Motorola Z6c Preview

Announcement expected soon
8th October 2007
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The Motorola Z6 is a handset available in a few different formats - the MOTOROKR Z6 is a GSM device for sale in Europe and elsewhere, and then there's a CDMA version called the MOTOROKR Z6m for North America. Another version, the MOTORIZR Z6tv is a CDMA variant for the Verizon network optimised for streaming 3G TV.

The fourth variant of the Z6 is rather more novel - called the Z6c, this particular Z6 combines both CDMA and GSM network functions into one handset, making it an ideal phone for North American customers who want to use a CDMA device at home, but who also want to travel with the same handset globally. For worldwide customers visiting the US, the Z6c isn't necessary as GSM coverage in North America is improving all the time.

This dual CDMA/GSM functionality is very rare, but we have seen it before - in the Motorola A840, which hit the market about three years ago. The Z6c represents a welcome addition to this surprisingly small market niche.

We don't know anything definite about the Motorola Z6c's technical specifications, but we can see no reason why it would be much different from other Z6 handsets. This means that you can expect to see a 2" 240x320 pixel display, 2 megapixel camera, microSD expandable memory and Bluetooth in a device weighing around 105 grams (3.7 ounces).

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To look at, you'd be hard pressed to tell it apart from its siblings, but the Z6c does come with a "World" logo in the top left hand corner to mark it out as something special.

We have no information about pricing or availability at present, although we assume that Motorola will announce this phone sometime in October or November this year.