The Huawei Ascend Q should delight music lovers with its DTS audio technology and the Muve Music feature by Cricket. The Gingerbread-powered handset is also the carrier’s first device to offer a bar configured QWERTY keyboard as well as a 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen.
Built around the dimensions of 4.8mm x 2.3mm x 0.5mm, the Ascend Q weighs nearly 4.6oz. While a 3.2-inch TFT display graces its front panel, the flip side bears a 3.2MP camera with zoom and video recording capabilities. It draws multitasking abilities from an 800MHz processor and the unspecified internal memory can expand up to 32GB via a microSD card. In case of emergencies, users will receive SMS alerts on their handsets through the incorporated CMAS feature.
“Cricket customers enjoy variety and features that empower them to stay socially connected. The Huawei Ascend Q smartphone is an exciting addition to our growing value-driven smartphone device lineup,” remarked Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket. “Our customers will love how this device truly enhances the data input and Muve Music listening experience with both a QWERTY and touchscreen keyboard and DTS audio technology.”
In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth services. Apart from DTS audio technology, music buffs can employ the 3.5mm jack to plug in headphones and the Muve Music subscription to access a host of tracks. Lastly, a 1500mAh Lithium-ion battery juices up the smartphone. The network operator throws in a $65 (approx. Rs. 3,620) per month Muve Music rate plan that does not include service fees, per song charges and contracts.
The Huawei Ascend Q Cricket price amounts to $139.99 (approx. Rs. 7,805). Potential buyers can also pick it up with a $55 (approx. Rs. 3,070) per month rate plan that offers unlimited talk, text and data with no monthly agreement.
