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So though ol' Moto seems to be having problems, Dieter and I are at least pretty big fans of the Q9 series and leave it to Verizon to be readying the mother of all Q9s (hmm..perhaps Q9 Alpha?).

Get this: world phone version with Wifi.

BGR managed to not only scoop the details but take 6 million high quality photos of the darn thing, which has got to irk Verizon just a wee bit.

As Lord Vader would say, the specs are "...most impressive" (too dorky?)

  • Windows Mobile 6.1
  • EV-DO Rev. A
  • Quad-band EDGE (!)
  • Fingerprint scanner (!)
  • 2 megapixel camera with flash
  • Stereo speakers
  • 320×240 resolution screen
  • Wi-Fi
  • 1500mAh battery

Anyone think maybe Sprint pulled their Q9 not because of "supply problems" but perhaps they too will get this monster of a device?

If so, sign me up. Plus they'd probably allow you to actually use the GPS...

And isn't it Napoleon? Silly Moto.

Check out the rest of BGR's extensive photo gallery.

Update from Dieter:

One more thing, actually. Check out his gallery for images of a custom UI on top of what we assume is Windows Mobile 6.1. It looks like they've improved a bit on the standard Sliding Panels UI -- adding in a nice lefthand icon bar and an integrated RSS reader, stocks, weather, and more.

Yeah. Want.



Comments (10)

Personally, I like the softer edges. If I were the kind who shopped for aesthetics, I'd want one!

sorry for the brief double post there, everybody.

Yeah, good point about the UI overlay.

The whole device just looks awesome. C'mon Sprint, you're not gonna take that are ya?

You're missing the most important feature... a dedicated backspace key! (No, that's not sarcasm, I'm 100% serious).

One concern is that it doesn't mention GPS at all. Though this is Verizon, if there is GPS its gimped anyway.

I am very happy with my q9c but this might be something that would get me to upgrade.

However.... the new interface looks like s**t to me compared ot sliding panels. It looks like they took sliding panels and cluttered it up way too much. (Actually it looks a lot like the old Shadow interface that sliding panels is based on now that I think about it.)

Also, I get the feeling that not many care for WM Standard devices here, its always the same few people replying about them ;)

will there be a gsm version with wi-fi i sure hope so

Dropp, this has both GSM and Wifi. The only issue for GSM users is it doesn't have 3G.


And isn't it Napoleon? Silly Moto.


I have two theories:

1) BGR was having a bad spelling day;

or, my favorite,

2) It's not actually code-named after the little Frenchman. It was dubbed in homage to the aloof stance of hip teenagers in Naples, Italy, as they are often observed with either a bored expression on their faces or scowling at adults: The famed "Napo-lean".

Interesting. Hopefully, it will have GPS and will work with third-party apps like the GSM version. It would be a nice alternative to those of us who don't favor bricks like the Treo.

According to BGR, the keyboard isn't as good as previous Q9 models. Why the heck would they change it?

The 9 series is a great phone...can't wait....

what ever happened to q2-q8 :)?

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