Motorola Napoleon Q9: Verizon’s World Phone
Man, Motorola just can’t keep a lid on anything anymore can they? We’ve got a hold of a phone codenamed the “Napolean” and it’s a CDMA EV-DO Rev. A Q9 with full GSM world roaming capabilities. This even includes the U.S. 850MHz/1900MHz bands! Even though it’s Verizon branded and will launch on Verizon, we loaded in our AT&T SIM and away we went. We’ve found the following specs on the phone so far: fingerprint scanner (seriously, on the back), Windows Mobile 6.1, EV-DO Rev. A, quad-band EDGE, 2 megapixel camera with flash, stereo speakers, 320×240 resolution screen, Wi-Fi, and a 1500mAh battery. The keyboard isn’t as good as the first Q9 or Q9m, and the d-pad is incredibly stiff and difficult to use. Sound sounded good though, and the screen seems to be the same as the original Q9s. We’ll keep diggin’, but in the meantime, take a look at a gallery, ok?
Tags: AT&T, EV-DO, exclusive, GSM, Motorola, napolean, q9, QWERTY, Verizon, Windows Mobile 6.1
That’s one smexy motorola. I should get one for tmo.
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This is actually, well, nice. It’s probably the only phone I would buy that’s on Verizon…and take it to att…tehe.
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http://www.boygeniusreport.com/gallery/handsets/motorola-napoleon-q9/?pid=2377#picture_nav
Cingular, eh?
I highly doubt they stuck quad band GSM in this.
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Nevermind, I just reread the description.
“Q9, the phone with the best signal everywhere!”
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BGR - that “unlocked” SIM version is probably a pre-production model. Most VZW international handsets are locked to Vodafone in the production version.
Also, didn’t Sprint launch a similar version several months back (sans fingerprint scanner)?
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I don’t know why everyone seems ready to bash Motorola (well, I sortof know) but hey…they are trying to come up with new phones…
Regarding autofocus…try MOTO ZN5: it HAS auto-focus with 5 MP, xenon flash and Kodak Imaging Tech..
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That’s wild that they included US GSM bands on the unit. Perhaps this is Verizon’s first segue to LTE by getting customers converted to GSM? They already own several GSM networks in the US, so it’s not that far-fetched of an idea.
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not likely because LTE is not the same as gsm and VZW is using 700Mhz for that anyway. Pretty sure those bands are for Mexico, atleast thats what i read somewhere
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does it have gps? and any idea on a release date?
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Yowza this just made my day haha hmm now id only need one fone to run verizon and tmobile!!!! hehe man verizon stepping up their game
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Gosh. For the first time in my life I’m madly in love with a phone’s color trim. Gotta make the unlocked version, Moto, I wanna have one.
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Looks exactly like a BlackBerry
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Love the phone, but is that a coffin?
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Looks too much like a BB. I would be surprised if RIM hasn’t said anything or filed a lawsuit yet.
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this phone is sickk! when is it coming out? i want it so badd!
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hey iam 14 iam so gonna get th phone it is sweet an cool iam gonna get that next
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please have a version of this available for the AT&T network! The fingerprint sensor is awesome! We need this type of security at my (large) company!
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Do you know who manufactures/supplies the finger print sensor on it?
Greatly appreciated!
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The original Q’s form factor was a key purchasing decision for me: I’m not Batman and I don’t wear a utility belt. I slip the Q into the back pocket of my jeans or pants and it’s less visible than a wallet.
Judging by the pictures, this version looks a little thicker than the original. Can you measure & publish the dimensions?
Thanks,
Rob
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this phone is off the charts. now my old lady will need my finger print to look through my phone! ha!
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When is this (or anything) coming out to VZW? Dates here would be a huge help.
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when will it be for sale?!
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Is this or the Alexander coming to Sprint? And what dates?
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This looks totally awesome! I want one! I don’t understand why Boy Genius hasn’t reported more - maybe they are limited in what they can say about a new phone?
1. Dimensions?
2. More about the operating system - the interface looks different in the screenshots. What is that?
3. Release date estimate?
4. Processor and ram?
5. Review?
Help! We need more info please please please!
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BGR! Hook us up, how’s this thing running? Have you tried to run it on VZWs network yet?
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