickly and conveniently," said Geoffrey Baird, senior director, Motorola Mobile Devices.

With the wireless capabilities of the Motorola Q, healthcare professionals can set their devices to automatically retrieve continually updated clinical content without having to synchronize with a desktop computer. Clinicians receive the most current information from Epocrates, such as drug dosing, interactions and formulary status changes. Epocrates DocAlert® clinical messages are also delivered wirelessly, alerting healthcare professionals to important safety issues and prescribing information from sources such as FDA MedWatch, Reuters Health and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

"We invested resources to redesign our application to take advantage of the unique properties of the Motorola Q and Windows Mobile smartphones," said Kirk Loevner, chairman and chief executive officer for Epocrates. "This demonstrates our commitment to stay on the forefront of new technologies to provide our users with access to critical clinical information on the device of their choice."

Epocrates Rx is also compatible with the Motorola MPx 220® and the Motorola i930®. Please visit www.epocrates.com/products for a complete list of supported devices.

For convenient over-the-air (OTA) installation of Epocrates' free drug and formulary application, clinicians can point their phone browser to http://get.epocrates.com, upon selecting a data plan and registering with Epocrates.

ABOUT EPOCRATES, INC.
San Mateo, Calif.-based Epocrates is transforming the practice of medicine by providing innovative clinical solutions at the point of care and deploying leading-edge technologies that enable communication. The company has built a clinical network connecting more than 500,000 healthcare professionals, including one in four U.S. physicians and nearly one in two U.S. medical students, with the healthcare industry. Epocrates' products have shown a positive impact on patient safety, healthcare efficiency and patient satisfaction. Epocrates was recently ranked 257 in the 24th annual Inc.500 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. For more information about Epocrates, please visit www.epocrates.com.

[ivwonka]

If you are in healthcare, you must download ePocrates. I am a pharmacist and this is all I need while on the units in the hospital (and the Sandford's Guide). I think there are some other options available that are compatable with the Q, but none that are free and you know you have reliable, up-to-date info. Must Have!