MINI REVIEW: Motorola Q, Amp'd Edition

The Motorola Q, Amp'd Edition features an updated Flash interface that makes it a little less business-like and a little more hip and edgy.

EDITORS' RATING: 7.0, very good

THE GOOD: The Motorola Q boasts a sexy, ultrathin design and features a sharp display, a full QWERTY keyboard, and multimedia functionality. The Amp'd Edition also includes access to the carrier's TV and music services, and it features a revamped, hipper interface. This Windows Mobile 5 smart phone has integrated Bluetooth, a speakerphone, a 1.3-megapixel camera and solid call quality.

THE BAD: Video playback on the Moto Q, Amp'd Edition was a bit choppy, and it was sluggish when accessing and downloading multimedia content.

THE BOTTOM LINE: The Motorola Q, Amp'd Edition brings a fresh look and content to the Windows Mobile smart phone that will appeal to the provider's younger audience.

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FULL REVIEW: http://reviews.cnet.com/Motorola_Q_Amp_d_Edition/4505-6452_7-32411987.html

This story was originally published May 18, 2007 at 1:14 PM with the headline "MINI REVIEW: Motorola Q, Amp'd Edition."