Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? - Page 9

GreekGodX · 04-30-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

the only other complaint is the battery life could be better

How long did it last? Thinking about getting one. If you are a current customer and order through wirefly.com you get it for $150. Some other site I looked at you could get it for $100 if you were a new custo.

md4958 · 04-30-2010, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

How long did it last? Thinking about getting one. If you are a current customer and order through wirefly.com you get it for $150. Some other site I looked at you could get it for $100 if you were a new custo.

I ended up getting mine for $120 plus tax shipped. I got $50 off with their new every Two program, and then I was given a coupon code for an additional $30 off, which they were able to apply even after I had already ordered the phone... good through May 2nd I think.

I havent really let the battery die yet, but after charging it at around 4pm yesterday, the phone had half charge at around 10ish... while I was showing it off a bit, I wouldnt call it heavy use. However, I charged it all night last night, took it off around 6am. Right now the battery meter is showing almost full less a small bit. I'll report back at the end of the day.

Mind you, Im used to my blackberry that I could go 3 or 4 days without charging.

cle_smoker · 04-30-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I havent really let the battery die yet, but after charging it at around 4pm yesterday, the phone had half charge at around 10ish... while I was showing it off a bit, I wouldnt call it heavy use. However, I charged it all night last night, took it off around 6am. Right now the battery meter is showing almost full less a small bit. I'll report back at the end of the day.

Mind you, Im used to my blackberry that I could go 3 or 4 days without charging.

Yes, the battery could be better. The Eris didn't last as long as this one does, so I am happier with that. It's a trade-off I guess. I could go days on my old phone, but it was only a phone with limited internet. So you take the good with the bad.

md4958 · 04-30-2010, 08:40 AM

oh, btw, if anybody is interested in that coupon code, pm me

King James · 04-30-2010, 09:21 AM

Fennec browser looks like it will be good, but the current pre-alpha release is so bug-ridden its irritating lol. But hopefully before long they can release something better

gettysburgfreak · 05-01-2010, 01:45 AM

are you guys able to get onto the internet with your Droid even when you are not getting 3g? My friend has a Palm phone from Verizon and is still able to get onto the internet while I am not. We both live and work in the same area. I don't know if my phone is screwed up or if somehow the Droid only works with 3g. Thoughts would be appreciated. And FYI the closest Verizon store that I know if is 2hours away in San Antonio.

spectrrr · 05-01-2010, 02:05 AM

I'm been able to get on the net (slowly) when my Droid was reading 1x.... on the other hand, it was in an area that should had 3g, so the more likely explanation is that it had a very weak 3g signal on and off and simply reported it as 1x.

md4958 · 05-01-2010, 09:00 AM

So, the battery lasted yesterday from 6am till about 11pm with moderate use. Was showing the phone to (Tim) TRicker yesterday and we watched a couple short videos, I took a bunch of pics using the flash, and Tim was messing around with it for a good amount of time- he is looking at one too.

At 11pm I plugged it in, it had gotten down to the last battery segment, which had also switched from green to yellow (perhaps a "charge me" indicator).

The camera on this thing is so impressive. Takes beautiful pics. This is a photo of a wedding cake I delivered yesterday afternoon.

05-04-2010, 07:31 PM

My incredible is just that, INCREDIBLE

colimo · 05-04-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by md4958

oh, btw, if anybody is interested in that coupon code, pm me

is that for verizon or sprint?

md4958 · 05-05-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by colimo

is that for verizon or sprint?

The Incredible is only available on Verizon at the moment (I believe), however the coupon expired on 5/3. Sorry pal.

AD720 · 06-22-2010, 10:04 AM

Looks like tomorrow the Droid X will be officially announced. Glad I waited on the Incredible b/c this looks like it will be on a whole 'nother level.

http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/

Speculation says July 2nd launch!

GreekGodX · 06-22-2010, 11:39 AM

That Droid X is going to be ginormous!! 4.3 in screen!!

Ahbroody · 06-22-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

That Droid X is going to be ginormous!! 4.3 in screen!!

Not that big. I have the EVO which is 4.3 and it is not that big. Its big enough, but I like my phone large. The Evo is a monster in abilities though. I am loving it. Already rooted it and tonight I am going to add free wifi hotspot. Still debating on adding froyo to get native flash, but with the skyfire browser I am cool as it works on all the sports streaming sites I use.

GreekGodX · 06-22-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

Not that big. I have the EVO which is 4.3 and it is not that big. Its big enough, but I like my phone large. The Evo is a monster in abilities though. I am loving it. Already rooted it and tonight I am going to add free wifi hotspot. Still debating on adding froyo to get native flash, but with the skyfire browser I am cool as it works on all the sports streaming sites I use.

In comparison to other smartphones that is big. I suppose everything is relative though.

I'm prolly just going to end up with the Blackberry Bold

Funds are a little short and my Dad is getting 1, so B1G1 is enticing me.

King James · 06-22-2010, 01:06 PM

Dunno if I like droid x or droid 2 better. I still really want the dang iPhone to come to a real network
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GreekGodX · 06-22-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by King James

Dunno if I like droid x or droid 2 better. I still really want the dang iPhone to come to a real network
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Amen

spectrrr · 06-22-2010, 07:22 PM

1ghz doesn't impress me, with slight modifications my Droid 1 runs at 1ghz. So that just leaves screen size and keyboard as the main factors.

Droid 2 gets my vote because of the keyboard..... but that's only IF the redesigned keyboard works better. Quite often designers take a massive jump backwards when they "redesign" a keyboard. And I would rather miss the ugly "chin" on my Droid 1, simply because it lets me orient it correctly by feel.

but really, we don't know much about the droid X yet....

spectrrr · 06-22-2010, 07:34 PM

mmm yeah, B1G1 can be very enticing.

Better yet, convince dad to a get a Droid, I think those were/are on B1G1

GreekGodX · 06-22-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by spectrrr

mmm yeah, B1G1 can be very enticing.

Better yet, convince dad to a get a Droid, I think those were/are on B1G1

He doesn't like the droid because of the keys on the keyboard. My Dad is also enticed by the reliability and easy function of the blackberry. Honestly the way I treat my phones, I should just get something for free. Mine rarely make it a year let alone 2.

04-30-2010, 08:40 AM	#4
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? oh, btw, if anybody is interested in that coupon code, pm me __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

04-30-2010, 09:21 AM	#5
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? Fennec browser looks like it will be good, but the current pre-alpha release is so bug-ridden its irritating lol. But hopefully before long they can release something better __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

05-01-2010, 01:45 AM	#6
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? are you guys able to get onto the internet with your Droid even when you are not getting 3g? My friend has a Palm phone from Verizon and is still able to get onto the internet while I am not. We both live and work in the same area. I don't know if my phone is screwed up or if somehow the Droid only works with 3g. Thoughts would be appreciated. And FYI the closest Verizon store that I know if is 2hours away in San Antonio. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

05-01-2010, 02:05 AM	#7
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? I'm been able to get on the net (slowly) when my Droid was reading 1x.... on the other hand, it was in an area that should had 3g, so the more likely explanation is that it had a very weak 3g signal on and off and simply reported it as 1x. __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

05-01-2010, 09:00 AM	#8
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? So, the battery lasted yesterday from 6am till about 11pm with moderate use. Was showing the phone to (Tim) TRicker yesterday and we watched a couple short videos, I took a bunch of pics using the flash, and Tim was messing around with it for a good amount of time- he is looking at one too. At 11pm I plugged it in, it had gotten down to the last battery segment, which had also switched from green to yellow (perhaps a "charge me" indicator). The camera on this thing is so impressive. Takes beautiful pics. This is a photo of a wedding cake I delivered yesterday afternoon. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-04-2010, 07:31 PM	#9
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? My incredible is just that, INCREDIBLE

06-22-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
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? Looks like tomorrow the Droid X will be officially announced. Glad I waited on the Incredible b/c this looks like it will be on a whole 'nother level. http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/ Speculation says July 2nd launch! __________________

06-22-2010, 11:39 AM	#13
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? That Droid X is going to be ginormous!! 4.3 in screen!! __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

06-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#16
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Anyone seriosuly looking at the new DROID? Dunno if I like droid x or droid 2 better. I still really want the dang iPhone to come to a real network Posted via Mobile Device

06-22-2010, 07:22 PM	#18
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? 1ghz doesn't impress me, with slight modifications my Droid 1 runs at 1ghz. So that just leaves screen size and keyboard as the main factors. Droid 2 gets my vote because of the keyboard..... but that's only IF the redesigned keyboard works better. Quite often designers take a massive jump backwards when they "redesign" a keyboard. And I would rather miss the ugly "chin" on my Droid 1, simply because it lets me orient it correctly by feel. but really, we don't know much about the droid X yet.... __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

06-22-2010, 07:34 PM	#19
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? mmm yeah, B1G1 can be very enticing. Better yet, convince dad to a get a Droid, I think those were/are on B1G1 __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine