As the hypefest running up to the May 31 release of the Motorola Q continues, there was a reviewer's event yesterday where members of the press corps were allowed to paw and fondle the lusted-after smartphone. Here's a shot from the unboxing event, where the diminutive Q looks smaller in the hand than we thought.

Verizon Wireless snagged an exclusive on the Motorola Q, but that probably won't last for long. As we reported earlier this week, the highly-anticipated smartphone will be available directly through the Verizon Wireless website next Wednesday and in stores sometime next month at a price of $199 after an instant $100 rebate.

Motorola Q is Here! [Mobility Today]

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