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Schaumburg, Ill. August 28, 2008 –- Motorola and
AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of the
MOTO Q™
Global with Windows Mobile 6.1, one of the first devices featuring the
latest mobile software on sale to the public. Available exclusively to
AT&T customers, the new MOTO Q Global has a bold pinstripe design
with eye-catching metallic edging and a robust feature set, including
Motorola’s patented CrystalTalk™ technology for clear calls, assisted
GPS1via the AT&T network for quick, accurate location fixes, and threaded SMS1 for chat-like texting.
“Consumers
have been clamoring for a single device with the most advanced Windows
Mobile software to keep them connected, informed and entertained, all
while looking sleek and sharp,” said Juergen Stark, corporate vice
president of Productivity, Mobile Devices, Motorola, Inc. “Motorola is
proud to provide AT&T customers with one of the first devices
featuring Windows Mobile 6.1, and the unparalleled smart phone
experience of our MOTO Q Global.”
Much like the original MOTO
Q Global, that was lauded for its ergonomically-designed keyboard,
voice quality and 3G speeds, the new Q also comes pre-loaded with Good
Mobile Messaging1 and BlackBerry Connect1, an Opera browser and the award-winning Documents To Go from DataViz3,
which enables users to view, create and edit Microsoft Office Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint files as well as view Adobe PDF files.
The
new Q strives to enhance the user experience with productivity
features, including the latest device and security management and
improved messaging. Integrated GPS gives consumer seamless access to
location-based services with AT&T Navigator for use both in the
U.S. and abroad, including spoken and text-based turn-by-turn
directions and business finder capabilities. The device also helps
business owners manage their mobile workforce with TeleNav Track1
a fully hosted GPS-based workforce-management solution. Motorola’s
CrystalTalk technology helps users to hear and be heard, and AT&T
Mobile Music1 and MEdiaNet1 keeps users entertained, while on the go.
With
a new pinstripe design accented with tasteful chrome elements and sleek
metallic edging, the new Q brings a bit of class and a little something
different to its users.
Windows Mobile 6.1 Experience
Windows
Mobile 6.1 provides the latest in mobile software technology, making it
easier for users to stay connected and receive up-to-the minute
updates. New capabilities, such as a new sliding panel home screen
design that enables users to find things of importance quickly,
threaded SMS for chat-like texting, and the ability to cut and paste,
significantly enhance the user experience. Users can now keep track of
appointments or messages with just a glance, while playing music,
browsing pictures, or downloading a favorite song1, 2 can all be done with just a click.
For
the enterprise user, Windows Mobile 6.1 provides advanced user-friendly
applications, such as support for Microsoft System Center Mobile Device
Manager to provide single-point access to applications, files and other
information located on the corporate network. For added security,
Windows Mobile 6.1 supports encryption, remote administration,
Information Rights Management and enables users to send and receive
encrypted email.
Pricing and Availability
MOTO Q
Global is available now for $149.99 with a two-year contract and
qualified voice and data plans at AT&T retail stores nationwide,
online at http://www.att.com,
at select national retailers and through AT&T’s
business-to-business sales organizations.
AT&T Data Plans
Unlimited monthly data plans,
which include corporate e-mail, are $44.99 a month with a voice
contract. Personal data plans, which include personal e-mail, begin at
$29.99 a month for 20MB of data. AT&T also offers international
data plans for the MOTO Q Global covering 67 countries — 20MB for an
additional $24.99 a month or 50MB for an additional $59.99 a month.
AT&T Navigator is available for an additional monthly charges of
$9.99 for domestic service, or $19.98 for domestic and international
use. TeleNav Track monthly service plans range from $12.99 to $21.99
for each device.
Small business customers also can add
AT&T’s new BusinessTalk voice plans, which start at $60 a month for
five users and 700 Anytime Minutes and can be expanded for $9.99 a line
to accommodate up to 40 users and 20,000 Anytime Minutes. Companies
also may choose BusinessTalk with either unlimited Mobile to Mobile or
Push To Talk features.
1 Network and/or SIM card dependent feature, not available
in all areas. Airtime, data charges and/or additional charges may
apply. Wireless e-mail functionality requires an e-mail account with
wireless server capabilities.
2 The unauthorized copying of
copyrighted materials is contrary to the provisions of the Copyright
Laws of the United States and other countries. This device is intended
solely for copying non-copyrighted materials, materials in which you
own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally
permitted to copy. If you are uncertain about your right to copy any
material, please contact your legal advisor.
3 Includes support of Office versions 2000 and 2003
Information Source: Motorola
Images courtesy of Motorola
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