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{{Information appliance| title = Motorola Q

{{Infobox Mobile phone

|image = [[Image:Motorola Q 1.jpg|250px]]

|manufacturer name = [[Motorola]] Q

| image = Motorola Q 2.jpg

|type = [[Smartphone]]

| manufacturer = [[Motorola]]

|connectivity = [[Code division multiple access|CDMA]], [[Bluetooth]]

| carrier =

|lifespan = May 31, 2006 [http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/16/motorola-q-is-set-for-launch-next-week/]

| available = {{start date and age|2006|5|31}} <ref>[https://www.engadget.com/2006/05/16/motorola-q-is-set-for-launch-next-week/ Motorola Q is set for launch next week - Engadget]</ref>

|media = [[MiniSD]]

| screen = 16-bit Color 320 x 240 TFT display

|operatingsystem = [[Windows Mobile]] 5.0 for Smartphone

| exterior_screen =

|camera = 1.3 Megapixel

| camera = 1.3-megapixel

|input = Illuminated QWERTY [[Keypad]] & Side Thumbwheel

| 2nd_camera =

|power = [[Battery (electricity)|Battery]]

| operatingsystem = [[Windows Mobile]] 5.0 for Smartphone

|cpu = [[Intel]] [[XScale]] PXA272 312 MHz [[central processing unit|processor]]

| input = Illuminated QWERTY [[Keypad]] & Side Thumbwheel

|display = 16-bit Color 320 x 240 TFT display

| cpu = [[Intel]] [[XScale]] PXA272 312&nbsp;MHz

|touchpad = None

| ringtone =

| memory =

| memory_card = [[MiniSD]]

| networks = [[Code division multiple access|CDMA]]

| battery =

| connectivity = [[Bluetooth]]

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| weight = 4.06 oz

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The '''[[Motorola]] Q''' is a [[smartphone]] first announced in the Summer of [[2005]] as a thin device with similar styling to Motorola's immensely popular [[RAZR]]. Motorola in a partnership with [[Verizon Wireless]] released the Q on May 31, 2006{{ref|autonumber}}. A version for [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]] was released early in January of 2007 [http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/01/14/sprints-motorola-q-finally-goes-on-sale/] and one for [[Amp'd Mobile]] in April of 2007.

The '''[[Motorola]] Q''' is a [[Windows Mobile]] [[smartphone]] designed and manufactured by [[Motorola]]. It was first announced in the summer of 2005 as a thin device with a similar design to the Motorola [[Razr]]. The Motorola Q was first released in the United States on May 31, 2006, initially on the [[Verizon Wireless]] network, followed by [[Sprint Nextel|Sprint]] in early January 2007<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/01/14/sprints-motorola-q-finally-goes-on-sale/ |title=Sprint's Motorola Q finally goes on sale – Engadget Mobile<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-01-15 |archive-date=2019-01-31 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131040646/http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/01/14/sprints-motorola-q-finally-goes-on-sale/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> and [[Amp'd Mobile]] in April 2007.

The Q differs from Verizon's flagship Windows Mobile phone, the [[Treo 700w]], in that it is very thin, runs the Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition OS (lacking touchscreen support), and has a landscape 320x240 screen. It also employs a thumbwheel on the right side of the unit, similar to the industry-leading [[BlackBerry]]. [[Motorola]] hopes to position the Q as an attractive alternative to the [[BlackBerry]].

The Q differs from Verizon's flagship Windows Mobile phone in that it is very thin, runs the [[Windows Mobile#Windows Mobile 5.0|Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition OS]] (lacking touchscreen support), and has a landscape 320x240 screen. It also employs a thumbwheel on the right side of the unit. [[Motorola]] hoped to position the Q as an attractive alternative to the BlackBerry.

The Q was first released in Canada on June 15, 2006 with [[Telus Mobility]]. [[Bell Mobility]] began offering the phone later that year (September 22) and then became the first North American carrier to offer a [http://www.cellphones.ca/cell-phones/phone/484/ black] version of the Motorola Q on November 13, 2006.

The Q was released in Canada on June 15, 2006 through [[Telus Mobility]]. [[Bell Mobility]] began offering the phone later that year (September 22) and then became the first North American carrier to offer a black<ref>[http://www.cellphones.ca/cell-phones/phone/484/ Motorola Q (Black) Cell Phone | Reviews & Ratings | Manual<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> version of the Motorola Q on November 13, 2006.

In July 2007, the new model of the Moto Q, [[Motorola Q 9h]] will replace this.

In late July 2007, a new model of the Moto Q, the [[Motorola Q 9]], was released. The [[Motorola Q 9h]] was released in Italy and across Europe and in November in the US through AT&T. In August of the same year, the [[Motorola Q9m]] was released in the US through Verizon. In November, Sprint offered the [[Motorola Q9c]]. All Q9 models run [[Windows Mobile 6.0]].

==Limitations==

== Specifications ==

'''Picture messaging with Verizon:'''

Picture messaging is pay per use if user does not subscribe to a data package. When using the Moto Q with Verizon, picture messaging is no longer treated as data transfer. If you use the Moto Q with Verizon and disable data transfer, then you no longer lose the functionality which all non-smart phones have of sending and receiving picture messages

The following is a quote attributed to Verizon technical support: ([http://qenusasupportforums.motorola.com/pe//action/forums/displaypost?postID=10113460 Source: discussion forum post])

{{quote|"You are correct that you do not require a data package to synchronize the Motorola Q with your computer using ActiveSync. The data package is available and suggested if you plan on using the device to check email, browse the Internet or wirelessly update your device using Exchange ActiveSync or Wireless Sync on the Verizon Wireless network. <br><br>If you choose not to use data on the Motorola Q you will have to request a data block. The data block disables the device from using any of the above services including Picture Messaging. The [[Pay-As-You-Go KB]] package allows you to use data access at no charge monthly unless you use the Verizon Wireless network. Anytime data services are used you are charged $0.015 per KB sent or received"}}

With the Moto Q and Verizon, if you are to use the pay-as-you-go KB plan, you will now no longer pay much more for a picture message than you will using a normal phone where the picture message would either be covered under your plan or cost as much as $0.25.

'''Picture messaging with other carriers'''

Some carriers appear to limit sending and receiving pictures to e-mail transfers and according to some reports do not allow picture messaging to other cell phones from the Moto Q or from other cell phones to the Moto Q.

==Specifications==

[[Image:Motorola Q 2.jpg|thumb|left|Motorola Q]]

* Mobile phone, '''[[Code division multiple access|CDMA]]''' model with 800/1900-MHz bands, [[CDMA2000]] 1x and CDMA2000 [[Evolution-Data Optimized|EV-DO]] networks.

* [[Intel]] [[XScale]] PXA272 312&nbsp;MHz [[central processing unit|processor]] (Bulverde)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devices/devicedisplay.aspx?module=deviceDisplay;Smartphone;americas;254 |title = Support options for Nokia, Lumia, and feature phone devices| website=[[Microsoft]] }}</ref>

[[Quad band]] [[GSM]] / [[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]] / [[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]] and Singleband [[UMTS]] / [[HSDPA]] version called the [[Motorola Q q9]] is expected to be available in Q2 of 2007[http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details.jsp?globalObjectId=181] (early-to-mid July).

* Runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition; Optimized for Microsoft Exchange 2003 and a variety of third party email solutions

* Depth - 11.5mm

* [[Intel]] [[XScale]] PXA272 312 MHz [[central processing unit|processor]] (Bulverde) [http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/devices/devicedisplay.aspx?module=deviceDisplay;Smartphone;americas;254]

* QWERTY [[thumbboard]], 5-way navigation button and thumb wheel

* Runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition; Optimized for Microsoft Exchange 2003 and a variety of third party email solutions that enable a broad set of corporate email capabilities

* Very thin – 11.5mm

* Full, ergonomic QWERTY [[thumbboard]], 5-way navigation button and thumb wheel

* Video clip capture and playback

* Connectivity via Bluetooth, IrDA and mini-USB

* Multimedia messaging (MMS) (except on Sprint)

* Multi-Media Messaging (MMS)

* Stereo speakers

* Audio formats supported: iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP

* Image formats supported: GIF87a, GIF89a, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG

* Mini-SD removable memory card slot (maximum: 2gb)

* Video formats supported: H.263, MPEG-4, GSM-AMR, AAC, WMV

* Display: (320 x 240 pixels, 65K TFT)

* Mini-SD removable memory card slot

* 1.3-megapixel camera with LED flash

* Large, high-resolution display (320 x 240 pixels, 65K TFT)

* PIM functionality with picture caller ID

* 1.3 megapixel camera with photo lighting

* [[Speech recognition]] and speakerphone

* PIM functionality with Picture Caller ID

* Advanced speech recognition and speakerphone

== Camera Specificationsspecifications and Optionsoptions ==

=== Camera ===

* 1.3-megapixel digital camera

* 1.3 Megapixel Digital Camera / Video Recorder

* Normal, Burstburst, and Timertimer camera modes

* 7 brightness levels

* 5 photo resolutions: 160x120, 176x144, 320x240, 640x480, and 1280x1024

* 4 zoom levels: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 6x

* 6 white balance options: Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor Home, Indoor Office, and Night

* Camera "Flashflash": Aa white LED on the back of the device (On on/ Offoff; Notnot synchronized with camera shutter)

== PC synchronization ==

===Video===

The Motorola Q has the ability to synchronize via [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] or [[Bluetooth]] to a [[Microsoft Outlook]] or [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] database via [[Windows Mobile Device Center]] in [[Windows Vista]] or via [[ActiveSync|Microsoft ActiveSync]] in [[Windows XP]] and below, allowing the user to synchronize contacts, emails, tasks, and calendar appointments to the Motorola Q. [[Microsoft Office]] files may also be synchronized, but Windows Mobile only supports reading them, and only editing Word. PowerPoint and excel are too advanced to edit.

* 7 brightness levels

* 3 video resolutions: 128x96, 160x120, and 176x144

* 6 white balance options: Automatic, Sunny, Cloudy, Indoor Home, Indoor Office, and Night

== Motorola Q support forums ==

==PC Synchronization==

The Motorola website includes a forum for user support. Topics include getting started, email setup, bluetooth technology, synching, multimedia features and third-party applications.

The Motorola Q has the ability to synchronize via [[Universal Serial Bus|USB]] or [[Bluetooth]] to a [[Microsoft Outlook]] or [[Microsoft Exchange Server]] database via [[Microsoft ActiveSync]], allowing the user to synchronize contacts, emails, tasks, and calendar appointments to the Motorola Q. [[Microsoft Office]] files may also be synchronized, but Windows Mobile only supports reading them, not editing them.

== Error reporting ==

==Motorola Q wiki==

As with most smartphones, an automatic error reporting function can be enabled by the user. Several Q users had found a minor malfunction with the first version of the Q which was exclusively sold by Verizon. The malfunction showed that after some time while the phone had been in use, that if text messaging/phone calls or internet/text messaging happened together, the phone would freeze for several minutes. Motorola and Microsoft discovered the error through the error reporting service and now offer an update you can find through Motorola.com. The update repairs the malfunction and resets the phone.

[[Motorola]] operates a public wiki dedicated to the Q, which uses [[MediaWiki]], the same software that runs [[Wikipedia]]. The wiki was originally seeded with the contents of the Q's instruction manual, which has since been edited and added upon. Specifically, information on how to make operator-specific functions has been described in practical detail that could not be covered in the manual - such as how to set up the laptop Internet access tethering feature. The wiki can be found at http://www.motoqwiki.com.

== Black Motorola Q support forums==

[[Verizon Wireless]] released a new version of the Q in mid January 2007 in a new color, producing it in black to compete with the [[T-Mobile Dash]] and [[Cingular]]'s [[Samsung Blackjack]]. The outer casing was made in a rubber compound to resist scratches. The new Q also featured 15% more battery life and an update to fix bugs.

[[Motorola]] offers the Q community six discussion forums. Topics include getting started, email setup, bluetooth technology, synching, multimedia features and third party applications. The forums are supported by Motorola Q users and are located at http://qsupportforum.motorola.com/pe/.

== Complete list of Q features and specifications ==

==Black Motorola Q==

The complete Motorola Q list of specifications are:<ref>{{cite web|title=Motorola Q Specifications & Features |website=Ephonenews

[[Verizon Wireless]] released a new version of the Q in mid January 2007 in a new color. They are now producing the Q in black. The outer casing is now made in a rubber compound to resist scratches. The new Q also features 15% more battery life and an update to fix bugs.

|url=http://www.ephonenews.com/v/1/2/760/1/Motorola_Q.html |url-status=dead

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==Complete List Of Q Features & Specifications==

The complete Motorola Q list of specifications are :[http://www.ephonenews.com/v/1/2/760/1/Motorola_Q.html]

{| class="wikitable"

!Type

!Specification

|-

|Modes || CDMA 850 / CDMA 1900 ||

|-

|Weight || 4.06 oz (115 g) ||

|-

|Dimensions || 4.57" x 2.52" x 0.47" (116 x 64 x 12 &nbsp;mm) ||

|-

|Form Factorfactor || Bar Internal Antenna ||internal antenna

|-

|Battery Lifelife || Talk: 4.00 hours (240 minutes) Standby: 192 hours (8 days) ||

|-

|Battery Typetype || LiIon 1130 mAh ||

|-

|Display || Type: LCD (Colorcolor TFT/TFD) Colors: 65,536 (16-bit) Size: 320 x 240 pixels ||

|-

|Platform / OS || Windows Mobile for Smartphones version 5 ||

|-

|Memory || 64 MB (built-in, flash shared memory) ||

|-

|Phone Bookbook Capacitycapacity || shared memory ||

|-

|FCC ID || IHDT56FQ1 (Approved Dec 14, 2005) ||

|-

|FCC ID || IHDT56FQ1 (Approved Dec 14, 2005)

|GPS / Location || Type: A-GPS ||

|-

|GPS / Location || Type: A-GPS (Relies on Carrier Towers for position calculations)

|Digital TTY/TDD || Yes ||

|-

|Digital TTY/TDD || Yes

|Hearing Aid Compatible || Rating: M3 (mostly compatible) ||

|-

|Hearing aid compatible || Rating: M3 (mostly compatible)

|Multiple Languages || Yes ||

|-

|Multiple languages || Yes

|Polyphonic Ringtones || Chords: 42 ||

|-

|Polyphonic ringtones || Chords: 42

|Ringer Profiles || Yes ||

|-

|VibrateRinger profiles || Yes ||

|-

|Vibrate || Yes

|Bluetooth || Supported Profiles: HSP, HFP, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRC, DUN, HID, BIP, PAN version 1.2 / DUN, HID, BIP, ||

|-

|Bluetooth || Supported profiles: HSP, HFP, OPP, FTP, A2DP, AVRC, DUN, HID, BIP, PAN version 1.2 / DUN, HID, BIP

|Infrared (IR) || Yes ||

|-

|Infrared (IR) || Yes

|PC Sync || ActiveSync ||

|-

|PC Sync || ActiveSync

|USB || built-in mini-USB connector ||

|-

|USB || built-in mini-USB connector

|Multiple Numbers per Name || Yes ||

|-

|PictureMultiple IDnumbers ||per Yesname || Yes

|-

|RingerPicture ID || Yes ||

|-

|Ringer ID || Yes

|Voice Dialing || speaker-independent ||

|-

|Voice dialing || speaker-independent

|Custom Graphics || supported formats: GIF87a, GIF89a, JPEG, WBMP, BMP, PNG ||

|-

|Custom Ringtonesgraphics || supported formats: iMelodyGIF87a, MIDIGIF89a, MP3JPEG, AACWBMP, WAVBMP, WMA, WAX, QCELP || PNG

|-

|Custom ringtones || supported formats: iMelody, MIDI, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA, WAX, QCELP

|Data-Capable || Yes ||

|-

|Data-capable || Yes

|Flight Mode || Standard Icon: No ||

|-

|Flight mode || Standard icon: No

|Packet Data || Technology: 1xEV-DO r0 ||

|-

|Packet data || Technology: 1xEV-DO r0

|WAP / Web Browser || Browser Software: Pocket Internet Explorer ||

|-

|WAP/Web browser || Browser software: Pocket Internet Explorer

|Side Keys || thumb-wheel on right ||

|-

|Side keys || thumb-wheel on right

|Text Keyboard || Layout: QWERTY ||

|-

|Text keyboard || Layout: QWERTY

|Memory Card Slot || Card Type: miniSD ||

|-

|EmailMemory ClientCard Slot || YesCard ||Type: miniSD

|-

|MMSEmail Alexa || Yes ||

|-

|Text MessagingMMS || 2-Way: Yes ||

|-

|Text Messaging Templates || 2-Way: Yes ||

|-

|Text messaging templates || Yes

|Music Player || Windows Media Player ||

|-

|Music player || Windows Media Player

|Camera || Resolution: 1+ megapixel ||

|-

|Camera || Resolution: 1.3 megapixels

|Streaming Video || Windows Media Player ||

|-

|Video CaptureAlarm || Yes ||

|-

|AlarmCalculator || Yes ||

|-

|CalculatorCalendar || Yes ||

|-

|CalendarTo-Do List || Yes ||

|-

|To-DoVoice ListMemo || Yes ||

|-

|Voice MemoGames || Yes ||

|-

|GamesHeadset ||jack Yes(2.5&nbsp;mm) || Yes

|-

|Speaker phone || Type: full-duplex

|Headset Jack (2.5 mm) || Yes ||

|-

|Speaker Phone || Type: Full-Duplex ||

|}

==External linksReferences==

{{reflist}}

*[http://www.motoqwiki.com Dedicated Motorola Q Wiki]

*[http://www.qusers.com/ Qusers.com - The Original Motorola Q Discussion Forum]

*[http://www.everythingq.com/ Motorola Q news, reviews, software and discussion]

*[http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=856 Specifications at Phonescoop]

*[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20060522.wqphone0522/BNStory/Business/home Motorola launches 'BlackBerry killer']

*[http://www.cellphones.ca/cell-phones/phone/399/ Cellphones.ca - Motorola Q reviews, specs]

*[http://q.freephones.cc/ Detailed Motorola Q Specifications at FreePhones.CC]

*[http://www.mycellphoneblog.com/motorola-moto-q-review/ Motorola Q Review - MyCellPhoneBlog.com]

== External links ==

* [https://supportforums.motorola.com/community/qseries Motorola Q Support Forum]

* [http://www.phonescoop.com/phones/phone.php?p=856 Specifications at Phonescoop]

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