Verizon Wireless today announced that the highly anticipated Motorola Q will be available online starting May 31 and in stores on June 5. 
Ideal for customers who multi-task and want flexibility, the Motorola Q's style is built upon the ultra-thin design created by the RAZR. The Q - which runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software - combines the powerful enterprise connectivity with entertainment in a thin and stylish form factor. Utilizing Verizon Wireless' BroadbandAccess network, customers can send and receive data at broadband rates.
The Motorola Q offers a portfolio of entertainment capabilities ranging from stereo music and video playback to Web browsing and instant messaging. With a bright color screen, wireless broadband capabilities, and a full media experience with Windows Media Player Mobile, the Motorola Q offers robust entertainment capabilities.
Optimized for a variety of corporate and personal email technologies, the Q's form factor and QWERTY keyboard let customers easily create and manage corporate and personal email. The addition of Wireless Sync from Verizon Wireless helps make life on-the-go easier and more productive. With always-on email, users can stay connected and get the job done while away from the office - without a delay and in a secure environment.
With Windows Mobile software, the Q also offers corporate mobile messaging support out of the box with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003. For additional wireless access to Exchange and other servers, Good Technologies is offering an optimized version of its Good Link email solution. The Q also offers easy access to personal email based on POP3, web mail and Hotmail.
Features of the Motorola Q from Verizon Wireless include:
- Integrated Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology for communicating with compatible headsets, car kits and certain other devices equipped with Bluetooth technology
- EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, email and large attachments
- Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronization
- Thinnest QWERTY device in the world - 11.5mm includes a familiar thumbwheel to enhance the navigation experience
- Seamless access to corporate applications, messaging, organizational tools and IT support, from across the campus and around the world
- Synchronization with e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks entries, regardless of platform or ISP
- Integrated with Windows Mobile 5.0 software for the convenience of users and IT with access to Yahoo!, Hotmail and other POP3
- All standard desktop document views supported including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Supports audio and video formats
- Dual, stereo-quality speakers
- Easy integration with existing IT systems for enhanced IT support
- Enabled for leading corporate e-mail solutions
- Flexibility enables loading of standard corporate VPN
- Password authentication helps ensure network integrity
The Motorola Q is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless. Customers may purchase the Motorola Q for $199.99 after a $100 instant credit when purchased with a qualified Verizon Wireless voice and data plan and two-year customer agreement.
