Full QWERTY Smartphone Helps Consumers Stay Connected and Stylish
LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alltel Wireless,
America's largest network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced
that Motorola's leading smartphone will be available in two color options,
MOTO QTM 9c in licorice and MOTO QTM 9c lime at Alltel retail stores and
online at http://www.shopalltel.com, expected this summer. MOTO Q 9c and
MOTO Q 9c lime provide on-the-go consumers with the tools and applications
needed to keep up with their fast-paced professional and personal lives.
"MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime are great additions to Alltel's portfolio
of handsets," said Brian Ullem, vice president of device strategy for
Alltel Wireless. "This new generation Motorola smartphone provides
customers with a powerful platform and a large suite of applications
allowing convenience and productivity."
The smartphones offer innovative features wrapped in a sleek design and
Alltel Wireless customers can choose their color preference, MOTO Q 9c in
licorice with a silver sail band or MOTO Q 9c lime edged in tin silver. The
QWERTY keyboard has been precisely engineered for fast and accurate typing
and provides the ideal experience for frequent messaging(1). The large 2.4
inch color display is perfect for viewing pictures or videos, including
those captured via the device's 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and fixed
focus. In addition to the 128MB of on-board memory, MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c
lime are future-proofed and will support up to 32GB of external memory when
larger capacity cards become available, providing plenty of room to store
photos and other multimedia.
The home screens on MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime provide direct access
to favorites, such as Internet Explorer(R) and messaging, essential for
customers looking to send and receive up-to-date information in an
ever-changing world(1). Easy configuration of virtually any email account
keeps users connected to both work and personal email accounts in real-time
so they never miss a beat(1). Customized enhancements, including Picture
Caller ID(1), options for the home screen, start menu and sounds, make MOTO
Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime easy to personalize and fun to use.
"MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime represent a seamless union of design and
a high-performance wireless device for the on-the-go, mobile multi-tasker,"
said Juergen Stark, corporate vice president of Productivity, Mobile
Devices, Motorola, Inc. "Now, Alltel Wireless customers have the option of
selecting a MOTO Q smartphone that not only fits their lifestyle needs, but
their personality as well."
MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime give consumers the freedom to read, edit
and create Microsoft(R) Office documents while away from the desktop,
including Word, Excel(R) and Power Point(R), via the powerful Documents To
Go(R) application. Windows Mobile(R) 6 software offers a rich and familiar
experience that helps consumers manage their life by staying connected to
their contacts, information and entertainment.
Pricing
Alltel Wireless will offer MOTO Q 9c and MOTO Q 9c lime for $99.99
after a $100.00 mail-in rebate. This discounted price is available to new
customers who sign up for a two-year service agreement and to existing
eligible customers on qualifying rate plans. Customers can select one of
the Alltel Wireless Smart Choice packs that include national voice minutes,
unlimited Internet and email, and "My Circle." Smart Choice packs begin at
$89.99.
About Alltel Wireless
Alltel is owner and operator of the nation's largest wireless network
and has more than 12 million wireless customers. For more information,
please visit http://www.alltel.com.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications.
The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile
devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next
generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A
Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of
US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
Certain mobile phone features may not be available throughout the
entire network or their functionality may be limited. All features,
functionality and other product specifications are subject to change
without notice or obligation.
(1) Network dependent feature, not available in all areas. Airtime,
data charges, and/or additional charges may apply. Wireless email
functionality requires an email account with wireless server capabilities.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
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SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
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http://www.motorola.com
http://www.alltel.com http://www.shopalltel.com
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CONTACT:
Maria Parra of Motorola, Inc, On Site at
CTIA, +1-954-931-1368, maria.parra@motorola.com; or Andrew
Moreau, +1-501-905-7962, andrew.moreau@alltel.com, or Lucie
Pathmann, +1-501-905-5553, lucie.r.pathmann@alltel.com, both of
Alltel Wireless
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