Unpacking the Motorola Q
By Peter Rojas 
posted May 24th 2006 8:41AM
posted May 24th 2006 8:41AM
posted May 24th 2006 8:41AM
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What build ID of MS Mobile is it running? We're dying to know...
Awesome, I can't wait for one of these!!!!
they need to get rid of that verizon logo on the front, it makes it look chintzy
they need to make a gsm version of this soon and bring it to Canada!!!!
also where is the holster? does it not come with one??? thats one of the reasons why i loved my BB because of its holster!!
Maybe it's the resolution or lighting, but it looks chunkier than the original shots. Kinda like the difference between the Acura RDX concept and the production RDX.
You guys want to sell it? Today? Overnite shipping?
I love the very vibrant screen shows well even in pics doesnt look like WM 5.0 but it is i guess? if cingular gets one ill be maybe gettin rid of the l6
I think there should be a side by side comparison to the palm 700m
Maybe the reviewers hands are just REALLY small, thus making it look bigger than it actually is with normal human hands.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST DAMN IT!!!!
That's so unfair. The unpacking pics (above) look almost like pornography. Any news on a UK launch anyone? lol
I'd be very interested in how you think the Q keyboard compares to the BlackBerry 8700 and the Treo 700.
$299 w/2 yr contract
$349 W/1 yr contract + 39 activation
(Also $100 credit for data plan activation)
$419 retail
"6. I think there should be a side by side comparison to the palm 700m
Posted at 9:31AM on May 24th 2006 by Matt Carlson"
700m? And what version would that be? 700p or 700w?
No Holster? What the hell?
Forget the phone, what I would do to have that floor...
2 Questions:
1) At CES the UI was very choppy when scrolling the screen down (either in e-mail or on the main today view). Is this still a problem?
2) How well does Slingbox work with it and what kinda battery life do you get while using Slingbox?
Can I have it for free? I would love to stick it to cingular right now...
I want a GSM version! I hate CDMA!!!
Two words - YOU SUCK.
How does it compare with the 7130e?
What version of Outlook does this phone come with. Is it still the old Outlook 2002?
Are you required to have a data plan in order to get one of these or get it for $299? I also thought I read it was $199 w/ a two year plan?
I'm with Eric - tell me how slingplayer mobile works on the Q? Is the screen big enough to make it useful?
Where can I get one unlocked?
Very nice looking phone. Can't wait till the more detailed reviews start coming in. And please Lord, let someone other than Verizon (the overpriced short bus of mobile providers) pick this phone up! :-)
Its a CDMA device, that means its Verizon (I think) only and I doubt it can be found unlocker...
Anyway did Verizon Cripple this one like they do to every other handset? Any hopes of a GSM version?
If you guys are big fans, you should check out the forums over at http://www.qusers.com
Slingplayer Mobile will work on it as soon as Sling releases a client for smartphone...which will be really soon from what I hear
The GSM version is scheduled for early 2007, or so I've read.
I too am looking forward to a comparison with the Treo 700w. The Q will only cost me $420, versus the $620 for the 700w, so it'll be interesting to see how they compare.
I love you long time.
Can you check if they are running WM5 with AKU2 (for push email w/exchange)??
oh baby... take it off, take it all off. ;)
anyone know if this has the same memory issues as the treo 700, as in the treos small amount of ram, that causes it to crash almost daily..
Now to just get used to the lack of a touch screen. I'm sure it's fine without one but coming from a PDA background it could take some getting used to.
Anyone know when we can expect to find a unit in a local corporate store? I know I shouldn't be changing horses mid contract but it is tempting.
oh man i waited so long for this phone. But when it came time to renew my VZW contract (and after the V710 class action lawsuit) I decided to get the PPC 6700 from Sprint.
Why Sprint?
Because Im not willing to pay $45 per month for the data plan. That is ridiculous, Sprint is only $15. Can someone tell me why there is such a huge difference?
It was also on engadget that the VZW EVDO was slower. *sigh* maybe soon Sprint will get the Q.
Announcements say store availability June 5th.
Interestingly, Motorola often designs and has available extremely high-end packaging... and the US carriers rarely take it. They show up more in Asia and Europe.
God that thing is ugly.
Ya gotchyourselves a partner Q.
How does it compare to the Nokia E61?
The fact that it's a Motorola heavily suggests that the UI will be frustrating and ugly.
#37- the 15 per month on sprint is only for the slower speed. I believe the power vision plan is also 45. the only differnece, and its a big one, is power vision includes tethering, while Verizon allows it for extra 15 per month. but if you dont tether theyre the same roughly.
and you need a data plan to get 199/mo. otherwise its 299/mo
No WiFi!!! This thing LOOKS nice, but isn't nearly as good as my SDA for that reason alone. Not to mention the ridiculous EVDO prices!
How it preforms at test.orb.com is what i want to know!
I guess the GSM version is real. According to cnet.com, while talking to motorola people, they said that they would have a GSM trial phone by the end of the year. Here's the link(scroll down to the very bottom): http://reviews.cnet.com/4531-10921_7-6530594.html?tag=cnetfd.sd
"One final note. For those with Cingular and T-Mobile service, Motorola said it would have trials for a GSM version by the end of the year."
I wonder how many features will be disabled. Verizon is terrible. Its a shame that this phone will not be able to show its full potential under the verizon ball and chain. New Verizon Tag line: "Verizon... You get nothing and like it."
When it gets to cingular..... Spread your wings Q! Fly like the wind! Fly I tell you! Fly!
God it's ugly! No thank you! But I agree with #16 the floor looks great!
Eric, the Slingplayer for MS Smartphones (not PPC) is still in beta so they couldn't really comment on its performance. Though I'm very interested in finding out as well! Too bad Verizon really sticks it to customers with their super expensive data plans - they can get away with it since they largely target business.
Obviously, you can ask these guys, but I'm also open for business answering questions. Not that I want to take traffic away from my good buddies at Engadget. In fact, if they're edgy about my offer, they should feel free to delete this comment!
I'd love to get a copy of Slingplayer for Smartphone so I could use it on the Q. Can't get it yet.
Ask me stuff at:
http://gearlog.com/blogs/gearlog/archive/2006/05/24/12556.aspx
Hmm, I thought WM5 looked more like XP? That UI is more like Windows 2000. I've not used a WM device before, is that theme something that can be changed?