[bubbatex]

Have to say that after seeing and playing with the Q9m at Verizon, I am looking forward to seeing the Q9c when it arrives at Sprint later this year. I really like the keyboard improvements and WM6 just adds a little icing on the cake, IMHO. I also have to say that, as a SP device, the Q is not so bad any longer after the MOL3 update (well, that and the fact I have had a Seidio 2100 battery strapped to it for 3 months now).

[mikecc]

the keyboard is the biggest improvement over the Q. the keys feel and respond so much better.

[bubbatex]

and it apparently will support SDIO wifi - this has been confirmed on the Q9m.

[furiousyellow]

Anxious to hear any updated news on the 9c. Everything I've found appears to be a few months old. I just recently found out the GSM version will have an integrated SIRF III GPS chip and I really want to find out if Moto will be putting one in the 9c.

[bubbatex]

Here's some info on it from Verizon on Engadget

It will really make me mad if VZW gets this way before Sprint....

[furiousyellow]

Man, I hope that's not the Sprint version too, but since the current CDMA Q for Sprint and Verizon are the same, it does appear likely.

What would really blow is if AT&T came out with their's first and then Sprint released this less capable version of the Q9 afterwards.

I guess we'll find out on 11/23.

[bubbatex]

Well, ATT's is supposed to be out already. Not really sure I agree that the Sprint/VZW version is "less capable" as the there are differences in GSM and CDMA versions - ATT's is international, Sprint's will not be. Other than that, they look a little different and have different kb's.

[furiousyellow]

According to that spec sheet, the 9c appears to be the same hardware as the 9m?

If so, it has a slower processor, less ROM, less RAM, lesser battery, lower-res camera, uses miniSD and no GPS.

[tony bag o donuts]

According to that spec sheet, the 9c appears to be the same hardware as the 9m?

If so, it has a slower processor, less ROM, less RAM, lesser battery, lower-res camera, uses miniSD and no GPS.

I think the only difference is the bundled software.

[bubbatex]

Here's a picture of the Sprint Q9c from "SprintBoiler" over at SU. Chrome?