Motorola blasting out ten smartphones in 2H 2009?

We knew Motorola had a few tricks up its sleeve somewhere, but ten? According to the apparently well informed (or well inebriated) Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Ittai Kidron, the struggling handset maker is gearing up to launch "as many as ten new smartphone models" in 2H 2009, which is in stark contrast to the sole release in the first half of this year. Of course, this could be (and probably is) pure speculation, with Kidron also noting that "with sentiment at an all-time low and investors' attention lost, we believe Motorola warrants another look." Truthfully, we'd be impressed with ten new handsets from Moto in the latter half of '09, but if it seriously dumps nearly a dozen smartphones on us, you can tickle us pink and call us Shirley.

[Via phoneArena]

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2009 10:38AM]

Motorola RF performance in an Android phone, and I will buy it the day it comes out.

[niftydl Posted Mar 18th 2009 11:59AM]

Wait.. what? What are you on, and can I have some?

*hugs Nokia*

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2009 12:04PM]

@niftydl

What I am on is the fact that Motorola makes awesome handsets in terms of RF performance, second to none. Everything else leaves a lot to be desired.

[kalleboo Posted Mar 18th 2009 11:08AM]

Frankly I'm kind of shocked Motorola still have a handset division period.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2009 2:36PM]

If this is true, no wonder they're losing cash... How about less GOOD smartphones instead of paying for tooling/packaging/promotions all that crap for 10? How much diversity can you offer?

You would only need 3 form factors (touch only, slider keyboard, fixed keyboard) and offer them in either WinMo or Android. Saves money and gives people choice.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 18th 2009 7:30PM]

Don't be coy, Shirley