Verizon Wireless Exclusive: The New Motorola Q Music 9m Puts the “Fun” Into Functionality

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today introduced the next evolution in multifunctional media devices, the MOTO Q music 9m. Exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, the MOTO Q music 9m offers a sleek updated design, dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities, and the business sense of its predecessor – the Motorola Q – in one thin black and red package. Customers may purchase the MOTO Q music 9m today online at www.verizonwireless.com and through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels. The MOTO Q music 9m will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City on August 29.

Whether you are a consumer on-the-go or need to multi-task, this all-in-one device makes it simple to gain access and stay connected with what’s important to you. The MOTO Q music 9m boasts sleek styling and convenient features such as an ergonomically optimized keyboard for accurate and fast typing, a side-scroll thumbwheel for easy one-handed menu navigation, and dedicated keys for easy access to your favorite features like messaging, speakerphone and multimedia – all enhancing the user’s experience.

The MOTO Q music 9m also has a dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities and is one of the first smartphones to support over-the-air music downloads. With V CAST Music, customers can select from over two million songs to download over-the-air to their phones. And like the Motorola Q, the MOTO Q music 9m combines the reliability of a great phone, personal productivity capabilities and powerful enterprise connectivity.

The MOTO Q music 9m operates on Verizon Wireless’ wireless broadband network and features Windows Mobile® 6 software offering a rich and familiar experience that helps people manage their life by staying connected to their contacts, information and entertainment. The MOTO Q music 9m also combines advanced phone capabilities, such as voice-activated dialing, smart contacts dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth® wireless technology for certain profiles. Additional features of the MOTO Q music 9m include:
Two home screens (standard and multimedia) with easy toggle
EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, e-mail and large attachments
HTML Browser for Internet access
Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronization
1.3 megapixel camera with flash
Dual, stereo-quality speakers
Compatible with up to 32GB miniSD™ storage for pictures, videos, music, and sounds
Supports audio and video formats
Color screen
2.5mm headset jack
Standard battery: 1170 mAh
Usage time: up to 215 minutes (approx.)
Standby time: up to 310 hours (approx.)

Pricing
The MOTO Q music 9m is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless for $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. For a limited time, the MOTO Q music 9m will be available in boxed sets with a 2GB miniSD card and a stereo headset for an additional $49.99 or with a 4GB miniSD card for an additional $149.99.
To enhance their enjoyment of the new MOTO Q music 9m, customers may want to select one of Verizon Wireless’ new America’s Choice® e-mail plans that include voice calling and unlimited e-mail access to the high-speed BroadbandAccess network. The new plans are:
$79.99 monthly access – includes 450 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends
$109.99 monthly access – includes 1,350 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends
$169.99 monthly access – includes 4,000 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers may contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.