Q Silver, Q Black, Q Pro, or wait for Q2 ?? - Motorola Q Forum

squale · 01-29-2007, 01:37 PM

well I have a Moto e815 now and want to get a smartphone with one-handed operation. I like the Moto Q, but don't know which one to get. I have my new every 2 and I am going to get the ulimited $80 per month voice and data plan if I get the Q. So I could pretty much get the phone for free if I get the silver one cause it has a $100 mail in rebate. The black only has a $50 mail in rebate... so now a couple questions..

1.) Is the black any better than the silver, is it just the color that's different? how about the software?

2.) How is the battery life of the Q versus something like my e815? I heard the Q's had horrible battery life that's why I have been waiting for so long to get it, but I hear the new software is supposed to fix this.. just don't know how well it works now with battery compared to a regular cell phone?

3.) I see there is a new Q Pro coming out, but it looks only like there is going to be some new software for enterprise use, which I don't need. Is there anything else that is worth waiting for the Q pro? different design, battery life, usability, etc.?

4.) I heard rumors of a Q2 but not sure if this is true or when it will be out. Is it better to wait and see what happens? I just don't want to lock into a 2-year contract to turn around and see a better Q come out in a month.

Thanks!

Jpike005 · 01-29-2007, 07:09 PM

although i cant offer you advise on answers concerning battery because ive only had the phone for about two weeks (although my phone does well, I'd say I use it lightly (don't surf the web, only use as a phone/PDA/games/music) and I get about two days from my only test thus far), heres what i can say:

the black is only different then the silver in color and in composition in that it has a rubberized feel, that i love because its grippy and i feel confident that i wont drop it as easily

the Q2 is going to be announced mid February, as you can see on the home page of everythingq, even if its announced then who knows when it comes out (ex. Apple announced iPhone in Jan for a June release)...no idea if itll be worth it to wait, i chose not to wait any longer once the iPhone was announced because i wanted to stay with verizon and just chose to upgrade to the Q

I love the Q, these forums are a great bonus...I couldn't be happier that I just upgraded, though you might want the latest and greatest, in the end itll definetly be an upgrade so enjoy it!

-jeff

qnoob · 02-10-2007, 09:07 PM

yeah, i thought of waiting for this 2nd quarter's Q, but couldn't pass up the current promotion of getting the Q for free after $100 rebate (along with your $100 New Every Two) and I didn't want to wait too long where I'd miss out on it.

mjk · 02-10-2007, 09:24 PM

I had an e815 until Christmas when my wife got me a black Q for a gift. I liked my e815 quite a bit, but I love my Q! The quality of the Q phone itself (reception, sound, etc) is just about the same as with the e815. But of course it does so much more than that. As for battery life, it doesn't last nearly as long as the e815, but I haven't had it totally die on me either. I charge it every night as opposed to every 3-4 days with the e815. I have it check for email every 15 minutes, do a little web surfing, and a few phone calls every day.

As far as should you wait, I guess it depends on you. I figure there will always be something new and possibly better right after I buy an electronic item. And I'm sure there will be here too (Q2). But if you like the features, I'd say get it. If there is something that you'd like that is missing, maybe wait.

Good luck!

gmplr831 · 02-28-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by qnoob

yeah, i thought of waiting for this 2nd quarter's Q, but couldn't pass up the current promotion of getting the Q for free after $100 rebate (along with your $100 New Every Two) and I didn't want to wait too long where I'd miss out on it.

Wow now there's a deal. i got mine for 100. Way to go!