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  • BunnyHardaway
    Banned
    • Nov 2004
    • 15195

    #16
    Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

    I wish I wouldn't have to wait

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    • techhokies
      Pro
      • Apr 2004
      • 727

      #17
      Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

      Every single review about it is awesome so far. The only negatives are on the software side, which I figure can be fixed easily after some time, and about the keyboard. Neither seem like big issues to me. I think I'm just going to go to the store and if the phone wows me enough, I'll just pick it up, otherwise wait a month to compare it w/ other phones.

      edit: Does anyone know verizon's policy on upgrading phones. For example, lets say I pick this phone up today w/ the two year contract and next year verizon gets the iphone. Can I upgrade to the iphone and pay the 2 year price for the iphone and just pay an extra $30-$50 upgrade fee or do I have to pay the normal price which is always around $600.
      Last edited by techhokies; 11-06-2009, 02:29 PM.
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      • mgoblue
        Go Wings!
        • Jul 2002
        • 25477

        #18
        Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

        Wish I could, but my phone died completely 2 months ago so I couldn't hold out until the cool newer smartphones dropped.

        I don't mind though, not sure I really want to jack my bill up a ton by adding the data and all that.
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        • TheLetterZ
          All Star
          • Jul 2002
          • 6752

          #19
          Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

          A warning -- starting 11/15, all new contracts for "advanced" phones on Verizon include a $350 early termination fee.

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          • shugknight
            MVP
            • Oct 2004
            • 4585

            #20
            Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

            Originally posted by Steve_OS
            Yes, I have it and so far...WOW. Will wait for my early HOLY S impressions to fade off, before I talk about it
            Steve -

            I'm looking forward to your reviews. I really want one, but would like to hear other people's thoughts.

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            • bkfount
              All Star
              • Oct 2004
              • 8467

              #21
              Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

              my contract went month to month awhile ago, so I will get in in a week or so. I've read the reviews, but want some extra internet impressions out first.

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              • Thrasha
                MVP
                • Nov 2004
                • 3374

                #22
                Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                Early impression:

                I love it. I had an iPhone a month ago and didn't think I'd find a phone that I enjoyed as much as that one, but I think this might put up a pretty good fight.

                The internet browser is a dream, the screen is jaw dropping. I've found the full keyboard to be really nice, it's got a soft touch, not sure why it was being dumped on by some sites (I'm looking at you Boy Genius Report).

                After being stuck with a blackberry for the past few weeks and an antiquated OS it's refreshing feeling to be using a much more intuitive OS.
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                • Steve_OS
                  Editor-in-Chief
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 33826

                  #23
                  Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                  Wow, after playing w/ this thing and trying to learn the OS for most of the evening, I must say I am thoroughly impressed.

                  I'm coming from a BB Storm and well, everyone knows how SUCKY the internet is on the BB OS. Well, on the Droid, it is amazingly quick and sites just come up and look, pretty much like they would on your PC. Only a bit smaller, obviously. Loading up OS for example on my Storm took literally 2 minutes. Now, just 10 to 15 seconds. I'm sure it'd be faster if I use the WiFi, but for now, it's just all 3G stuff.

                  Email was a breeze to setup, got all my OS IMAP accts. setup w/o a hitch, while it's not push, like the BB does, I can set it to send/receive every 15 minutes. Love the "DROID" sound when I get a message, but you can change that tone obviously.

                  Just browsing around the "Market" and there are just tons of apps. I have a cool Spiderman wallpaper that goes from left to right and changes colors, too cool.

                  Phone calls w/ the Storm went like this. Phone rang, I hit green to pick up, hello, hello? then they say hi. Just disappointing lag. W/ the Droid, it's the first hello, crystal clear, no slow OS messing around.

                  Text messaging, easy. Twitter rocks, Facebook? wow... So clean.

                  I haven't messed w/ the music or videos, but I hear it's fine.

                  The issues w/ the keyboard? I haven't seen any issue, I love it. After reading from multiple sites, it sucked, I dunno. I think it's kick ***.

                  Everything is just SOOOOOOOOOO much faster on this thing. I don't miss my Storm at all. Time to go play w/ it some more, after it charges. I drained the battery already
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                  • shugknight
                    MVP
                    • Oct 2004
                    • 4585

                    #24
                    Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                    Oh man.. now I'm so excited to get mine. I just ordered it about 2 hours ago.. unfortunately it's online and so I won't get it till Monday. Hopefully the Fedor fight and the Bears game will hold me over till then.

                    Hows the camera on yours Trasha and Steve? There was a report on another forum that said that if you hear clicking noises when you first start the camera, there may be something wrong with it.

                    Did you guys also get the car mount? Some people have stated it comes with a charger, while some says it's just a mount. Can you confirm what it has?

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                    • eDotd
                      We ain't cool de la?
                      • Jul 2006
                      • 6284

                      #25
                      Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                      How is the battery life?

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                      • Thrasha
                        MVP
                        • Nov 2004
                        • 3374

                        #26
                        Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                        Originally posted by MomentousCeltic
                        How is the battery life?
                        Battery life seems pretty solid. I was browsing the internet on wifi for a while on it before even charging it once. I'd say I got about 6 hours or so before it dropped around 15% percent.

                        Charged up amazing fast as well.
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                        • Tiko7523
                          MVP
                          • Aug 2009
                          • 1595

                          #27
                          Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                          All i gotta say is props to verizon i cant believe how great this phone is... i own a iphone 3gs and i wanted to switch over this phone is just plain ridiclous the build quality is nice the touch screen is so responsive .

                          i love this phone i will probably be switching to verizon and getting me this phone and selling my 3gs.... i hate att lately with the call quality around here
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                          • Steve_OS
                            Editor-in-Chief
                            • Jul 2002
                            • 33826

                            #28
                            Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                            Originally posted by shugknight
                            Oh man.. now I'm so excited to get mine. I just ordered it about 2 hours ago.. unfortunately it's online and so I won't get it till Monday. Hopefully the Fedor fight and the Bears game will hold me over till then.

                            Hows the camera on yours Trasha and Steve? There was a report on another forum that said that if you hear clicking noises when you first start the camera, there may be something wrong with it.

                            Did you guys also get the car mount? Some people have stated it comes with a charger, while some says it's just a mount. Can you confirm what it has?
                            I hear clicking, but it works. Images from the camera are not all that great when taking pics, but vids are pretty impressive for a phone.

                            I couldn't find the car mount, but the multimedia dock included a power adapter. Still looking for the car mount. The GPS is incredible.
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                            • Steve_OS
                              Editor-in-Chief
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 33826

                              #29
                              Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                              Originally posted by MomentousCeltic
                              How is the battery life?
                              Solid. 7 hour talk time, from what I've heard. I've had it on since midnight last night, made a few phone calls, emails, texts, browse the internet and I'm still at 80% at 2 PM (now).
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                              • Steve_OS
                                Editor-in-Chief
                                • Jul 2002
                                • 33826

                                #30
                                Re: Anyone else getting a DROID?

                                Originally posted by Tiko7523
                                All i gotta say is props to verizon i cant believe how great this phone is... i own a iphone 3gs and i wanted to switch over this phone is just plain ridiclous the build quality is nice the touch screen is so responsive .

                                i love this phone i will probably be switching to verizon and getting me this phone and selling my 3gs.... i hate att lately with the call quality around here
                                Ya, was thinking going iPhone myself over the years, but AT&T sucks in my area. I've had no issues w/ the big red.
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