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Guys welcome the new sizzling tool to among our multimedia cell phones, the Motorola Q 9H, a true companion of a Businessman,launched by AT&T it the first in Q series to support international roaming by its QUAD band Support.

Other important features are Bluetooth, a GPS system and comes bundled with Opera browser for web surfing, Go productivity suite for your various documents, and one of three add-on software bundles.

Q Global ( as it is commonly called as )isn’t that fast while you hang out to international locations, reason behind this is that while in home network it uses AT&T Wireless’s 3G HSDPA/UMTS network, but as you step out overseas data speeds tend to slower to pokier EDGE rates. (We miss Wi-Fi support here)

Even the TeleNav GPS Software ( Download Required to use) doesn’t work when you’re not in your country .While you still have option of GPS-enabled mapping apps such as Google Maps to point where you are and find nearby businesses,but the main function of pint to point navigation telling you, This is really disappointing as we cant use the software when we need it most, in a alien location.

The price is reasonable looks reasonable enough: AT&T Wireless says it is offering the Moto Q 9h at an introductory price of $200 (with a two-year contract, after a mail-in rebate) for the holidays. That’s not bad for piece of hardware you get.

But an all-you-can-eat data plan goes for a steep $45 a month–and you must tack on an additional $25 a month if you want unlimited data overseas. (AT&T also offers a $30 plan that tops out at 20MB of data per month and does not support corporate e-mail.) TeleNav service runs another $6 per month for 10 trips, or $10 a month for unlimited trips. In other words, taking full advantage of the Q’s data features will cost a bundle.

The Looks !

Mostly black with silver accents, the Q Global’s design appears sleeker and more BlackBerry-like than ever. Weighing in at a mere 4.6 ounces and measuring 4.6 inches high, 2.6 inches wide, and just under half an inch thick, it sports a landscape-format 320-by-240-pixel screen that also brings the Samsung Blackjack to mind.

I found thumb typing on its keyboard, which has undergone a complete overhaul from that of the original Q, quite comfortable and certainly easier than it was on older versions. The familiar navigation pad and keys (seven in all) between the screen and the keyboard are augmented by BlackBerry-like controls on the side of the device, for up and down scrolling, selecting, and going back through menus.

But when trying to access features or programs that weren’t accessible via the hardware buttons, I found navigation surprisingly complicated. For example, there was no quick way to get to the settings, which on many Windows Mobile smart phones appear on the main Start menu.

I found the Q 9h fine as a phone. In my informal tests, voice calls sounded good, and Web browsing and e-mail access was a pleasure on the speedy 3G network.

The Q has a built-in 2-megapixel camera with lots of menu controls, including image resolution, brightness, white balance, flash, and up to 8X digital zoom. But I was disappointed in the high-res images I captured: They were grainy and fuzzy on my PC, even those that looked good on the Q’s much smaller screen.

On the other hand, I was impressed by the multimedia playback. Video playbacks were good. and what i liked was the Card slot at the side so that you dont have to rip off body everytime you need to insert a memory card.

Some Free Trial Versions

The Q Global runs on Windows Mobile 6 Standard (meaning it has no touch screen), but Motorola has not contented itself with the software that comes with Microsoft’s increasingly ubiquitous OS for mobile devices. They packed up Opera mobile browser and Documents to Go programs (as i described above )

But under a new program called My Q Paks, people can get a one of three application bundles that essentially pack one-year trialware versions of commercial applications ( of course after expiration of trial period you need to pay them), and you need to pick yours before end of coming April.

These bundle are prepared targeting different types of Users The Road Warrior bundle, for example, includes WorldMate, an application for tracking flight status, performing currency conversions, and accessing other travel info; QuoteStream, a stock market tracker; the Zagat to Go restaurant guide; Splash ID, which helps you organize passwords and other personal info; and a handheld version of the game 3D Pool.

Our Take

Overall, the Moto Q Global might appeal to travelers seeking a Windows Mobile smart phone with a good keyboard, 3G data (in the United States, at least), and solid multimedia support.

Perhaps its major shortcoming is also its selling point: Worldwide data support is horribly pricey, but, as the major GSM carrier in the United States, AT&T Wireless has something of a captive audience for this service.