I’m presently testing two QWERTY smartphones, Nokia’s E61i and Motorola’s Q9h. The “E” has a Smart SIM while the “Q” has a Globe. As a web and email tablet, the Nokia is the clear winner. I can check my three email accounts in under 5 minutes using the native client. Using Opera Mini, surfing is fast and enjoyable. The 2.8″ screen helps a lot. The Moto has a smaller, 2.4″ screen. For sheer typing speed, the Q is tops. I use it a lot when taking quick notes and business minutes. Laridian’s Bible Software on the Q is better than Olivetree’s on the E.
For playing videos and listening to music, the E wins. Moreover, the E has a podcasting application that I really like. PC synchronization is where the Q beats the E hands down. DocumentsToGo on the Q is light years ahead of the E’s barebones QuickOffice suite.
After two months of use, I cannot declare a clear winner.
