Motorola Q9c Phone (Sprint) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had my new Motorola Q9c from Sprint for a week now and I have to say that I am in love with this smartphone.
This is my first smartphone and my first time having service with Sprint and so far I've been impressed on both accounts.
Pros:
Great full QWERTY keyboard
Fast EV-DO speeds
Full internet browsing
Awesome e-mail and messaging support
Exceptional battery life
Beautiful screen
Sprint TV
Great call quality
Fully functional GPS (great with Google Maps)
Cons:
Not enough memory
Slight lag at times switching between applications
Thumbwheel implementation could be better
I live in an area (RTP in NC) with excellent EVDO coverage by Sprint so a lack of built in Wi-Fi is not an issue for me like it might be for others so I do not include that as a con.
Thanks to the included extended battery I have had exceptional battery life never once running lower than half a charge a day. And that is including considerable amounts of internet browsing, liberal use of Sprint TV, and having my e-mail set to download every 10 minutes. While some may argue that the extended battery adds to the bulk of the device it's great for someone like me with rather large hands. The phone seems to just balance better than the original Q that a friend has at work. The weight of the device is not an issue as it feels lighter than the MOTO KRZR K1m that this phone is replacing.
I purchased this phone primarily for it's internet capabilities and rarely use it as a true phone. When I do use it to make calls though the voice quality is great. Unless I mention I'm talking on a cell phone no one knows the difference between the Q9c and a land line.
Overall this is a great first smartphone for those new to this category of device.
[Added 11/5/2008]
I've now had my Q9c for eight months and have done the Windows Mobile 6.1 update and I still like this phone very much. It's held up fairly well to eight months of wear and tear and my only real complaint is that dust does collect between the lens cover and the LCD screen but that was an easy, five minute fix at a local Sprint store.
The 6.1 update has made the already good features of the phone great and I still highly recommend this phone to anyone looking for a good beginner smartphone!

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The elegant all-in-one Motorola Q9c Smartphone from Sprint merges business with pleasure with the power of the Windows Mobile 6 operating system and access to Sprint TV. With Windows Mobile 6, you'll stay easily connected to your business and personal data on the go with support for a wide variety of email accounts as well as the ability to edit Microsoft Office documents. Other features include a 1.3-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, MiniSD memory expansion, up to 7.2 hours of battery life with included extended battery, and fast data download via Sprint's EV-DO-powered Mobile Broadband
Sprint Service Options Supporting the EV-DO high-speed data standard, this phone is fully compatible with Sprint's Power Vision service (additional charges applicable). With Power Vision, you can download and stream high-quality video, straight onto your phone. Enjoy full-color video clips or live TV of the latest news, sports, and entertainment from brands you know, like CNN, Fox, The Weather Channel, NFL Mobile, and more. Power Vision also serves as a portal for enhanced games. Where coverage is available, EV-DO connectivity provides average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps, with peak rates up to 2 Mbps.
With Sprint TV, you can make your RAZR2 V9m your always-on source for news, weather, sports and more. This comprehensive video service combines high-quality streaming audio and video from channels including the NFL Network, ABC, The Weather Channel, Fox Sports, E!, CNN, The Discovery Channel, and more.
The Sprint Software Store, powered by Handmark, offers a wide selection of software, games, ringtones, graphics and other Windows Mobile applications to purchase and download right to your phone.
This phone is also GPS enabled, allowing you to receive audible and visual turn-by-turn driving directions, map your location, or conduct local searches direct from your handset. Sprint Navigation requires a separate subscription.
Phone Features The svelte and sleek design of the Motorola Q9c measures just 0.47 inches thin, and it's complemented by with high-end finishes and soft touch materials. A bright 2.4-inch display (320 x 240 pixels, 65K colors) with smooth lighting transitions thanks to its adaptive display technology enables you to enjoy reading in environments where lighting is poor. The optimized QWERTY keyboard makes quick work of typing emails, SMS messages, notes, presentations and more. It comes with 128 MB of ROM and 64 MB of RAM (45 MB user available), and it's expandable via MiniSD memory cards up to 4 GB. It's also compatible with SDIO cards, offering support for optional MiniSD Wi-Fi cards to enable you to connect to open 802.11b/g hotspots.
The integrated Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity also includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, and audio/video remote control. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.
Send and receive email from multiple corporate and personal email accounts, including POP3 and IMAP accounts. You can also setup wireless access to Microsoft Outlook email with a direct connection to Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007. And it supports Good Mobile Messaging for secure, real-time access to email and corporate data. The Q9c can also send and receive instant messages using popular services such as Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL Instant Messenger.
The integrated Windows Media Player 10 Mobile allows you to play your favorite music, videos and more while you're on the go, and it synchs music seamlessly with Windows Media Player 11 on a Windows-based computer. Shoot digital pictures with the embedded 1.3 megapixel camera with built-in flash and 6x digital zoom lens; use the built-in camcorder to record 30 second video clips and play them on the LCD screen. Other features include:
Documents To Go for Windows Mobile: View, edit and create Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, view Adobe PDF files as well as zip and unzip files on your device.
Built-In speakerphone: Hands-free operation made easy with dedicated speakerphone button, plus advanced voice-recognition capabilities for hands-free operation.
Voice-Activated Dialing: Say the name of the person you want to call, and the phone dials the number automatically.
TTY Compatible: This phone connects to a TTY device, allowing the hearing impaired the ability to communicate.
Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3
Full, ergonomic QWERTY keyboard, 5-way navigation button and thumb wheel
Up to 12 numbers per contact entry with picture and ringer ID options
Stereo Headset jack for hands-free operation and music enjoyment
USB 1.1 wired connectivity

Vital Statistics The Motorola Q9c weighs 4.76 ounces and measures 4.6 x 2.5 x 0.47 inches. Its 1170 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 7.2 hours of talk time using the included extended battery, and up to 212 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/1900 CDMA frequencies and is compatible with the EV-DO data network.
Powered by Windows Mobile 6 Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6 updates the Windows Mobile 5 platform with a number of handy features that make searching through email, editing Microsoft Office documents, and staying on top of your most important communications even easier. Emails can now be viewed in their original rich HTML format and now offer the ability to visit embedded links. It also includes Windows Live for Windows Mobile, which provides a full set of Windows Live services, such as the Windows Live Messenger IM application, which now enables you to chat with more than one person at one time or send a file.
With Windows Mobile 6, your phone will finally be able to emulate the power and features of your PC's Microsoft Office suite. You'll be able to neatly view, navigate and edit Word documents and Excel spreadsheets in their original formatting--without affecting tables, images or text--as well as view PowerPoint presentations.
Microsoft Office Word Mobile features include spell-check, Find and Replace commands, bulleted lists, text formatting, and support for tables for the first time.
With Excel Mobile, you’re not just confined to editing charts: with the new Chart Wizard you can create charts quickly and easily.
PowerPoint Mobile allows you to view the full presentation, rehearse timings, check the order and any live links you may have in your presentation. You can then email comments back to the team or communicate via MSN Messenger for an immediate response.
After creating or editing a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, you can synchronize it with your PC and it will automatically be converted to the PC version.

All Windows Mobile 6 powered devices include Direct Push Technology for up-to-date e-mail delivery and automatic synchronization of Outlook calendars, tasks and contacts through Microsoft Exchange Server. It also offers a set of important device security and management features that include the capability to remotely wipe all data from a device should it be lost or stolen, helping ensure that confidential information remains that way.

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