With the T-Mobile Dash coming out shortly, many people have begun wondering whether this Windows Mobile smartphone will become the Motorola Q killer device. The Dash is a variant of the HTC Excalibur reference design and you can now read a review of the phone here at CNET. Before we get into the review, let’s look over the specs of the Dash as provided by T-Mobile on their website.

  • Size:
    4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Weight:
    4.2 ounces
  • Included battery:
    Li-Ion
  • Talk time:
    up to 5 hours
  • Standby time:
    up to 9 days
  • Band (frequency):
    850 MHz;900 MHz;1800 MHz;1900 MHz

Features include:

  • Messaging
  • Text messaging*
  • Instant messaging: Yahoo!®, MSN®, and AOL®*
  • Fun
    • 1.3 Megapixel camera
    • Windows Media® Player
    • Video capture/playback
  • Communication
    • Easily synch w/ Microsoft Outlook
    • Built-in QWERTY Keypad
    • myFaves capable*
    • Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology
    • Speakerphone
  • Information
    • Real web browsing*
    • GPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi enabled*
    • Micro SD memory slot
    • Voice-activated dialing
  • Assistants
    • Windows Mobile®
    • Speed dial

    OK back to the CNET review (which also happens to be a video review mind you). Their rating was a positive 8.0 and the verdict was:

    With a sleek design, good performance, and a robust set of productivity and wireless options, the T-Mobile Dash is an all-in-one hit and earns its reputation as a Motorola Q killer.

    That’s pretty darn good if you ask me. I don’t think it looks quite as nice as the Q but if it performs better than the Q, then I’d be all for it. Too bad there’s no Verizon Wireless equivalence to this device other than the Q at this time.

    [Check out the review]

    [Check out the product page at T-Mobile]

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