Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID?

spectrrr · 10-29-2009, 08:42 PM

I'm getting pretty sick and tired of my Samsung Saga... and really I'm just getting tired of Windows Mobile being 3 steps behind the curve. I'm taking a seriously hard look at the DROID and thinking of jumping ship to google. anyone else doing the same?

Mr.Maduro · 10-29-2009, 08:45 PM

I'm a loyal verizon wireless customer (although I hate their customer service) so I'm very interested in the Droid. I'm due for an upgrade so I'm waiting to see when these hit the shelves to see what the reviews are.

If anyone has any pre-release reviews, please post the links here. That would be awesome.

EDIT: Droid commercial came on 2 seconds after I posted.

AD720 · 10-29-2009, 08:55 PM

I would get it in heartbeat if I didn't just upgrade to an Omnia in July. I have to wait until July but I'll be getting an Android phone. Maybe not the Driod, but definitely one with the Google OS>.

cle_smoker · 10-29-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Maduro

If anyone has any pre-release reviews, please post the links here. That would be awesome.

I read this one today on Yahoo.

Link

Mr.Maduro · 10-29-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cle_smoker

I read this one today on Yahoo.

Link

Thanks. I'm sold.

MajorCaptSilly · 10-29-2009, 09:18 PM

My son has the T-Mobile G1. The software is buggy and the hardware is clunky.

MCS

kgoings · 10-29-2009, 09:23 PM

here you go

10-29-2009, 09:06 PM

I have been dealing with going onto the web on my LG for the last 2 weeks. I know there is something better out there.

No upgrade til Dec. so until then all searching is done through Google cuz it is kinda like the Google web browser. (I am guessing cuz I haven't used the Google OS yet.)
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spectrrr · 10-29-2009, 09:17 PM

here's some more relevant pre-release reviews. I would be inclined to trust link #2 the most, he's proved reliable in his opinions in the past, without becoming a fanboy to a cause.

1. http://www.pcworld.com/article/17451...te_primer.html

2. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/...droid-preview/

3. http://gizmodo.com/5391735/motorola-...er-6th-for-200

Scottastic · 10-29-2009, 09:20 PM

As an AT&T employee with an iPhone, a Google G1, a Blackberry 8900 and a Samsung Jack, I can tell you that the one phone my company doesn't carry (Google G1) is my favorite by far.

The droid intrigues me, but there are a lot of Android phones coming out. Might be worth holding out a little.

Edit: in response to MCS, the newest update (1.6) fixes a lot of issues. Also, I don't know how much your son knows about homebrew, but have him try out CyanogenMod.

spectrrr · 10-29-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottastic

The droid intrigues me, but there are a lot of Android phones coming out. Might be worth holding out a little.

Very true. From what I'm reading however, the first "Droid" will be the only one for a while that has a physical keyboard, and thats one feature i'm not willing to give up...

Mugen910 · 10-30-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

Very true. From what I'm reading however, the first "Droid" will be the only one for a while that has a physical keyboard, and thats one feature i'm not willing to give up...

My Tmobile G-1 rocks!!

I like that it's an open software source and when someone makes an application you don't always have to pay for it in the market. As soon as Android came out i jumped from windows quickly. It just wasn't for me.

10-29-2009, 10:32 PM

I am most def. getting this phone. I am eligible for an upgrade on 12/16. On 12/16 I will be in line for my Droid.

Titan410 · 10-30-2009, 07:02 AM

I love VZW coverage. Hate the phones. They always handicap their phones for some reason. From what I've read the Droid will not be typically handicapped so I will be taking a hard look at it.
Oh yeah, and I'm a Google fanatic (Gmail, Docs, Calendar, etc.) so its probably going to be a no brainer.

Starscream · 10-30-2009, 07:14 AM

These are not the droids you're looking for. You can go about your business. Move along.

kgoings · 10-30-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

These are not the droids you're looking for. You can go about your business. Move along.

Yes shilala we know you hate Verizon...and NO other cell carried charges you extras for stuff like that.

spectrrr · 10-30-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Yes shilala we know you hate Verizon...and NO other cell carried charges you extras for stuff like that.

YEP... they are pricey bastards. BUT, no other cell carrier just F*in WORKS nearly any place you go.....

BORIStheBLADE · 10-30-2009, 11:53 AM

I have been watching the Droid too.

Some info I found today on Lifehacker.com

10-30-2009, 12:26 PM

Interesting phone, but If the keyboard is as crippled as the early review
indicate this could be an enormous clunker. I'll hold my praise until I
see how the keyboard is

kgoings · 10-30-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

YEP... they are pricey bastards. BUT, no other cell carrier just F*in WORKS nearly any place you go.....

Exactly

10-29-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I'm getting pretty sick and tired of my Samsung Saga... and really I'm just getting tired of Windows Mobile being 3 steps behind the curve. I'm taking a seriously hard look at the DROID and thinking of jumping ship to google. anyone else doing the same? __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

10-29-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I would get it in heartbeat if I didn't just upgrade to an Omnia in July. I have to wait until July but I'll be getting an Android phone. Maybe not the Driod, but definitely one with the Google OS>. __________________

10-29-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? My son has the T-Mobile G1. The software is buggy and the hardware is clunky. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

10-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#7
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? here you go __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

10-29-2009, 09:06 PM	#8
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I have been dealing with going onto the web on my LG for the last 2 weeks. I know there is something better out there. No upgrade til Dec. so until then all searching is done through Google cuz it is kinda like the Google web browser. (I am guessing cuz I haven't used the Google OS yet.) Posted via Mobile Device

10-29-2009, 08:45 PM	#2
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I'm a loyal verizon wireless customer (although I hate their customer service) so I'm very interested in the Droid. I'm due for an upgrade so I'm waiting to see when these hit the shelves to see what the reviews are. If anyone has any pre-release reviews, please post the links here. That would be awesome. EDIT: Droid commercial came on 2 seconds after I posted. __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

10-29-2009, 09:17 PM	#9
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? here's some more relevant pre-release reviews. I would be inclined to trust link #2 the most, he's proved reliable in his opinions in the past, without becoming a fanboy to a cause. 1. http://www.pcworld.com/article/17451...te_primer.html 2. http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/...droid-preview/ 3. http://gizmodo.com/5391735/motorola-...er-6th-for-200 __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

10-29-2009, 09:20 PM	#10
Scottastic ROFLCOPTER Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 217 Trading: (8)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? As an AT&T employee with an iPhone, a Google G1, a Blackberry 8900 and a Samsung Jack, I can tell you that the one phone my company doesn't carry (Google G1) is my favorite by far. The droid intrigues me, but there are a lot of Android phones coming out. Might be worth holding out a little. Edit: in response to MCS, the newest update (1.6) fixes a lot of issues. Also, I don't know how much your son knows about homebrew, but have him try out CyanogenMod. __________________ Professional window licker on the short bus.

10-29-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I am most def. getting this phone. I am eligible for an upgrade on 12/16. On 12/16 I will be in line for my Droid.

10-30-2009, 07:02 AM	#14
Titan410 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Vince Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 353 Trading: (26)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I love VZW coverage. Hate the phones. They always handicap their phones for some reason. From what I've read the Droid will not be typically handicapped so I will be taking a hard look at it. Oh yeah, and I'm a Google fanatic (Gmail, Docs, Calendar, etc.) so its probably going to be a no brainer. __________________ I spend most of my money on guns, ammo, and cigars. The rest I waste.

10-30-2009, 07:14 AM	#15
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? These are not the droids you're looking for. You can go about your business. Move along. __________________ Insert quote here.

10-30-2009, 11:53 AM	#18
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? I have been watching the Droid too. Some info I found today on Lifehacker.com __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-30-2009, 12:26 PM	#19
Resipsa Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? Interesting phone, but If the keyboard is as crippled as the early review indicate this could be an enormous clunker. I'll hold my praise until I see how the keyboard is