Last week, we covered news about the Motorola Photon Q likely heading to Sprint on August 19th. At that point it was still just a rumor, but now we have official word that the LTE slider will arrive on the 19th.
We live in a time when sliders have fallen sharply in popularity, thanks in large part to the evolution of touch technology that allows on-screen keyboards to be nearly as efficient as physical keyboards. Most of us are perfectly fine without a physical keyboard, but if you like sliders, this could be the LTE phone that you are looking for. The technology inside the Motorola Photon Q is up to just about any task you’d throw at it, featuring a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 4.3-inch qHD LCD, an 8MB camera and the power of Android 4.0 ICS.
The Photon Q comes a price point of $199 with a two year contract, making its price a little steep when you consider it is about in the same price bracket of the Samsung Galaxy S3. More than likely, this handset is targeted at teenagers and those who really do a heavy amount of typing on their phones. If you don’t really care about the physical keyboard feature, there are many more sleek, larger-screened devices out there for roughly the same price point.
For those that are looking forward to an LTE slider from Sprint, preorders start today.
Calling All QWERTY Fans! Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE from Sprint Available Aug. 19 for $199.99; Pre-Order Begins Today
Offering a device packed with features to provide the ideal work-life balance, Sprint (NYSE: S), the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1, today announced the Sunday, Aug. 19, availability of the first 4G LTE-enabled smartphone from Sprint with a full QWERTY keyboard and international roaming capabilities, Motorola PHOTON™ Q™ 4G LTE. Motorola PHOTON Q will cost $199.99 (excludes taxes) with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement.
Motorola PHOTON Q will be available for pre-order beginning today at www.sprint.com/photonq. Customers who pre-order Motorola PHOTON Q will begin receiving their smartphone as early as two days before the device goes on sale – while supplies last.
“At Sprint, we recognize there is a large group of our customers that love the ease of a physical QWERTY keyboard,” said David Owens, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “By bringing a device like Motorola PHOTON Q into our portfolio, we are able to give these customers the option of a physical keyboard plus international roaming capabilities to stay connected while traveling abroad.”
Motorola PHOTON Q features a slide out PC-like QWERTY keyboard for double-thumb efficiency. Each laser-cut key is outlined in LED lights so users can see what they’re doing, even in the dark. It also has a dedicated number row for maximum typing efficiency and accuracy.
Combined with a large 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display, Motorola PHOTON Q offers the largest screen currently available on a 4G LTE smartphone with a full QWERTY keyboard. Its 8-megapiexal rear-facing camera with 1080p capture and playback along with an HD front-facing camera produce a high-quality multimedia experience that provides the perfect blend of business and pleasure with blazing speed on the Sprint 4G LTE network2.
Additional key features on Motorola PHOTON Q include:
1.5GHz dual-core processor
Android™ 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
ULE Platinum Certification, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint
SMARTACTIONS™, the free Motorola app that helps extend battery life and intelligently automates routine, everyday tasks so that smartphones can do more for consumers
Mirror mode when connected with HDMI cable (sold separately) to view images, files and movies on a larger screen, like your TV at home
Sprint ID, offering an innovative way to personalize an Android-powered smartphone with apps, widgets, ringtones and more all, in a single download
NFC support to share links, apps, YouTube™ clips and more with Android Beam™
Sprint Professional Grade designation making it business ready with full corporate security, including remote wipe, pin lock and data encryptionMotorola PHOTON Q customers can enjoy an unlimited data experience with Sprint Everything Data plans. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $79.99 per month for smartphones – a savings of $20 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB web (excludes taxes and surcharges).
Customers across the country are beginning to benefit from Network Vision – an all-new network from Sprint, which offers enhanced 3G service – with a stronger wireless signal, faster data speeds, expanded coverage and better in-building performance – and 4G LTE, with faster data speeds for data applications.
This article, It’s official: Motorola Photon Q heading to Sprint on August 19th , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com – Your Android News Source.
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