Guide Note

The Motorola Q runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile and is billed by Motorola as the world's smallest, thinnest smartphone.

Fast Facts

1. Manufacturer: Motorola
2. Type: Smartphone
3. Price: $299 MSRP
4. Debut: May 31, 2006
5. Specs: 4.57" x 2.52" x 0.47"
6. Weight: 4.06 ounces
7. Memory: 64 MB
8. Connectivity: CDMA, Bluetooth
9. Ringtone: Polyphonic
10. 1.3 Megapixel digital camera
11. Display: 16-bit Color 320 x 240 TFT
12. Power: Battery
13. Battery life: Talk four Hours, Standby 192 Hours

As one might expect with a Smartphone, the Q does not lack with pre-installed applications, which all run on the Windows Mobile platform. The phone also features a 1.3 megapixel camera and a media player.

Consumers welcome the Q as a strong competitor to the BlackBerry, complete with a full QWERTY keyboard and large viewing screen. Many report good call quality as well. Others are unhappy with the difficulty of setting up e-mail and lack of a touchscreen and WiFi compatibility.