New Moto Q9C for Verizon?

[mobidutch]

I really hope that besides ditching the media UI, the Q9c will also NOT have that horrid red color on the sides of the casing, but will stick with a more business oriented black/charcoal.

[walltech1]

just a quick reply. I received my Q9m today from Verizon and the red is more of a burgundy-not at all like you see in the pictures. Actually quite classy. I was surprised. I'm going to start looking closely at the software and supposed lag time between apps tonight.

[relaxnow]

Originally Posted by walltech1

just a quick reply. I received my Q9m today from Verizon and the red is more of a burgundy-not at all like you see in the pictures. Actually quite classy. I was surprised. I'm going to start looking closely at the software and supposed lag time between apps tonight.

hmm... maybe i can get my playa and well dressed man phone all in on after all? let us know how the apps & performace is after your done rubbing your little fingers furiously all over the key board

[mobidutch]

Originally Posted by walltech1

just a quick reply. I received my Q9m today from Verizon and the red is more of a burgundy-not at all like you see in the pictures. Actually quite classy. I was surprised. I'm going to start looking closely at the software and supposed lag time between apps tonight.

I checked out the Q9m in the local Verizon store last night. I'd have to agree that the (indeed more burgundy) red is not as offensive as it looks in the pictures. Still.....too much red on this phone for me with the accents on the keys and around the D-pad, I don't like it. The Q9h looks much more "business" oriented.

Other impressions:
- did not notice any significant difference in performance, screen switches etc.
- WM6 looks nicer and has some useful additional features...discussed in many other places
- the build quality of the Q9m seems really good, except for the red it looks more classy than my black Q
- the keyboard is nice....not such a giant leap from the Q as some make it sound, but except for the red accents it certainly looks better than the Q's keyboard, and it feels a little better too
- the D-pad definitely looks and feels nicer than the Q

Overall a nice external evolution from the original Q. But given that I am not eligible for any upgrades, it is certainly not $469 nice....

[ppcmd]

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Originally Posted by troutseth
So to bring it back on point, the Q9m (and potentially the c) have a list of improvements. As I and others are judging whether it is worth the upgrade cost lets talk about what we know. I had hoped to wait for the c, but it seems that the reviews of the m will have to be my decision point.

Anyone who has the Q9m please add to my list. It is meant to be a MACRO list, not every bug resolved:

Upgrades of the Verizon/Sprint Q9m Q9c:
WM 6
Docs to Go bundled
SDIO with external WiFi support
New form factor and keypad
New Interface (multimedia from Verizon for the m; WM for the c)


Omissions:
Rev A
GPS native
Increase in memory
Increase in processor
GSM/CDMA support (seems to be a new trend - Blackjack and BB)

From those who have hands on -- what else is an upgrade or omission for the 9m (and conceivable the c)
Just to confirm, has it been stated that the Q9C supports SDIO WiFi? The only reason I say this is if the Q9c is the CDMA variant of the Q9 Global (aka Q9h) then I was under the impression that did not support WiFi or that it had not been confirmed as of yet. If the Q9c is the Q9 Global with CDMA radios and it supports SDIO WiFi then there is hope for those who want WiFi in their devices.

[qwho]

I think I am gonna wait till my new every two is up next summer and get the vx6800... I think I can put up with the Q for the next year or so. If verizon isn't going to upgrade the Q (in more ways than looks and wifi card support) it is either switch to a new carrier, or switch to a different phone. I like vzw, but I would rather have a phone with integrated wifi than buy one that can add it later at the cost of sacrificing a storage card...

[pgreenbe305]

I love Verizon's service, and think they do a good job in SO MANY PLACES in the US, but the technology delivery is pretty weak! I have a Black Q that I got 3 months ago, and I actually like the IR port, so it's good that I have this one, but the insides of the Q9H look a little more peppy (for lack of better terms). Needless to say, I'm not willing to take such a huge hit to get a new Q, so I'll keep my Black Q until another 17 months and if VZW has something better by then, then I'll stick with them. If not, I'll wait for my contract to end and see how good the other carriers' service is...

[hawkyman14]

Any updates on the Q9C? My phone is on its way out, and the q9c seems like exactly what i need.

[PNut]

As of this morning, according to my business rep, there is no plans for a new Q this year beyond the Q9m.

But there will be a couple dozen nice new versions of the Razor...

[hawkyman14]

i have had enough of the razor, time for something new