Verizon Wireless Launches the New Q9m

As a Gen 1 Q owner, I can't say that I'm overly excited about the new version. I like the keyboard on the Q versus the Q9m. Anyway, I'm sure it will do well, but I'm actually more excited about the VX6800 smartphone than anything else.

 

I logged into my account and the full retail on the Q9M is $30 ($420) cheaper than the original Q ($450)? For a new contract, the Q9M is $20 more?

 

Quint101, what do you think of the new Q9m versus the old Q? I'm curious how another fellow Q owner feels about the new "Q".

 

The new Q9M doesn't seem to have a whole lot to write home about... the only upgrades I've noticed are WM6 and full bluetooth availability. I can't justify paying full retail for this phone; but I would pay a small amount more for the new device if I were a new customer. I'll probably not upgrade to this since the features are not substantially improved from the original Q. It looks like Big Red gotten their hands more in this phone with the addition of the VCast software... I kinda like the lack of Verizon customization on the original Q.

I also like the look and feel of the original Q. Something tells me that I won't be fond of the flat keyboard. just my thoughts from a smartphone newbie.

 

Quint, you nailed it. I fee the EXACT same way as you. I'm kind of glad Verizon didn't put VCast on the phone, but did you get the letter from Verizon offering the option to put it on the Q? I did, but I'm not going to bother with it. I don't need it nor do I want it.

Overall, I'm happy with my 1st gen. Q and it should last me just fine until May 2008 when my NE2 kicks in...

 

No, I just activated my Q almost 2 weeks ago... so no letter yet. I tried the VzAppZone/VCast crap and I didn't like it at all. The Q is already wobbly enough LOL. If I want music, I'll buy a miniSD and move the music over myself. The Q will suffice until my NE2 which is in May 2008.

 

Honestly,
You guys are the only two that are happy with the Q.
I heard pathetic battery life and constant locking up.
I hope the new version corrects these issues.

 

I should mention that I'm on a second Q. The first one stopped charging. This newer one had a firmware upgrade which made it much more stable than the first one.

I haven't had any problems with it, not even with the battery. I got the extended battery free when I got the Q in July 2006, so it's there if I need it, but it hasn't been an issue.

I use my T-Mobile MDA for e-mail, web surfing, et al. So the Q is more of a phone than a PDA for me (mostly because it lacks a touch screen, which I prefer).

 

This is my first smartphone I've ever owned...so I'm green at this. I'm sure that there are better devices out there but the Q works well for me. My only beef, a small beef, is the mediocre battery life. I use the device as a phone first then data second. I'm just glad that I didn't buy the phone

 

ok...I was reading the info on the new Q on VZW's website...I found the listed Bluetooth profiles very interesting:
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*The Motorola MOTO Q music 9m supports Bluetooth Profiles for headsets, hands–free devices, stereo (A2DP).

No mention of Sync, OBEX, FTP, or any of the other Bluetooth profiles that the original Q lists.

 

You have to visit vzw.com/bluetooth Click on the link for smartphones/pda. There, a pdf opens up with the phone and the profiles the device has. The Q9M has all the profiles on it... the original Q lacks 2 (I think) profiles.

 

I know there are cons on the Q but when I had it, it was a great phone. For most of use who use phones alot then the Q would have trouble keeping up with us. I think for someone who uses it moderatly it is just fine. As for the new q9m i really dont see anything revolutionary about it. But then again it is slim lol.

 

I remember with the original Q Verizon eased up on some of their Bluetooth restrictions. SOME being the operative word. They've relinquished some control, just enough to do a few things but not the whole enchilada. Good 'ol Verizon...

 

Here's a good picture of the Q9m:



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Not sure if I can handle the red on this phone..

 

I love the color scheme. Lets get away from the silver/ grey of every cell phone thats not a chocolate or razor.

 

I agree with you on this one. I, personally, like the original Q more than the Q9m.