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Vz Droid has launched
Any early adopters?
As a current Vz customer eligible for upgrade, I'm considering the Droid. --Scott
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11-06-2009, 10:17 AM
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11-06-2009, 10:23 AM
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looks good but i dont like that it's made by motorola.
it's been a while since i've had a motorola phone but i have been through atleast 3 of their phones ive been less than satisfied with. all seem to have a 6 month expiration date before they start dropping calls and stuff starts coming unglued.
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11-06-2009, 10:24 AM
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I have a buddy heading to pick his up on lunch. Can't wait to try it.
(<<< iphone user)
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11-06-2009, 10:31 AM
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I know everyone is comparing it to the iphone, but really android is going to to be a windows mobile killer IMO.
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11-06-2009, 10:38 AM
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If it runs fast between its features, that will be the main turn on for me. That and app support. I'm REALLY trying to find a solution for remote management of some telcom/IT equipment. I know iPhone has ssh clients and apparently there is one called Connectbot for android as well.
The Google maps support + nav sounds like a winner as well. Some feedback has said the keyboard is somewhat awkward, I just really need to play with one  I also read that the screen is VERY impressive, as to clarity, resolution, and color
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11-06-2009, 11:04 AM
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I heard the keyboard is a letdown. Flat keys that are hard to find. Personally I dont like the colors. black and BRONZE?
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the only thing i can think is that it's the guys limp wrist hand and he just turned gay. doesnt look like a hand. bothers me. ok im done, continue...
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11-06-2009, 11:11 AM
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the dpad is really big, i would have thought they could have revised that a bit to give way for more keyboard space.
Of course, this is Gen1 of this particular design. BB Storm2 is MUCH improved over Storm, so I suspect Gen2 of this phone will be refined. Even so, for Gen1 very impressive feature set, if it works correctly. Must test drive!
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11-06-2009, 12:43 PM
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i dont have mine anymore so i'm not an "apple fanboy" but i LMAO everytime a new phone comes out and everyone calls it an iPhone killer.. it looks like an awesome phone, i can't wait to see one in person, i used to be a big motorola fan.. i HATE windows mobile..the treo 750 i have right now makes me wanna punch someone.
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11-06-2009, 12:46 PM
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I've never owned ANY smartphone, so if I get the droid it would be a huge jump for me. --Scott
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11-06-2009, 12:50 PM
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Ive been messing around with one here at work.
Although i got limited time, cause hes playing with it(co-Workers phone) Seems very responsive, fast and smooth. I likes.
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11-06-2009, 12:56 PM
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i want one, but verizon sucks in my area... unfortunately att is the lesser of evils around here. same reason i couldnt get a palm pre, sprint sucks around here.
right now im getting ready to change to a blackberry to get away from this treo...
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11-06-2009, 01:03 PM
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Several reviews are saying the storm2 is pretty nice.
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11-06-2009, 02:45 PM
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11-06-2009, 02:53 PM
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FYI Sears.com (strange I know) is selling the Droid for a full $150 less then Verizon stores. VZ = $300 upfront - $100 debit card in the mail as a rebate, Sears = $150 upfront, no waiting on rebates.
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11-06-2009, 03:12 PM
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11-06-2009, 03:19 PM
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I played with one at the vz store today. I thought it was pretty cool. I like the fact that it has a physical keyboard. The touch screen keyboard was also very responsive and worked well. All the programs seem to run fast and the web browsing was also very fast. I want one but not eligible for an upgrade until Jan 13.
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11-06-2009, 03:21 PM
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I dug around their site and didn't find it, do you happen to have a link? Thanks!
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11-06-2009, 03:36 PM
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For renewal just click the blue "Get this phone with a contract extension " under the zipcode.
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11-06-2009, 04:16 PM
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Okay...letstalk has it for $149.99 for new or existing customers.
http://www.letstalk.com/droid-by-mot...rizon-wireless hit that, then hit show price and enter your zipcode.
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11-06-2009, 04:19 PM
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At the verizon wireless store they said my upgrade isnt until Jan 13th. If I order one off of sears or letstalk will that let me go around waiting until Jan 13th?
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11-06-2009, 04:23 PM
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11-06-2009, 04:40 PM
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11-06-2009, 05:01 PM
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Ordered mine last nite on the Verizon site, Fedex should be dropping it off tomorrow. Cant wait to get my hands on it. Palm Centro just wasnt cutting it anymore.
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11-06-2009, 05:07 PM
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Rhabdomyolysis anyone?
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Same here, it was either that or the Imagio...and the droid's OS won out. I know if it is glitchy GOOGLE will put some money in making it right. |
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thats my only benefit to going with that one... its either that or go back to an iphone 3g for 50$... been there, done that..i love iphones but i also get bored and wanna try something new..
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11-07-2009, 12:31 PM
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just realized the 8900 doesnt even have 3g...wtf... guess the quest continues..:/
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11-08-2009, 09:18 AM
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Picked our Droids up yesterday. The keyboard is very awkward at first, but the keyboard on my LG voyager really had me spoiled. It's only been a day and I'm already getting pretty used to it. The screen is gorgeous! Obviously there is a few bugs to work out. The biggest one is that for hours i couldn't register my Yahoo email with it. It kept saying "user name or password incorrect". Finally found out that some free yahoo accounts don't work with the wi-fi on. Also the app i downloaded for free ring tones won't show my contacts when i want to assign it to someone. I have to instead assign it as my default ring tone, then go into the contact and assign the ring tone to it. Another ring tone app probably won't do that. Other than that it kicks ass. Having multiple web browser pages on a phone rocks. And running multiple apps doesn't slow the phone down either.
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11-08-2009, 10:50 AM
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I think it's a good phone but I wasn't insanely impressed. I played with it for a while...and ending up buying the new BB Tour. I really like it.
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11-11-2009, 06:16 PM
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Rhabdomyolysis anyone?
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Plus the zombie game using google maps is full of win.. Last edited by flashstang04; 11-11-2009 at 06:23 PM. |
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11-11-2009, 06:17 PM
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If they executed well, I can see that being really bad ass. I might hold out for Gen2 but i'm super tempted to get it, not gonna lie. --Scott
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11-11-2009, 06:38 PM
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Rhabdomyolysis anyone?
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For the most part it works great. There are a few hiccups like with a regular GPS.
The zombie game uses google maps...it shows your real map and your location and shows zombies moving down the street towards you...and you can change the settings. Really fun if you take it with you driving or running, etc... If they catch you , you lose. Kinda freaky seeing the zombies move towards your real life house though. |
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11-12-2009, 09:33 AM
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Looks like motorola did a great job with this phone. i look forward to picking one up and finally seeing someone challenge the iphone... I think this one is 100% better then the iphone.
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