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Motorola Q Fondled by Press

Destardi — Thu, 25 May 2006 06:46:58 EDT

...Sorry, but the form beats the Treo hands down. Function? I'ma find out.

Destardi

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

numlok — Wed, 24 May 2006 20:35:11 EDT

Oh, and also... See that portion with the "talk/home/clear/power" items on it? I didn't realize it before, but it's all one single sheet of plastic with graphics printed on it. It was a little weird, as there's no real individual button for any of those items, rather you kind of "press through" the whole piece. Not that big a deal really... just something that struck me as a bit "different".

numlok

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

numlok — Wed, 24 May 2006 18:46:01 EDT

Heh heh... I had one in my hand today as well. I stepped into a Verizon store and mentioned I was interested in picking up a Q next week, but first had some questions about plan switching and such. The salesperson said in a hushed voice, "Come over here for a second". He went in the back room and returned with a display model Q for me to check out! It really was a lot smaller, thinner, and lighter in hand than I had been expecting. I think the keypad has a bit wider spacing than the Treo (which is a major selling point for me and my ogre fingers). The display seemed EXTRA clean and clear. All that said, there was something about it that felt almost "toy-like". Like it was a bit too "plasticy" and too light or something... Felt like it could be easily broken. Definitely a case and front-pocketer. One thing the salesperson (who's already using a Q, lucky bastard) said is a nice touch is that taking a call while in the midst of Windows work (documents/email/etc.) doesn't throw anything off, and that you can quickly and easily pick up where you left off (which sounds good to me). All-in-all, I can't wait for next week's release.

numlok

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

Permanent4 — Wed, 24 May 2006 14:31:38 EDT

I've heard $419 for the phone without a plan. That's $200 cheaper than either Treo 700 at this point.

Permanent4

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

Falconfire — Wed, 24 May 2006 12:31:55 EDT

im actually interested in that as well, since I already have a 2 year plan but would like to upgrade the plan and the phone.

Falconfire

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

bandit — Wed, 24 May 2006 11:51:27 EDT

The blue M logo on top is likely just protective plastic that can be peeled off, as it was on my RAZR, revealing a silver M logo.

bandit

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

weatherman — Wed, 24 May 2006 10:46:02 EDT

For those not ready to sign up for a new plan, anyone care to hazard a guess on the price?

weatherman

Motorola Q Fondled by Press

Circa74 — Wed, 24 May 2006 10:11:26 EDT

Any word or news on what else is in the box? Obviously the "Q" and the manual, but what else?

Circa74