Guys help me out here...:) - Motorola Q Forum

Sal50 · 03-27-2008, 08:24 PM

Hey everyone.

I own the older Motorola Q phone (which I hate) and decided it's time for a change. Im thinking about either the new Q9 or the Treo wx. Are there any websites out there comparing the two devices so I can get a feel for which one is better? I tried a search but didnt find anything.

Thanks all

Sal

PacoJr67 · 03-27-2008, 08:26 PM

check out www.phonescoop.com
they tend to have decent reviews.

rainmakerrc · 03-27-2008, 10:03 PM

Both phones are reviewed in lots of places (cnet.com, mobiletechreview.com, pcmag.com, brighthand.com, etc.), so you should be able to compare them on your own, even if there isn't an article specifically comparing them.

bobby-n · 03-28-2008, 08:15 AM

and why do u hate your q we r here to help

bhestertx · 03-28-2008, 09:14 AM

If you're looking for personal experiences with the two phones, here's my $.02 worth...

I was looking at the same two phones. Having been a previous HP iPaq user, I was really leaning towards Treo 700wx to get the full PDA experience in my phone so I wouldn't have to carry around 2 devices anymore. The Treo had a familiar interface with the touch screen and all, but to be honest I don't miss it in the least and can actually say I prefer not having it in a phone. I took the time to think about any features that the Treo would give me over the Q9 and then decide if I would really take advantage of them on a daily or even weekly basis. The final answer was no. The one thing that had me stuck for a bit was that the Treo offers "full blown" MS Office application versions, but unless you really need it because you do business it's not that big of a deal since DocsToGo gives you enough.
The Q9 is lighter (only 1.2 ounces lighter but it makes a difference), has a bigger screen, (320x240 compared to 240x240), has more talk time (7 hours vs 5 hours), I think the keyboard is much better (wasn't impressed with my dad's Treo, too cramped), and the Q9 is just sleeker (maybe a bit wider, but overall not as clunky especially with that antenna on the Treo).

Ultimately it comes down to personal preference, but those are the things that I observed going through the same decision process as you.
I chose the Q9 and haven't looked back!

(oh, and I threw the iPaq in a drawer and my Q9 is now my PDA too ;) )

Hope it helps and good luck!