Motorola Q Smartphone Reviews

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3.11 of 5 (by 28 users)

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Favorable Review

Great phone/pda for Outlook users

JAN

2007

I have had this phone since it was released in July 2006. Just prior I had a Palm 700w and in the past I have used the Blackberry. If you are like me and make extensive use of Microsoft Outlook, then this phone is for you. It is super thin, and synchs calendar, contacts and e-mail like a champ.… read full review »

business traveler, e-mail addict

Matt
Chicago, IL

Most Helpful
Critical Review

If you get a good one, you still may be disappointed

MAY

2007

The Motorola Q is a PDA and phone combination. I have an add-on software from GOOD, and the Q synchs wirelessly and continuously with our corporate e-mail server. It has a great size (about as slim as the Razr) and its functions are very useful. I would have given it a 5-star… read full review »

father of 2, 5-star traveller

TomF
Atlanta, GA

Motorola Q Smartphone Ratings and Reviews

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Good phone; terrible, terrible battery life

a smartphone user, technically savvy, intermediate-user

SEP

2007

I've had my Q for a few months now, and I've become very dependent on it. I use it more for checking e-mail (through Gmail's mobile application, not Outlook) and Facebook than for actually making calls. I keep the Task Manager front and center on the home screen, as the Q is a total memory hog that doesn't close programs when you exit them. — — Huzzahs: 3G data, 3G data, 3G data. The keyboard is decent, but not as good as a BlackBerry (which has larger, concave buttons). The tic-tac buttons on the Q work, but you have to press them hard. I… read full review »

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sachinag
Chicago, IL

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Excellent Windows Mobile based cell phone. I like it a lot!

a smartphone user, Every day computer user, technically savvy, technology lover, simple is good, very happy with this product, married, early adopter

AUG

2007

I would definitely recommend this for most simple smartphone wannabees. The only drawbacks are the battery life, which is not so good. Even with the fatter extended battery, it still only lasts a few days between charges with minimal use. At least with my Verizon service, it is not broadband internet either. Otherwise, the keyboard and screen are both readable and usable. The Windows system allows perfect and simple synchronization with my desktop, which means all my addresses and appointments are in my hand. Phone quality is excellent, too! The… read full review »

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daniels318
Port Jefferson, NY

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Great Blend of features"

a smartphone user, Every day computer user, technically savvy, not duct taped to my cell phone, in need of my email

AUG

2007

This phone is great. It finally allowed me to get rid of my PDA and even my MP3 player. It pretty much does it all. Overall quite happy with the performance and features. — The camera is pretty average, and the video recorder is ok. — The keyboard is much easier to use than some of the other smartphones, there seems to be a bit more space between the keys. — One negative is that my service provider doesn't provide MS Office Mobile. — … read full review »

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tpalmer
Utica, MI

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Not impressed with the Motorola Q performance

reliant on my phone, a smartphone user, Every day computer user, intermediate-user, technology lover, not duct taped to my cell phone

AUG

2007

I have had my Motorola Q since November of last year, and this is my fourth phone so far. The operating system crashed less than a month after i got it, and i lost all my data. The problems with each subsequent phone have been too numerous to list, but i cannot depend on it to keep up with my data and so i still have to write everything down. What's the point of having a… read full review »

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WhitsEnd
Williston, ND

Overall the Q has promise, but falls a little short on promises

willing to pay for quality, fan of hassle-free toys, a lover of unique gadgets, expecting good, fair service, appreciative of good service

NOV

2007

Overall I like the Q. It's a great phone but promised much more, that I don't think it delivered. I was looking for something to combine my PDA and phone and the Q looked like it would fit the bill. The first thing I noticed was the battery life was terible. The battery would only last about half a day with moderate use. After upgrading to a extended life battery it had no problem staying on for about two days without charging. Another thing that has been happening often lately is after a night on the charger the battery isn't charged. I believe its because the data/charging port is becoming… read full review »

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drtao
Milwaukee, WI

Love the phone, hate the battery.

Every day computer user, e-mail addict, willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

My husband and I both purchased the Q after getting rid of our Sprint service (after they erased every single contact in my phone). At first we loved it, great for texting, easy to check email on the web enabled sites and the sound quality on the actual phone was good. Recently we noticed that the phone doesn't seem to hold a charge. At all. I unplug my phone as I leave for work, commute for about an hour then turn it off when I get to work. I turn it on when I get back in the car at the end of the day and often by the time I get home (an hour later) the battery is already down from… read full review »

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ladybug-va
Alexandria, VA

Nice small smartphone, too bad it's running Windows Mobile.

a smartphone user, Every day computer user, technically savvy, early adopter, reliant on my phone

AUG

2007

Carrier: Sprint — — Replaced my aging Treo 600 since I wanted a higher resolution screen and camera. Wanted the Samsung Blackjack but unfortunately it's not carried by Sprint. — — Like the phone size and after many changes to the settings am actually getting battery life that I can live with. (Seach the web for power saving tips or your battery will not even make it 14 hours in standby without dying.) — — Biggest drawback is that moving from the Palm/Treo operating system to the Windows Mobile makes me wonder why Microsoft is so bad at what they do.… read full review »

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AkitaGuySF
San Francisco, CA

Cellphone, calendar, mp3 player - all in one & fits in my pocket

Every day computer user, a smartphone user, not duct taped to my cell phone

NOV

2007

I upgraded from Motorola's RAZR to the Q a couple months ago. (My husband inherited the RAZR!) I really needed a convenient and portable calendar, and this one is very intuitive to use. The keyboard is also very easy to use. Windows Media Player is just an added bonus, but one I really like. I have wanted an mp3 player almost as long as I've wanted a PDA, so this phone is perfect for me. I'm already used to using Media Player, so I didn't have to learn another system. I bought a 2GB card, and that holds quite a bit of music as .wma files. I know… read full review »

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beccapooka
Nanticoke, PA

I don't know what i did before the days of tect messaging LOL

a bargain hunter, expecting good, fair service, into trying new things, budget conscious, Open-minded, usually just making or receiving a call, married, cost-conscious

NOV

2007

I usually receive my Husband hand me down for my new phone. So when he gave me the Motorola Q I was very excited. I am addicted to the texting thing and this phone is great for the constant texter. The phone was only a few months when he gave it to me because he needs a very reliable phone that can do e-mail, internet , appoinments etc...he would have it shave him in the morning if it would. I just use the phone for very basic needs: calls, texting , etc.. I find it a little bulky and seams to act up alot the buttons are exposed which I don't like to much because everytime I go to answer the… read full review »

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Lwish0626
Jamesville, NY

Q is certainly not for Quality

reliant on my phone, a person who enjoys quality, appreciative of good service, a cell phone lover!, a busy person

NOV

2007

I have been greatly disappointed with the Moto Q. I've personally have had mine replaced 4 times (in 6 months) due to manufactor defects, once after only a week! Either the speaker phone doesn't work, the keys are overly sensitive, it randomly openes and closes programs, or just plain freezes/locks. (And once it locks it takes the Sprint Techs to unlock it on my current one) If you actually want to use the Moto Q for emailing be prepared for it to slow considerably and your battery life to drop to about an hour. I have had to develope the habit of going in and deleting… read full review »

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godsnmortals
Austin, TX

Motorola Q - Black better than Silver?

a Mac addict, Every day computer user, always online

JUN

2008

I purchased the Silver Motorola Q on a whim. I wanted something similar to a Blackberry and after fidgeting with a friend's new Q impulsively made the purchase. After all was said and done (phone, accessories, etc.) I paid nearly $500, which could have gotten me an IPhone a few short months later! — Issues with the phone: — Internet not convenient. — Never keeps a charge; by mid-afternoon I have a "dead" phone. — Can't purchase ring-tones. — Poor audio. — Camera not so great. — Receive error messages constantly (draining battery) … read full review »

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CaLeighS
Helmetta, NJ

Greatest Phone Ever

a techie

FEB

2008

The sound quality on this phone is terrific. It's the best quality of any cells I've used in the past. The buttons are a bit small, but you get used to it after awhile. It has Windows Mobile as the OS and you can download programs to help customize the user experience. I use it as a PDA to store all of my contact information, I have several games on it, and I use eReader and MobiPocket to read books. With all of this, I never get bored when I am forced to wait in a Doctor's office or get stuck in rush hour traffic! The size is great for a purse pocket or even a back pocket of your jeans! … read full review »

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kutekidz
Wesley Chapel, FL

Bye, bye Palm Hello Windows Mobile!

a busy person, Every day computer user, reliant on my phone

NOV

2007

I was carrying a Palm Lifedrive, Cell Phone and Apple Nano. I traded them all for the MotoQ. Love it! Calendar/Contacts/Notes/email synch with MS Outlook so everything is always up to date. I also use a 3rd party application to keep Quicken up to date. I listen to Audible (r) books which can be used with the MotoQ. Screen is big, keyboard is easy to use. The battery does not hold a charge very long, unfortunately. I also put an SD mini card to hold photos and larger programs to expand storage capabilities. I can't speak to game playing… read full review »

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janvankan
Norwalk, CA

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Key Features	Type PDA / Cell Phone Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Processor 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA272 Display 16-bit (64k colors) Color TFT LCD Installed Memory 64 MB
Technical Features	Processor Type Intel XScale PXA272 Processor Speed 312 MHz Input Method Keyboard • QWERTY Keyboard with Backlit • 5-Way Navigator Interface Type USB • Bluetooth Wireless Technology • Infrared PDA Special Features Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Cellular Phone • MPEG-4 Video Player • Speakerphone Expansion Slot Mini-SD Slot Security Features Security Password
Cell Phone	Cell Phone Band CDMA 1900 • EVDO • CDMA 850 Cell Phone features MMS • SMS Talk Time 4 Hours
Display	Display Technology Color TFT LCD Screen Resolution 240 x 320 Color Depth 16-bit (64k colors) Screen Size (Diagonal) 2.4 inch
Multimedia	Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder Audio Output 2.5 mm Headset Jack • Built in Speaker Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera Digital Camera Resolution 1.3 Megapixels Digital Photography Features Video Capture Capability Built-in Music Player MP3 Player • WMA Player
Communication	Wireless Capabilities Bluetooth • Infrared irDA
Battery	Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Standby Time 192 Hours
Dimensions	Width 2.52 in. Depth 0.47 in. Height 4.57 in. Weight 4.06 oz.
Miscellaneous	MPN MotorolaQ Product ID 32546579 Release Date Q1, 2006
Product MPN	MPN MotorolaQ

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