Guest Paul (MVP) Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 What do you get it you take the gorgeous Motorola Q, fatten it up a bit, add 3G / HSDPA + video calling, then beat it severely with the ugly stick? You get this monstrosity... the alleged Motorola Q Pro, codenamed 'Norman'! Reportedly launching on Vodafone in the first quarter of 2007, the device sports a redesigned keyboard, slightly fatter frame, upgraded 2 megapixel rear camera and a forward facing camera for video calling. It's presented in an 'interesting' black and red colour scheme in the shots from mobilvilag.hu (who have now pulled the shots - what better way to confirm they're real?) My thoughts? Probably one of the most ugly devices i've ever seen and a massive disappointment - come back Samsung i600, all is forgiven :) Do you agree? Reply to this topic and have your say! A couple more pics follow after the jump too... P Via: EngadgetMobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nedge2k Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 hmm...Norman by name, Norman by nature ey :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richard_d Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) Hhhmm not sure about ugly - more dull. Still pretty good specs might sway things... Edited November 10, 2006 by richard_d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smeg36 Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) I don't get the general Q hate that I see at Modaco. It seems like the majority of comments I see here are negative in regards to the Q. I guess when I look at a device I'm appealed by the specs rather than looks only. If it has good specs, I'll then look at the device and decide if I like the way it looks. If the specs are nice, the device looks better to the eye. If they aren't so great, it's uglier. Much like the personality of someone you are interested in. In this case I look at the specs and the photos, and I think it's one sweet looking device. Edited November 10, 2006 by smeg36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr Who Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Big, fat and fugly - I suppose I might like it after 6 or 7 pints? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paul (MVP) Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 smeg36... you're missing the point. I definitely appreciate good design, and good specs, heck, I even have a Q that I pestered Moto for even though it won't work over here, because it's a great device. However, specs aside, the device above is UGLY! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 (edited) I don't get the general Q hate that I see at Modaco. It seems like the majority of comments I see here are negative in regards to the Q. I guess when I look at a device I'm appealed by the specs rather than looks only. If it has good specs, I'll then look at the device and decide if I like the way it looks. If the specs are nice, the device looks better to the eye. If they aren't so great, it's uglier. Much like the personality of someone you are interested in. In this case I look at the specs and the photos, and I think it's one sweet looking device. this new version aside I think the thing that got people knocking the Q was that it was delayed for so long when it was released the specs were nothing special and there was an even thinner device released before it was finally released (i320) @ least thats why I have no great love for it :) Edited November 10, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nickcornaglia Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 I'm not 100% offended by it. But something is definitely off in the looks department. Especially since the original was soooo much nicer looking than this. I don't like the red keys nor the white accents. They should have really went all out with the redesign. I tried to play with it in photoshop to see what it was.....I think its the black....too generic blackberry like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loki_f Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 Yep.. not the prettiest device to come out of motorola.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bryson Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 lol :) nearly wet myself when i read this comment Paul! "You get this monstrosity... the alleged Motorola Q Pro, codenamed 'Norman'!" hehehehhehehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ed5daman Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Nice looking phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mind_Rx Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 at least, its not pink :D ...or even yellow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest m@... Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 I like the look of it. Paul - Any chance of a poll to see what people think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimbouk Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Keyboard looks really badly thought out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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