We’ve been anticipating these two devices for more than half of 2005, and now it looks like the Motorola Q and Palm Treo 700w will go head to head at the start of 2006. According Infosync, Palm has now confirmed a January release for its preliminarily named 700w handset, and Motorola has already confirmed its own January release for the Q. The two devices, both running Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, may signal a new epoch for smart phone users who have so far seen few options beyond the usual lineup of Palm OS and BlackBerry handsets. Let the battle for smart phone supremacy begin.
Em
Andy
nate
Posted by Mike on Jul 21, 2006 at 06:49am
I have a Treo 700w but thinking about switching to the Motorola Q. For me, the primary function is a phone, secondary is a PDA! Any recommendations, i.e. dropped calls, ease of use, battery life, etc??? My Service Provider is Verizon Wireless.
Posted by nate on Jul 21, 2006 at 08:21am
Mike,
I don’t know much about the Q, but I certainly do want to check it out. Thanks for the comment. If anyone has any recommendations or reviews, feel free to speak up!
Thanks.
Posted by chris on Aug 09, 2006 at 11:03am
nate & mike,
have either of you learned anything additional about the Q vs the Treo 700w?
I am getting ready to buy one of the 2 and i am still not sure which to get.
thanks!
chris
Posted by Mike on Aug 09, 2006 at 11:12am
Chris & Nate,
I made the switch to the Q last month and still happy about it. One handed operation makes it more functional for my purpose, phone service and sound quality is better than the Treo.
Posted by nate on Aug 09, 2006 at 11:23am
I just read a review of the Q and it sounded pretty good. I’d love to check it out in person. If anyone wants to send me one to test out, feel free. I’ll be happy to write a review on it.
Mike, thanks for the feedback and update. If you’d like to write a little more detailed review, I’d be happy to publish it here and give you attribution.