Anyone have a Motorola Q?

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

They have combination voice/data plans:

450 minutes/unlimited data - $80
1350 minutes/unlimited data - $110
4000 minutes/unlimited data - $170

 

[KarmaPolice]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

Switch to Sprint. $15 a month.

so how much total.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

They have combination voice/data plans:

450 minutes/unlimited data - $80
1350 minutes/unlimited data - $110
4000 minutes/unlimited data - $170

yeah that is crazy prices.

 

[lokiju]

I got it.

Check out qusers.com for all the info you could ever want.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

They have combination voice/data plans:

450 minutes/unlimited data - $80
1350 minutes/unlimited data - $110
4000 minutes/unlimited data - $170

yeah that is crazy prices.

I'm probably going to get the 1350 minutes plan...when you add in insurance and a text messaging bundle it's like $125

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: GDaddy
I use one for work, i like it alot, does everything i need, only thing i do not like is the lack of a keyboard lock. When inserting it or removing it, or just moving around with the carrying case it alot of times start to dial and make calls with accidental button hits, so bad that i dont use the case anymore. but that is the only issue i have with the device.

Home key plus Spacebar = Keyboard lock.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

Switch to Sprint. $15 a month.

so how much total.

I have the lowest available plan (300 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends) because I don't use it much for calling anyone during the day, except for my girlfriend who is also on Sprint ($5 a month free PCS-to-PCS). So my bill ends up being $35 + $5 + $15 = $55 for 300 anytime minutes, unlimited PCS-to-PCS minutes, and unlimited internet use.

 

[KarmaPolice]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

Switch to Sprint. $15 a month.

so how much total.

I have the lowest available plan (300 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends) because I don't use it much for calling anyone during the day, except for my girlfriend who is also on Sprint ($5 a month free PCS-to-PCS). So my bill ends up being $35 + $5 + $15 = $55 for 300 anytime minutes, unlimited PCS-to-PCS minutes, and unlimited internet use.

thats not bad. i dont know how many minutes i use per day but i dont imagine i use more the 300 during the day and mostly use it during the night. I will have to look at the coverage in PA but I will think about it. Its free incoming calls right?

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: fLum0x

Originally posted by: DivideBYZero

Originally posted by: fLum0x
I would honestly look at the Treo 700w or 700p.

The difference between the two is that the W is windows mobile while the P is palm software. Palm software has less to offer and is fast. The windows mobile can do many things, but it is slow as balls if you ask me. I program these every day :x (that includes the Q)

Both fat and ugly.

honestly, i don't give a damn about ugly if the phone does everything i want it to. It isn't like a piece of clothing that i have out all the time. I have it out when i use it and it makes me happy that it will always work. When i am done with it, it goes back into the pocket.

It's an honest concern. Really. Your phone is worse than 1999 era PDA's. The thing is too bulky.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice

Originally posted by: joshsquall

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
yeah i am looking at it too. I want a new phone and am tired of having no fetures on my phone. I was going to get the Envy but I like the idea of the smart phones. My question is...if I dont get the data package that costs like 80 bucks a month will i get anything out of the phone? Is there some cheaper package for verizon?

Switch to Sprint. $15 a month.

so how much total.

I have the lowest available plan (300 anytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends) because I don't use it much for calling anyone during the day, except for my girlfriend who is also on Sprint ($5 a month free PCS-to-PCS). So my bill ends up being $35 + $5 + $15 = $55 for 300 anytime minutes, unlimited PCS-to-PCS minutes, and unlimited internet use.

Man that's cheap :Q Unfortunately Sprint has craptacular service in my area I don't know if I'd use the data portion of the Q enough to warrant $110 a month (1350 minutes), and I can't live on the $80 a month plan (450 minutes). Hmm...

 

[KarmaPolice]

i might just have to switch to sprint. I am looking at ebay and i found a few things where they give u a phone free if u sign up with sprint with them...scam?

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
i might just have to switch to sprint. I am looking at ebay and i found a few things where they give u a phone free if u sign up with sprint with them...scam?

If Sprint's reception in my area was better, I'd do it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately Verizon is the only good mobile option around here

 

[handoverfist]

Battery life on sprint version of Q is quite impressive. I can get by with charging it every other day. I don't use the bluetooth, but I talk a decent amount and send texts.

 

[Martin]

If she's not attached to Sprint, try this

http://www.blackberry8800.com/

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: GDaddy
I use one for work, i like it alot, does everything i need, only thing i do not like is the lack of a keyboard lock. When inserting it or removing it, or just moving around with the carrying case it alot of times start to dial and make calls with accidental button hits, so bad that i dont use the case anymore. but that is the only issue i have with the device.

Press the home key then the space bar...it will lock the phone.

Then the left pad + asterix will unlock it

 

[KarmaPolice]

http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTOROLA-Q-MOTO-Q-M...18QQcategoryZ41355QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

scam or not?

 

[Crazee]

I use the Q for work with Verizon. There has been a recent update that really increases the battery life. If you are looking for a phone for her to do calendaring with it will work fine.

 

[bigrash]

not sure if you saw it, but new Q (q9) announced today at 3gsm: link

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: bigrash
not sure if you saw it, but new Q (q9) announced today at 3gsm: link

Yeah, neither is CDMA though I kinda wish Verizon would add GSM support, lol.

 

[Gunslinger08]

Originally posted by: bigrash
not sure if you saw it, but new Q (q9) announced today at 3gsm: link

Unfortunately Verizon and Sprint are both still on CDMA.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: bigrash
not sure if you saw it, but new Q (q9) announced today at 3gsm: link

New q9 looks/sounds pretty sweet.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Blackberry 8800!!