Motorola Moto Q 9H Smartphone Review
Mobiles have been in business from mid 90s till date. As mobiles and internet became ubiquitous, the demand for the style, form factor and applications started a march, which still has been on the hunt. In the upcoming years, the general trend has been to stuff maximum user applications and to improve the storage. Well, what Motorola have done with their new Q series is no different. So what stands out in them to get our attention? You would soon come to know. We believe everyone have their own picks and tastes. We have seriously never been crazy with mobiles especially with Motorolla. Ericsson or Nokia areour usual picks. Surprisingly, this new Q series model, the Moto Q 9H has caught us, not because of its looks but with its contents. We think this should be enough with the briefing. Read on to find out more.
Design:
Iconic Form factor:
The design of the PDA is the first thing that came to our notice. This new Motorola Moto Q 9h Mobile Phone comes with a slim and sleek design which is the iconic feature in this form factor. The high end finishes includes exquisite and soft touch materials which gives you a rich and seamless product experience. It comes with a QWERTY keyboard and display of good resolution that makes typing out emails, SMS messages, notes and even presentations quite cool. The screen adjusts itself well under lights.
Wide, Wider, Widest:
Distinctly, compared to its companions in the Q series, Moto Q 9H seems to be the first one to be in a GSM carrier while others come with a CDMA carrier. The speakers are located in the front on top of the QPGA screen. This looks as wide as Nokia E 61i which is regarded as the widest smart phone till date. It looks way thin compared to Blackberry but surely is difficult to wrap your hands around.
Display:
Designed with a QPGA screen of resolution 320 x 240 pixels, the Q 9h gives you a top class display set up. The screen lets you watch your emails or movies and gives you clarity which you could expect from a high end mobile like this one. It has the self adjusting technology that allows you to read your mails irrespective of the environment. Even in this tiny volume you could watch MP4 and WMV clips with no hiccups. But we must accept, it is still a pain navigating through full sized Web pages on this tiny screen.
Buttons and Ports:
The slot locations have not changed much from the previous versions. There is a Micro SD slot which appears to be the easiest slots to reach from left. The micro card SD reader is designed to accept cards up to 32GB.There is also a Micro USB port which would be particularly useful for charging sinking or accessories. On the right there is the volume control along with a back button typically used to exit an application and move to the front menu. The rear side hosts the 2 mega pixel camera along with a flash. The battery cover encloses the battery and also near it is the speaker which could be used as a play back or as a speaker phone while in a drive.
Keyboard:
The QWERTY keyboard in Moto Q 9H Smartphone is big and accounts for the overall size of this phone. The keypad is something special with the keys smooth and sensitive. The keys are brightly backlit for typing in darker environments. The keys are highlighted in blue. The scroll wheel in the previous models have been replaced with up and down keys, as well as select and back buttons on the right side of the phone. It is crammed with many tiny keys which includes @, #, & etc., along with numbers visible on the letter keys. There are also the ‘Enter’, ‘Shift’ and ‘Alt’ keys that perform the same functions as the computer keyboard. Motorola has sorted the problem of finger slips by providing a much rougher grip. Along with the normal keys are the short cut keys which are aligned at the bottom tray along with the spacebar which are dedicated for launching Calendar, Address Book, Music Player and Camera applications plus speaker toggle key. The only problem that possibly arises is that, you end up pressing the short cut keys instead of pressing the space bar. The up, down, select and back are available for easy access on the right side.
Connectivity:
The connectives include a single external port, a micro USB jack, USB sync cable and Ac adapter. The company gives you a Motorokr S9, Bluetooth stereo headset and hands free phone. The S9 head set would be your favourite pick if you have the habit of listening to music while jogging or walking. It is also hands free phone that works well to switch between a call and music listening. Unlike other PDA s, the Q 9H has omitted a standard stereo headphone jack, which disappoints some of those who would have loved to plug their connectors to it.
Features:
Jet Set Go Connectivity:
We would like to describe the connectivity speed with this term. The Moto Q 9H is the first one to incorporate the HSDPA (High Speed Down Link Packet Access) service which accounts for its very high DSL speeds. With this technology, you could experience downloading speed of 3.6 Mbps. Equipped with all materials in its arsenal, this phone would allow you download music at high speed, or stream a video, or browse the internet. It is sure to give you access to your choice no matter where ever you are. The hardware takes time to process the information and is not as swift as the network. Hence, you could expect some delay. Despite all this, we felt down when we found that this is devoid of WiFi. Though the phone has a 3G network to support, the network would become bleak at certain points.
GPS Built in:
With GPS built-in, you would be able to track your routes through this phone. Applications like Google maps, Live search would give you real traffic information with the help of satellites. TeleNav GPS navigator service provided by AT &T and Rogers has been used here. The software sends GPS information to the server which sends back the necessary mapping information to Q 9H, thereby, freeing it from storing huge map files which are required while using a GPS service. On top of this, the service is offered at a much lower price with flexible plans.
Camera:
The Motorola Moto Q 9h sports a 2 MP camera with flash is on its rear. The flash allows you take pictures even when the light is quite dim. The camera application gives you easier means to upload and download pictures to your phone. For still images you have several shooting modes and a choice of 4 resolutions. The maximum zoom is up to 8x. You are also given the luxury to adjust pictures with white balance and brightness settings. But unfortunately, the clarity of pictures are just average. The camera is still haunted with fuzzy images, focus and hit – miss results on exposure.
Operating System:
The Motorola Moto Q 9h PDA has employed the Windows Mobile 6 operating system. This operating system is best suited for mobiles considering its ability to multitask. It also supports computer attachments to share the internet connectivity through USB and Bluetooth. The current date, email messages and tasks would be displayed on the screen which really gives you a good user interface experience.
Software Package:
Motorola has packed some additions into the hood of Q 9h. To start off, instead of the standard windows explorer, it has the Opera pre installed. The makers must have realized the change people had craved for. It also has the latest Office Mobile, Java Manager if ever you would require a java application. Other than the lone occasional problem this package gives, while you access your Gmail, no further bottle necks could be spotted. A handy wizard lets you access POP3 and IMAP accounts just by entering your password. Several popular instant messaging clients including Yahoo and Windows Live are pre-installed in Q 9H. In addition to the PDF viewer and a ZIP manager, other personal information tools like calendar, track list, notepad and calculator have also been included.
Downloads:
This part features the software you could possibly download. Initially you will be able to download the My Q Pak Bundle which includes various useful applications. You have wide number of choices open ranging from My Space Mobile to Mc Afee VirusScan Mobile Ready handset.
The Specs:
Underneath this brilliant form factor lays the champ who is responsible for the functions the phone does. It is none other than the TI OMAP 2420 processor with a speed of 325 MHZ. Along with a 256 MB flash memory and 96 MB RAM, the processor delivers a performance much higher than Blackberry Curves 312 MHZ. With about 120 MB of user available storage and 39 MB of available memory performance is above average.
The Extras:
The Motorola Moto Q 9H PDA phone includes 3 way calling, conference calling, speed dial, text and multimedia messaging. The SIM can hold up to 250 contacts. The system allows you to assign a picture or a group ID and even ringtones for caller ID purposes.
Performance:
When it comes to performance the first thing that comes to my mind is the HSDPA technology which would allow you faster and better speeds to download your favourite songs or videos, or to connect you with your friends. The Q 9h PDA shows its capability as a media player. Rendered with a 320 x 240 pixels resolution display and a colour depth of over 65,530, it could play movies smoothly with a jump or jerk here and there. The Bluetooth and wireless have done their jobs in ensuring fast connectivity. With this kind of processor and memory available, the speed performance should be excellent, unfortunately, there is some delay in response, particularly in the case of multiple tasks. The system crashes have declined compared to older versions which is very good news considering that performance has shot up well.
Loud and Clear:
This is yet another remarkable aspect of this phone. As a phone, the clarity of voice and the speaker sounds are two things you would love to talk about. The reception on the other side is clear and loud. The speakers are so audible that you could place them near the cup tray while driving and still you would be able to hear them clearly. With the dual speaker technology, the music player sounds rich with plenty of sound.
There is relatively very less parts where the phone has not shown quality. Along with top quality applications and with a superior Windows mobile 6 operating system the phone has notched a top quality performance.
Battery:
Battery is the area where the Motorola Moto Q 9h PDA stands distinctly ahead. The Q 9H comes with 2 types of batteries; a BT 90 for heavy usage and BT 60 for normal usage. Interestingly, it also comes with 2 new coverings because; BT 90 needs a slightly larger outfit to cover it. The batteries are claimed to last nearly 9 hours of talk time and 30 days standby. The larger battery would last three days without charging despite the fact that you could use the phone in speaker mode and surf the internet. Overall, Battery ends up being one of the highlight selling points of the PDA.
Warranty:
Motorola offers its Moto Q 9h one year limited warranty for parts and labour.
Verdict:
Now comes the final word for the Motorola Moto Q 9h PDA. Seriously, the pros have outweighed the cons by remarkably greater margin. The makers have focused on email access and entertainment and hence, have blended functionality with entertainment in one device. The price is seriously low compared to other PDAs which are devoid of these features. The Quad band technology lets you stay connected across the globe. The Bluetooth wireless technology gives you a better sound quality. USB 2.0 full speed download enables faster file transfer from PC to micro SD card in the phone. With a frame rate of 30 per second watching live videos have become less cumbersome. The sound is excellent plus keys are perfect and lets you message fast. We could go on and on with the positives and we feel satisfied except for the few cons here and there. Well, the screen is devoid of touch. Added to that, the phone also lacks Wifi, making it vulnerable at certain points where the 3G connection goes down. Apart, from these there are not much faults to point out. Finally, this has its own flaws which would never pull your mind back once you eye its umpteen features.
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Motorola Moto Q 9H – Technical Specification Details
| Manufacturer | Motorola |
| Model Number | Moto Q 9H |
| Series | Q Series |
| Product type | PDA |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 118 x 67 x 11.8 mm |
| Weight | 134 grams |
| Phone Design | Candy Bar |
| Display Technology | TFT |
| Size | 2.46″ |
| Resolution | 320 × 240 pixels |
| Colour Depth | 16-bit (65000 colours) |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes |
| Phone Navigation | QWERTY Keyboard 5 way Track pad |
| Wireless Interface | 3G and Bluetooth |
| OS | Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Standard |
| Processor | Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 |
| CPU Clock | 325MHz processor |
| ROM | 256MB |
| RAM | 96MB |
| Memory card slot | microSD, microSDHC, TransFlash, SDIO, up to 32GB |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Features of camera | Quality still pictures Video recording |
| Microphone | Mono |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo |
| Cellular:Networks | GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900, UMTS2100 |
| Cellular;Data-Links | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA |
| Synchronization | ActiveSync with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 with Service Pack2, and Windows Mobile Device |
| Call-Alert | 64 -chord melody Vibrating alert |
| USB | USB 2.0 client, 12Mbit/s mini-USB |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 1.2 |
| Mobile Email | Yes |
| Internet Browser | Yes |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, IM |
| Extras | Windows Media Player Mobile Photo-caller ID 2-Mega pixel camera with digital zoom Calculator Alarm Clock Outlook Mobile Ambient light sensors to adjust backlight automatically |
| Battery Type | BT90,BT60 |
| Talktime | 9h |
| Package Details | The Motorolla Q 9H, Motorokr S9, Bluetooth stereo headset and handsfree phone |
| Warranty | One year |
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