Comments on: Is the Motorola Q more “Hip” than the BlackBerry? http://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry The Unofficial BlackBerry Weblog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:58:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Robb Dunewoodhttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-12205 Robb Dunewood Wed, 02 Aug 2006 12:47:52 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-12205 The real question, Robert, is what do the 5 users that have Q's think. The real question, Robert, is what do the 5 users that have Q’s think.

]]> By: Roberthttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-12189 Robert Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-12189 Well,being an admin. I have 55 Blackberries linked up to a BES server. I now have a Good Server as well and 5 of the Q's.The difference is Mac/PC. Sexy v. Productive.The Q has neat features: Music, Camera, Bluetooth works well. But even with Goodlink doing realtime sync... I get more done in less time on the Blackberry.Man oh man is it pretty though... Well,

being an admin. I have 55 Blackberries linked up to a BES server. I now have
a Good Server as well and 5 of the Q’s.

The difference is Mac/PC. Sexy v. Productive.

The Q has neat features: Music, Camera, Bluetooth works well. But even with
Goodlink doing realtime sync… I get more done in less time on the Blackberry.

Man oh man is it pretty though…

]]> By: Thoughthttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-10043 Thought Mon, 17 Jul 2006 22:56:35 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-10043 I echo the consensus here. The Q no doubt looks more "hip" on the surface. The design and weight factor can't be beat.However, functionality is another thing. I've played with the Q in the Verizon store and it can't hold a candle to the BB. As Brendan notes, there is this annoying response lag to your keystrokes.The average consumer will still go for it in a big way, and many will probably really like it, having no other basis for comparison.But the enterprise market in no way will want this device.So on the one hand, RIM has some formidable competition on the consumer side. But on the other hand, Moto and all others have some fierce competition in the enterprise segment in RIM.The enterprise market is a very nice one to dominate, and in many respects, preferrable to the consumer one. I echo the consensus here. The Q no doubt looks more “hip” on the surface. The design and weight factor can’t be beat.

However, functionality is another thing. I’ve played with the Q in the Verizon store and it can’t hold a candle to the BB. As Brendan notes, there is this annoying response lag to your keystrokes.

The average consumer will still go for it in a big way, and many will probably really like it, having no other basis for comparison.

But the enterprise market in no way will want this device.

So on the one hand, RIM has some formidable competition on the consumer side. But on the other hand, Moto and all others have some fierce competition in the enterprise segment in RIM.

The enterprise market is a very nice one to dominate, and in many respects, preferrable to the consumer one.

]]> By: Brendan Mhttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-10007 Brendan M Mon, 17 Jul 2006 19:21:41 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-10007 I'm a long-time BB user who has used a range of mail only and phone hybrid devices. My latest was the 7130e which I've used on Verizon's network since Dec '05. My company is trying to kill BB usage internally to promot WM5 and its Exchange integration. I ordered a Q and, after using it for a week, returned it today.I found the Q 'theoretically' did everything the BB would, but it simply was not reliable. It locked up frequently (requiring a battery removal to reset) and was frequently slow to respond to keystrokes.So the Q may look neat... and be "cool." But I prefer a stable device which simply works without being prodded. I’m a long-time BB user who has used a range of mail only and phone hybrid devices. My latest was the 7130e which I’ve used on Verizon’s network since Dec ‘05. My company is trying to kill BB usage internally to promot WM5 and its Exchange integration. I ordered a Q and, after using it for a week, returned it today.

I found the Q ‘theoretically’ did everything the BB would, but it simply was not reliable. It locked up frequently (requiring a battery removal to reset) and was frequently slow to respond to keystrokes.

So the Q may look neat… and be “cool.” But I prefer a stable device which simply works without being prodded.

]]> By: nofxhttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-9997 nofx Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:46:29 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-9997 when its comes to being hip, yes its the sexiest good looking qwerty keyboard out right now. when it comes to pda and phone functionality.... forget about it! when its comes to being hip, yes its the sexiest good looking qwerty keyboard out right now. when it comes to pda and phone functionality…. forget about it!

]]> By: Alexhttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-9948 Alex Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:07:24 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-9948 Sure it is hipper, because it can download music and ringtones. It doesn't need extra cost (I think) on top of data plan. Oh did I mention it can play music?Seriously though, I played with a Q for a day and it is pretty dire. Not so good as either a phone, or PDA, or email device. In fact, in trying to do everything it is not good at any. But then, I am not an average consumer either... Sure it is hipper, because it can download music and ringtones. It doesn’t need extra cost (I think) on top of data plan. Oh did I mention it can play music?

Seriously though, I played with a Q for a day and it is pretty dire. Not so good as either a phone, or PDA, or email device. In fact, in trying to do everything it is not good at any. But then, I am not an average consumer either…

]]> By: Martinhttp://www.rimarkable.com/is-the-motrola-q-more-hip-than-the-blackberry/comment-page-1#comment-9945 Martin Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:01:42 +0000 http://www.rimarkable.com/?p=793#comment-9945 Can you believe that this thing shipped without MSFP / AKU 2.0? It doesn't even support Exchange push email! That's a feature that has been available for months. But it is definitely hipper looking. I think it would be cool for a casual user. However I have not heard kind things about it. Even the user reviews on Amazon have not been good. Can you believe that this thing shipped without MSFP / AKU 2.0? It doesn’t even support Exchange push email! That’s a feature that has been available for months.
But it is definitely hipper looking. I think it would be cool for a casual user. However I have not heard kind things about it. Even the user reviews on Amazon have not been good.

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