Fans of the Motorola Q will no doubt be happy to see these pictures…

The Motorola Q q9 and the Motorla Q GSM

Remember all photos enlarge when clicked.

Motorola Q q9 & Q GSM

I like the more rounded edges of the q9 version versus the sharper edges of the Q Chris & I reviewed last year.

You can read the press release here.

Here is the latest from Micosoft and Motorola:

MOTO Q Goes Global

Goodbye Office, Hello Liberated Lifestyle; Motorola delivers new
super-slim, experience-optimized QWERTYs for HSDPA and GSM networks

BARCELONA, Spain – 3GSM World Congress 2007 – 12 February 2007 –
Motorola today announced the expansion of its award-winning Q
platform with the availability of MOTO Q q9 and MOTO Q gsm.
Delivering power, style and ease-of-use, MOTO Q q9 and MOTO Q gsm
continue to evolve the mobile office experience by bringing an
opportunity to own an iconic, power packed smart phone to virtually
every user around the world.

MOTO Q q9
MOTO Q q9 offers pure performance through design, delivering more
power, richer messaging and multimedia experiences and even better
basics for the most demanding consumers and professionals. Operating
on the next generation Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 platform and with
Motorola’s Good Mobile Messaging technology, MOTO Q q9 provides easy
and intuitive personal and corporate email, calendar access and
content management wherever you are.

HSDPA connectivity makes listening to music, watching videos or
sharing pictures lightning fast and Windows Mobile “PlaysForSure”
enables compatibility with music and video stores worldwide. A
convenient side-load removable micro-SD card compliments MOTO Q q9’s
256MG of onboard memory to ensure users have plenty of room to store
what’s most important.

The second handset built on Motorola’s SCPL platform, MOTO Q q9 is
optimized by design. It’s thin, lightweight, sophisticated frame
includes an ergonomically-optimized keyboard and five-way navigation
key to enable fast, accurate text entry. MOTO Q q9 also boasts one
of the world’s smartest screen displays, automatically adjusting to
produce the best visual experience, indoor or out.

With battery design that has been optimised for superior performance
and USB 2.0 for full speed PC connectivity, Motorola is once again
redefining what consumers should expect from a QWERTY device.

MOTO Q gsm
Retaining all the productivity features and style of the original
CDMA-based MOTO Q while adding new enhancements, MOTO Q gsm is set to
make an impact in markets across the globe. MOTO Q gsm features quad-
band GPRS and EDGE capabilities to deliver worldwide connectivity,
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 software for flexibility and power, and a
full suite of multimedia and messaging options to keep you
entertained.

Based on the much-imitated Q design, the thin, lightweight MOTO Q gsm
showcases a soft-touch metal casing, electro-luminescent keys,
gorgeous full color screen and ergonomically optimized QWERTY
keyboard and side thumb wheel to deliver no-compromises email and
messaging.

The MOTO Q family also makes good business sense for enterprises big
and small by leveraging Microsoft’s trusted Windows Mobile Platform,
Motorola’s Good Mobile Messaging technology and a variety of third
party email solutions.

Both MOTO Q q9 and MOTO Q gsm are also fully customisable, with over
300 applications optimised for Motorola and a full suite of
accessories.

“Motorola redefined the QWERTY, and we’re taking it to the next level
with MOTO Q q9 and MOTO Q gsm,” said Ron Garriques, president of
Motorola Mobile Devices. “Building upon the incredible success of the
original Q we have created a stunning and experience optimized
portfolio, so that now there is a MOTO Q for everyone.”

Availability
MOTO Q q9 will be available in Q2 2007. MOTO Q gsm will be
available in the second half of 2007. For more information on
product availability and pricing please visit http://www.motorola.com/ or
contact your local Motorola representative.

To experience Motorola innovations first-hand, please visit Motorola
at Stand A09, Hall 8.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of
seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping
you connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and
entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and
delivering “must have” products, “must do” experiences and powerful
networks — along with a full complement of support services. A
Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had
sales of US $42.9 billion in 2006. For more information about our
company, our people and our innovations, please visit
http://www.motorola.com/ .

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