ProductCritic: Motorola Q Reviews

Geek.com (90)

While the Q marketing materials are targeted to the business, RIM Blackberry-type user, I think it will do well with the younger text messaging and multimedia crowd as well, and will have to stress the syncing options without AKU-2 to sell to the enterprise.

PC Mag (90)

This excellent phone, e-mail, and Web surfing device will make Q a favorite letter for Verizon customers.

Brighthand (88)

I said at the very beginning that the Motorola Q is a great device for certain types of users. I’ve been using the Treo 700w as my personal device since January, but my few weeks with the Q has me converted. It’s officially supplanted the 700w as the best device for the way I work. Of course, the Q has limitations, but aside from battery life, I don’t need the Q to do any more than it does.

MobileBurn (86)

I adore the Motorola Q, even with its somewhat limited battery life and few random blemishes. In fact, this is the first non-camera oriented device that I have wanted to use as my day to day phone in a very, very long time. It is that good. With a bit more polish and a few updates to the OS (in addition to that heavy duty battery), this device will be truly fantastic.

msmobiles.com (86)

It is sure to be the best Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone of 2006. Its support for 3rd party applications, despite its new landscape display is much better than anticipated, especially with regards to entertainment titles. The included applications should be adequate for beginners, and the amount of applications available for special purposes, and even functional gaps in the product line are either available, or should be announced soon.

PC World (84)

If you need a slimline, large-screened companion at a comparatively low price, the Q deserves consideration. But if looks and size aren’t paramount, it may be worth the extra bucks to step up to another device, and gain more functionality.

Pocket PC Magazine (82)

All that said, the RAZR-thin, feature-laden Motorola Q is still the coolest Smartphone in America. It’s a terrific voice phone, a dandy music player, and a swell e-mail machine. If you don’t need the capabilities of the more powerful Phone Edition devices, you should take a long, hard look at the Motorola Q.

Windows A to Z! (80)

In conclusion, the Motorola Q is quite the smart phone that certainly packs a punch on the American cell phone market. It comes with a great set of features and a very sleek and stylish appearance. If you are looking for a new smart phone that has “the works,” then the Motorola Q might just be for you.

Mobility Site (80)

As a phone with a familiar OS, you cannot ask for much more than the Motorola Q. As a PDA with a built in phone (I know that this is not the intent), the Q lacks a tad, but still remains functional. I think that the Motorola Q can be a Blackberry killer, but it seems that this is not what Motorola was after. It will take more than the Q to get corporations to abandon their investments into the Blackberry infrastructure.

pocketnow.com (80)

Is the Q the BlackBerry killer that some people thought it would be? Well, Research In Motion is still producing BlackBerry models, and Verizon Wireless is still selling them, so I’d have to say it’s not. I don’t know that companies with a large investment in BlackBerry infrastructure would switch, either.

infoSync World (79)

While the Motorola Q packs in some impressive features into its svelte, half-inch frame, including top-notch messaging abilities, EV-DO support, Bluetooth and a surprisingly good 1.3-megapixel camera, we can’t overlook the phone’s disappointingly lethargic performance or its underpowered office features.

Mobiledia (78)

But for business users, the Q may not provide enough functionality. With mediocre email access and rounded keys, consumers may find the productivity tools lacking. For business users that need a robust all-in-one device, the Q may come up short, and a Treo 700 may be a better option.

New York Times (78)

Over all, though, there’s a considerable gulf between the superiority of the Q’s hardware and the limitations of its software. Are you willing to jump through so many button-pressing hoops, and pay such high Internet fees, to get the Q’s $200 price and gorgeous looks? Depends on how much you like double-edged swords, roller coaster rides and clouds with silver linings.

CNN Money (75)

The Q has feature galore at an impressive price, and it’s definitely the best-looking Windows Mobile smartphone around. Too bad it lacks a license to thrill.

Phone Scoop (72)

For heavy texters and email warriors, the Q isn’t quite the slam dunk that it is for others. You’ll have to evaluate whether the slim form factor and other positive attributes will outweigh your typing slowed down by frequent trips to the delete key to correct mistakes.

The Globe & Mail (70)

Motorola has high hopes for the Q, expecting it to sell as well as the Razr, the superslim clamshell phone. That seems optimistic. If you’re going to pay $110 a month for portable e-mail, there are better ways, unless slim and light are your main criteria.

LAPTOP Magazine (70)

While it lacks the ease of use and sheer speed of the Treo, the Motorola Q is a well-rounded smart phone that’s priced right for the masses. It’s sleek, powerful enough for most users, and fun.

CNET (70)

The Motorola Q lives up to much of the hype by offering good call quality, an excellent multimedia experience, and the essential productivity tools, all wrapped up in a sexy little package.

GCN Lab Review (70)

Motorola is close to having a great smart phone in its arsenal, and we suspect the next generation of the Q will be among the best available. But for now, we have a few reservations.

MobileTechReview (70)

We definitely do have the Smartphone of the moment. At $199, it’s posied to be a Palm and BlackBerry killer. If you need the ultimate today; this is a great business tool with reliable ActiveSync. For the ‘texters’ out there; great too. I also expect to see the Q in the hands of a few top entertainment names where once were seen BlackBerries and Sidekicks, as it looks good too.

Techworld.com (70)

Ubergizmo (68)

The Motorola Q is a slim, sexy and smart phone with a weak battery and a lack of true push e-mail. Luckily, both can be improved without having to wait for the next-generation Q. However, if you order today, that’s what you get.

Digital Trends (65)

In many ways, the Q is a missed opportunity. We wouldn’t recommend the Q if your primary purpose is e-mail and texting, unless you really want to save some dough. If money and e-mail are minor issues, we’d recommend the more powerful Palm-powered Treo (700p) or the Windows Mobile version (700w).