Ultra-thin MOTO Q Handset launched in India by Motorola and Tata

On August 1, Motorola together with Tata Teleservices announced the launch of the much-awaited MOTO Q in the Indian market. This ultra-thin handset has been custom-built especially for people who multi-task in today’s fast-paced business environment.

The MOTO Q hand-held device is based on a QUALCOMM Multimedia Platform chipset and runs on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 OS.

Motorola’s MOTO Q handset features built-in multimedia functionality and Bluetooth stereo music streaming. It also features a 1.3 mega pixel camera that also offers a video mode. This phone features a user-friendly thumbwheel that makes navigation easy.

The MOTO Q also offers other features including integrated Bluetooth 1.2 wireless technology with stereo profile support for communicating with other Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.

Another feature of the MOTO Q is that it offers fast downloads of data, email and large attachments, making it a perfect companion in the workplace. It also offers synchronization with email, a calendar, contacts and task entries. Perfect for business, the MOTO Q also allows for integration with Windows Mobile 5.0 and access to Yahoo!, Hotmail and other POP3 services.

What’s more, this handset even has a QWERTY keyboard, making it easy to type out long emails and work-related documents. The MOTO Q also supports standard desktop views including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat.

According to Malcolm Dawe, Vice President & General Manager, Motorola India Mobile Devices, “The MOTO Q is a real must-have device that enables true seamless mobility by liberating all of us from the constraints of our office and living rooms.”

The MOTO Q handset that was launched by Tata Teleservices in India can also be availed on the exclusive Business Platinum 649 plan, under which subscribers will get to enjoy free monthly data usage of up to 512MB. Besides, they will also get Rs.150 worth of free local calling.

This exclusive package that includes the MOTO Q, the Business Platinum 649 Plan and a 512MB miniSD card with preloaded content carries a price tag of Rs.19,999. Preloaded content on the miniSD card includes full-length Bollywood movie ‘Dus’, five MP3 songs and customized wallpapers.