Comments on: Review: Motorola Q Smartphone

By: Eugene Bolton

Eugene Bolton — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:29:31 +0000

I have had a Q now for two weeks and I love it. I have been a past user of an LG smart phone (don’t recall model number) a few years back and a Palm Treo 680. Both of them ran the Palm OS. So getting used to Windows Mobile is taking some time. There is not as much free software available for Windows Mobile, which is one draw-back. However, overall, the Q supasses the other smart phones I have owned. I like it’s look, feel, and functionality. The sound is great, and it synced up with my bluetooth headset quite nicely and easily, while with the Treo 680, I often had to re-pair the headset, with a lot of steps involved. Also the Treo does not have voice dial capabilities apart from a separate program I had to purchase and install. The Q has voice dial and voice command already installed.

The LG smartphone and the Treo keyboard was crowded and not really easy to use. The Q has a much better keyboard and is easier to use.

I will admit I will have to get an extended life battery, because the battery that comes with it does not last long if using the phone (as I do) for calls, e-mail, internet, playing games, and listening to my music on the great music player that is installed as part of the Windows Mobile 6.0 OS.

I have experienced none of the problems I have read about others having. Overall, I am very pleased.

By: Karah Miller

Karah Miller — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:42:48 +0000

I have heard many good things about this Q phone and i hope its a good phone because i just bought one off ebay last night

By: gen

gen — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:44:23 +0000

I downloaded AgileMobile to the Q which enables you to connect to your AIM account, even Yahoo, MSN, Google Talk and ICQ even XMPP. Pretty awesome if you ask me.

By: brad pitt

brad pitt — Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:57:08 +0000

DOES THE Q INCLUDE AIM? pls tell me somebody

By: Miyanna

Miyanna — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:52:06 +0000

Hello This is Miyanna again I had left a message about the Q when I first purchased that phone. And that phone was hell for me. Don’t get me wrong its a cute phone but my phone would completely shut off and you would not be able to turn it back on even when batt was fully charged this happened to two moto Q phones that I had. And to make matters worst the second time I went to get it fixed at the actually store here in nyc (by times square) there where people on line with the same problems!!!! So where there contract says you can only get one replacement phone they quickly allowed me to return and pick a new phone because it was obviously a default in the phone!! I current own the Pocket PC 6700 and my experience as a new verizon member and owner of a high tech phone has been a great one. All my needs are met with excellence!! I recommend this phone to anyone! And i down the Q every chance I can. If you into business get a business phone a Q is not that. Get the pocket pc 6700 our the new treo!! Hope this helps someone. Remember I left a comment earlier excited don’t listen to that!!

By: rhonda

rhonda — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:10:45 +0000

my experience with the Q phone has not been an enjoyable one. i had been using the treo 650 which i unfortunately dropped and it kicked the bucket. i opted for the Q phone because it seemed to be a better version of the palms. However, it is NOT. it is not at all meant for business users. you can not select all delete all messages, i still can’t sync my contacts after 2 hours with technical support @ verizon and norton. my email works but now i have to delete in several places.

if someone can help me figure this out i would really appreciate it. otherwise i’m back to the treo.

By: Craig

Craig — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:22:22 +0000

where can i download AIM onto my Q? can someone please explain?

By: Miyanna

Miyanna — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 01:54:45 +0000

Just ordered the phone and will be getting my hands on it tomorrow when the FedEx man comes to my door. I have been a sprint customer for a few years now and many times I have not been pleased. My contract is up and I sought out other avenues. I most definitely needed a PDA/Smartphone because of my constant need to access my email (Easily I Might ADD). I work in Promotions and need to know about changes fast. I have wanted to Pocket PC for some time but that happy I can’t wait to get it for Christmas feeling quickly dies after Christmas passes and you got something else… So finally my sprint contact is up and the years of torture ending, so I looked to the nest best thing, Verizon! With this new hott phone I can walk around get my email surf the Web and look cute at the same time with my new pink silicon cover. (Hey I am a girl, we like our phones to look like they got fashionably ready too.) I am grateful for this review both positive and well put together.

Well Beam you guys soon! -Miyanna

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:12:41 +0000

Can you connect the moto Q by bluetooth to use as a modem. And make it so it connects by its self when it’s close the the computer??

By: Shivaranjan

Shivaranjan — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:22:18 +0000

I actually love this phone… I think it has not been introduced in India :-(

By: Motorola Q Phone Review at Shivaranjan’s Blog

Motorola Q Phone Review at Shivaranjan’s Blog — Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:17:59 +0000

[...] Some time back I had posted about the specifications and features of the Motorola Q Phone. Now that the phone has been launched in the market, I have found a nice review of this phone and it is worth reading. The Q excels in its hardware specs and capabilities. The 2.5 inch screen features a 320Ã—240 resolution at 65k colors contained in a 2.5 inch wide and 0.45 inch thick housing weighing only 4 ounces. At 2.5 inches wide, the Q feels a little awkward to hold at first. As one reviewer put it, using the Q can feel like youâ€™re talking to a piece of bathroom tile. However, the Q is much more tolerable than the brick form factor of the Treo 700. There is a mini QWERTY keyboard with adequately spaced out keys, allowing me to pump out enormous text messages in a fraction of the time it would take on a regular cell phone. Yet, the send/end keys above the keyboard feel a bit mushy, are awkwardly placed and lack sufficient tactile feedback. [...]

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:54:46 +0000

on second thought.. PDANet is only for PCs =/

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:53:35 +0000

Thanks for the link John! This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for.

By: John Roberts

John Roberts — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:51:41 +0000

Check out PDANet http://www.junefabrics.com/pdanet/index.php to enable the Q as a modem. I’m using it with the Treo700w and Verizon’s EVDO network. I’m averaging a speedy 2.4Mbps connection.

By: Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:37:20 +0000

Awesome! thanks.

By: Phones

Phones — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 18:28:04 +0000

Review: Motorola Q Smartphone…

Nice review of the Motorola Q…….

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:21:48 +0000

Yeah, that’s probably a good assumption.

By: cavemonkey50

cavemonkey50 — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:15:24 +0000

Usually the default number is chosen by which one you dial the most. At least that’s how it works on my RAZR.

By: Paul Stamatiou

Paul Stamatiou — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:08:19 +0000

Mike, with the Q if a contact has multiple numbers, eg home, work and mobile, it is all stored as one contact entry. I’m not sure how it determines which one is the default number but I think it might have something to do with which number you enter in first. I just added a home number to a contact and his mobile number is still the default.

By: Mike Johnston

Mike Johnston — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:55:52 +0000

The data plan is still cheaper than the “all you can eat” Cingular plan. Can you give more detail about the contact list setup? For years Motorola has forced you to have duplicate “name” entries for people when listing home, work, cell, etc. Have they fixed this?

For instance, I really like (Nokia, Treo) phonebooks where I locate the persons name, then choose from a set of numbers to dial. Most having a “main” number if I choose to just dial the name.

By: John

John — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:39:58 +0000

Nice review Paul. I picked up a Q two weeks ago and love it. Actually, I’m typing this from the Q right now.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:39:27 +0000

great review. ive been looking into getting this phone as well but the verizon data is just so expensive. There’s a great review with a video at http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/review_moto_q/

By: Chris Morrell

Chris Morrell — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:02:43 +0000

Hot damn, that is one slick phone. Like you said, if someone can manage to use this phone as a wireless modem for internet access anywhere then it would be worth the money. What are the load times and latencies with that thing? Looks good, I guess Y! is paying enough for a few new toys.

By: Matt Williams

Matt Williams — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:07:42 +0000

I was in need of a smart phone and went with the Treo. On Sprint for $50 a month I’ve got 200 minutes (I don’t use a cell much) but unlimited data and 100 SMS. I considered the Q but it wasn’t out yet when I needed it and I couldn’t find info on getting a Q without a camera as DoD classified areas don’t allow them; luckily if you request, you can get the Treo without a camera just for this reason.

Plus I needed something that could sync with iCal and had a decent library of software which the PalmOS does; insane amounts of software with lots of cool apps to take advantage of the data plan (RSS readers, web, email, AIM). Not to mention I can go an entire day while having my Treo logged onto AIM (this allows people to get a hold of me without wasting SMS messages), make a few calls and check the news a few times at work and still have charge left in the battery for a few games of solitaire before putting it on my dresser to charge at night.

The Q definitely got one thing right though; the price. It was a tough pill to swallow when I dropped $350 on my Treo 650.

By: Jon

Jon — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:53:37 +0000

Cool review — I’d really like to have a smartphone of one variety or another some day. I was using a PDA for a while and that was nice while it lasted — but what I’m waiting for is a phone on which you’re able to sync your calendar info and contact data if it’s in a standardized format like iCal. I want to be able to sync the data to Thunderbird. All in all the Q seems awesome and I’m glad you posted your review.