Motorola Q 9h Review

Motorola Q 9h Specifications:-

• General
  Announced:2007, February
  Status:Available
• Size
  Dimensions:118 x 67 x 11.8 mm, 85 cc
  Weight:134 g
• Display
  Type:TFT, 65k colors
  Size:320 x 240 pixels, 2.4 inches
  - Full QWERTY keyboard,- 5-way navigation button,- Downloadable wallpaper and screensavers.
• Ringtones
  Type:Polyphonic, MP3
  Customization: _
  Vibration:Yes
  - Dual stereo speakers
• Memory
  Phonebook:Yes, Photo call
  Call records:Yes
  Card slot:microSD (TransFlash).
  - 96 MB RAM, 256 MB Flash
• Data
  GPRS:Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps
  HSCSD:No
  EDGE:Class 12, 296 / 177.6 kbits
  3G:HSDPA, 3.6 Mbps
  WLAN:No
  Bluetooth:Yes, v2.0 with A2DP
  Infrared port:No
  USB:Yes, v2.0 microUSB
• Features
  OS:Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
  Messaging:SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
  Browser:HTML (Opera)
  Games:Yes.
  Colors:Silver, Black
  Camera:2 MP, 1600×1200 pixels, video(30fps), flash.
  - GPS (Q 9h global version only),- Java MIDP 2.0,- MP3/AAC music player,- MPEG4/H.263/MWV/H.264 video recording & playback,- Voice memo,- Voice dial,- Built-in handsfree/
• Battery:Standard battery, Li-Ion 1170 mAh
  Stand-by:Up to 480 h
  Talk time:Up to 6 h 30 min
• Price:- 349.99$ approx Rs 12,500 – 14,500/-
• The Motorola Q 9h seems an interesting offer if you’re after a smartphone. There’s no stylus, nor touchscreen, and neither is likely to be missed. In return you get a full QWERTY keypad, almost complete data equipment and Windows Mobile 6 Standard.
• Key features:
  UMTS including HSDPA
  512MB microSD card in the package
  quality construction
  perfect keyboard
• Main disadvantages:
  no WiFi
  system connector
  middling camera.
• The Motorola Q9h has probably changed its name more times than Cher did facelifts. Interestingly enough, it’s still the same handset. The only exception is the Motorola Q9 Global sold exclusively by AT&T in US. It has one tiny difference and that is the integrated GPS receiver.
  There are not that many Windows Mobile smartphones, and the few around get somewhat overshadowed by the PocketPCs, both in terms of price and functionality. (By the way, this seems the right place for a quick fact: latest smartphones use the Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard, whereas PocketPCs run on Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional.
• Little short of perfection:
  Motorola took special care of the connectivity capabilities of the Q 9h. Along with GPRS, the device is UMTS and HSDPA enabled. The initial excitement about the supported over-the-air data transfer technologies soon gives way to the disappointment with missing WiFi. However, this is the only communication feature the Q 9h fails to provide, if we don’t count the obsolete infrared port. PC communication is ensured with the included USB data cable.
  Along with the usual functionality, Bluetooth on Motorola Q 9h may be used in the so called PC Remote mode. Once you’ve paired your device with the PC via Bluetooth, the Q 9h screen displays a keypad map showing the keys, which can be used for controlling programs on the computer. The Motorola Q 9h lets you remotely control the desktop, Windows Media Player and PowerPoint on your PC. Bluetooth pairing allows sending email, contacts, tasks, calendar items, audio, ring tones, pictures, video and voice notes to a compatible device.
• Some extras:
  Multimedia is duly covered in Motorola Q 9h. Along with the Windows Media Player, a File Manager is also available for the pictures, videos, sounds, games and applications.Ta

  lking of music and video, we can’t afford to overlook the headset included in the retail package. The headphones have a somewhat unusual design, with the two earbuds on equally long cables. Where the cables join, there’s a square remote pad with a mic and voice command key. There’s no lapel clip. The headset performance fails to go beyond midlevel and, given their connector, you’ll just have to live with the audio quality offered. The headset isn’t the only accessory supplied in the retail box. The charger and user manual are accompanied by data cable and a 512MB microSD card with an SD adapter.
  The camera at the back sports 2 megapixels. You can choose between four resolutions: 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 and 320 x 240 pixels. Brightness has seven levels; six presets are available for the white balance.

• Conclusion:In terms of hardware, there’s almost nothing to complain about with the Motorola Q 9h. Well-readable display, solid construction and a perfect keyboard make a good enough advantage list. OK, a dedicated plug for the headset and miniUSB could’ve been more welcome. The Windows Mobile Standard has its pros and cons. The preinstalled Opera is a nice touch, provided that most users would’ve installed it anyway. Documents To Go are a definite advantage over some of the competition with the enabled file editing. With UMTS and HSDPA, backed by EDGE, the Q 9h is a strong enough option. The great downside is the absent WiFi. If you can live with that, and want Windows Mobile without a touchscreen, this smartphone is worth considering.