SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 23 (UPI) -- Verizon Wireless and Motorola Inc. announced Monday the release of its anticipated Moto Q starting May 31.
Only available to Verizon Wireless subscribers, the QWERTY Smartphone builds upon Motorola's ultra-thin RAZR at 11.5 mm and runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software, putting a "mini notebook" in subscribers' pockets, the companies said.
The all-in-one convergent phone includes integrated Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology and accessories, synchronization with e-mail, calendar and contacts, convenient access to Yahoo!, Hotmail and other POP3, as well as standard desktop document views supported by Word, Adobe Acrobat, Excel and PowerPoint.
It also uses a thumbwheel to enhance the navigation experience and features dual stereo-quality speakers, password authentication and EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, audio and video formats.
"The Moto Q is a real must-have device that enables true seamless mobility by liberating all of us from the constraints of our offices and living rooms," said Motorola Chief Executive Officer Ed Zander. "On Verizon Wireless' broadband EV-DO network, the Moto Q brings together all of the converged solutions you need to work, stay in touch or have fun. With the best voice, data and design technology in one ultra-thin, intelligent, hard-working device, the Moto Q allows you to be productive and entertained wherever you go."
The new phone is available online May 31 on verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Communications stores June 5.
