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Motorola Q vs. Blackberry 7250

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Originally posted by: griffis
The Q has active sync which allows over the air syncing with an exchange server. The blackberry is only good if your company has a enterprise server, if they don't have an enterprise its a real pain in the ass to send and receive emails. But since it's for personal use, I personally prefer the Windows M5 OS due to the numerous amount of programs and tweaks available. Just my .02
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It's not hard to do. We setup an auto-forward to the Blackberry address on the Exchange server. It's certainly more cost-effective than $4,000 for the Enterprise Server.
 
Depends. Do you want a flashy Bling Bling Word Fo Shizzle X to the Z divided by "Motorola Q" toy - or do you want a phone that knows how to take care of business?

(In case you couldn't figure it out - Blackberry FTMFW.)

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: griffis
The Q has active sync which allows over the air syncing with an exchange server. The blackberry is only good if your company has a enterprise server, if they don't have an enterprise its a real pain in the ass to send and receive emails. But since it's for personal use, I personally prefer the Windows M5 OS due to the numerous amount of programs and tweaks available. Just my .02
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It's not hard to do. We setup an auto-forward to the Blackberry address on the Exchange server. It's certainly more cost-effective than $4,000 for the Enterprise Server.
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True but the two don't sync. Meaning if you delete an email on your BB, it doesn't delete on server so that would bother me.

Originally posted by: Mwilding
which would be better for checking mail of my own domain, hotmail and gmail accounts?
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Well since it is verizon I think all of their PDA phones come equipped with Wireless Sync so that in case either. It all comes down to if you like the scroll wheel better. If you like the wheel better, get the BB
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Depends. Do you want a flashy Bling Bling Word Fo Shizzle X to the Z divided by "Motorola Q" toy - or do you want a phone that knows how to take care of business?

(In case you couldn't figure it out - Blackberry FTMFW.)

- M4H
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So I should get the Q? 😉


Are they both good for checking pop3, IMAP, webmail accounts? Also, can either be used to chat with ala MSN Messenger or AOL?
 
I wouldn't recommend the Q. We just got 4 here and so far I've been less than impressed. It would be awesome if it didn't run the Smartphone version of PocketPC. For Smartphones, I love my Cingular 2125.
 
is there any blackberry more advanced then the 7520 that has a 2 way radio? The 7520's are great, but too bulky. And we need the 2way at work.
 
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Depends. Do you want a flashy Bling Bling Word Fo Shizzle X to the Z divided by "Motorola Q" toy - or do you want a phone that knows how to take care of business?

(In case you couldn't figure it out - Blackberry FTMFW.)

- M4H
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So I should get the Q? 😉


Are they both good for checking pop3, IMAP, webmail accounts? Also, can either be used to chat with ala MSN Messenger or AOL?
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I am pretty sure both can do all above. I have also heard low reviews on the Q as well, it all boils down to do you want Microsoft OS or BB?

 
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Depends. Do you want a flashy Bling Bling Word Fo Shizzle X to the Z divided by "Motorola Q" toy - or do you want a phone that knows how to take care of business?

(In case you couldn't figure it out - Blackberry FTMFW.)

- M4H
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So I should get the Q? 😉


Are they both good for checking pop3, IMAP, webmail accounts? Also, can either be used to chat with ala MSN Messenger or AOL?
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You can set up forwarding from pretty much any type of email account. In addition, the Blackberry Enterprise Server is free for personal use (downloadable off the website) if you want to have your own front-end.

MSN, the BB can for sure, and I imagine the Q can as well. Don't know about AIM, but I'm sure someone's written an app for both.

- M4H
 
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Depends. Do you want a flashy Bling Bling Word Fo Shizzle X to the Z divided by "Motorola Q" toy - or do you want a phone that knows how to take care of business?

(In case you couldn't figure it out - Blackberry FTMFW.)

- M4H
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So I should get the Q? 😉


Are they both good for checking pop3, IMAP, webmail accounts? Also, can either be used to chat with ala MSN Messenger or AOL?
Click to expand...

You can set up forwarding from pretty much any type of email account. In addition, the Blackberry Enterprise Server is free for personal use (downloadable off the website) if you want to have your own front-end.

MSN, the BB can for sure, and I imagine the Q can as well. Don't know about AIM, but I'm sure someone's written an app for both.

- M4H
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There is an APP for AIM for btoh
 
Originally posted by: griffis
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: griffis
The Q has active sync which allows over the air syncing with an exchange server. The blackberry is only good if your company has a enterprise server, if they don't have an enterprise its a real pain in the ass to send and receive emails. But since it's for personal use, I personally prefer the Windows M5 OS due to the numerous amount of programs and tweaks available. Just my .02
Click to expand...

It's not hard to do. We setup an auto-forward to the Blackberry address on the Exchange server. It's certainly more cost-effective than $4,000 for the Enterprise Server.
Click to expand...

True but the two don't sync. Meaning if you delete an email on your BB, it doesn't delete on server so that would bother me.

Originally posted by: Mwilding
which would be better for checking mail of my own domain, hotmail and gmail accounts?
Click to expand...

Well since it is verizon I think all of their PDA phones come equipped with Wireless Sync so that in case either. It all comes down to if you like the scroll wheel better. If you like the wheel better, get the BB
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IIRC, the Q also has a scroll wheel.
 
Originally posted by: Gooberlx2
Originally posted by: griffis
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
Originally posted by: griffis
The Q has active sync which allows over the air syncing with an exchange server. The blackberry is only good if your company has a enterprise server, if they don't have an enterprise its a real pain in the ass to send and receive emails. But since it's for personal use, I personally prefer the Windows M5 OS due to the numerous amount of programs and tweaks available. Just my .02
Click to expand...

It's not hard to do. We setup an auto-forward to the Blackberry address on the Exchange server. It's certainly more cost-effective than $4,000 for the Enterprise Server.
Click to expand...

True but the two don't sync. Meaning if you delete an email on your BB, it doesn't delete on server so that would bother me.

Originally posted by: Mwilding
which would be better for checking mail of my own domain, hotmail and gmail accounts?
Click to expand...

Well since it is verizon I think all of their PDA phones come equipped with Wireless Sync so that in case either. It all comes down to if you like the scroll wheel better. If you like the wheel better, get the BB
Click to expand...

IIRC, the Q also has a scroll wheel.
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Problem is the scroll wheel on the Q is flemsy and almost useless. Thats why I recommend the BB for that feature
 
Well, there is not way to get the $99 Blackberry except via online as a new service purchase or "New Every Two" upgrade, which means the BB is out.

Now I have to decide if I am willing to spend $230 to get a new phone (even if it is much cooler than my ghetto Samsung)
 
I wonder what would happen if I signed up for the phone insurance on my current phone and then accidentally ran over it with my truck a few times...
 
Originally posted by: Mwilding
I wonder what would happen if I signed up for the phone insurance on my current phone and then accidentally ran over it with my truck a few times...
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Pretty sure they'd make the connection. 😛
 
Question about EV-DO as a laptop modem

Suppose my power went out. As long as the batteries lasted, I could surf the internet right?

If I have unlimited data, do that make it free?
 
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Question about EV-DO as a laptop modem

Suppose my power went out. As long as the batteries lasted, I could surf the internet right?
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Correct, as long as it wasn't a big enough blackout to take down the towers.

If I have unlimited data, do that make it free?
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Also correct, assuming that they permit a laptop to be hooked up to the phone. Some companies monitor it, and if they see non-handset style traffic (ie, massive network load) they'll cut your service off.

- M4H

 
Originally posted by: griffis
Originally posted by: Mwilding
Originally posted by: iamwiz82
I just picked up a 7250 on ebay for $200 with no contract or anything.
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What did it cost you to switch your number to that phone?
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If it's Verizon it should be free.
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good to know - also, I wouldn't have to committ for another 2 years, right? I'd like to someday have the option of switching providers... I guess, if I do switch, I'd have to get a new phone as noone is compatible with VZW, eh?
 
I have a Q and I like it a lot. It is a pretty good phone (reception is *almost* as good as my old V710) and it works well for what I need it for (mainly as a PIM). It also can do things like GPS which I think is cool/useful.
 
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