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{{Short description|Smartphone}}
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{{Infobox Mobile phone
| name = Motorola Q9C
| name = Motorola Q9C
| image = Motorola_Q9C.jpg
| image = Motorola_Q9C.jpg
| manufacturer = [[Motorola]]
| manufacturer = [[Motorola]]
| carrier = [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]], [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]], [[Alltel]], [[U.S. Cellular]]
| available = {{start date and age|2007|11}}
| available = {{start date and age|2007|11}}
| screen =
| screen =
| exterior_screen = 320 × 240 [[pixel]]s
| exterior_screen = 320 × 240 [[pixel]]s
| camera = 1.3 [[Pixel#Megapixel|Megapixel]]
| camera = 1.3 [[Pixel#Megapixel|Megapixel]]
| 2nd_camera =
| 2nd_camera =
| operatingsystem = [[Windows Mobile]] 6.0 Standard; Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (Motorola Update)
| operatingsystem = [[Windows Mobile]] 6.0 Standard; Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (Motorola Update)
| input = Illuminated [[QWERTY]] [[Keypad]] & Side Thumbwheel
| input = Illuminated [[QWERTY]] [[Keypad]] & Side Thumbwheel
| cpu =
| cpu =
| ringtone =
| ringtone =
| memory =
| memory =
| memory_card = [[MiniSD]]
| memory_card = [[MiniSD]]
| networks = [[CDMA2000|CDMA]]
| networks = [[CDMA2000|CDMA]]
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| form = [[Bar (form)|Bar]]
| form = [[Bar (form)|Bar]]
| weight = 4.58 oz.<ref name="mototechspecs" />
| weight = 4.58 oz.<ref name="mototechspecs" />
| music =
| music =
| Discontinued = 13th February 2007 (still received smaller updates till 2008)
}}
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The '''[[Motorola]] Q9c''' was a [[smartphone]] first released in 2007. Initially released as an upgrade to Motorola's [[Motorola Q|Q Series]], the Q9C contained a [[Windows Mobile 6.0|Windows Mobile 6]] operating system, push email and instant messaging capabilities, a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo sound, as well as [[Bluetooth]] and GPS navigation.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cnet.com/videos/motorola-q9c-sprint/ | title=Motorola Q9c (Sprint) - Video }}</ref>
The '''[[Motorola]] Q9c''' is a [[Windows Mobile|windows mobile]] 6[[Smartphone]], a slim device with similar style to Motorola's [[Motorola RAZR V3|MOTORAZR]].

Sprint first offered the Motorola Q9c in November 2007. It is the second generation [[Motorola Q]], with updated features and software. Measuring at less ½” thicker than the last one, the Motorola Q9c offers the Windows Mobile smartphone Home screen, with direct links to business applications - email, calendar, contacts, to-dos and more, but it can be customized using XML to contain other information, including links to voicemail, SMS, weather (via the free Weather Bug plugin). The Motorola Q9c has Windows Mobile 6, stereo [[Bluetooth]], [[Evolution-Data Optimized|EV-DO]] Rev. A broadband-speed downloads, [[Voice Tag|voice dialing]] and a full [[HTML]] [[Web browser]] to surf the [[internet]] wherever the user has service.

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Verizon released the [[Motorola Q9m|Q9m]] in late 2007, which has music features specific to Verizon, as well as the Q9c for their network in June 2008 with a black metal [[bezel (screen)|bezel]]. Alltel and U.S. Cellular released the Q9c in the late summer of 2008, offering the same model in lime-green. AT&T currently uses the Q9h model (which is the GSM version of the same phone.)


In addition, the Motorola Q9c also had more advanced features for the time, such as [[Evolution-Data Optimized|EV-DO]] high speed data, [[Voice Tag|voice dialing]] and a full [[HTML]] [[web browser]] capable of surfing the [[internet]], while being able to use simple e-mail functionality.
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In June 2008, Motorola added a Software Update allowing Sprint Customers to officially upgrade their Operating System to Windows Mobile 6.1.


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[[Sprint Corporation|Sprint]] released the Q9c in 2007, and [[Verizon Communications|Verizon]] originally released the Q9c for their network in June 2008. [[Alltel]] and [[U.S. Cellular]] subsequently released the Q9c in the summer of 2008. [[AT&T]]'s last used model was the Q9h model, which is the [[GSM]] version of the same phone.


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In June 2008, Motorola added a software update allowing [[Sprint Corporation|Sprint]] customers to officially upgrade their operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1. The phone was discontinued on ''13th February 2007.''
This is a very small device to put in your hands, it may drop at some point, please hold it correctly.


==Key features==
==Key features==
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MOTO Q 9c delivers high-speed mobile Web at EV-DO speeds with Microsoft Internet Explorer and USB 1.1 connectivity. Configuration of consumer email accounts (POP3/ IMAP4) and Windows Mobile with Direct Push technology keeps users connected to both work and personal email accounts, in real time. MOTO Q 9c has 128 MB of internal memory and is upgradable up to 32GB of optional removable memory, to store documents, files and images while Microsoft ActiveSync allows users to sync email, contacts and calendars with their PC.
The Q9c was a smart phone made in 2007 and discontinued on 13 Feb 2007 that delivered high-speed mobile Web at EV-DO speeds with Microsoft Internet Explorer and USB 1.1 connectivity. Configuration of consumer email accounts (POP3/ IMAP4) and Windows Mobile with Direct Push technology keeps users connected to both work and personal email accounts, in real time. MOTO Q 9c has 128 MB of internal memory and was upgradable up to 32&nbsp;GB of optional removable memory, and supported [[Microsoft ActiveSync]] that allowed users to sync email, contacts and calendars with their PC. However, it used the outdated Windows Mobile that became unpopular in the tech community in comparison to iOS and Android.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
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* Vibrate - Yes
* Vibrate - Yes
* Phonebook Capacity - Uses Shared Memory
* Phonebook Capacity - Uses Shared Memory
* Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
* Multiple Numbers Per Name - No


'''Messaging features'''
'''Messaging features'''
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* MP3 Ringtones - Yes
* MP3 Ringtones - Yes
* Ringer Profiles - Yes, Plus AAC Real Music Tones Supported
* Ringer Profiles - Yes, Plus AAC Real Music Tones Supported
* Picture Caller ID - Yes
* Picture Caller ID - No
* Multiple Languages - Yes
* Multiple Languages - Yes
* Games - Yes, Downloadable
* Games - Yes, Downloadable
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* Application Platform - Java
* Application Platform - Java
* Platform / Operating System - Windows Mobile 6; Windows Mobile 6.1 (Using Motorola's update tool)
* Platform / Operating System - Windows Mobile 6; Windows Mobile 6.1 (Using Motorola's update tool)
* Data Download Speed - EV-DO Rev.O (Up to 1.4 Mbit/s Burst Download Speed) Where Available, 1xRTT (Up to 130 kbit/s) Nationally
* Data Download Speed - EV-DO Rev.O (Up to 1.2&nbsp;Mbit/s Burst Download Speed) Where Available, 1xRTT (Up to 130&nbsp;kbit/s) Nationally
* Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
* Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
* Ringtone Types Supported - iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP
* Ringtone Types Supported - iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP
* Built-In Memory - 128MB storage, 64MB RAM
* Built-In Memory - 128&nbsp;MB storage, 64&nbsp;MB RAM
* Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, miniSD Card Formats Supported, Up to 32GB Card Size
* Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, miniSD Card Formats Supported, Up to 32&nbsp;GB Card Size
* Dimensions - 4.6 in × 2.55 in × 0.46 in
* Dimensions - 4.6 in × 2.55 in × 0.46 in
* Weight - 4.58 oz
* Weight - 4.58 oz
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[[Category:Windows Mobile Standard devices]]
[[Category:Windows Mobile Standard devices]]
[[Category:Motorola mobile phones|Q 9c]]
[[Category:Motorola smartphones|Q9c]]
[[Category:Mobile phones introduced in 2007]]
[[Category:Discontinued smartphones]]

Latest revision as of 20:52, 27 October 2024

Motorola Q9C
ManufacturerMotorola
Availability by regionNovember 2007; 17 years ago (2007-11)
Discontinued13th February 2007 (still received smaller updates till 2008)
Compatible networksCDMA
Form factorBar
Dimensions4.60 × 2.55 × 0.46 in[1]
Weight4.58 oz.[1]
Operating systemWindows Mobile 6.0 Standard; Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard (Motorola Update)
Removable storageMiniSD
Battery1170 mAh Li-Ion
Rear camera1.3 Megapixel
External display320 × 240 pixels
ConnectivityBluetooth
Data inputsIlluminated QWERTY Keypad & Side Thumbwheel

The Motorola Q9c was a smartphone first released in 2007. Initially released as an upgrade to Motorola's Q Series, the Q9C contained a Windows Mobile 6 operating system, push email and instant messaging capabilities, a 1.3 megapixel camera, stereo sound, as well as Bluetooth and GPS navigation.[2]

In addition, the Motorola Q9c also had more advanced features for the time, such as EV-DO high speed data, voice dialing and a full HTML web browser capable of surfing the internet, while being able to use simple e-mail functionality.

Sprint released the Q9c in 2007, and Verizon originally released the Q9c for their network in June 2008. Alltel and U.S. Cellular subsequently released the Q9c in the summer of 2008. AT&T's last used model was the Q9h model, which is the GSM version of the same phone.

In June 2008, Motorola added a software update allowing Sprint customers to officially upgrade their operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1. The phone was discontinued on 13th February 2007.

Key features

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The Q9c was a smart phone made in 2007 and discontinued on 13 Feb 2007 that delivered high-speed mobile Web at EV-DO speeds with Microsoft Internet Explorer and USB 1.1 connectivity. Configuration of consumer email accounts (POP3/ IMAP4) and Windows Mobile with Direct Push technology keeps users connected to both work and personal email accounts, in real time. MOTO Q 9c has 128 MB of internal memory and was upgradable up to 32 GB of optional removable memory, and supported Microsoft ActiveSync that allowed users to sync email, contacts and calendars with their PC. However, it used the outdated Windows Mobile that became unpopular in the tech community in comparison to iOS and Android.

Specifications

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  • Calculator - Yes
  • Calendar - MS Pocket Outlook
  • Mini-USB Port - Yes, Includes Charging & Data Cable
  • Vibrate - Yes
  • Phonebook Capacity - Uses Shared Memory
  • Multiple Numbers Per Name - No

Messaging features

  • HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Opera Browser 8.6 Supports HTML, SSL, JavaScript, Cookies, Bookmarks, Frames and VPNs
  • Multimedia Messaging - Yes
  • Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes
  • Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes
  • Email Client - Yes, Pocket Outlook With Attachment Viewing, ActiveSync Over-the-air or USB, POP3/SMTP Support
  • Predicting Words and Phrases - Yes

Personalization and fun features

  • Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 64 Chords, Downloadable
  • Custom Ringtones - Yes
  • Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes
  • MP3 Ringtones - Yes
  • Ringer Profiles - Yes, Plus AAC Real Music Tones Supported
  • Picture Caller ID - No
  • Multiple Languages - Yes
  • Games - Yes, Downloadable
  • Customizable Graphics - Yes

Technical specifications

  • Application Platform - Java
  • Platform / Operating System - Windows Mobile 6; Windows Mobile 6.1 (Using Motorola's update tool)
  • Data Download Speed - EV-DO Rev.O (Up to 1.2 Mbit/s Burst Download Speed) Where Available, 1xRTT (Up to 130 kbit/s) Nationally
  • Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900
  • Ringtone Types Supported - iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP
  • Built-In Memory - 128 MB storage, 64 MB RAM
  • Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, miniSD Card Formats Supported, Up to 32 GB Card Size
  • Dimensions - 4.6 in × 2.55 in × 0.46 in
  • Weight - 4.58 oz
  • Compatible Carrier - Sprint, Verizon, Alltel, U.S. Cellular
  • WiFi 802.11 Compatible - With WiFi SDIO Card (Sold Separately)

Box contents

  • Additional Items Included - Battery, User Guide, USB Charger Cable, Wall Charger, Bluetooth Earpiece, ActiveSync Software

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "MOTO Q9c Bluetooth Smartphone". Motorola. Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
  2. ^ "Motorola Q9c (Sprint) - Video".
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