Droid

hahaha I literaly bought this like 3 hours before your post. Unfortunately I am not home to be able to use it right now. I based my purchase on one thing... My brother is the most tech-savy person I know, so I asked him which phone I should get if I were to buy a new one and he said hands down the Motorola Droid. From what I can tell, it's a decent attempt at replicating the Iphone. I talked to the sales guy on the phone last night and he said he owned it and it was amazing. I should be able to tell you more in a couple of weeks..

It looks neat, and I'll probably get one day. However, I get most of the cool looking phones because I work in IT and think I'll use them..but they all basically go to waste. Can't think of the last time I used my Iphone for anything other than making a call. I really hate computers now that I think about it. If i were to design a phone it would probably make calls, have text messaging, and be able to serve as a cigar cutter and lighter.

Cooper33:

If i were to design a phone it would probably make calls, have text messaging, and be able to serve as a cigar cutter and lighter.

I'd buy that phone. Put a blade in that for opening boxes, and you've got a sure-fire winner.

cabinetmaker:

j0z3r:

Cooper33:

If i were to design a phone it would probably make calls, have text messaging, and be able to serve as a cigar cutter and lighter.

I'd buy that phone. Put a blade in that for opening boxes, and you've got a sure-fire winner.

Add a cue tip scuffer, chalk holder, and a divot repair tool and you have a winner.

You'd want to save some features for the next year's model...who am I kidding, anyone buying that phone wouldn't be buying a new phone for at lest 5 more years.

clearlysuspect:

A couple guys at work have it and they swear by it. Say it's the best thing since sliced bread. Iphone users at work say it's definately a good phone, but they'll stick with the Iphone. There's sort of this whole I phone owners in-click at work though. All they do is sit around and talk about their Iphones and play with their Iphones. They're completely obsessed with the thing. I think this is I why I never purchased one. It's really weird if you ask me.

lol, if you have verizon. For sprint the palm pre is bad ass.

Smokeee:

sightunseen:

If you are thinking about the Droid, you should do some research on the Nexus One (the official "Googlephone").

Thanks- been doing some research on that too, but not willing to drop $500+ on a cell phone. Maybe in a few years as the competition thicken and drives prices down.

I believe that it is only available with T-mobile right now. I did hear on "Attack of the Show" (yes, I watch G4 tv in Afghanistan) the other day that Verizon and AT&T should have it as an option this summer. The review they did of it really made me question if it is worth the cash. Everything I have heard about the droid makes it sounds as good, or better in some aspects, as the Nexus One.

ejenne87:

Smokeee:

sightunseen:

If you are thinking about the Droid, you should do some research on the Nexus One (the official "Googlephone").

Thanks- been doing some research on that too, but not willing to drop $500+ on a cell phone. Maybe in a few years as the competition thicken and drives prices down.

I believe that it is only available with T-mobile right now. I did hear on "Attack of the Show" (yes, I watch G4 tv in Afghanistan) the other day that Verizon and AT&T should have it as an option this summer. The review they did of it really made me question if it is worth the cash. Everything I have heard about the droid makes it sounds as good, or better in some aspects, as the Nexus One.

 

Yes, I heard that it will be on Verizon by this spring. T-Mobile is offering it at $179 with a two year contract (data plan is $80/month). I'm assuming Verizon will offer similar pricing.

 

I think the advantage of the Nexus One is that it will be insanely fast (1ghz chip). Downside is that it only comes with about 500MB of internal memory (and a 4GB SD card). Some of the reviews I've read said that the specs are comparable to laptops from around 2005.

ejenne87:

sightunseen:

ejenne87:

Smokeee:

sightunseen:

If you are thinking about the Droid, you should do some research on the Nexus One (the official "Googlephone").

Thanks- been doing some research on that too, but not willing to drop $500+ on a cell phone. Maybe in a few years as the competition thicken and drives prices down.

I believe that it is only available with T-mobile right now. I did hear on "Attack of the Show" (yes, I watch G4 tv in Afghanistan) the other day that Verizon and AT&T should have it as an option this summer. The review they did of it really made me question if it is worth the cash. Everything I have heard about the droid makes it sounds as good, or better in some aspects, as the Nexus One.

 

Yes, I heard that it will be on Verizon by this spring. T-Mobile is offering it at $179 with a two year contract (data plan is $80/month). I'm assuming Verizon will offer similar pricing.

 

I think the advantage of the Nexus One is that it will be insanely fast (1ghz chip). Downside is that it only comes with about 500MB of internal memory (and a 4GB SD card). Some of the reviews I've read said that the specs are comparable to laptops from around 2005.

That's pretty intense! I might have to upgrade come spring... I heard that also about the memory, but you should be able to get a 16gb card for it (which is another $80). I guess I'll have to play with it int he store when they come out. Hopefully they live up to the hype!

 

Seriously, I got the G1 when it first came out and I am getting some Nexus-envy.