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13
Feb

Motorola MOTO Q GSM

Mobiles

Price: N/A

Quite why we had to wait 18 months for a GSM version of the Motorola Moto Q is a mystery, but finally it's here. So, has the Motorola MOTO Q 8 arrived in the nick of time to make the breakthrough that Motorola needs in this market segment?

No.

Even though the Motorola MOTO Q 8 is equipped with the new Windows Mobile 6.0 operating system, it is strictly last season's model. Yes, it has a good 320x240 pixel display, but it has no 3G capabilities and is limited to GPRS and EDGE only. And despite Motorola's effort at pushing the potential WiFi capabilities of the Moto Q, the fact remains that this requires an additional SDIO card.

It may be harsh, but the cold realities are that Motorola has come late to market with a distinctly underwhelming device. If this was a BlackBerry or Nokia handset, then the Moto Q GSM would stir up some interest.. but the problem is that Motorola don't have any presence in this particular market outside of North America, and the Moto Q 8 just isn't going to help.

Screen

  • 320x320 pixels

Camera

  • 1.3 megapixels

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth: True
  • 3G: True

Additional Featured

  • Available: Q3 2007
  • Data: GPRS + EDGE
  • Size: Size/weight not specified
  • Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Language Support: English