Motorola Q
Motorola seems eager to transfer its success with the RAZR handset to the smartphone market, making the new Motorola Q device one of the slimmest mobile computing solutions to date.
A spacious built-in keyboard, navigation pad, and scroll wheel make the 4.1-ounce Q efficient and easy-to-navigate, while its 1.3-megapixel digital camera, miniSD Card slot, and Bluetooth stereo support are sure to boost its appeal in the consumer market.
850/1900-MHz CDMA voice technology performs very well when making calls, allowing for crisp clear audio, and keeping dropped calls to a minimum. EV-DO mobile broadband, meanwhile, provides plenty of bandwidth for email and basic web surfing.
One of the Q’s weaknesses, however, is its somewhat sluggish web browser, which can take 10 – 15 seconds to launch. The Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system also makes it difficult to read attachments, and impossible to edit them.
In terms of hardware, the Q has a number of slight design flaws, including the lack of a dedicated volume controller, and an inconveniently placed backspace key.
Overall, the Motorola Q isn’t perfect, but its competitive price and wide range of useful features makes it a viable Treo-alternative for both enterprises and consumers.