Monday, May 21, 2007

Motorola - Official releases - RAZR2 and Q9

This COULD be an interest for some, a few days ago, Motorola unveiled the official announcement of 2 new models.

Motorola RAZR 2 (V8/V9)

  • Available in a non-3G version and a 3G version, the variants will be known as V8 and V9 respectively. (Both are identical in design and features)
  • Size wise, its now 2 millimeters SLIMMER than its predecessor
  • Display wise, it has a 2.2" 262k colour TFT main screen with 320 x 240 resolution, and a similar 2" secondary screen on the outside.
  • Runs on Linux-based OS platform (First seen on the Z6)
  • Stereo bluetooth support, micro USB slot for data connectivity
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • External music keys under the external screen
  • Memory capacity (oddly enough) - 2 variants; one with 420MB and the other with 2Gb (meaning, no external memory slots)

Motorola Q9

  • A 3G enabled smartphone
  • Size wise, rounder and slicker looking compared to the Q.
  • Full QWERTY keyboard
  • Display wise, it has a 2.4" 65k (???!) colour TFT main screen with 320 x 240 resolution
  • Runs on Windows Mobile 6 OS platform (An upgrade from the previous Q)
  • 2 megapixel camera (upgraded from 1.3 from Q)
  • Memory capacity - microSD support (from miniSD on Q)
From what I've read online, the RAZR2 could potentially be another popular model for Motorola, appealling to those owning the existing RAZR V3, or those looking for (even) slimmer mobile phones. The Q9 on the other hand, although better than its predecessor, it will have stiff competition from the smartphones already out there from Samsung, Nokia, Palm, Dopod etc.

When it will arrive on Brunei shores, I am uncertain for now. Will update as soon as I get wind of it.

5 comments:

Name said...

You're teasing me aren't you? Don't get me all excited without finishing me off lah. Can't wait to hear when the Q9 will be available here.

Brunei Foodies said...

the Q9 should have had WiFi built-in really...

d3xlabs said...

Well, Blackdiamonds, I can't finish you off cos its doesnt seem to be that fantastic, compared to the competition. Bullimic's right too, no wifi... another let down.

Hakeeemm said...

What the?! No wifi? Useless. Hehe. Anyway, any news when razr z8 will arive in brunei?

d3xlabs said...

Yea, no wifi... unbelievable. But then, my treo doesn't have wifi either, but it suits me fine. =p
Z8 once I get news of it, I'll let u know.